February 15, 2007 Tree Care Workshops Focuses on Disaster Recovery LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska Tree Care Workshops will offer members of the green industry the opportunity to learn about current and emerging issues in tree care with an emphasis on disaster recovery. MoreFebruary 12, 2007 UNL Soil Scientists Caution Against Excessive Nitrogen Application LINCOLN, Neb. — As corn prices rise and nitrogen fertilizer prices are lower in some cases than in recent years, corn growers may want to increase the amount of nitrogen they apply to their corn fields. However, University of Nebraska-Lincoln soil specialists caution against excessive nitrogen application. MoreFebruary 8, 2007 Future of Water Use in Agriculture Topic of Water Law, Policy and Science Conference LINCOLN, Neb. — "The Future of Water Use in Agriculture" will cover topics ranging from economics and policy to technology and biology and the fast-emerging biofuels market in a two-day March conference sponsored by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. MoreJanuary 30, 2007 UNL Land Purchase Will Help Farmers and Ranchers Deal With Using Less Water NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — With its recent purchase of 1,280 acres of farmland in western Nebraska, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will enhance its efforts to help farmers and ranchers adjust to limited water supplies. MoreJanuary 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 16, 2007 Irrigation and Energy Conservation Workshops for Corn Growers LINCOLN, Neb. — February workshops for irrigated corn growers will focus on the fundamentals of irrigation systems and agricultural water management. MoreJanuary 11, 2007 UNL To Host Half-Day Biofuels and Water Resources Retreat LINCOLN, Neb. — Opportunities and challenges related to Nebraska's booming ethanol industry will be examined in a morning retreat at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Jan. 19. MoreJanuary 10, 2007 It's Always a Good Time to Safeguard Trees from Storm Damage Pruning Damaged Trees Video Assessing Tree Damage Video LINCOLN, Neb. — With recent winter storms damaging thousands of trees across the state, a Nebraska Forest Service community forestry program leader recommends homeowners take steps throughout the year to help safeguard trees from storm damage in the future. More January 10, 2007 UNL Extension Conferences Will Help Farmers Use No-Till Successfully MEAD, Neb. — A University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension no-till conference will help corn and soybean producers succeed with no-till farming practices. MoreJanuary 5, 2007 Nebraska Winter CNMP Programs Begin in January LINCOLN, Neb. — A series of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan programs offered January-March will help producers, consultants, agronomists and others better manage manure from livestock operations. More |
