Crop Insurance Conference 09-10-23
October 28, 2009
"Managing the Risks of Farm Price Volatility and the Global Recision" will be the theme of a multi-state crop insurance conference in November.
The workshops are a joint effort of Colorado State University Extension, Kansas State University Research and Extension, and University of Nebraska—Lincoln Extension.
Event: Ag Subsidies 09-10-23
October 23, 2009
A UNL agricultural economist will speak about the economics and politics of agricultural subsidies at UNL's East Union Oct. 30.
Wes Peterson's talk, "A Billion Dollars a Day: The Economics and Politics of Agricultural Subsidies," is scheduled for 2:30 p.m.
Assessing Hail Damage
October 12, 2009
Two articles in a recent edition of the Iowa State University Integrated Crops Newsletter may be of interest to Nebraska producers:
CW2009-10-09 Thistle Control
October 12, 2009
Timing is everything. That's particularly true with thistle control. And October to early November is one of the best times to use herbicides for thistle control.
CW2009-10-12 USDA NE Crop Report
October 12, 2009
For the week ending October 11, temperatures averaged 16 degrees below normal across the state, ranging from low 70’s for highs to near single digits for lows. Most of the state received over a half inch of moisture. Record lows and record cold highs were reported.