Nebraska's 2008 Crop Production
January 23, 2009 Corn for grain production in Nebraska, based on year-end surveys, is estimated at 1.39 billion bushels, down 5% from the record high set in 2007. Yield of 163 bushels per acre is 3 bushels above last year and second highest of record. Last fallfarmers harvested 8.55 million acres of corn for grain, down 7% from 2007.
UNL Research: Corn Ethanol Emits 51% Less Greenhouse Gas Than Gasoline
January 23, 2009
Corn ethanol directly emits an average of 51% less greenhouse gas than gasoline, as much as three times the reduction reported in earlier research. This new development is thanks to recent improvements in efficiency throughout the production process, University of Nebraska-Lincoln research shows.
Rural Advantage/Healthy Farms Conference Feb. 13-14 in Grand Island
January 21, 2009
Nebraskans looking for new ways to use their agricultural products, develop new ideas or just plan benefit from living, working and raising a family in the country, can learn more at the Rural Advantage/Healthy Farmers Conference Feb. 13-14 at the Midtown Holiday Inn in Grand Island.
UNL Team's Discovery Expands Understanding of Genetic Code
January 21, 2009
A discovery by University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers expands understanding of the genetic code, and may help revise a tenet of this universal language of life.
UNL Family Economist: In Tough Economy, Take Charge of Finances
January 21, 2009
With bad national economic news at every turn, it is important that people take steps to protect their own finances, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension family economics specialist said.
Using Resistant Varieties to Combat Soybean Diseases
November 21, 2008
One management practice available for certain soybean diseases is the use of resistant soybean varieties. As you make your seed selections, consider using resistance in your soybean seed if you have one of the following problems. Always make sure to select agronomic characteristics to match your ground and conditions as well.
UNL Scientist: Soybean Genome Breakthrough is 'Stupendous Achievement'
December 9, 2008
The release this week of the complete draft assembly of soybean's genetic code is a "stupendous achievement" that will lead to further advances in breeding strategies for one of the world's most valuable crops, said a UNL scientist who's been involved in research leading to the breakthrough.
Eliminate One Field Operation, Save $8-$10 an Acre
November 17, 2008
Gary Zoubek, Extension Educator