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News photos online
News media now can download photos that accompany IANR News Service stories from the Web. The site includes an archive of news photos distributed in 2005. New photos are added as their accompanying stories are distributed to media. The site also features a limited image gallery of stock photos. This service is free to news media. Details on how to use the site as well as links to photo archives are at: IANR News Photos |
Teens and cars
Most teens are eager to buy their first car. UNL Extension's Autotown is a Web tool that helps teens go through the steps to purchase a car and explore ongoing expenses. They can prepare a personal budget to see whether they can afford the car they've got their eye on. |
Soybean rust info
IANR's Trageting Soybean Rust site is a one-stop resource for Nebraska soybean producers who are on the lookout for the new disease. It features information on managing soybean rust, photos to help identify rust, a list of registered fungicides and the latest forecasts on the disease's movement nationwide. |
Soil fertility software
Crop producers will find a variety of information at IANR's soil fertility and nutrient management Web site. This site offers downloadable software developed by University of Nebraska-Lincoln agronomists, including Fertilizer Chooser, Hybrid-Maise and Yield Check, all developed by IANR agronomists. |
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July 3, 2008
UNL Hosting Adaptive Management Short Course This Month
LINCOLN, Neb. — The challenges of integrating science and societal dimensions of natural resource problems to help find solutions for managing large and complex ecosystems will be explored in a one-week short course on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's East campus July 28-31.
MoreJuly 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.
MoreJuly 1, 2008
Protect Yourself to Keep Away Mosquitos, West Nile
LINCOLN, Neb. — Heavy rainfall has affected most of the Midwest, but flooding won't be the only consequence. An increased mosquito population will be an outcome of more rain as well, said Barbara Ogg, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension educator in Lancaster County.
MoreJune 30, 2008
Botanical Bits — July 2008: Getting Buggy about Summer
When it comes to insects and spiders (arthropods) in the landscape, many people tend to think of little critters that cause problems and that we wish would go away. We think of stings, itchy bites, damage to plants/vegetables and the sheer creepiness of so many species. That's too bad, because the vast majority of arthropods are either benign or are actually very beneficial to the world around us. It's easy to enjoy butterflies, with their colorful wings and fluttering movements. We also should learn to enjoy many of the other arthropods in the garden. A few that are worth a closer look include:
MoreJune 27, 2008
Tree Planting and Landscape Grant Funds Available
LINCOLN, Neb. — Trees for Nebraska Towns provides nearly $300,000 in grant funding to help with tree-planting and associated landscaping in communities across Nebraska.
MoreJune 25, 2008
Grill Carefully During Summer Barbecues
LINCOLN, Neb. — Barbecuing safely means more than just wearing an apron while grilling. Those who grill need to follow proper food safety rules and keep an eye on food temperatures, said Julie Albrecht, University of Nebraska-Lincoln extension food specialist.
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