June 25, 2003 It's Wait and See on Crop Damage from Storms LINCOLN, Neb. — "Wait and see" probably is the best approach for farmers trying to decide the fate of crops damaged by this week's storms, University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension experts said. MoreJune 24, 2003 Keep Safety in Mind During Flood Cleanup LINCOLN, Neb. — Safety should be top priority for Nebraskans cleaning up the muddy mess left by recent heavy rains and flooding, a University of Nebraska specialist said. MoreMay 21, 2003 Be on the Lookout for Ticks this Spring LINCOLN, Neb. — Recent rains could make this spring great for ticks, which is bad news for people, a University of Nebraska entomologist said. MoreMay 21, 2003 Large Grasshopper Populations Are Beginning To Hatch LINCOLN, Neb. — Recent rains haven't washed away the potential for large grasshopper populations this summer, a University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension educator said. MoreApril 24, 2003 Fertilizer Management, No-till Can Reduce Input Costs This Drought Year LINCOLN, Neb. — High fuel and fertilizer prices coupled with continued drought make no-till and proper fertilizer application important this year, according to University of Nebraska specialists. MoreApril 17, 2003 Recent Precipitation Improves Soil Moisture LINCOLN, Neb. — Snow and rain have improved soil moisture statewide and recent weather trends look promising, but it's too soon to celebrate an end to drought, the University of Nebraska state climatologist said. MoreApril 2, 2003 Save Water By Limiting Lawn Watering During Drought LINCOLN, Neb. — Long-term forecasts predict Nebraska is in for another hot, dry summer. Another scorcher will be tough on lawns but homeowners can take steps to protect their turf and minimize water use, a University of Nebraska turfgrass specialist said. MoreMarch 26, 2003 Avoid Grazing Severely Damaged, Drought-Stricken Pastures LINCOLN, Neb. — Some pastures are in such bad shape that they shouldn't be grazed this summer, University of Nebraska rangeland and forage specialists say. On others, careful grazing management will be critical. MoreFebruary 24, 2003 Drought Mitigation Workshops Scheduled at Five Sites in Nebraska LINCOLN, Neb. — The University of Nebraska will conduct five workshops titled "Drought Risks and Mitigation on the Agricultural Landscape." MoreFebruary 24, 2003 NU Projects Seek to Help Ag Producers Manage Drought, Other Risks LINCOLN, Neb. — A series of interdisciplinary University of Nebraska research projects now under way aims to help agricultural producers better manage risk in their operations. More |
