August 16, 2007 Poll: Rural Nebraskans Positive About Communities, But Have Concerns, Too LINCOLN, Neb. — Rural Nebraskans continue to feel generally positive about their communities, even as they recognize some of the shortcomings of rural life, according to the 2007 Nebraska Rural Poll. MoreJuly 23, 2007 Nebraska Rural Institute Sept. 17-19 in Holdrege LINCOLN, Neb. — The 2007 Nebraska Rural Institute will be Sept. 17-19 in Holdrege. This year's theme, Winners Working Together, exemplifies the primary objective of the Institute – to share resources, contacts and ideas that participants can use in their communities and organizations. MoreMarch 19, 2007 Talk to Focus on New Mexico Water Dispute's Similarities to Republican River Conflict LINCOLN, Neb. — A glimpse of the possible future of Nebraska's Republican River basin can be found by looking south, to New Mexico's Pecos River. MoreMarch 12, 2007 New Options to be Considered in Writing Farm Bill LINCOLN, Neb. — Higher crop prices, international trade negotiations, the federal budget deficit and new congressional leadership are all factors in the farm bill discussions now under way. MoreFebruary 13, 2007 Farm Bill Meetings Set in Four Nebraska Cities LINCOLN, Neb. — Four meetings in late February and early March in Nebraska will discuss issues and options involved in development of the new federal farm bill. MoreOctober 11, 2006 UNL Prepares Briefing Papers on Ballot Issues LINCOLN, Neb. — University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty have prepared briefing papers about several ballot initiatives that will be before voters Nov. 7. MoreSeptember 13, 2006 Survey: Ag Producers Want Next Farm Bill to Address Bioenergy LINCOLN, Neb. — Agricultural producers want to see the next federal farm bill address renewable energy issues, but traditional concerns such as disaster relief and other "safety-net" provisions remain priorities, too, according to a new national survey. MoreJanuary 27, 2006 Water Management, I-300's Demise Loom as Key State Ag Issues LINCOLN, Neb. — Now that the state has greater authority to manage groundwater use, policymakers face a new set of complicated political questions about how it will exercise that control. MoreNovember 4, 2005 2005 Farm Income Expected to be Down but Strong Compared to 10-year Average LINCOLN, Neb. — This year's Nebraska net farm income levels may not match those of a year ago, but the 2005 forecast still looks relatively strong compared to the last 10 years, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln agricultural economist said. MoreAugust 22, 2005 'Market Journal', 'Backyard Farmer' Presented at Nebraska State Fair LINCOLN, Neb. � The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's "Market Journal" and "Backyard Farmer" programs will be featured at the 2005 Nebraska State Fair Sept. 5. More |
