USDA: Nebraska Grain Stocks as of June 1

June 27, 2008

Corn stocks in all positions on June 1, 2008 totaled395 million bushels, up 7% from June 1, 2007, according to the USDA's NationalAgricultural Statistics Service, Nebraska Field Office. Of the total, 180 million bushels arestored on farms, unchanged from a year ago. Off-farm stocks, at 215 million bushels, are up14% from last year.

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USDA: Crop Condition

June 30, 2008

Normal temperatures, rain, wind, and hail were all seen in Nebraska during the week ending June 29, according to USDA's National Agricultural Statistic Service, Nebraska Field Office.

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Protect Yourself to Keep Away Mosquitos, West Nile

June 27, 2008

Heavy rainfall has affected most of the Midwest, but flooding won't be the only consequence. An increased mosquito population will be an outcome of more rain as well, said Barbara Ogg, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension educator in Lancaster County.

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No-Till on the Plains Whirlwind Expo July 30

June 27, 2008

No-till on the Plains is hosting a one-day whirlwind tour July 30 in northeast Nebraska. Topics will provide farmers with ways to increase profitability, gain better agronomic understanding of soils and their reactions to fertility, improve water quality, and also increase efficiency with new rotations and sequencing of crops.

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UNL Events Offer Youth Skill-Development, Long-term Benefits

June 27, 2008

UNL's annual Premier Animal Science Events and Life Challenge provide benefits to 4-H'ers even into college.

Just ask someone who has done it before

"I really liked doing the Life Challenge," said Marie Bolin, a 17-year-old from Eagle. "It involves solving problems and responding to real-life situations."

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Help Available to Farmers and Ranchers with Disabilities

June 27, 2008

Farming is the most dangerous profession in Nebraska, said Becki Koehler, program manager for Nebraska AgrAbility and Easter Seals Nebraska.

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Simple Steps Can Prevent Water and Flood Damage in Homes

June 27, 2008

Recent flooding and heavy rains have many Midwesterners cleaning and drying out homes, basements and crawlspaces. However, next time heavy rains hit, the potential for water and flood damage can be reduced, a UNL housing and environment specialist said.

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