UNL CropWatch April 23, 2010: Extension Tractor/Farm Safety Courses Tailored to Teens
April 23, 2010
Teenagers wanting to work on a farm other than their parents will need to attend one of the UNL Extension Tractor/Farm Safety Courses to be offered this May and June.
UNL CropWatch April 23, 2010: Youth Ag Safety Day May 25 in Geneva
April 23, 2010
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This is one of many Agriculture Safety Days being held this year across the U.S. and Canada. For information about one in your area, contact you local Extension office. Following are some of the scheduled safety days |
UNL CropWatch April 30, 2010: Market Journal: Scouting for Alfalfa Weevils
April 30, 2010
Guest speakers on this week's Market Journal with program host Doug Jose are:
UNL CropWatch April 30, 2010: Sign-Up Underway for CSP
April 30, 2010
Farm, ranch and forest landowners and operators still have time to sign up for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) at their local Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office.
UNL CropWatch April 23, 2010: Hay Too Wet to Bale? Try Hay Inoculants and Preservatives
April 23, 2010
Hay-making season will start surprisingly soon. If rain often affects your hay-making plans, try hay inoculants and preservatives to get hay made without spoilage.
UNL CropWatch April 23, 2010: Manage Spring Grazing to Reduce Excess Grass Heading
April 23, 2010
Spring pastures are early and growing fast so spring grazing should be good.
Some years, and this may be one of them, there is so much grass that by early summer much of the pasture has gone to seed. This can lower feed value and reduce calf gains. To avoid this problem, follow these three management steps: