May 18, 2007 4-H District Horse Show Competitions Showcase Horse Skills LINCOLN, Neb. — Riders from across Nebraska will compete June 14-22 in University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension 4-H District Horse Shows. MoreMay 1, 2007 High Corn Prices Mean Cattlemen Need to Explore Ways to Make Profits LINCOLN, Neb. — High corn prices mean cattle producers are spending more to feed their cattle. To combat these high corn prices, cattle producers need to explore their options in marketing and feeding their cattle, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln ag economist said. More May 1, 2007 Late-gestation Supplemental Nutrition Can Produce Heavier Heifers LINCOLN, Neb. — Spring-calving beef cows that receive supplemental nutrition late in pregnancy tend to produce heftier heifers that have improved pregnancy rates later, University of Nebraska-Lincoln research shows. More May 1, 2007 Beef Basics VII Offers Timely Information on Using Corn Coproducts LINCOLN, Neb. — A new Beef Basics home study course will help cattle producers learn more about introducing and using corn milling byproducts in beef cow operations. More April 13, 2007 Nebraska Ranch Practicum Offers In-depth Look Into Ranching Industry LINCOLN, Neb. — The 2007 Nebraska Ranch Practicum will combine livestock production, natural resources and economics to teach participants the necessary skills to succeed in today's ranching industry, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln extension educator said. MoreApril 13, 2007 UNL Animal Science Department Hosts Little Ak-Sar-Ben LINCOLN, Neb. — The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Department of Animal Science will host Little Ak-Sar-Ben at 8 a.m. April 21 at the Animal Science Complex on UNL's East Campus. MoreMarch 27, 2007 2007 College Bound Equestrian Camps Offered in June LINCOLN, Neb. — High-school students will have the opportunity to learn about horse care and management at the 2007 College Bound Equestrian Camps in June. MoreMarch 21, 2007 Ethanol Fuels Jumps in Nebraska Agricultural Land Values LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska farm real estate market values and cash rent rates show sizable increases across the state with the average per-acre value of agricultural land up 14 percent statewide, according to the preliminary results of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's annual Farm Real Estate Market Development Survey. MoreMarch 13, 2007 Keep Calves Clean, Dry and Healthy This Calving Season; Break the Pathogen Cycle LINCOLN, Neb. — When it comes to calving time, producers' main defense in the fight against scours is breaking this pathogen cycle from one calf to the next, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln dairy/beef veterinarian said. MoreMarch 2, 2007 Poultry Group Announces Awards LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska Poultry Industries has announced its annual awards and officers. More |
