Caution Urged with Timing of Last Alfalfa Cutting

September 12, 2008

 

During early fall, alfalfa plants detect that the amount of sunlight each day is decreasing and that winter is approaching. In response to this signal, the plant growth process changes so the plant can winterize itself.

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Field Updates

September 12, 2008

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No-till Cover Crops Field Day September 23

September 12, 2008

Applications will be taken until Dec. 1 for the next round of NCR SARE farmer rancher grants. Learn more.

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Organic CSP Field Day Sept. 23

September 12, 2008

Dave and Deb Welsch of rural Milford will be hosting a field day September 23 to show how they're participating in the USDA Conservation Security Program (CSP) with organic production. The event will be at West Blue Farm south of Milford from 3 to 5 p.m.

This field day will focus on:

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Center for Grassland Studies Hosts Fall Seminar Series

September 12, 2008

The 14th annual fall seminar series offered by the UNL's Center for Grassland Studies will feature faculty and guest lecturers on topics ranging from the new farm bill to bioenergy crops. 

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