March 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. MoreFebruary 21, 2007 Swine Workshops Focus on Reproduction, Farrowing LINCOLN, Neb. — Two seminars in March will offer pork producers insight on swine reproduction and farrowing. MoreJanuary 23, 2007 Livestock Insurance Workshops Begin in February LINCOLN, Neb. — A livestock insurance workshop will teach producers and insurance agents the importance of protection against price volatility in the livestock market, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock marketing specialist said. MoreJanuary 9, 2007 Nebraska Beef Feedlot Roundtable Offered in Norfolk, Lexington and Bridgeport LINCOLN, Neb. — Feedlot managers, owners, employees and allied industry will learn more about beef quality, demand, animal health and the environment at the 2007 Beef Feedlot Roundtable Feb. 6-8. MoreJanuary 5, 2007 Nebraska Winter CNMP Programs Begin in January LINCOLN, Neb. — A series of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan programs offered January-March will help producers, consultants, agronomists and others better manage manure from livestock operations. MoreJanuary 4, 2007 Niche Sow Breeding and Gestation Discussion Group Being Formed LINCOLN, Neb. — Swine producers with niche breeding operations are invited to participate in a new Niche Sow Breeding and Gestation Discussion Group. The interest group, sponsored by University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, Iowa State University Extension, the Iowa Pork Industry Center, Iowa Pork Producers Association and Practical Farmers of Iowa, is part of the UNL and ISU joint swine extension program. MoreJanuary 4, 2007 Cow/Calf College Offers Seminar on Beef Issues, Management Strategies LINCOLN, Neb. — A University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension seminar Jan. 23 at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center near Clay Center will give cow/calf, feedlot and other beef producers the opportunity to learn more about beef issues and management strategies. MoreDecember 19, 2006 Equestrian Academy to Begin in January LINCOLN, Neb. — The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension and Purina Mills Equestrian Academy offered January-March will help horsemen become more knowledgeable horse owners. More |
