July 2, 2008 Flaming Weeds Has Potential as Organic Weed Control Tool LINCOLN, Neb. — Weeds are the No. 1 problem when it comes to organic farming. To combat this, University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers are studying weed control with a propane-induced flame. MoreJuly 2, 2008 Water Science Focus of Collaboration Between UNL, Chinese University LINCOLN, Neb. — With its focus on water science and engineering, Hohai University in Nanjing, China, is a natural partner institution for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, say scholars who are laying the foundation for long-term collaboration. MoreJune 2, 2008 UNL Research Focuses on Predicting Steaks' Tenderness LINCOLN, Neb. — University of Nebraska-Lincoln scientists have developed a way to predict steak tenderness before the consumer takes that first bite. The technology could be a boon to the beef industry as it would allow retailers to charge a premium for a "guaranteed tender" label. MoreMay 20, 2008 UNL Ag Economist: Ethanol Behind About 1.2 Percent of U.S. Food Price Hike LINCOLN, Neb. — Ethanol's increasing demand for corn is responsible for about 1.2 percent of the increase in U.S. food prices during the last two years, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln agricultural economist estimates. MoreMay 16, 2008 European Ag Official Gets Close Look at UNL Research LINCOLN, Neb.— European and American farmers can help solve the world's growing food crisis, but they need to be able to take full advantage of genetically modified crop technology, one of Europe's leading agricultural officials said Thursday. MoreMay 1, 2008 Barta Brothers Ranch Research Shows Deferred, Short-duration Grazing Similar LINCOLN, Neb. — When it comes to grazing upland range in the Sandhills, there's little difference between short-duration and deferred grazing systems in forage production, diet quality and animal performance, University of Nebraska-Lincoln range scientists found. MoreMay 1, 2008 UNL Research: Vitamin E Can Offset Beef Oxidation on Grocery Store Shelves LINCOLN, Neb. — Steaks from beef cattle fed a diet heavy in wet distillers grains may develop an off-color or off-flavor sooner in the grocery store, but the addition of vitamin E to cattle's feed appears to reduce the problem, according to University of Nebraska-Lincoln research. MoreApril 7, 2008 UNL Study Raises Questions about Need for Selenium Supplements LINCOLN, Neb. — Selenium's potential health benefits have grabbed attention in recent years, and many multivitamin/mineral supplements contain this trace element. While it's an essential micronutrient, new University of Nebraska-Lincoln research raises questions about whether healthy people need supplemental selenium. MoreMarch 21, 2008 Beef Specialist to Direct Northeast Research and Extension Center LINCOLN, Neb. — A beef specialist has been hired as the director of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Northeast Research and Extension Center at Norfolk. MoreMarch 20, 2008 Survey: Average Farm Land Values up 23 Percent in Last Year LINCOLN, Neb. — Strong crop commodity prices in 2007 continued to drive up Nebraska farm real estate values, with a 23 percent increase marking the steepest gain in the 30 years the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has tracked the ag land market. More |
