Tractor Test Museum Open House Saturday
April 25, 2008
An open house for the historic 1920 Tractor Test Laboratory andcelebration of the 10th year housing the Lester F. Larsen Tractor Testand Power Museum will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday, April 26.
Activities incude:
Web Site a Learning Tool for Using Weather Information for Irrigation
April 18, 2008
Reliable weather and climate information is a key tool in today's farm management. Knowing what the weather is likely to do can help you schedule irrigations to save water and energy and curb expenses, particularly with skyrocketing fuel costs.
Estimating Cost-of-Production Figures for Panhandle Farmers
April 18, 2008
While high commodity prices are giving farmers a reason to smile this year, the rosy income picture is tempered by the increasing cost of production.
NDA Adds Phragmites To Noxious Weed List Under Temporary Order
April 18, 2008
On Tuesday the Nebraska Department of Agriculture declared the non-native phragmites an official noxious weed. The statewide designation, which takes effect immediately, is an expansion of a temporary designation issued last year for phragmites within the Republican River basin.
Controlling Musk Thistle
April 18, 2008
Favorable rains last fall and short pastures have created the right conditions for lots of thistles this spring.
Controlling Eastern Redcedars In Pastures
April 18, 2008
Eastern redcedar trees seem to be exploding in many area pastures. These trees reduce forage production, make animal handling difficult, and encourage pastures to shift from warm-season to cool-season grasses.
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