USDA Offers Grassland Reserve Program Sign-up

May 8, 2009 Nebraska landowners wanting to maintain grazing land in grass, including range and pasture land, can apply for funds from USDA's Grassland Reserve Program. Applications can be made at any USDA Service Center by July 1.

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UNL Organic Research Farms Now Certified, Watch for Tours

May 8, 2009 The Organic Crop Improvement Association International has now certified all four of UNL's organic research farms.

Two UNL Organic Projects

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$1.8 Available in Nebraska for Organic Agriculture

May 8, 2009

Second NRCS Project Builds Organic Network, Local Information NRCS in Nebraska also offers educational opportunities to producers interested in farming organically.

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Recapping April Weather

For the Record: April 2009
  • High: 91°F at Auburn, Culbertson, Friend, Nebraska City, and Norfolk on April 23 or 24
  • Low: 3°F near Agate on April 6
  • Most Precipitation: Rulo with 5.26 inches

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Market Journal: Assessing Risk in Terms of Climate Change

May 8, 2009 On this week's Market Journal Michael Hayes, director of the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, discusses the scientific evidence for climate change. He suggests ag producers assess their vulnerabilities to climate change and how they can reduce related risks.

 

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National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Classes Offered in the Panhandle

May 8, 2009

Nebraska's Farm Fatalities
  • In 2008, farm accidents killed 16 Nebraskans. They ranged in age from 8 years to adult.

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Field Updates

May 8, 2009

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