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Fellowship Applications Available for LEAD Group XXIX; Deadline June 15

April 3, 2009

Fellowship applications for Nebraska LEAD (Leadership Education/Action Development) Group XXIX are now available for men and women involved in production agriculture or agribusiness.

Satellite Training Sessions For Producers Participating In SFMNP

April 3, 2009

Tips for Maximizing Nitrogen Efficiency

March 27, 2009

The roller coaster ride of fertilizer prices which began last summer has started to slow down, with prices for nitrogen and phosphorus near what they were a year ago, but perhaps 50% less than what they were mid to late summer of last year. While prices may be better for now, using fertilizer efficiently will help you reduce your input costs.

Free Slide Rule Offers Quick Calculation for Nitrogen Rates

March 27, 2009

Photo of front of UNL Extension corn nitrogen rate slide rule

Instructions for Nitrogen Slide Rule

Access a PDF version of the instructions without photos.

Information needed to use the Nitrogen Rate Slide chart (EC168):

Survey: Nebraska Farmland Values Hit Plateau

March 27, 2009 Agricultural land values in Nebraska reached a plateau in the last year after several years of gains, according to preliminary estimates from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Causes And Treatments of Gully Erosion

March 27, 2009

Stabilizing Repaired Gullies with Cover Crops

March 27, 2009 If you didn't get a chance to repair field gullies last fall, repairing them now, before April rains come, can help reduce further erosion and maintain farmability.