September 10, 2004 Alternative Crops Sprouting Potential for Panhandle Growers SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. — Early Panhandle settlers had high hopes of re-creating the lush fields of corn and wheat that already blanketed lower and wetter elevations to the east. Some even believed abundant rains would follow the plow onto the High Plains. MoreSeptember 10, 2004 Niche Crops May Become More Important SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. — The diverse nature of alternative crops may keep more people farming and more businesses open in rural communities. MoreAugust 31, 2004 Poll Finds Rural Nebraskans More Optimistic This Year LINCOLN, Neb. — Rural Nebraskans are more optimistic about the future than they were a year ago, according to this year's Nebraska Rural Poll. MoreAugust 11, 2004 2004 Nebraska Rural Institute Soars into McCook Sept. 21-23 LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska's rural community leaders will gather to share ideas, develop new skills and network with peers at the ninth Nebraska Rural Institute, "Soaring to Our Future: People, Places, Possibilities," Sept. 21-23 in McCook. MoreJuly 20, 2004 Poll Indicates Potential Rural Leaders Need Mentoring, Education LINCOLN, Neb. — Many young people and women might be willing to be leaders in rural Nebraska but they need encouragement, leadership education and mentoring to step up. MoreJune 29, 2004 Poll: Rural Nebraskans Mostly Satisfied with Medical Care; Costs a Hardship for Some LINCOLN, Neb. — Most rural Nebraskans generally are satisfied with their medical care, but costs are a worry and more than a quarter have had trouble paying for care, according to the University of Nebraska's ninth annual Nebraska Rural Poll. MoreJune 2, 2004 Residential, Agricultural Top Rural Nebraskans' Water Use Priorities, Poll Shows LINCOLN, Neb. — When it comes to prioritizing water use, indoor residential and agriculture are tops for rural residents, according to the University of Nebraska's ninth annual Nebraska Rural Poll. MoreMay 25, 2004 Ag Economist: Smallest Farms Are Fastest Growing Group in Nebraska LINCOLN, Neb. — While the numbers of very large and very small farms in Nebraska are steadily increasing, farms spanning the gap between these extremes are getting harder to find, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln agricultural economist said. MoreMarch 12, 2004 Ninth Nebraska Rural Poll Examines Water Issues, Health Care and Leadership LINCOLN, Neb. — This year's Nebraska Rural Poll asks about water issues, health care and community leadership. MoreDecember 23, 2003 Second Annual Rural Advantage Conference Set for Columbus LINCOLN, Neb. — Emerging income opportunities in agriculture will be the theme of the second annual Rural Advantage – Profit Opportunities for Nebraska Conference Jan. 16-17, 2004, in Columbus. More |
