January 8, 2008 While Still Not Law, Farm Bill Outlines Are Taking Shape LINCOLN, Neb. — Although legislation that will establish federal farm policy for the next five years won't be finalized for some weeks, the broad outlines are clear enough that Nebraska agricultural producers and others can start planning how the farm bill will affect them. MoreJanuary 8, 2008 Volatility Likely to Rule Ag Markets in 2008, UNL Experts Say LINCOLN, Neb. — Volatility is the key word in forecasting the grain and livestock markets in 2008. While prices for many commodities are at or near historical highs, increasing input costs will require producers to be nimble and savvy to take full advantage of prices, University of Nebraska-Lincoln experts say. MoreJanuary 8, 2008 UNL Rural Sociologist Measuring Ag's Impact on Overall State Economy LINCOLN, Neb. — Some economists are predicting a recession in 2008, but one University of Nebraska-Lincoln expert said he doesn't expect such a downturn in rural Nebraska. MoreJanuary 7, 2008 UNL-USDA Study: Major Net Energy Gain from Switchgrass-based Ethanol LINCOLN, Neb. — Switchgrass grown for biofuel production produced 540 percent more energy than needed to grow, harvest and process it into cellulosic ethanol, according to estimates from a large on-farm study by researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. MoreDecember 17, 2007 Get A Head Start On Taxes and Save Money LINCOLN, Neb. — It's still four months before federal income taxes are due, but there are only a few days left in this fiscal year. That means time is running out on opportunities to increase tax returns or decrease the total due April 15. MoreDecember 7, 2007 Web Site Can Help Repay Debts LINCOLN, Neb. — For people who have financial troubles, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Web site can help users reduce their debt. MoreNovember 9, 2007 Corn Stalk Grazing Calculator Now Available NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — A University of Nebraska-Lincoln spreadsheet allows farmers and ranchers to make better informed decisions about cattle grazing corn stalks. MoreOctober 18, 2007 Nebraskans Honored with Connecting Nebraska Awards LINCOLN, Neb. — Gov. Dave Heineman presented Connecting Nebraska Awards during the 2007 Nebraska Rural Institute in Holdrege. MoreSeptember 24, 2007 Rural Nebraskans Hope For, But Don't Count On, Early Retirement LINCOLN, Neb. — More than half of rural Nebraskans think the ideal retirement age is somewhere between 55 and 64, but most don't expect to retire that soon, according to the Nebraska Rural Poll. MoreSeptember 24, 2007 Poll: Rural Nebraskans Worried About Health Care in Retirement LINCOLN, Neb. — Worries about health care loom over rural Nebraskans' retirement dreams – even for those who are decades away from their golden years, the Nebraska Rural Poll shows. More |
