April 13, 2001 Alternative Cattle Feeds Make Dollars and Sense This Year NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — The ghost of last year's drought is back to haunt Nebraska producers. Dry weather reduced hay production last summer, resulting in low supplies this year. What's available may be high-priced and lower quality. Alternative feeds may help cattle producers maintain profitability and animal health this year, a University of Nebraska beef specialist said. MoreMarch 22, 2001 U.S. Has Safety Net to Prevent Entrance of Foot-and-Mouth Disease An overview of foot-and-mouth-disease LINCOLN, Neb. — While foot-and-mouth disease is making headlines in Europe and elsewhere, officials in the United States are working hard to keep the financially devastating disease out of this country, a University of Nebraska dairy and beef veterinarian said. More February 27, 2001 Understanding Different Motivations Can Help Workplace LINCOLN, Neb. — Different stokes for different folks seems to apply when it comes to motivating workers, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln researcher said. MoreFebruary 23, 2001 Corn Borer Refuges Important to Continued Use of Bt Corn in Nebraska LINCOLN, Neb. — European corn borers can wreak havoc on Nebraska's corn crop. Bt corn, which produces a natural pesticide that kills corn borers, is a powerful tool to combat this pest, but only with the help of properly planted non-Bt corn refuges. MoreFebruary 23, 2001 March 15 is Deadline to Buy Crop Insurance LINCOLN, Neb. — Thanks to changes in laws governing subsidies on multiple peril crop insurance, farmers may want to reconsider their insurance coverage, but they need to act soon. The deadline to sign up is March 15. MoreFebruary 19, 2001 Women in Ag Training Focuses on Marketing KEARNEY, Neb. — As more women manage the business side of their families' farms or ranches, many also become responsible for marketing. MoreFebruary 5, 2001 NU Resources Available to Help Farmers Make Fertilizer Decisions LINCOLN, Neb. — A variety of University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension resources can help farmers make well-informed decisions about how much fertilizer they need in the face of tight nitrogen supplies, rising costs and low commodity prices. MoreJanuary 29, 2001 Fuel-Saving Method Can Help Cut Tractor Costs LINCOLN, Neb. — As high fuel costs drive up agricultural production costs, many farmers are looking for ways to pinch pennies. MoreJanuary 29, 2001 Poor Germination and Shortages Plague Soybean Seed Supply This Season LINCOLN, Neb. — Lots of heat and little water last summer means this year's soybean seeds are small in size, lower in quality and short in supply. Farmers switching acreage from corn to soybeans, which require significantly less nitrogen, to avoid skyrocketing fertilizer prices could exacerbate the situation. MoreJanuary 24, 2001 NU Crop Management Winter Programs Set For February and March LINCOLN, Neb. — Agribusiness professionals and agricultural producers can get in-depth training in the latest agricultural technology during the University of Nebraska's annual Integrated Crop Management Winter Programs. More |
