UNL CropWatch Sept. 3, 2010: Market Journal Looks at Stalk Rots, Food Recalls, and a 100th Birthday
Sept. 3, 2010
On this week’s Market Journal, UNL Extension Plant Pathologist Tamra Jackson urges producers to check for stalk rot in corn and harvest affected fields first. In talking with program host Doug Jose, Jackson recommends scouting for ear rots and not storing any infected corn.
UNL CropWatch Sept. 3, 2010: USDA SARE Offers Listening Sessions on Sustainable Agriculture
Sept. 3, 2010
The North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE) program will offer listening sessions in late September to collect input on issues related to food production, processing, distribution and safety, among others.
UNL CropWatch Sept. 3, 2010: UNL Agronomy and Horticulture Department Celebrates 100 Years
Sept. 3, 2010
The UNL Department of Agronomy and Horticulture at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will celebrate its centennial Sept. 18 with the rededication of Keim Hall, tours, displays, a barbecue lunch and panel discussions on future issues.
UNL CropWatch Sept. 3, 2010: Nebraska LEAD Announces 2010-2012 Fellows
Sept. 3, 2010
Nebraska LEAD Group XXX participants were announced by Terry Hejny, director, Nebraska LEAD (Leadership Education/Action Development) Program.
UNL CropWatch Sept. 3, 2010: Sept. 8 Seminar Topic: The Good Use of Water
Sept. 3, 2010
What would it mean to use water "wisely" in a time of looming water shortages? Professor Eric Freyfogle will answer that question in "The Good Use of Water," a free talk at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 8. on UNL's East Campus.
UNL CropWatch Sept. 3, 2010: Poll -- Rural Nebraska Still Tied to Agriculture
Sept. 3, 2010
More than half of rural Nebraskans are one generation or less removed from farming or ranching and more than three-fourths say their economic well-being is at least somewhat tied to agriculture, according to the 2010 Nebraska Rural Poll.