UNL CropWatch Nov. 23, 2010: UNL Bean Breeding Specialist Part of Effort to Address Drought, Climate

Nov. 23, 2010

A UNL bean breeder has joined an international effort to develop dry bean seed that is more resistant to drought and other environmental stresses.

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UNL CropWatch Nov. 16, 2010: Registration Deadline Nov. 23 for Intensive Ag Business Program

November 16, 2010

UNL Extension specialists, in collaboration with agricultural educators and businesses across the state, have developed a new comprehensive business management program for agricultural business owners.

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UNL CropWatch Nov. 8, 2010: New Tax Bills Make Planning 2010 Taxes Important

Nov. 8, 2010

New tax bills and higher incomes for 2010 make now the time for Nebraska farmers to start thinking about year-end tax planning, says the Nebraska Farm Business Inc. director.

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UNL CropWatch Nov. 22, 2010: Farmers and Ranchers College Leads Series Nov. 30 with Family Farm Tran

Nov. 22, 2010

Family farm transitions and the future of agriculture will be featured topics for the first two events in this year's Farmers and Ranchers College.

Started in 2000, the Farmers and Ranchers College provides programs and workshops to help growers in south central Nebraska improve agricultural production and management.

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UNL CropWatch Nov. 23, 2010: Western Nebraska Sustainable Ag Conference Dec. 4

Nov. 23, 2010

“Rural Economic Development Revitalizing Rural Communities” is the theme of the 4th Annual Western Sustainable Ag Crops and Livestock Conference, scheduled for Dec. 4 in Ogallala. The conference will take place at the Platte River Inn, 201 Chuckwagon Road, from 8:45 a.m. until 3:45 p.m.

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UNL CropWatch Nov. 22, 2010: Market Journal: Workshops Aid in Successful Family Farm Transitions

November 22, 2010

Successful transition of a farm business is based on bringing everyone together to discuss communications and financial planning, says Megan Voss, UNL agricultural economics program director. On this week’s Market Journal she discusses how the upcoming Returning to the Farm workshops can help families do just this.

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