Ben Beckman
- Assoc Exten Educator NE Ext Engagement Zone 5 University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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USDA: Crop Conditions
August 22, 2008
For the week endingAugust 17, 2008, below normal temperatures and rains acrossmost of the state improved soil moisture profiles andreduced stress on crops. Therains provided enough moisture in some areas to shut downirrigation pumps a few days. With the recent rainfall theNorthwest District is now 2% above normalprecipitation since April 1.
Water and Water-Use Topics Focus of UNL Husker Harvest Days Exhibits
September 4, 2008
UNL's Institute of Agriculture and
Market Journal Delivers Key Ag Information at Husker Harvest Days
September 4, 2008
UNL's "Market Journal" program will have multiple presentations on agriculture and marketing at Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island Sept. 9-11.
Southeast Nebraska Diversified Ag Tour Sept. 5
August 28, 2008
A UNL Extension Diversified Ag Tour Sept. 5 will highlight two southeast Nebraska farms, the Kimmel Research and Education Center, and an organic winery.
Improving Crop Water Productivity Conference Sept. 18
Program
8:00 a.m. Registration |
No-Till On The Plains Whirlwind Expo
August 22, 2008
Program
8 a.m. Registration |
Market Journal: Canadian Farmers Visit Nebraska
August 22, 2008
On this week's Market Journal, host Doug Jose visits with a group of Canadian farmers who were touring several Nebraska farms. Grant Collins, a farmer from Ontario, says the goal of the Innovative Farmers Association of Ontario is to study and adopt no-till cropping systems.