August 26, 2005 Conference to Highlight Concerns of Women in Agriculture LINCOLN, Neb. — Women involved in agriculture can gain management education tailored to fit the specific challenges they face at the 21st annual Women In Agriculture Conference in Kearney Sept. 15-16. MoreAugust 22, 2005 'Market Journal', 'Backyard Farmer' Presented at Nebraska State Fair LINCOLN, Neb. � The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's "Market Journal" and "Backyard Farmer" programs will be featured at the 2005 Nebraska State Fair Sept. 5. MoreAugust 9, 2005 Rural Nebraskans Strongly Favor Alternative Energy Sources, Poll Shows LINCOLN, Neb. — Renewable energy sources get a big thumbs up from rural Nebraskans, according to the 2005 Nebraska Rural Poll. MoreAugust 8, 2005 Entrepreneurs Nationwide Seek out UNL Food Processing Center's Assistance LINCOLN, Neb. — Entrepreneurs nationwide who want to start a food processing business turn to a University of Nebraska-Lincoln Food Processing Center program that provides step-by-step food business development assistance for developing a food business, the program's manager said. MoreJuly 21, 2005 Nebraska Positioned to be a Leader in Expanding Biofuels Industry LINCOLN, Neb. — Opportunities for ethanol and other biofuels are expected to expand significantly in the coming years, and the Midwest is uniquely positioned to become the "Saudi Arabia of biorenewables," an expert said at a conference Wednesday (July 20). MoreJuly 20, 2005 Nationally Known Speaker and Author to Present at 2005 Nebraska Rural Institute LINCOLN, Neb. — A CEO-turned-author who teaches community leaders nationwide how to help their small towns prosper will be the featured speaker at the 10th annual Nebraska Rural Institute Sept. 20-22 in York. MoreJuly 19, 2005 Home Ownership Strong, Housing Stock Older in Rural Nebraska, Poll Shows LINCOLN, Neb. — The American dream of home ownership is especially strong in rural Nebraska. More than 80 percent of residents are homeowners and most are satisfied with their housing even though it tends to be older and may need repairs, according to the 2005 Nebraska Rural Poll. MoreJuly 7, 2005 Biofuels Are Focus of July 20 Renewable Energy Workshop LINCOLN, Neb. — A July 20 workshop will focus on economic opportunities in biofuel energy for Nebraska. MoreJune 30, 2005 Domestic Beef Demand Should Keep Cattle Prices From Falling After BSE Test Result LINCOLN, Neb. — As long as domestic beef demand remains steady, the recent positive BSE test result should not hurt cattle markets significantly, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock marketing specialist said. MoreJune 24, 2005 UNL: 'Alternative Fuels are the Right Thing to Do' LINCOLN, Neb. — Beginning July 1, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's 870 cars, trucks, buses, vans, tractors and utility vehicles will run on alternative fuels produced primarily from Nebraska crops. More |
