Humberto Blanco
- Professor Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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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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Pumping Plant Changes Can Mean more Money for Irrigators
June 20, 2008
Some irrigators are paying twice as much as necessary to pump water to their crops, said a University of Nebraska-Lincoln specialist.