December 15, 2003 Four-State Beef Conference in Nebraska Jan. 14 LINCOLN. Neb. — The Four-State Beef Conference Jan. 14 in Tecumseh, Neb., will give cattle producers the latest information in determining profitability in their cow/calf enterprise, a University of Nebraska beef specialist said. MoreSeptember 29, 2003 Initiative to Boost Small Farm Profitability Helping Producers Explore Possibilities LINCOLN, Neb. — Some Great Plains farmers and ranchers are using marketing research and developing business plans to target niche markets at the right time, place and price. MoreMay 7, 2003 Tax Provisions Available for Drought-related Cattle Sales LINCOLN, Neb. — Cattle producers may be subject to higher income taxes than normal if this year's drought causes them to sell part of their herd prematurely, a University of Nebraska farm management specialist said. MoreApril 11, 2003 Nebraska Ranch Practicum Prepares for Fifth Year NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Registration is under way for the University of Nebraska's next Ranch Practicum. MoreMarch 4, 2003 Farmers Should Visit with Crop Insurance Agent for 2003 Decisions LINCOLN, Neb. — This year's drought will make choosing the right crop insurance coverage difficult. In this extremely dry year, farmers need to visit with their insurance agent soon. The deadline to buy crop insurance for 2003 spring-planted crops is March 15. MoreFebruary 13, 2003 NU Extension's CropWatch Newsletter Offers Timely Production Info LINCOLN, Neb. — CropWatch, a University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension newsletter, returns to regular publication in early March with timely information on crop production and pest management for Nebraska farmers. MoreJanuary 13, 2003 University of Nebraska Tractor Test Lab Gets New Test Car LINCOLN, Neb. — After nearly 65 years, the University of Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory's silver test car will take its last jaunt around the university's East Campus test track this year. MoreJanuary 2, 2003 Conference to Focus on Benefits of Emerging Agricultural Technologies GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — New technologies are changing the way of agriculture. Producers will learn how to benefit from these advancements at a February agricultural technology conference. MoreDecember 18, 2002 NU Announces Dates, Locations for 2003 Pesticide Safety Education Program LINCOLN, Neb — Nebraska's commercial and noncommercial pesticide applicators seeking first-time certification or recertification to buy and use restricted-use pesticides can receive training through the University of Nebraska's 2003 Pesticide Safety Education Program. MoreDecember 17, 2002 NU/Cattlemen Program Teaches Farm, Ranch Operators Employee Management LINCOLN, Neb. — An employee management workshop will help farm and ranch managers find, hire, motivate, compensate and retain quality agriculture employees. More |
