January 29, 2007 Rural Advantage Conference Feb. 9-10 in Norfolk Offers Learning for Entire Family LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraskans looking for new sources of on-farm income or those who want to financially capitalize on the many advantages of living and working in the country can learn more at the Rural Advantage: Profitable and Sustainable Agricultural Opportunities for Nebraska conference Feb. 9-10 in Norfolk. MoreJanuary 23, 2007 Livestock Insurance Workshops Begin in February LINCOLN, Neb. — A livestock insurance workshop will teach producers and insurance agents the importance of protection against price volatility in the livestock market, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock marketing specialist said. MoreJanuary 8, 2007 Cornhusker Economics Conferences Set in Four Cities LINCOLN, Neb. — A University of Nebraska-Lincoln conference at four cities in January and February will provide perspective on a variety of agricultural management and outlook issues for 2007. MoreDecember 22, 2006 Rising Corn Prices Should Spark Reconsideration of Cropland Cash Leases LINCOLN, Neb. — Facing a likely economic windfall in 2007 from rising corn prices, landowners and tenants should rethink their cropland cash lease arrangements to assure both parties benefit from the good times to come while protecting their longer-term relationship, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln agricultural economist said. MoreNovember 20, 2006 Nebraska Soybean Day and Machinery Expo Features Benefits of Biofuels LINCOLN, Neb. — The 2006 Nebraska Soybean Day and Machinery Expo Dec. 8 will feature "Biofuels: The Road Ahead – Benefitting from Bio-Fuels" presented by keynote speaker Steve Johnson, farm and ag business management specialist, Iowa State University Extension. MoreNovember 13, 2006 Workshop Emphasizes Planning for Success of Family Farms LINCOLN, Neb. — A University of Nebraska-Lincoln workshop Dec. 1-2 and Jan. 5-6 will help students, young farmers and parents face the challenges associated with handing down the family farm. MoreOctober 30, 2006 Entrepreneurial Assistance Available to Start a Food Business LINCOLN, Neb. — Have you ever thought of starting a food business? Do you have a favorite family recipe you would like to bring to the marketplace? Are you a producer considering adding value to an agricultural product? Or maybe you're a restaurateur or chef exploring the marketing of a house specialty. MoreOctober 12, 2006 Insurance Workshop Focuses on Risk Management Strategies LINCOLN, Neb. — A Nov. 9 insurance workshop at the Holiday Inn at Hastings will teach producers and professionals how to make smart risk management decisions. MoreOctober 11, 2006 UNL Prepares Briefing Papers on Ballot Issues LINCOLN, Neb. — University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty have prepared briefing papers about several ballot initiatives that will be before voters Nov. 7. MoreOctober 10, 2006 Ag at the Crossroads will Highlight Energy Trends and Alternatives LINCOLN, Neb. — The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Ag at the Crossroads Conference Nov. 2 will focus on energy alternatives for rural Nebraska. More |
