No-Till on the Plains Whirlwind Expo July 30
June 27, 2008
No-till on the Plains is hosting a one-day whirlwind tour July 30 in northeast Nebraska. Topics will provide farmers with ways to increase profitability, gain better agronomic understanding of soils and their reactions to fertility, improve water quality, and also increase efficiency with new rotations and sequencing of crops.
UNL Events Offer Youth Skill-Development, Long-term Benefits
June 27, 2008
UNL's annual Premier Animal Science Events and Life Challenge provide benefits to 4-H'ers even into college.
Just ask someone who has done it before
"I really liked doing the Life Challenge," said Marie Bolin, a 17-year-old from Eagle. "It involves solving problems and responding to real-life situations."
Help Available to Farmers and Ranchers with Disabilities
June 27, 2008
Farming is the most dangerous profession in Nebraska, said Becki Koehler, program manager for Nebraska AgrAbility and Easter Seals Nebraska.
Simple Steps Can Prevent Water and Flood Damage in Homes
June 27, 2008
Recent flooding and heavy rains have many Midwesterners cleaning and drying out homes, basements and crawlspaces. However, next time heavy rains hit, the potential for water and flood damage can be reduced, a UNL housing and environment specialist said.
Corn Borer Moths Flying; Begin Scouting For 1st Generation Borers
June 20, 2008
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European corn borer larva (top) and moth | |