Market Journal: Reducing Soil Erosion with No-till Practices
February 13, 2008
Farmers using no-till have found savings in fuel, labor, water and time and have reduced their soil loss. Paul Jasa, UNL extension agricultural engineer, and Dan Gillespie, a Battle Creek, Nebraska farmer, discuss how producers can update and implement proven conservation practices, such as no-till, to reduce inputs.
Cornhusker Economics Conference in February at Five Locations
February 11, 2009 The fourth annual Cornhusker Economics Management and Outlook Conference will cover key economic topics affecting farm management and production decisions for 2009.
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Yeutter Leads List of Notables for Governor's Ag Conference
February 11, 2009 "Nebraska Agriculture in an Era of Change" will be the theme of the 2009 Governor's Ag Conference March 4-5 at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Kearney.
Webcast to Provide Tips on Conserving Nitrogen in Feedlots
February 11, 2009 A webcast Feb. 20 will offer tips on conserving valuable nitrogen from cattle feedlots and confinement facilities.
Prescribed Burn Schools Scheduled for February
February 11, 2009 The Prescribed Burn Task Force in west central Nebraska is hosting four prescribed burn schools in February, said Lara Fondow, Quail Forever wildlife biologist and task force president.
Corn and Soybean Growers Share On-Farm Research
February 11, 2009 Corn and soybean growers are invited to attend the Nebraska Soybean and Feed Grains Profitability Project on-farm research update March 4 at UNL's Agricultural Research and Development Center near Mead.
The 9 a.m.-3 p.m. program will be at the August N. Christenson Research and Education Building.
UNL Crop Scout Training March 16
February 11, 2009 Crop scouts will learn how to better manage corn and soybean pests during a UNL Extension Crop Scout Training for Pest Managers program March 16.
The training provides in-depth and detailed information from university specialists and private industry representatives.