June 24, 2008 Summer Weather Outlook: Equal Chances Wet or Dry LINCOLN, Neb. — Most of Nebraska has seen above normal precipitation and below normal temperatures this summer, and July forecasts show equal chances of those trends continuing, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's state climatologist said. MoreJune 23, 2008 School of Natural Resources Faculty Member Named Fulbright Scholar LINCOLN, Neb. — A University of Nebraska-Lincoln associate professor of conservation biology and animal ecology has been awarded a Fulbright Scholar grant to teach at a Namibia university in 2008-09. MoreJune 23, 2008 Simple Steps Can Prevent Water and Flood Damage in Homes LINCOLN, Neb. — Recent flooding and heavy rains have many Midwesterners cleaning and drying out homes, basements and crawlspaces. However, next time heavy rains hit, the potential for water and flood damage can be reduced, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln housing and environment specialist said. MoreJune 18, 2008 UNL Extension Education Program Teaches Techniques to Manage Diabetes LINCOLN, Neb. — Phyllis Fouts had the shakes. Fouts, a 54-year-old bankruptcy counselor in Council Bluffs, Iowa, said her blood sugar was too low. But through her education in University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension diabetes sessions, she knew that all she had to do was eat some of her coworker's candy. MoreJune 18, 2008 Midsummer Crop Diagnostic Clinics Offered near Mead MEAD, Neb. — Agribusiness professionals and crop producers will take a close-up look at field conditions, research and techniques at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's midsummer Crop Management Diagnostic Clinics July 15-16. MoreJune 17, 2008 UNL Spreadsheet Helps Determine Economic Feasibility of Storing Co-products LINCOLN, Neb. — A new University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension designed spreadsheet can help producers better calculate the costs of storing wet distillers grains or other co-products on-site. MoreJune 17, 2008 National 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational in Grand Island This Month LINCOLN, Neb. — The 2008 National 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational is expected to draw about 438 competitors to Grand Island this month. This year's event will be held at the Heartland Events Center and Heartland Public Shooting Park just west of Grand Island. MoreJune 17, 2008 Wheat Scab in Nebraska for Second Year in a Row LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska wheat fields are plagued for the second straight year by a bad case of scab, or Fusarium head blight, thanks to an unusually wet spring. MoreJune 17, 2008 Advice for Selecting a Home Contractor Can Help Avoid Unwelcome Surprises LINCOLN, Neb. — Many Midwesterners who are drying out after several weeks of stormy weather soon will turn their attention to repairing their homes. Finding a reliable contractor can be a challenge, especially since less-than-reputable workers often emerge to take advantage of natural disasters. MoreJune 16, 2008 Eleven-year-old Enthusiastic about 4-H LINCOLN, Neb. — Noah Spagnotti participates in plenty of activities as a member of Nance County 4-H clubs The Westerners and Hot Shots. More |
