April 30, 2008 Winterkill in Alfalfa Requires Quick Action LINCOLN, Neb. — Several alfalfa growers in eastern and central Nebraska have lost some of their alfalfa stands to winterkill this spring, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln forage specialist said. MoreApril 14, 2008 Field Crop Scout Training Offered in May MEAD, Neb. — A University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension crop scout training course will provide crop scouts an opportunity to enhance their skills. MoreMarch 6, 2008 Researchers at UNL Determine On-Farm Costs of Producing Switchgrass for Ethanol LINCOLN, Neb. — The on-farm cost of producing switchgrass for cellulosic ethanol averages about $60 per ton, according to a new study by a University of Nebraska-Lincoln agricultural economist and others. MoreMarch 5, 2008 Winter and Spring Will Have Varying Effects on Nebraska LINCOLN, Neb. — Future weather conditions for Nebraska depend on how long this winter's unseasonably cold temperatures remain and the amount of precipitation in the coming spring months, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln state climatologist said. MoreFebruary 21, 2008 UNL Extension Offers Crop Scout Training in March LINCOLN, Neb. — Crop scouts will learn how to better manage pests during a University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Crop Scout Training for Pest Managers program March 17. MoreFebruary 15, 2008 UNL Scientists Study Delaying Soybean Irrigation Until July LINCOLN, Neb. — University of Nebraska-Lincoln scientists are developing a new approach that delays soybean irrigation until early pod formation in July, relying on stored soil moisture and early-season rainfalls while still helping produce high yields. MoreFebruary 12, 2008 Nutrient Management Plan Workshop March 11-13 in Omaha LINCOLN, Neb. — A continuing education program for technical service providers involved in writing comprehensive nutrient management plans will be in Omaha March 11-13. MoreFebruary 8, 2008 Corn and Soybean Growers Share On-Farm Research MEAD, Neb. — Corn and soybean growers are invited to attend the Nebraska Soybean and Feed Grains Profitability Project on-farm research update March 11 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Agricultural Research and Development Center near Mead. MoreFebruary 8, 2008 Efficient Spraying Topic of UNL Extension Workshop LINCOLN, Neb. — Pesticide effectiveness is highly dependent on the quality of the application. A March 6 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension training session will assist producers in increasing the efficiency of spray applications. MoreFebruary 4, 2008 Quality Alfalfa Production Topic of UNL Extension Workshop LINCOLN, Neb. — A Feb. 29 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension workshop will help producers determine cost-effective strategies for their alfalfa operations. More |
