February 12, 2007 UNL Soil Scientists Caution Against Excessive Nitrogen Application LINCOLN, Neb. — As corn prices rise and nitrogen fertilizer prices are lower in some cases than in recent years, corn growers may want to increase the amount of nitrogen they apply to their corn fields. However, University of Nebraska-Lincoln soil specialists caution against excessive nitrogen application. MoreFebruary 12, 2007 Pesticide Technology and Crop Scout Training Programs Offered in March LINCOLN, Neb. — Two University of Nebraska-Lincoln Crop Management Winter Programs in March will offer in-depth information on the technology of pesticide application and crop scout training for pest managers. MoreFebruary 7, 2007 Workshop Offers Insight on Weed Management LINCOLN, Neb. — A University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension workshop March 14 will offer agribusiness professionals a better understanding of the principles behind integrated weed management. MoreJanuary 30, 2007 UNL Land Purchase Will Help Farmers and Ranchers Deal With Using Less Water NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — With its recent purchase of 1,280 acres of farmland in western Nebraska, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will enhance its efforts to help farmers and ranchers adjust to limited water supplies. MoreJanuary 29, 2007 Rural Advantage Conference Feb. 9-10 in Norfolk Offers Learning for Entire Family LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraskans looking for new sources of on-farm income or those who want to financially capitalize on the many advantages of living and working in the country can learn more at the Rural Advantage: Profitable and Sustainable Agricultural Opportunities for Nebraska conference Feb. 9-10 in Norfolk. MoreJanuary 17, 2007 Conference to Focus on Benefits of Emerging Agricultural Technologies GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — New technologies are changing the way of agriculture. Producers will learn how to benefit from these advancements at an agricultural technology conference. MoreJanuary 11, 2007 Eastern Nebraska Wheat Growers Conference Offered in Hastings, Mead LINCOLN, Neb. — The Eastern Nebraska Wheat Growers Conference in Hastings Feb. 1 and Mead Feb. 2 will focus on high-yielding wheat production. MoreJanuary 10, 2007 UNL Extension Conferences Will Help Farmers Use No-Till Successfully MEAD, Neb. — A University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension no-till conference will help corn and soybean producers succeed with no-till farming practices. MoreDecember 22, 2006 Rising Corn Prices Should Spark Reconsideration of Cropland Cash Leases LINCOLN, Neb. — Facing a likely economic windfall in 2007 from rising corn prices, landowners and tenants should rethink their cropland cash lease arrangements to assure both parties benefit from the good times to come while protecting their longer-term relationship, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln agricultural economist said. MoreDecember 14, 2006 UNL Extension Offers Education to Private Pesticide Applicators LINCOLN, Neb. — Private pesticide applicators with existing licenses expiring in 2007 and anyone seeking first-time private applicator certification should contact their local University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension office for information on pesticide education training sessions that begin in January. More |
