UNL to host International Plant Phenotyping Symposium
Lincoln, Neb. —The University of Nebraska–Lincoln will host a global gathering of scientists, academicians and industry representatives on Oct. 7-11 for the Eighth International Plant Phenotyping Symposium.
University helps neighboring ranchers oust redcedars
Lincoln, Neb. —Over the past year, a group of Sandhills ranchers facing invasive redcedars have heard a welcome word from the university: “Timber!”
The University of Nebraska—Lincoln has helped 11 ranchers within 30 miles of the university’s Barta Brothers Ranch near Rose, Nebraska, remove redcedars from their land.
Nebraska study reveals state’s ethanol industry remains strong despite recent challenges
Lincoln, Neb. —The ethanol and ethanol co-product industry continues to be a main economic driver in Nebraska, producing near-historic averages in 2020, despite lower ethanol prices and COVID-related production issues, according to a new University of Nebraska-Lincoln study.
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University leaders thank federal delegation for USDA ag research facility investment
Lincoln, Neb. —University of Nebraska Interim President Chris Kabourek was joined March 11 by NU leaders in issuing statements on the bipartisan federal spending bill approved by the House and Senate and signed by the President.
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High Plains Ag Lab meeting to focus on research updates
Lincoln, Neb. —The Nebraska Extension will host its annual Dryland Crop Production on the High Plains meeting on Feb. 15 at the Western Nebraska Community College in Sidney.
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Nebraska On-Farm Research Network Hosts 2024 Annual Results Update Meetings
Lincoln, Neb. —Nebraska farmers and agronomists are invited to join the Nebraska On-Farm Research Network (NOFRN) for its 2024 Annual Results Update meetings occurring this February. The meetings will feature presentations about the network’s 2023 on-farm research studies, including results regarding crop production, fertility and soil management, non-traditional products, cover crops, crop protection and equipment.
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Soil Health Exchange brings answers to grower's questions
Lincoln, Neb. —Growers getting their ground ready for planting this year may have some questions regarding soil health and keeping their lands productive. They can now find assistance with those questions from the Soil Health Exchange. A new online discussion forum hosted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln CropWatch.
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TAPS Awards Banquet Culminates 2023 Competitions
Lincoln, Neb. —The Testing Ag Performance Solutions (TAPS) awards banquet held on Saturday, January 13, was the culmination event for the program’s seventh year of farm management competitions.
Some grassland birds at home with burned land, scientist finds
Lincoln, Neb. —A scientist testing how Sandhills grasslands fare with prescribed burns said initial findings indicate some grassland songbirds fare better with fire, especially the horned lark.
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