Dave Aiken
- Professor Agricultural Economics University of Nebraska–Lincoln
- Courtesy Professor School of Natural Resources University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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Research: Pesticide Exposure Extends to Applicator's Family
April 18, 2008
Most people understand the benefits of using pesticides to control pests, but more and more of us also are concerned about the possible harmful effects of pesticides on the health and safety of our family and pets.
Dates Set for UNL Weed Science Field Tours
April 25, 2008
The 2008 UNL Weed Science Field Tours will be in June and July. These tours are an excellent opportunity to view a sampling of the latest concepts, tools and herbicides for weed management in Nebraska.
Options for Winterkilled Alfalfa
April 25, 2008
Reports are coming in about winterkilled alfalfa in low spots of fields where waterlogged soils or ice may have killed plants.
If you have fields where you suspect a problem, it's important to assess the extent as soon as possible and then consider your optiions.
Market Journal: Water Reservoirs Improving
April 18, 2008
On this week's Market Journal host Doug Jose talks with Otto Doering, professor of ag economics at Purdue University, about likely public response to federal conservation programs. Despite the decline in the rigor of conservation compliance in the past two farm bills, Doering sees stronger compliance regulations in the future.
Tractor Test Museum Open House Saturday
April 25, 2008
An open house for the historic 1920 Tractor Test Laboratory andcelebration of the 10th year housing the Lester F. Larsen Tractor Testand Power Museum will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday, April 26.
Activities incude: