November 26, 2008

Soybean Production

• Using Resistant Varieties to Combat Soybean Diseases
• UNL Scientist: Soybean Genome Breakthrough is 'Stupendous Achievement'

Surviving High Input Prices in Crop Production

• Surviving High Input Prices in Nebraska Crop Production Web Site
• Eliminate One Field Operation, Save $8-$10 an Acre
• Giving Proper Nitrogen Credit for Legumes in Corn and Milo Rotations (Save $30-$80 an Acre)
• Credit Soil for Nitrate Nitrogen (Save $24/acre)

Resource Conservation

• Renovate Windbreaks to Bolster Effectiveness
• Decommissioning Old Wells Protects Water Quality

Farm Management

• Several Tax Options Available for Farmers for 2008 Tax Season

Extension Ag Programs

• Farmers & Ranchers College Continues Dec. 1
• Organic Farming Transition Workshops Dec. 2, 9
• Sustainable Crops and Livestock Systems Workshop set for Dec. 6
• Nebraska Soybean Day and Machinery Expo Dec. 12
• Corn and Soybean Expos December 15-19
• Extension Offers New Crop Production Clinics in January
• Spring 2009 Online Ag Courses through UNL Agronomy