July 29, 2008 Grasshopper Infestations Spotty Across the State, Some May Warrant Treatment LINCOLN, Neb. — High numbers of grasshoppers are showing up in some parts of the state, University of Nebraska-Lincoln entomologists say. While infestations are spotty and vary across the state, now is the time to check for grasshoppers before the majority become adults. MoreJuly 24, 2008 South Central Ag Lab Near Clay Center Hosts Aug. 6 Field Day LINCOLN, Neb. — An Aug. 6 field day from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's South Central Agricultural Laboratory near Clay Center will highlight ongoing research projects being conducted at the lab. MoreJuly 24, 2008 Nebraska Soybean Management Field Days Set Aug. 12-15 at Four Locations LINCOLN, Neb. — The 10th annual Soybean Management Field Days Aug. 12-15 will focus on staying competitive in a global marketplace, increasing profits and meeting the world's growing food and energy needs. MoreJuly 22, 2008 Aug. 23 UNL Extension Organic Farm Tour Offered Near Mead LINCOLN, Neb. — An Aug. 23 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Organic Farm Tour at the Forestry Research Area at UNL's Agricultural Research and Development Center near Mead will focus on adding cover crops into organic crop rotations. MoreJuly 22, 2008 UNL Dairy Store Destination for Many, New Retail Manager Hails from P.O. Pears LINCOLN, Neb. — A quest for butter brickle ice cream prompted Steve Willers to drive more than 100 miles out of his way so he could buy some of the tasty treat at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Dairy Store. MoreJuly 17, 2008 Student Interns Play a Big Role in Extension this Summer LINCOLN, Neb. — Kimberly Behrends didn't expect her University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension career to begin so soon. MoreJuly 16, 2008 Save Money During Back-to-School Season LINCOLN, Neb. — As food and gas prices climb ever higher, students must be ever more conscious of how to spend their money wisely as they start the college school year. MoreJuly 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. More |
