November 9, 2004 Insurance Workshop Focuses on Livestock Risk Protection Insurance, Drought LINCOLN, Neb. — A Nov. 18 workshop will help producers, lenders and insurance agents learn more about drought's effect on insurance and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Livestock Risk Protection program. MoreOctober 14, 2004 Skipping Fall Tillage Reduces Erosion, Saves Soil Moisture, Energy LINCOLN, Neb. — Rising fuel prices aren't the only reason to keep the tractor in the shed this fall. Once the crops are harvested, producers should skip fall tillage to conserve soil moisture, residue and energy, a University of Nebraska engineer said. MoreSeptember 14, 2004 Manage and Prepare Pastures Now for Next Spring's Grazing LINCOLN, Neb. — Producers need to plan now for next year's pastures, a University of Nebraska forage specialist said. MoreSeptember 8, 2004 Don't Stop Irrigating Soybeans Too Soon This Season LINCOLN, Neb. — Continuing drought and lagging crop development in several areas of Nebraska make it especially important for soybean growers to carefully plan their final irrigations and not stop watering too soon, a University of Nebraska engineer said. MoreAugust 27, 2004 Weather Has Slightly Slowed State's Corn, Bean Crops LINCOLN, Neb. — Bouts of cloudy, cool weather this summer have been a relief for some people, but not for the state's corn crop. And the clouds haven't brought much rain so corn and soybeans in many areas statewide need moisture, University of Nebraska specialists say. MoreAugust 19, 2004 Measurements From Nearly 5,000 Wells Show Groundwater Declines LINCOLN, Neb. — Information from nearly 5,000 groundwater wells across Nebraska indicates groundwater in the state declined by one to five feet from 2002 to 2003 in many heavily irrigated areas. MoreJuly 26, 2004 Controlling Weeds After Winter Wheat Harvest Especially Important this Year LINCOLN, Neb. — Controlling weeds after winter wheat harvest will be more important than usual this year, a University of Nebraska dryland crops specialist said. MoreJuly 13, 2004 Lawn and Garden Challenges as Varied as the State's Climate LINCOLN, Neb. — With this summer's mix of wet and dry conditions across Nebraska, gardening challenges vary not only from county to county but from yard to yard, University of Nebraska horticulturists and extension educators said. MoreJuly 12, 2004 Producers Should Segregate Sprouted Wheat to Avoid Price Dock LINCOLN, Neb. — Producers who haven't yet harvested their wheat should check fields and segregate areas where wheat heads have sprouted to avoid lower prices at the elevator, a University of Nebraska agronomist said. MoreMay 19, 2004 New Drought Monitoring Tool Uses Satellite Data LINCOLN, Neb. — A new drought-monitoring tool now under development uses satellite technology to detect vegetation stress on the ground for a much more detailed view of drought's scope and potential impact. More |
