February 27, 2008 Farm Safety Days Educate Children about Dangers in Agriculture LINCOLN, Neb. — On average 20 Nebraskans die each year as a result of agriculture related accidents and injuries. "The tragic thing about these accidents is that all of them are preventable," said Sharry Nielsen, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension educator in Kearney/Franklin counties. MoreJanuary 18, 2008 Women in Ag Conference Feb. 21-22 in Kearney LINCOLN, Neb. — Networking and leadership opportunities, workshops, and even "funshops" will empower women during the annual Women in Agriculture Conference Feb. 21-22 at the Kearney Holiday Inn. MoreJanuary 9, 2008 Farmers & Ranchers Cow/Calf College Jan. 22 at Clay Center LINCOLN, Neb. — The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension's Farmers and Ranchers College Jan. 22 at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center will feature speakers discussing issues and management strategies that affect all beef producers. MoreJanuary 4, 2008 NCTA Seminar Focuses on Bringing Young People Back to Agriculture CURTIS, Neb. — The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture at Curtis will host a seminar on its 100-Cow Program at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 15 at NCTA's Veterinary Teaching Hospital Amphitheater. MoreOctober 25, 2007 Insurance Workshop Helps Producers Sort Through the Details LINCOLN, Neb. — A Nov. 7 insurance workshop at College Park in Grand Island will help participants sort through the details of crop and livestock insurance. MoreFebruary 19, 2007 Central Plains Irrigation Conference Addresses Current Water Issues LINCOLN, Neb. — The 19th annual Central Plains Irrigation Conference and Exposition Feb. 27-28 at the Kearney Holiday Inn will help irrigators, crop consultants, agency personnel and other agribusiness professionals understand current water and irrigation issues. 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 4, 2007 Cow/Calf College Offers Seminar on Beef Issues, Management Strategies LINCOLN, Neb. — A University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension seminar Jan. 23 at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center near Clay Center will give cow/calf, feedlot and other beef producers the opportunity to learn more about beef issues and management strategies. 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. MoreSeptember 1, 2006 'Market Journal' Brings Precision Ag, Marketing Information to Husker Harvest Days LINCOLN, Neb. — The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's "Market Journal" program will broadcast live via the Internet during Husker Harvest Days Sept. 12-14. More |
