June 25, 2008 Grill Carefully During Summer Barbecues LINCOLN, Neb. — Barbecuing safely means more than just wearing an apron while grilling. Those who grill need to follow proper food safety rules and keep an eye on food temperatures, said Julie Albrecht, University of Nebraska-Lincoln extension food specialist. 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 4, 2008 Producers Learn How to Start Value-Added Food Business LINCOLN, Neb. — Agriculture comprises a large industry in Nebraska. This rapidly changing industry is encouraging many farmers and ranchers to explore the idea of creating value-added food businesses. The Food Processing Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers a program that provides complete business and technical assistance to food manufacturers throughout the country. MoreMay 30, 2008 Be Safe When Cleaning Up Storm-Damaged Homes, Businesses LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraskans left with storm-damaged or flooded homes and businesses need to use caution when cleaning up broken glass and the muddy mess, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln specialist said. MoreMay 28, 2008 Use Caution And Spend Tax Rebates Wisely LINCOLN, Neb. — Tax rebates from the U.S. government's economic stimulus plan are in the hands of Nebraskans or are on the way. The question is what to do with them. MoreMay 14, 2008 Buy Local Firewood to Prevent Spreading Invasive Insects LINCOLN, Neb. — As campers plan their trips this summer, it's important to leave the firewood at home and purchase locally collected firewood at the campsite. MoreApril 25, 2008 UNL Workshops Educate Homeowners to Combat Termites LINCOLN, Neb. — Workshops in May will help homeowners protect their homes against termites. MoreFebruary 27, 2008 Extension Medicare Program Educates Seniors LINCOLN, Neb. — Doris Milks had Medicare troubles. Milks, 75, had trouble figuring out the right Medicare plan for her. She wasn't sure what to do with her Plan-D coverage. So Milks, an Alliance native, went to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension office in Box Butte County, where she got the help she needed. MoreFebruary 26, 2008 National Food Entrepreneur Program Presented in Spanish LINCOLN, Neb. — The University of Nebraska Food Processing Center will offer its popular From Recipe to Reality seminar in Spanish May 31 in Lincoln. More |
