October 18, 2005 Insurance Workshop Focuses on Climate Impact, New Products and Regulations LINCOLN, Neb. — A Nov. 10 workshop at the I-80 Holiday Inn in Grand Island will help crop insurance agents, agricultural lenders, farmers, ranchers and others learn more about climate impact and new insurance products and regulations. MoreSeptember 1, 2005 UNL Engineer Offers Fuel-Saving Tips for Harvest LINCOLN, Neb. — As fuel prices keep rising, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln engineer said energy conserving tips can keep combines running smoothly and minimize grain drying this harvest season. MoreAugust 26, 2005 Conference to Highlight Concerns of Women in Agriculture LINCOLN, Neb. — Women involved in agriculture can gain management education tailored to fit the specific challenges they face at the 21st annual Women In Agriculture Conference in Kearney Sept. 15-16. MoreAugust 22, 2005 'Market Journal', 'Backyard Farmer' Presented at Nebraska State Fair LINCOLN, Neb. � The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's "Market Journal" and "Backyard Farmer" programs will be featured at the 2005 Nebraska State Fair Sept. 5. MoreMay 1, 2005 Lighter Heifers Can Reduce Feed Costs Without Hurting Performance LINCOLN, Neb. – Ranchers typically equate lighter weight replacement heifers with poor pregnancy rates and calving difficulty. MoreMarch 8, 2005 Farmers Hiring Custom Work This Season May Pay More LINCOLN, Neb. — Farmers who hire other people to do field work may find that price tag a littler higher this season, a University of Nebraska agricultural economist said. MoreAugust 18, 2004 Women In Agriculture Conference Sept. 16-17 in Kearney LINCOLN, Neb. — Women will improve their business, management and financial skills while enhancing the well-being of their families and themselves at the Women in Agriculture: Today's Critical Difference conference Sept. 16-17 in Kearney. MoreMay 25, 2004 Ag Economist: Smallest Farms Are Fastest Growing Group in Nebraska LINCOLN, Neb. — While the numbers of very large and very small farms in Nebraska are steadily increasing, farms spanning the gap between these extremes are getting harder to find, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln agricultural economist said. MoreMarch 1, 2004 Revenue Assurance Is Offered to Nebraska Farmers for the First Time This Year LINCOLN, Neb. — A new crop insurance option could save Nebraska farmers money on this year's premiums, a University of Nebraska farm management specialist said. MoreDecember 15, 2003 NU Research Points to Most Effective Controls for Red Cedars in Pastures LINCOLN, Neb. — Applying herbicides or cutting may be the best ways to prevent eastern red cedar trees from overpopulating rangeland, a University of Nebraska weed scientist found. More |
