UNL CropWatch Oct. 18, 2010: Rust Developing in Alfalfa
Oct. 18, 2010
Warm, humid weather has caused rust to form in many alfalfa fields throughout the region.
Rust doesn't overwinter here and rarely infects alfalfa here before mid-July, but with humid conditions like we've had this year, rust can be blown up from the south and infect fields.
UNL CropWatch Sept. 18, 2010: Revitatilizing Warm-Season Pastures
Oct. 18, 2010
Cheatgrass, downy brome, bluegrass, smooth brome, and other cool-season plants have invaded many warm-season grass pastures and rangeland. This invasion shifts good grazing away from summer and toward spring when most folks have plenty of pasture.
UNL CropWatch Oct. 29, 2010: Creating Opportunities for an Ag Workforce
Oct. 29, 2010
Presentations at the 2010 Ag at the Crossroads Conference will focus on opportunities for creating jobs and developing Nebraska's agricultural workforce. The conference will be Nov. 4 at the Lancaster Event Center in Lincoln at 4100 N. 84th St.
UNL CropWatch Oct. 29, 2010: LEAD Fellowship Applications Available for Next Class
Oct. 29, 2010
Fellowship applications for Nebraska LEAD (Leadership Education/Action Development) Group XXXI are now available for men and women involved in production agriculture or agribusiness.
UNL CropWatch Oct. 29, 2010: Federal Funding Will Support New Alternative Energy Research, Outreach
Oct. 29, 2010
Rural Nebraska is well-suited for development of alternative energy sources, and a new federally funded project will support UNL research and outreach efforts in this area.