August 4, 2008 Solution Days 2008 Explores New Trends in Ag and Field Research LINCOLN, Neb. — Solution Days 2008 will provide practical solutions to the changing agricultural landscape. The annual educational event will be conducted Aug. 26 or 27 at the Syngenta Learning Center site, three miles north of York on U.S. Highway 81. MoreAugust 1, 2008 Get the Most Out of Your Dollars when it Comes to Irrigation and Nitrogen LINCOLN, Neb. — The Irrigation Strategies Field Tour Series August-September will show farmers and crop consultants management strategies to conserve water. MoreJuly 30, 2008 Weather Conditions Favorable for Soybean Aphids, Keep Watch LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska farmers need to keep an eye out for soybean aphids in their soybean fields now through the end of August, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln entomologist said. MoreJuly 29, 2008 Grasshopper Infestations Spotty Across the State, Some May Warrant Treatment LINCOLN, Neb. — High numbers of grasshoppers are showing up in some parts of the state, University of Nebraska-Lincoln entomologists say. While infestations are spotty and vary across the state, now is the time to check for grasshoppers before the majority become adults. MoreJuly 24, 2008 South Central Ag Lab Near Clay Center Hosts Aug. 6 Field Day LINCOLN, Neb. — An Aug. 6 field day from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's South Central Agricultural Laboratory near Clay Center will highlight ongoing research projects being conducted at the lab. MoreJuly 24, 2008 Nebraska Soybean Management Field Days Set Aug. 12-15 at Four Locations LINCOLN, Neb. — The 10th annual Soybean Management Field Days Aug. 12-15 will focus on staying competitive in a global marketplace, increasing profits and meeting the world's growing food and energy needs. MoreJuly 22, 2008 Aug. 23 UNL Extension Organic Farm Tour Offered Near Mead LINCOLN, Neb. — An Aug. 23 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Organic Farm Tour at the Forestry Research Area at UNL's Agricultural Research and Development Center near Mead will focus on adding cover crops into organic crop rotations. MoreJuly 11, 2008 Monitoring ET, Soil Moisture Saves Farmers Water, Energy, Time and Money LINCOLN, Neb. — High energy costs mean farmers are looking for ways to reduce irrigation costs this summer. Using newer technologies such as evapotranspiration, or ET, gauges and soil moisture sensors along with crop growth stages can help farmers achieve that, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension educator says. MoreJuly 2, 2008 Flaming Weeds Has Potential as Organic Weed Control Tool LINCOLN, Neb. — Weeds are the No. 1 problem when it comes to organic farming. To combat this, University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers are studying weed control with a propane-induced flame. MoreJune 24, 2008 Summer Weather Outlook: Equal Chances Wet or Dry LINCOLN, Neb. — Most of Nebraska has seen above normal precipitation and below normal temperatures this summer, and July forecasts show equal chances of those trends continuing, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's state climatologist said. More |
