July 16, 2008 Nebraska Grazing Conference Offered Aug. 12-13 in Kearney LINCOLN, Neb. — The 2008 Nebraska Grazing Conference on Aug. 12-13 at the Kearney Holiday Inn will offer an in-depth look at grazing, from animal behavior to grassland monitoring. MoreJuly 15, 2008 4-H After-School Program Nurtures Youth, Learning LINCOLN, Neb. — After only one year, 4-H after-school programs in Nebraska are showing results, said Tracy J. Behnken, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Educator in Dodge County. MoreJuly 11, 2008 Monitoring ET, Soil Moisture Saves Farmers Water, Energy, Time and Money LINCOLN, Neb. — High energy costs mean farmers are looking for ways to reduce irrigation costs this summer. Using newer technologies such as evapotranspiration, or ET, gauges and soil moisture sensors along with crop growth stages can help farmers achieve that, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension educator says. MoreJuly 8, 2008 Poll: Rural Nebraskans Strongly Support Renewable Energy LINCOLN, Neb. — Rural Nebraskans overwhelmingly support aggressive pursuit of renewable forms of energy to resolve the energy crisis, according to the Nebraska Rural Poll. Yet Nebraska is one of 18 states with no standards to require such development. MoreJuly 7, 2008 Live Webcast July 18 on Federal Air Quality Regulations for Animal Feeding Operations LINCOLN, Neb. — The national series of air quality webcasts from U. S. land-grant universities continues July 18. MoreJuly 2, 2008 Flaming Weeds Has Potential as Organic Weed Control Tool LINCOLN, Neb. — Weeds are the No. 1 problem when it comes to organic farming. To combat this, University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers are studying weed control with a propane-induced flame. MoreJuly 1, 2008 Protect Yourself to Keep Away Mosquitos, West Nile LINCOLN, Neb. — Heavy rainfall has affected most of the Midwest, but flooding won't be the only consequence. An increased mosquito population will be an outcome of more rain as well, said Barbara Ogg, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension educator in Lancaster County. MoreJune 25, 2008 Grill Carefully During Summer Barbecues LINCOLN, Neb. — Barbecuing safely means more than just wearing an apron while grilling. Those who grill need to follow proper food safety rules and keep an eye on food temperatures, said Julie Albrecht, University of Nebraska-Lincoln extension food specialist. MoreJune 25, 2008 4-H Horse Exposition Will Bring Top Riders in Nebraska to Fonner Park LINCOLN, Neb. — The best rated young riders at the six 4-H District Horse Shows in Nebraska will meet July 13-17 at Fonner Park in Grand Island for the 2008 Fonner Park State 4-H Horse Exposition. MoreJune 24, 2008 Summer Weather Outlook: Equal Chances Wet or Dry LINCOLN, Neb. — Most of Nebraska has seen above normal precipitation and below normal temperatures this summer, and July forecasts show equal chances of those trends continuing, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's state climatologist said. More |
