September 26, 2002 UNL Climatologist Sees Little Relief From Drought Conditions This Winter LINCOLN, Neb. — Most of Nebraska will be dryer than normal this winter with normal to above normal temperatures, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln climatologist predicts. MoreSeptember 25, 2002 Drying Grain Quickly Will Limit Mycotoxins LINCOLN, Neb. — Corn growers need to keep a close eye on their corn's moisture content and dry down their grain as soon as possible to reduce fungus-related corn diseases this fall, a University of Nebraska plant pathologist said. MoreSeptember 25, 2002 Water Availability Main Concern for 2003 Crop Selection Decisions LINCOLN, Neb. — Water availability is a major concern for farmers as they decide what crops to plant in 2003, a University of Nebraska cropping system specialist said. MoreSeptember 5, 2002 Manage and Prepare Pastures Now For Next Spring's Grazing LINCOLN, Neb. — Producers need to find options now for next year's pastures, a University of Nebraska forage specialist said. MoreSeptember 5, 2002 Cutting Drought-Stressed Alfalfa During Winterization Is Risky LINCOLN, Neb. — It's never wise to cut alfalfa while the plants prepare for winter and that's especially important this year, a University of Nebraska forage specialist said. MoreAugust 29, 2002 Growers Question Winter Wheat Planting This Season LINCOLN, Neb. — Dry, dusty fields have many winter wheat growers trying to decide whether it would be better to plant now or wait for rainfall to improve soil moisture. MoreAugust 20, 2002 Increased Blister Beetle Numbers Could Spell Trouble for Horses LINCOLN, Neb. — Alfalfa growers need to be on guard this summer and early fall for blister beetles, University of Nebraska specialists said. MoreAugust 9, 2002 Windbreak Research Uses Artificial Christmas Trees LINCOLN, Neb. — Christmas is months away, but University of Nebraska researchers got a head start on decorating for the holiday season – trimming an NU research plot with 60 plastic Christmas trees in early August. MoreAugust 2, 2002 Financial Planning Key to Weathering Drought LINCOLN, Neb. — Ongoing financial planning and communication are key for producers struggling with drought this year. MoreAugust 1, 2002 More of Nebraska Shifts Into Exceptional Drought Category LINCOLN, Neb. — The drought is deepening and intensifying across Nebraska's Panhandle and southeastern and south central parts of the state, University of Nebraska climatologists say. More |
