October 15, 2001 Workshops Will Benefit Crop Insurance Agents, Others KEARNEY, Neb. — The upcoming farm bill and its affect on crop insurance are among the topics discussed at the 2001 Insurance Workshop, "The New Farm Bill, Risk Tools and Crop Insurance Compliance," Nov. 13 at the Holiday Inn here. MoreSeptember 26, 2001 Calibrating Combine Yield Monitors Vital to Success LINCOLN, Neb. — Combine yield monitors must be calibrated properly in the field to be most effective, a University of Nebraska extension engineer said. MoreSeptember 20, 2001 Harvesting Soybeans Early Reduces Risk of Over Drying LINCOLN, Neb. — Producers' potential earnings can drop along with soybean moisture content if beans get too dry before harvest, a University of Nebraska agricultural engineer said. MoreJuly 26, 2001 NU's Women In Ag Conference Sept. 13-14 KEARNEY, Neb. — The 17th annual Women in Agriculture: The Critical Difference brings together women from across Nebraska and surrounding states to learn about their agricultural profession, while this year playing host to women from Australia. MoreJuly 26, 2001 Nebraska to Host Australian Women KEARNEY, Neb. — After attracting out-of-state participants for years, this fall's annual Women in Agriculture conference Sept. 13-14 is expected to host about a dozen Australian women. MoreJuly 25, 2001 Center Pivots Water Nearly Two-Thirds of State's Irrigated Acres, NU Inventory Shows LINCOLN, Neb. — The number of Nebraska acres irrigated by center pivot has doubled in the past 25 years. Today, pivots water nearly two-thirds of the state's irrigated acres, according to research by a University of Nebraska agricultural economist. MoreJune 19, 2001 Nebraska Farmers Must Embrace Changes in Industry to Survive LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska farmers must adapt to changes in global agriculture if they hope to be competitive and profitable, industry experts said. MoreMay 30, 2001 NU ''Market Journal'' Satellite Conference Begins June 14 LINCOLN, Neb. — Producer-to-producer tips on marketing livestock and agricultural policy issues will join grain risk management and increasing profits as themes of an interactive satellite and Internet series offered through University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension. MoreApril 18, 2001 Farm Visitor Policies May Help Prevent the Spread of Livestock Diseases LINCOLN, Neb. — With livestock diseases running rampant across the ocean, Nebraska producers may be wondering what they can do to prevent disease from reaching their farms. While it is impossible to eliminate all risks, farm visitor policies can be an important step in reducing risks, a University of Nebraska veterinarian said. MoreApril 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. More |
