Estimating Cost-of-Production Figures for Panhandle Farmers
April 18, 2008
While high commodity prices are giving farmers a reason to smile this year, the rosy income picture is tempered by the increasing cost of production.
NDA Adds Phragmites To Noxious Weed List Under Temporary Order
April 18, 2008
On Tuesday the Nebraska Department of Agriculture declared the non-native phragmites an official noxious weed. The statewide designation, which takes effect immediately, is an expansion of a temporary designation issued last year for phragmites within the Republican River basin.
Controlling Musk Thistle
April 18, 2008
Favorable rains last fall and short pastures have created the right conditions for lots of thistles this spring.
Controlling Eastern Redcedars In Pastures
April 18, 2008
Eastern redcedar trees seem to be exploding in many area pastures. These trees reduce forage production, make animal handling difficult, and encourage pastures to shift from warm-season to cool-season grasses.
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Benefits of Switchgrass for Hay and Forage
April 18, 2008
Switchgrass has been in the news lately as scientists research various options for biofuels, but amid the headlines don't overlook the benefits of this native warm-season grass for good pasture and hay.
Pesticide Container Recycling at 39 Sites
Recycling Sites and Schedule Collection site categories are listed by county. Sites accepting 15-, 30- and 55-gallon plastic drums are noted.Year-round Collection Sites |
Nebraska Ranch Practicum Applications Due May 1
April 18, 2008
The 2008 Nebraska Ranch Practicum gives ranchers natural resource training, insight into livestock production and cutting edge research from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.