Farm Bill Positive for Western Nebraska Sugar Beet, Bean Growers - UNL Economist
May 23, 2008
The 2008 Farm Bill contains some positive news for sugar beet and dry edible bean producers in western Nebraska, according to a University of Nebraska-Lincoln economist. Congress voted Thursday to override President Bush's veto of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act.
UNL Ag Economist: Ethanol Behind About 1.2% of U.S. Food Price Hike
May 23, 2008
Ethanol's increasing demand for corn is responsible for about 1.2% of the increase in U.S. food prices during the last two years, a UNL agricultural economist estimates. However, Richard Perrin said, in poorer parts of the world, ethanol's impact on food prices likely is much higher — perhaps accounting for as much as 15% of rising prices.
UNL Offers New Turfgrass and Landscape Management Major
May 23, 2008
A new turfgrass and landscape management major at UNL will offer students more insight into the two disciplines.
Preregistration Urged for Safe Tractor, Machinery Operation Classes
May 23, 2008
Coming up in Sidney, Alliance, Bridgeport, Harrisburg
