April 5, 2005 Computer Tool Helps With Crop Production Under Limited Irrigation LINCOLN, Neb. — A new University of Nebraska computer program will help farmers make better-informed cropping decisions under limited water supplies. MoreMarch 16, 2005 Late Winter Storms Could Help a Little With Drought LINCOLN, Neb. — As snow storms avoid the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains this winter, Nebraskans still can hope for some precipitation the next week or more, the University of Nebraska state climatologist said. MoreMarch 14, 2005 University Project Demonstrates Irrigation Strategies to Save Water LINCOLN, Neb. — An ongoing University of Nebraska irrigation management project in the Republican River Basin is showing farmers how to make the most of less water. MoreFebruary 21, 2005 Gleick To Speak at UNL Water Law, Policy and Science Conference in April LINCOLN, Neb. — Pacific Institute president Peter Gleick will speak at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's second annual Water Law, Policy and Science Conference in April. MoreJanuary 21, 2005 Irrigators Feel Pinch of New Water Laws, Regulations LINCOLN, Neb. — As Nebraskans continue to deal with the effects of several years of drought, legislative, legal and regulatory developments from here to Washington, D.C., are changing forever how water gets allocated and used in the state, University of Nebraska experts say. MoreJanuary 14, 2005 Skip-Row Field Trials Continue to Show Profitable Yields NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — The second year of skip-row planting field trials for dryland corn continued to show positive results for this water-rationing strategy, a University of Nebraska cropping systems specialist said. MoreJanuary 4, 2005 Irrigation Meetings Will Showcase Water-Saving Management Tips LINCOLN, Neb. — A series of University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension meetings will help producers deal with irrigation water limits. MoreDecember 3, 2004 Nebraska's Water Woes Offer Opportunity to Improve Practices LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska's continued drought and water problems are challenging but also represent an opportunity to improve irrigation and soil management practices, a University of Nebraska soil scientist said at the Agronomy and Horticulture Highlights program. MoreDecember 1, 2004 Irrigation Management Program Offered in Grand Island LINCOLN, Neb. — A University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension workshop will help agronomists, crop consultants and certified crop advisors who work for industry, public policy organizations and government agencies learn more about irrigation management. MoreNovember 29, 2004 December Meetings Highlight Skip-Row Field Trial Results NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — A series of University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension meetings will highlight results of field trials on skip-row planting, a water-saving strategy. More |
