UNL CropWatch Sept. 3, 2010: UNL Agronomy and Horticulture Department Celebrates 100 Years

Sept. 3, 2010

The UNL Department of Agronomy and Horticulture at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will celebrate its centennial Sept. 18 with the rededication of Keim Hall, tours, displays, a barbecue lunch and panel discussions on future issues.

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UNL CropWatch Sept. 3, 2010: Nebraska LEAD Announces 2010-2012 Fellows

Sept. 3, 2010

Nebraska LEAD Group XXX participants were announced by Terry Hejny, director, Nebraska LEAD (Leadership Education/Action Development) Program.

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UNL CropWatch Sept. 3, 2010: Sept. 8 Seminar Topic: The Good Use of Water

Sept. 3, 2010

What would it mean to use water "wisely" in a time of looming water shortages? Professor Eric Freyfogle will answer that question in "The Good Use of Water," a free talk at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 8. on UNL's East Campus.

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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.

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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.

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