USDA: Nebraska Hog Inventory Unchanged; U.S. Up 2%
October 3, 2008
Nebraska inventory of all hogs and pigs on September 1,2008, was 3.35 million head. This was unchanged from September 1, 2007, and down 1% from June 1, 2008.
Market Journal Spotlights Updated Drought Monitoring Tools
October 3, 2008
Drought Monitoring Tools |
Extension Focuses on ATV Safety in Nebraska
October 3, 2008
All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) safety is a paramount issue in Nebraska and UNL Extension is taking action to address it.
Bob Meduna and Dave Varner, UNL extension educators based in Lincoln and Fremont, respectively, are spearheading the new Nebraska 4-H ATV RiderCourse training program.
Policy Specialist: Obama, McCain Have Key Differences on Trade, Energy
October 3, 2008
Neither Barack Obama nor John McCain has much of a track record on agricultural issues, but differences over trade and energy will give Nebraska farm interests plenty to consider this election year, a UNL Extension public policy specialist said.
Nebraska Buffer Strip Program Sign Up Underway
October 3, 2008
Now is an excellent time to sign up for the installation of conservation buffers, a UNL Extension agricultural engineer said.
Taking Census of Soybean Stem Borer
September 19, 2008
| Fields with extensive stalk tunneling from soybean stem borer are at risk for lodging and should be harvested first. |
Weather and Reservoir Update; Long-term Forecasts
September 19, 2008
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