February 8, 2008 Corn and Soybean Growers Share On-Farm Research MEAD, Neb. — Corn and soybean growers are invited to attend the Nebraska Soybean and Feed Grains Profitability Project on-farm research update March 11 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Agricultural Research and Development Center near Mead. MoreFebruary 8, 2008 Efficient Spraying Topic of UNL Extension Workshop LINCOLN, Neb. — Pesticide effectiveness is highly dependent on the quality of the application. A March 6 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension training session will assist producers in increasing the efficiency of spray applications. MoreFebruary 6, 2008 Tree Care Workshops Focus on Preparedness LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska Tree Care Workshops will offer members of the green industry the opportunity to learn more about current and emerging issues in tree care with an emphasis on preparedness for the community forest. MoreFebruary 4, 2008 Quality Alfalfa Production Topic of UNL Extension Workshop LINCOLN, Neb. — A Feb. 29 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension workshop will help producers determine cost-effective strategies for their alfalfa operations. MoreFebruary 1, 2008 Biological Control of Insects Workshop Feb. 14 in Clay Center LINCOLN, Neb. — A University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension workshop Feb. 14 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the South Central Agricultural Laboratory near Clay Center will help organic producers control insects without the use of pesticides and other chemicals. MoreJanuary 24, 2008 Ohio Wine Specialists Headline Annual Grape Growers Forum LINCOLN, Neb. — The 11th annual Nebraska Winery and Grape Growers Forum and Trade Show, Feb. 28-March 1 at the Kearney Holiday Inn Conference Center, will feature two experts from Ohio State University, Todd Steiner and Mike Ellis. MoreJanuary 22, 2008 Program Helps Entrepreneurs Start Food Businesses LINCOLN, Neb. — Many people have a special recipe that friends and family ask them to prepare over and over. How many consider manufacturing that recipe and developing a business? The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Food Entrepreneurship Assistance Program can help make that a reality. MoreJanuary 18, 2008 Louv Will Address Human Connection to Nature in Lied Lecture LINCOLN, Neb. — Richard Louv, author of the groundbreaking "Last Child in the Woods," will speak at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Feb. 19. MoreJanuary 18, 2008 Women in Ag Conference Feb. 21-22 in Kearney LINCOLN, Neb. — Networking and leadership opportunities, workshops, and even "funshops" will empower women during the annual Women in Agriculture Conference Feb. 21-22 at the Kearney Holiday Inn. MoreJanuary 17, 2008 Nebraska Beef Feedlot Roundtable Offered in Bridgeport, Lexington and Norfolk LINCOLN, Neb. — Feedlot managers, owners, employees and allied industry will learn the latest on byproduct and feedlot issues at the 2008 Nebraska Beef Feedlot Roundtable at three locations across the state. More |
