September 21, 2007 Harvest Is an Excellent Time to Scout and Plan for Conservation Practices LINCOLN, Neb. — Fall harvest is an excellent time to scout fields for places where conservation practices could be put to use, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln agricultural engineer said. MoreSeptember 18, 2007 Equipment, Bin Maintenance Important Steps Toward Successful Grain Storage LINCOLN, Neb. As many farmers start harvest, it's critical they check the condition of harvest equipment and grain bins before bringing in the crop, a University of Nebraska agricultural engineering specialist said. MoreSeptember 18, 2007 Control Stored Grain Temperature with Aeration LINCOLN, Neb. Whether storing wet grain for a short period of time or dry grain for a long period, it's important to control grain temperatures, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln agricultural engineering specialist said. MoreSeptember 18, 2007 Avoid Planting Winter Wheat Early This Fall Due to Grasshoppers LINCOLN, Neb. Wheat growers in areas of the state with high grasshopper densities should avoid planting their winter wheat crops too early this fall. MoreSeptember 17, 2007 Watch for Damage and Disease When Harvesting Corn LINCOLN, Neb. Wet conditions and damage to corn caused by high winds or hail damage likely will increase diseases in corn both before and after harvest, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln plant pathologist said. MoreSeptember 10, 2007 UNL Extension, Soybean Board Offering Protein and Oil Sampling LINCOLN, Neb. In today's world of soybean exports, customer demand drives the entire business. Since overseas customers demand a soybean high in both protein and oil content, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension and the Nebraska Soybean Board are offering a soybean sampling program. MoreAugust 21, 2007 Land Application Training Field Days Sept. 6 and 11 LINCOLN, Neb. Two field days across Nebraska sponsored by University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension will provide livestock and crop producers with the latest information on how to turn manure nutrients into better crop yields while protecting the environment. MoreAugust 21, 2007 Irrigation and Energy Conservation Field Day Offered at North Platte LINCOLN, Neb. A Sept. 6 Irrigation and Energy Conservation Field Day at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's West Central Research and Extension Center at North Platte will help producers save water and money. MoreAugust 13, 2007 Solution Days 2007 Explores New Trends in Ag and Field Research LINCOLN, Neb. Solution Days 2007 will provide practical solutions to the changing agricultural landscape. The annual educational event will be conducted at the Syngenta Learning Center site, which is located three miles north of York, Neb., on U.S. Highway 81. MoreAugust 9, 2007 Annual Nebraska Dry Bean Field Tour Aug. 21 near Scottsbluff SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. "Keeping Nebraska Dry Bean Growers in the Lead is the theme of the 2007 Annual Nebraska Dry Bean Field Tour Aug. 21 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Panhandle Research and Extension Center near Scottsbluff. More |
