January 27, 2003 Twelfth Platte River Ecosystem Symposium at Kearney Feb. 25 LINCOLN, Neb. — The 12th Platte River Basin Ecosystem Symposium in February at Kearney will feature research studies related to managing the basin's ecological resources. MoreJanuary 17, 2003 Long-term Forecast Gives a 'Slight Probability' for Above Normal Precipitation LINCOLN, Neb. — Don't get your umbrellas out just yet, but Nebraska could see above normal precipitation over the next three months, according to long-term forecasts released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Thursday. MoreJanuary 16, 2003 Nebraska Experiences Third Driest Year in 2002 LINCOLN, Neb. — Last year was the third driest year for Nebraska and Wyoming in the more than a century that records have been kept, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln drought specialist said. MoreNovember 26, 2002 Much Disparity Likely in Nebraska's Ag Incomes This Year LINCOLN, Neb. — Call this the year of the "haves" and "have nots" for Nebraska agriculture. MoreNovember 12, 2002 Options Available To Ease Tax Planning After Drought LINCOLN, Neb. — Farmers and ranchers who received insurance or disaster payments or who were forced to sell livestock due to this year's drought have options for income tax planning this fall, a University of Nebraska farm business associate said. MoreNovember 12, 2002 Feeding Hay Wisely Can Save Money LINCOLN, Neb. — Feeding hay more efficiently this fall and winter can save producers up to 45 percent of their supply, a University of Nebraska forage specialist said. MoreOctober 30, 2002 Insurance and Risk Management Workshops Address New Farm Bill, Drought LINCOLN, Neb. — This year's drought and the new farm bill are the focus of an insurance and risk management workshop Nov. 13 in Grand Island. MoreOctober 18, 2002 Grazing Soybean Stubble Requires Supplementing Protein LINCOLN, Neb. — Producers putting their cattle out to graze soybean stubble this fall need to be sure their herds are getting enough protein, a University of Nebraska forage specialist said. MoreOctober 10, 2002 Blending, Testing Key To Managing Corn Molds This Harvest Season LINCOLN, Neb. — With elevated levels of mold toxins showing up in corn this fall, it is important for growers to match proper management practices with the grain's end use, a University of Nebraska plant pathologist said. MoreOctober 1, 2002 Graze or Bale Cornstalks This Fall For Extra Cattle Feed LINCOLN, Neb. — With Nebraska pastures depleted by drought, hay prices high and supplies tight, using cornstalks to their fullest could be especially important this winter for cattle producers, said Bruce Anderson, University of Nebraska forage specialist. More |
