July 21, 2006 Deferrals Available to Compensate for Early Cattle Sales Due to Drought LINCOLN, Neb. — Two tax options are available for livestock producers who are forced to sell cattle early due to continued drought conditions and wish to defer taxable income, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln farm business associate said. MoreJuly 20, 2006 Livestock Producers Must Have Phosphorus Field Assessment by Jan. 1 LINCOLN, Neb. — Fields listed by concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs, as land application sites for manure application must complete a Field Phosphorus Risk Assessment before manure can be applied after Jan. 1, 2007. MoreJune 28, 2006 UNL's Nebraska Beef Industry Scholars Program Starts This Fall LINCOLN, Neb. — A new University of Nebraska-Lincoln beef production emphasis will give students the skills they need to be tomorrow's beef industry leaders. 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 22, 2006 Vegetative Treatment Systems Help Small Livestock Producers Control Animal Waste LINCOLN, Neb. — The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Livestock Producer Environmental Assistance Project continues to help small livestock producers make their operations more environmentally friendly. MoreJune 14, 2006 Keep Cattle Cool When Humidity, Temperatures Rise LINCOLN, Neb. — No wind along with high humidity and temperatures can spell disaster for cattle if proper procedures aren't taken to ward off heat stress, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln beef 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 31, 2006 4-H District Horse Competitions Teach Young Riders Both Horse And Life Skills LINCOLN, Neb. — Youth from across Nebraska will compete in University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension 4-H District Horse Shows June 19-30. MoreMay 25, 2006 Vegetative Treatment Systems for Feedlots Tour Showcases Demonstration Sites LINCOLN, Neb. — A day-long tour will feature several demonstration sites in eastern Nebraska that feature vegetative treatment systems for feedlots and other best management practices for small livestock operations. MoreMay 22, 2006 'Surviving the Drought' Workshops Scheduled June 5-6 LINCOLN, Neb. — Workshops in North Platte and Chadron next month will give agricultural producers an opportunity to share how they've learned to contend with several years of drought. More |
