December 13, 2005 Study: Saving Recreation Water in McConaughy Might Offset Irrigation, Power Losses LINCOLN, Neb. — The long-term economic benefits of leaving more water in Lake McConaughy for recreational purposes may in some circumstances offset the costs of compensating irrigation and power interests for one year of reduced supplies, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln study shows. MoreDecember 5, 2005 January Meetings Highlight Skip-Row Field Trial Results NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — A series of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension meetings will highlight results of field trials on skip-row planting, a water-saving strategy. MoreNovember 10, 2005 UNL Drought Research Gets $7.4 Million from USDA LINCOLN, Neb. — More than $7 million in new federal funding will finance further refinement of University of Nebraska-Lincoln-based Web tools to help agricultural producers and others nationwide to monitor drought impacts and manage its risks. MoreOctober 18, 2005 Insurance Workshop Focuses on Climate Impact, New Products and Regulations LINCOLN, Neb. — A Nov. 10 workshop at the I-80 Holiday Inn in Grand Island will help crop insurance agents, agricultural lenders, farmers, ranchers and others learn more about climate impact and new insurance products and regulations. MoreOctober 13, 2005 Long-term Outlook Calls for Above Normal Temperatures, Precipitation Uncertain LINCOLN, Neb. — The coming winter may be warmer than normal if long-term forecasts hold, but the outlook for much needed moisture is less clear, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln state climatologist said. MoreOctober 4, 2005 Ag at the Crossroads Focuses on Nebraska Water Issues LINCOLN, Neb. — The 15th annual University of Nebraska-Lincoln Ag at the Crossroads Conference here Nov. 3 will address Nebraska water issues. MoreSeptember 7, 2005 Grassland Lecture Series Under Way at UNL LINCOLN, Neb. — The 11th annual fall seminar series from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Center for Grassland Studies will feature faculty and guest lecturers on topics ranging from the effects of climate on grasses to grasslands in New Mexico and Kenya. MoreAugust 11, 2005 New Tool Monitors Drought's Impact Across U.S. LINCOLN, Neb. � A new Web-based tool from the National Drought Mitigation Center is a first step toward providing long-needed information about the impact of far-reaching but difficult-to-quantify drought. MoreAugust 11, 2005 UNL Extension Field Tours Highlight Water Saving Irrigation Strategies LINCOLN, Neb. — A series of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension field days will offer producers information about irrigation strategies to help them get the most out of available water. MoreJuly 28, 2005 Control Stable Flies to Reduce Stress for Cattle NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — As if recent hot, humid days weren't tough enough, Nebraska cattle are battling stable flies, which can exacerbate heat stress and other problems, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln entomologist said. More |
