June 26, 2002 Drought Already Is Hurting Nebraska's Economy LINCOLN, Neb. - The deepening drought has already cost Nebraska's economy more than $300 million, a University of Nebraska agricultural economist said. MoreJune 26, 2002 Wheat Yields Worst in 50 Years in Some Areas, Prices Stabilize LINCOLN, Neb. - As wheat harvest begins, yields for Nebraska's No. 3 crop could be the worst in 50 years in drought stricken areas, a University of Nebraska agronomist said. MoreJune 18, 2002 Waiting To Irrigate Soybeans Improves Yields LINCOLN, Neb. — Timing is everything in soybean irrigation. Farmers might get anxious to water, but patience is rewarded with better yields, a University of Nebraska agronomist said. MoreJune 18, 2002 Low Reservoir, River Basin Levels Limit Water For Irrigation LINCOLN, Neb. — In the midst of a severe drought, irrigation is like life support. If the plug gets pulled, the farm might go with it. MoreJune 17, 2002 Livestock Producers Grazing CRP Acres Have Much To Consider LINCOLN, Neb. — The release of Conservation Reserve Program acres provides additional potential grazing for livestock this summer as drought conditions stunt pasture growth across central and western Nebraska, a University of Nebraska forage specialist said. MoreJune 14, 2002 Manure Analysis Improves Nutrient Management LINCOLN, Neb. — Manure sampling and analysis can help farmers turn livestock wastes into a valuable source of nutrients for crops. MoreJune 4, 2002 New Web Site Helps Nebraskans Put Farm Bill to Work LINCOLN, Neb. — A new University of Nebraska Web site will help producers from across the state figure out what the 2002 Farm Bill means to them. MoreApril 30, 2002 Keep Tillage to a Minimum This Dry Spring LINCOLN, Neb. — Recent rains brought some relief from dry conditions in parts of Nebraska but drought worries aren't over. Minimizing tillage is one way to conserve precious soil moisture, if dry conditions continue. MoreApril 25, 2002 Planting Corn and Sorghum for Silage in the Same Field Might Reduce Drought Risk LINCOLN, Neb. — With dry conditions across much of Nebraska this spring, silage producers may want to prepare for a dry summer as well. MoreApril 25, 2002 NU Extension's On-Farm Research Gives Farmers a Real-World Assessment LINCOLN, Neb. — For farmers, nothing beats seeing results of research conducted in nearby fields. This sort of real-world assessment gives producers a chance to compare information and improve production decisions. More |
