September 17, 2008 Scout and Plan for Conservation Practices This Fall LINCOLN, Neb. — Fall harvest is an excellent time to scout fields for places where conservation practices could be put into place, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln agricultural engineer said. MoreSeptember 15, 2008 UNL Ag Economist: Nebraska Crop Producers Face Most Profitable Year Ever LINCOLN, Neb. — This year is shaping up as a "bin-busting" year for Nebraska crop producers, as surging revenues are likely to result in a $1.5 billion increase in that sector's net farm income, said a University of Nebraska-Lincoln agricultural economist. MoreSeptember 9, 2008 UNL Extension Offers Cattle Producers Resources to Deal with High Input Costs LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska's cattle producers are facing economic challenges due to high input costs. To help combat this problem, several Profit Tips will be available for help on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension's Beef Web site. MoreSeptember 8, 2008 Strategies This Fall Will Help Manage Wheat Scab in Next Year's Crop LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska wheat growers can help protect next year's crop from wheat scab by taking precautions this fall, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln plant pathologist said. MoreSeptember 2, 2008 Wheat Growers Need to Consider Options to Manage Grasshopper Problems LINCOLN, Neb. — Grasshoppers have been plentiful in many parts of Nebraska this year. With the upcoming planting of winter wheat, growers need to consider their options to manage grasshoppers this fall. MoreAugust 29, 2008 UNL Extension Partners With Industry to Conserve on Center Pivot Water Use LINCOLN, Neb. — Municipal supplies, domestic users, industries, commercial businesses, livestock and power plants are among the users of Nebraska's water resources. None, however, use as much of Nebraska's water as farmers irrigating their crops. MoreAugust 28, 2008 Land Application Training Field Day Sept. 9 in Scottsbluff LINCOLN, Neb. — A University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension field day in Scottsbluff Sept. 9 will provide livestock and crop producers with the latest information on how to turn manure nutrients into better crop yields while protecting the environment. MoreAugust 26, 2008 UNL Extension Southeast Nebraska Diversified Ag Tour Sept. 5 LINCOLN, Neb. — A University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Diversified Ag Tour Sept. 5 will highlight two southeast Nebraska farms, the Kimmel Research and Education Center and an organic winery. MoreAugust 20, 2008 Urban Designer to Discuss Value of Natural Play Spaces LINCOLN, Neb. — To really hold a child's attention, urban designer Robin Moore recommends keeping it simple: "Dirt, water, plants and small animals attract and hold children's attention for hours, days, even a lifetime." MoreAugust 15, 2008 Field Days Focus on Soybean Cyst Nematodes LINCOLN, Neb. — Four field days in late August and early September will focus on the dangers of soybean cyst nematodes. More |
