September 7, 2007 Oct. 3 Satellite Conference Will Help Producers Raise Cattle for International Market LINCOLN, Neb. An Oct. 3 satellite conference will help beef producers learn more about raising livestock that can be marketed internationally. MoreAugust 13, 2007 New Web Site Helps Cattle, Swine Producers Learn More about LGM Insurance LINCOLN, Neb. A new University of Nebraska-Lincoln Web site will help livestock producers and insurance agents learn more about the relatively new Livestock Gross Margin insurance for cattle and swine. MoreJuly 30, 2007 UNL Unveils Tool to Assess Biofuel Plant Environmental Performance LINCOLN, Neb. Measuring the environmental performance of individual biofuel plants is increasingly important for this fast-growing industry. University of Nebraska-Lincoln agricultural researchers have developed a tool to assess greenhouse gas mitigation and energy efficiency of corn-based ethanol plants. More June 19, 2007 National Food Seminar Presented in Spanish LINCOLN, Neb. Since 1989 the University of Nebraska-Lincolns Food Processing Center has offered the From Recipe to Reality seminar to entrepreneurs interested in starting a food business. All seminar materials recently were translated to Spanish and the seminar will be presented in Spanish Oct. 1 in Omaha. MoreMay 29, 2007 Learn How to Start Value-Added Food Business LINCOLN, Neb. There are many great food ideas just waiting to be produced. Entrepreneurs who have one of those ideas should attend a Recipe to Reality seminar. This seminar is part of the nationally recognized Food Entrepreneur Assistance Program at the University of Nebraska Food Processing Center. MoreMay 1, 2007 High Corn Prices Mean Cattlemen Need to Explore Ways to Make Profits LINCOLN, Neb. High corn prices mean cattle producers are spending more to feed their cattle. To combat these high corn prices, cattle producers need to explore their options in marketing and feeding their cattle, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln ag economist said. More March 21, 2007 Ethanol Fuels Jumps in Nebraska Agricultural Land Values LINCOLN, Neb. Nebraska farm real estate market values and cash rent rates show sizable increases across the state with the average per-acre value of agricultural land up 14 percent statewide, according to the preliminary results of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's annual Farm Real Estate Market Development Survey. MoreMarch 21, 2007 Entrepreneurs Learn How to Start a Food Business LINCOLN, Neb. If you've ever considered starting a food business, the Food Processing Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln can help you. MoreMarch 12, 2007 New Options to be Considered in Writing Farm Bill LINCOLN, Neb. Higher crop prices, international trade negotiations, the federal budget deficit and new congressional leadership are all factors in the farm bill discussions now under way. MoreFebruary 16, 2007 Study: IANR is 'Primary Engine' for Nebraska Economy LINCOLN, Neb. The Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln annually returns at least $15 in benefits to Nebraskans for every dollar of state support, making it "a primary engine for economic and social sustainability," a new study says. More |
