Aaron Berger
- Exten Educator NE Ext Engagement Zone 1 University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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Options for Winterkilled Alfalfa
April 25, 2008
Reports are coming in about winterkilled alfalfa in low spots of fields where waterlogged soils or ice may have killed plants.
If you have fields where you suspect a problem, it's important to assess the extent as soon as possible and then consider your optiions.
Market Journal: Water Reservoirs Improving
April 18, 2008
On this week's Market Journal host Doug Jose talks with Otto Doering, professor of ag economics at Purdue University, about likely public response to federal conservation programs. Despite the decline in the rigor of conservation compliance in the past two farm bills, Doering sees stronger compliance regulations in the future.
Tractor Test Museum Open House Saturday
April 25, 2008
An open house for the historic 1920 Tractor Test Laboratory andcelebration of the 10th year housing the Lester F. Larsen Tractor Testand Power Museum will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday, April 26.
Activities incude:
Web Site a Learning Tool for Using Weather Information for Irrigation
April 18, 2008
Reliable weather and climate information is a key tool in today's farm management. Knowing what the weather is likely to do can help you schedule irrigations to save water and energy and curb expenses, particularly with skyrocketing fuel costs.
Estimating Cost-of-Production Figures for Panhandle Farmers
April 18, 2008
While high commodity prices are giving farmers a reason to smile this year, the rosy income picture is tempered by the increasing cost of production.
NDA Adds Phragmites To Noxious Weed List Under Temporary Order
April 18, 2008
On Tuesday the Nebraska Department of Agriculture declared the non-native phragmites an official noxious weed. The statewide designation, which takes effect immediately, is an expansion of a temporary designation issued last year for phragmites within the Republican River basin.