July 6, 2006 Poll Shows Strong Appreciation for Ag's Role LINCOLN, Neb. — An overwhelming majority of rural Nebraskans consider agriculture to be important to the state and their communities and well over half see it as important to their own families' finances, according to the 2006 Nebraska Rural Poll. MoreMarch 31, 2006 2006 Nebraska Rural Poll Looks at Newcomers, Work, Ties to Ag LINCOLN, Neb. — Rural residents' ties to agriculture, how they make their living and their views on newcomers are among the issues being explored in this year's Nebraska Rural Poll. MoreFebruary 8, 2006 Farmland Values Stable, But Some Concerns Loom LINCOLN, Neb. — Agricultural land values in Nebraska are likely to remain relatively stable for the next couple of years after two decades of fairly steady gains, but some downturn is not out of the question given a number of key uncertainties, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln agricultural economist says. MoreJanuary 11, 2006 Nebraska City Hosts Rural Advantage Conference Feb. 3-4 LINCOLN, Neb. — The fourth annual Rural Advantage Conference Feb. 3-4 at the Kimmel Education and Research Center in Nebraska City will discuss profitable and sustainable agricultural opportunities. MoreJanuary 11, 2006 Gas, Diesel Prices Likely will Hold Steady in 2006 LINCOLN, Neb. — Barring another major disruption, gasoline and diesel prices are expected to hold steady in 2006, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln agricultural economist says. 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 2, 2005 Red Carpet Service Can Boost Communities' Image, Nebraska's Tourism Potential LINCOLN, Neb. — Friendly, helpful service may be all it takes to get visitors to come back to a community, said Dave Green, owner and manager of the Grocery Kart in Broken Bow. MoreOctober 6, 2005 Unused, Illegal Wells Need to be Properly Decommissioned LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraskans with old, unused wells on their property should be working to get them properly sealed and decommissioned, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension water quality educator said. 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 |
