February 5, 2004 Tree Care Solutions Workshop Offered in March LINCOLN, Neb. — A March University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension workshop will offer advice to arborists, nursery professionals, grounds keepers, master gardeners and landowners on how to care for trees during drought. MoreJanuary 27, 2004 Water Shortage Still Is a Major Concern For 2004 LINCOLN, Neb. — Drought continues to be a concern for agriculture, recreation, wildlife and domestic water supplies, but the jury's still out how serious the problem will be this year, the University of Nebraska state climatologist said. MoreJanuary 22, 2004 Central Plains Irrigation Conference Feb. 17-18 in Kearney LINCOLN, Neb. — Irrigators, agribusiness and government agency personnel will gain information on improving overall water management during drought and restricted water supplies at the 16th annual Central Plains Irrigation Conference and Exposition Feb. 17-18 at the Kearney Holiday Inn. MoreJanuary 21, 2004 Planter Calibration Important This Year Due to Lower Soybean Seed Weight LINCOLN, Neb. — Soybean seed weights are lower this year due to drought, which means growers will need to calibrate their planters and estimate seed requirements differently, a University of Nebraska crops specialist said. MoreNovember 26, 2003 Farmers Should Start Now For Year-End Tax Planning LINCOLN, Neb. — Fall is a good time for year-end tax planning and assessing drought-related income issues, the University of Nebraska Farm Business Association director said. MoreNovember 21, 2003 Levels at Lake McConaughy Reveal Shoreline Erosion LINCOLN, Neb. — Near-record low water levels at Lake McConaughy reveal the previously unseen effects of more than 60 years of shoreline erosion, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln geologist said. MoreOctober 27, 2003 Skip-row Planting Dryland Corn Can Conserve Water in Western Nebraska NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Skip-row planting of dryland corn can improve yields under dry conditions in western Nebraska, University of Nebraska field trials show. MoreSeptember 30, 2003 Take Action to Prevent Fall Insect Problems LINCOLN, Neb. — Homeowners might see more insects indoors after a dry summer helped some insect populations prosper. In addition, cooler autumn nights prompt crickets, spiders and other insects to seek shelter in homes and other structures, a University of Nebraska entomology technologist said. MoreSeptember 29, 2003 Aflatoxin, Other Grain Molds Could Again Cause Problems Across the State LINCOLN, Neb. C Nebraska corn growers again could be dealing with high levels of mycotoxins this harvest season, a University of Nebraska expert said. MoreSeptember 17, 2003 Adjusting Equipment Now Can Alleviate Harvest Losses LINCOLN, Neb. — This summer's drought will continue to be burdensome to Nebraska corn and soybean growers through harvest, drying and storage, a University of Nebraska specialist said. More |
