Giving Proper Nitrogen Credit for Legumes in Corn and Milo Rotations
October 27, 2008
Added profit:
$30.15-$80.40/acrea
Based on an average savings of 45 lb of N after soybeans and 120 lb of N after alfalfa at $0.67/lb of N
Gary Zoubek, Extension Educator
Credit Soil for Nitrate Nitrogen (Save $24/acre)
November 23, 2008
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Added profit: $24/acrea aBased on saving 36 pounds of nitrogen costing $0.67/pound |
Renovate Windbreaks to Bolster Effectiveness
November 21, 2008
As windbreaks age, they deteriorate and simple maintenance may not assure their continued efficiency, said a Nebraska Forest Service specialist.
Decommissioning Old Wells Protects Water Quality
December 1, 2008
The picturesque windmills that dot Nebraska's landscape can hide some dirty little secrets.
"We all like to see windmills, but few of us stop to think they can contribute to groundwater contamination," said Dave Shelton, a UNL Extension agricultural engineer.
Several Tax Options Available for Farmers for 2008 Tax Season
December 1, 2008
With just a month before the end of the year, now is the time for farmers to be making tax preparations for 2008, says the Nebraska Farm Business Association director.
Organic Farming Transition Workshops Dec. 2, 9
November 26, 2008
The Trailblazer Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) District of Red Cloud is joining with UNL Extension to sponsor two organic farming workshops in December.
Sustainable Crops and Livestock Systems Workshop set for Dec. 6
November 26, 2008
"Keeping Agriculture Viable for the Next Generation" is the theme of the Sustainable Crops and Livestock Systems Conference scheduled for Dec. 6 at Sidney.