July 26, 2006 Several Years of Drought Shows Farmers, Ranchers Need to Be Prepared LINCOLN, Neb. — Several years of drought across Nebraska have shown farmers and ranchers that the best time to develop a successful drought management plan is before drought strikes. MoreJune 27, 2006 Mixing Dry Materials with Wet Ethanol Byproducts Increases Storage Life LINCOLN, Neb. — Wet byproducts from ethanol production are tricky to store for later use as cattle feed because of their high moisture content and threat of spoilage, but mixing them with drier, bulkier feeds improves storability, according to University of Nebraska-Lincoln research. MoreJune 15, 2006 Nebraska Grazing Conference Offered in Kearney This August LINCOLN, Neb. — An in-depth look at grazing will take place at the 2006 Nebraska Grazing Conference Aug. 7-8 at the Holiday Inn at Kearney. MoreJune 15, 2006 Don't Blame Drought for Poor Alfalfa, Check for Leafhoppers, Weevils LINCOLN, Neb. — Producers across the state might not recognize another factor behind poor alfalfa growth – potato leafhoppers and alfalfa weevils, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln forage specialist said. MoreJune 13, 2006 Low Rainfall Means Poor Pasture Growth, Limited Grazing LINCOLN, Neb. — An exceptionally dry spring has left pastures across the state in poor condition during a critical growth point in the season, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln range specialist said. MoreMay 5, 2006 Be Prepared for Grasshopper Infestations in Rangeland This Spring, Summer LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraskans again need to be prepared for potentially large grasshopper populations this spring and summer, University of Nebraska-Lincoln entomologists say. MoreMay 1, 2006 Feeding Wet Ethanol Byproducts Gives Nebraska a Competitive Advantage LINCOLN, Neb. — The synergy between Nebraska's beef and ethanol industries gives the Cornhusker state a competitive edge. MoreJanuary 17, 2006 Nebraska Beef Feedlot Roundtable Offered at Three Locations in 2006 LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska feedlot owners and operators will learn more about animal health and cattle trade at the 2006 Beef Feedlot Roundtable. MoreJanuary 11, 2006 Extension Seminar Focuses on Beef Cow/Calf Issues, Management Strategies LINCOLN, Neb. — Management strategies and issues affecting cow/calf herds will be the focus of a University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension seminar Jan. 24 at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center near Clay Center. MoreDecember 13, 2005 2006 Eastern Nebraska Cattlemen's Expo Offered in January LINCOLN, Neb. — Eastern Nebraska cattle producers can learn the latest information on new developments in the cattle industry at the 2006 Eastern Nebraska Cattlemen's Expo Jan. 14. More |
