February 16, 2006 UNL Scientists Part of $5 Million Effort to Develop Wheat Technologies Related Video LINCOLN, Neb. — University of Nebraska-Lincoln wheat breeders and geneticists are part of a national scientific team that has received a $5 million grant to harness genetic technologies to improve U.S. wheat quality and disease resistance. More January 27, 2006 Susan Williams Named to Head Southeast Research and Extension Center LINCOLN, Neb. — A longtime University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension educator has been named director of the university's Southeast Research and Extension Center. MoreJanuary 19, 2006 New Decorative Millets have Genetic Roots at UNL LINCOLN, Neb. — Two new decorative millets that will debut in plant nurseries nationwide this spring are the latest generation of ornamentals from University of Nebraska-Lincoln plant breeding efforts. MoreDecember 13, 2005 Study: Saving Recreation Water in McConaughy Might Offset Irrigation, Power Losses LINCOLN, Neb. — The long-term economic benefits of leaving more water in Lake McConaughy for recreational purposes may in some circumstances offset the costs of compensating irrigation and power interests for one year of reduced supplies, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln study shows. MoreDecember 2, 2005 Biomass Crops Could Serve Important Role in State's Biofuels Industry LINCOLN, Neb. — Biomass crops could play a big part in the future of Nebraska's biofuels industry, a U.S. Department of Agriculture scientist said at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's annual Agronomy and Horticulture Highlights program. MoreNovember 14, 2005 Rural Initiative Study Highlights Positives Often Lost in Snapshots of Rural Trends LINCOLN, Neb. — It's easy to paint a picture of gloom for rural areas from broad population and economic statistics. However, a closer look reveals some positives that deserve attention, a University of Nebraska Rural Initiative study indicates. MoreNovember 11, 2005 UNL Launching Statewide Organic Farming Research Effort LINCOLN, Neb. — A $750,000 grant will help the University of Nebraska-Lincoln expand organic farming research and education, enhance collaborations with growers and develop science-based information for organic food production. MoreNovember 10, 2005 UNL Drought Research Gets $7.4 Million from USDA LINCOLN, Neb. — More than $7 million in new federal funding will finance further refinement of University of Nebraska-Lincoln-based Web tools to help agricultural producers and others nationwide to monitor drought impacts and manage its risks. MoreOctober 11, 2005 USDA Official Named Dean of UNL's Agricultural Research Division LINCOLN, Neb. — A research administrator with the U.S. Department of Agriculture has been named dean and director of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Agricultural Research Division. The appointment is subject to Board of Regents approval. MoreSeptember 13, 2005 Rural Nebraskans Look to Family, Friends to Discuss Personal Problems, Poll Shows LINCOLN, Neb. — When rural Nebraskans have personal problems, they are most comfortable talking with family or friends and much less likely to turn to mental health or substance abuse professionals, according to the 2005 Nebraska Rural Poll. More |
