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Soil Testing More Important Than Ever for Efficient Fertilizer Use

February 11, 2009

This is one of a series of articles on Meeting the Challenge: Farming in Uncertain Times, written by specialists at the Panhandle Research and Development Center.

Comparing the Economics of Western Nebraska Cropping Options

February 11, 2009

Where's the Money This Year?

Crop Production Presentations Now Available Online

February 11, 2009

Wellhead Protection Areas: How to Identify Your Area

February 11, 2009 In the field, environmental protection begins with reading and following the pesticide label, including the sections on protecting waterways and underground water sources. In Nebraska, where groundwater is the primary source of drinking water, protecting water from pesticide contamination should always be a top priority.

Supplementing Pastures with Legumes Offers Double Benefit

February 11, 2009 Reducing pasture expenses can help your bottom line, but it shouldn't be at the expense of pasture quality. This spring, consider investing in legumes to reap a longer term benefit.

Not all Ryegrasses are Equal

February 11, 2009 Perennial ryegrass, annual ryegrass, Italian ryegrass, and even cereal rye. It's enough to confuse anyone who is making a selection. Following is a quick primer on the characteristics of these ryegrasses to help growers select the right one for their needs and conditions.

Biofuels Forum on Improved Corn Ethanol Efficiency February 27

February 27, 2009 At this month's UNL Biofuels Forum UNL Researcher Adam Liska will present information from his recent research paper detailing the life cycle energy and greenhouse gas analysis of corn ethanol.

Farmers and Ranchers College to Host an Evening of Humor

February 27, 2009 If the nightly news has been a little gloomy lately, take heart. The Farmers and Ranchers College and UNL Extension are hosting Staying Alive, a humorous presentation for farm families, on March 17 in Sutton.