UNL CropWatch Sept. 3, 2010: Poll -- Rural Nebraska Still Tied to Agriculture
Sept. 3, 2010
More than half of rural Nebraskans are one generation or less removed from farming or ranching and more than three-fourths say their economic well-being is at least somewhat tied to agriculture, according to the 2010 Nebraska Rural Poll.
UNL CropWatch Aug. 27, 2010: Harvest Safety Reminders
August 27, 2010
Harvest will soon be underway and farmers will be in one of their busiest times of the year. Long hours and dangerous working conditions are accepted as a normal part of a farmer’s life, but no one should become a statistic for the sake of getting done a day or two earlier.
UNL CropWatch Aug. 27, 2010: Contract Issues for Biomass Production, Harvesting, and Storage
August 27, 2010
The legalities of producing and storing biomass for energy production will be the topic of a Sept. 24 web seminar hosted by UNL and national extension. The program, part of the Cellulosic Biofuel Web Seminar Series, will be 11 a.m. to noon on Friday, Sept. 24.
UNL CropWatch Aug. 27, 2010: Cropping Options for Spring Forage
August 27, 2010
Wheat, rye, or triticale all offer benefits as spring forage. When selecting the best small grain forge option for your operation, consider the characteristics of each.