February 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. MoreFebruary 1, 2008 Biological Control of Insects Workshop Feb. 14 in Clay Center LINCOLN, Neb. — A University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension workshop Feb. 14 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the South Central Agricultural Laboratory near Clay Center will help organic producers control insects without the use of pesticides and other chemicals. MoreJanuary 25, 2008 Proper Fertilizer Application Important with Supplies Tight, Prices High LINCOLN, Neb. — Farmers who haven't lined up this spring's fertilizer supply may have a hard time doing so between now and planting time, University of Nebraska-Lincoln soils specialists say. MoreJanuary 25, 2008 Several Factors Contributing to Fertilizer Increase, Supply Decrease LINCOLN, Neb. — Nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer prices increased dramatically in the last year and are expected to keep climbing in 2008. Several factors are contributing to this change, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln soils specialist says. MoreJanuary 24, 2008 Ohio Wine Specialists Headline Annual Grape Growers Forum LINCOLN, Neb. — The 11th annual Nebraska Winery and Grape Growers Forum and Trade Show, Feb. 28-March 1 at the Kearney Holiday Inn Conference Center, will feature two experts from Ohio State University, Todd Steiner and Mike Ellis. MoreJanuary 15, 2008 Spatial Variability in Soils Topic of Feb. 1 Workshop LINCOLN, Neb. — Spatial variability in soils is the topic of a one-day workshop Feb. 1 in Grand Island. MoreJanuary 15, 2008 Conferences Will Help Farmers Use No-Till Successfully LINCOLN, Neb. — University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension will provide corn and soybean producers information on how to be successful with no-till farming practices at the Nebraska No-Till Conference. MoreJanuary 14, 2008 Irrigation and Energy Conservation Workshops for Corn Growers Offered in February LINCOLN, Neb. — Irrigated corn growers can participate in workshops focusing on the fundamentals of agriculture water management and irrigation system management at several locations across Nebraska in February. MoreJanuary 14, 2008 Extension Offers Corn Disease Management Workshop LINCOLN, Neb. — Corn producers can get ready for the 2008 growing season by attending a Corn Disease Management workshop Feb. 7 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Agricultural Research and Development Center near Mead. More |
