September 25, 2001 Poll Shows Rural Communities Holding Their Own LINCOLN, Neb. — Despite economic stresses, most rural Nebraskans see their towns as positive places to live. However, fewer people than in the past say their town improved in the past year while more say it stayed the same, according to the Nebraska Rural Poll. MoreAugust 21, 2001 Poll Highlights Rural Nebraskans' Economic Worries LINCOLN, Neb. — Nearly two-thirds of rural Nebraskans say their income hasn't kept pace with the cost of living and 61 percent faced at least one economic hardship in the past year, according to the Nebraska Rural Poll. MoreJuly 17, 2001 Poll Shows Rural Nebraskans Favor Farm Payments, With Limits LINCOLN, Neb. — Most rural Nebraskans favor continuing federal payments to farmers, but those who favor the payments also support limiting them, the sixth annual Nebraska Rural Poll shows. MoreJune 8, 2001 June 19 Forum Discusses Globalization's Effect on Nebraska Ag Commodities LINCOLN, Neb. — How might globalization affect Nebraska's agricultural commodities? That's the topic of an International Eye Opener session at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln June 19. MoreMay 8, 2001 Broken Bow Bison Ranch Wins Nebraska EDGE Honor GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — In 1994, Marty and Karen Bredthauer of Broken Bow began raising bison as an alternative to raising cattle on their 320-acre ranch. They sold their first bison meat the next year. MoreMarch 22, 2001 U.S. Has Safety Net to Prevent Entrance of Foot-and-Mouth Disease An overview of foot-and-mouth-disease LINCOLN, Neb. — While foot-and-mouth disease is making headlines in Europe and elsewhere, officials in the United States are working hard to keep the financially devastating disease out of this country, a University of Nebraska dairy and beef veterinarian said. More February 26, 2001 LEAD XX Fellows Travel To Kansas City, Washington, D.C., Chicago and Racine, Wis. LINCOLN, Neb. — Thirty Nebraska LEAD XX Fellows recently returned from a 10-day National Study/Travel Seminar to Kansas City, Washington, D.C., Chicago and Racine, Wis. MoreFebruary 22, 2001 NU Seeks Farmers, Ranchers for Small Farm Profitability Clusters LINCOLN, Neb. — A University of Nebraska team is looking for Nebraska agricultural producers with ideas for developing alternative high-value products. MoreFebruary 19, 2001 Workshop Aims to Head Off Conflict LINCOLN, Neb. — Partnerships are becoming increasingly common in rural areas. However, conflict can arise when a larger organization's goals clash with those of other groups. MoreJanuary 23, 2001 Nebraska LEAD XIX Travels to the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria and Hungary LINCOLN, Neb. — Thirty Nebraska LEAD XIX Fellows recently returned from an International Study/Travel Seminar in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Austria. More |
