July 20, 2005 Irrigation Efficiency Topic of South Central Research Field Day LINCOLN, Neb. — Farmers can learn more about irrigation water use efficiency and other crop research at an Aug. 4 field day at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's South Central Agricultural Laboratory near Clay Center. MoreJuly 19, 2005 Simple Steps Can Conserve Water, Keep Lawns Looking Good This Summer LINCOLN, Neb. — As Nebraskans face the hot, dry dog days of summer, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln turf expert says it's not only possible to conserve water and maintain a healthy lawn, it's actually good for the grass. MoreJuly 14, 2005 Keep Cattle Cool During Summer's Hot, Humid Days CONCORD, Neb. — Summer's hot, humid days can take a toll on cattle, which means producers need to take steps to ward off heat stress, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln beef specialist said. MoreJuly 5, 2005 Improving Crop Water Efficiency Focus of August Conference NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Improving crop and irrigation water use efficiency will be the focus of an August conference here sponsored by University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. MoreJune 29, 2005 Southeast Nebraska Starts to Dry Out as Hydrological Drought Continues in the West LINCOLN, Neb. — While the hydrological drought continues in western Nebraska despite recent rains, lack of precipitation in southeast Nebraska also is raising some concern, University of Nebraska-Lincoln climatologists say. MoreJune 24, 2005 Wheat Yields Likely To Vary Due To Drought, Disease And Late Freeze LINCOLN, Neb. — Conditions have been hard on winter wheat across much of the state since it was planted last fall, but Nebraska producers can improve future yields by controlling after-harvest weeds, University of Nebraska-Lincoln specialists say. MoreJune 1, 2005 Use Available Water Efficiently With Furrow Irrigation LINCOLN, Neb. — When using furrow irrigation with limited water supplies, it's even more important to apply water uniformly and efficiently, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln irrigation engineer said. MoreApril 29, 2005 Nebraska Rangeland At Risk for Grasshopper Infestations LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraskans need to prepare for potentially large grasshopper populations this spring and summer, University of Nebraska entomologists say. MoreApril 29, 2005 Recent Rains Help, but Won't Break Drought in Some Areas LINCOLN, Neb. — Despite recent rains, drought and dwindling reservoirs will continue to be a problem for agriculture and water supplies in Nebraska this summer, University of Nebraska-Lincoln climatologists say. MoreApril 8, 2005 Water Conference Focuses on Need for New Management Approaches LINCOLN, Neb. — Solving the water problems of the 21st century and beyond will require new approaches and partnerships, but it also might help to look farther back than the last century for some perspective on the challenge, speakers said at a University of Nebraska-Lincoln water conference. More |
