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- Nelson Says Two Nebraska Businesses Will Expand Using Stimulus Funds
Senator Ben Nelson's office says a Nebraska winery/microbrewery and a telecommunications company will be among 12 businesses nationwide that are expanding operations because of loan guarantees through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
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- Corn Farmers Warned of Ear Rots, Grain Molds
The cool, wet conditions not only are delaying Nebraska's corn harvest, ear rots and grain molds could add their plaguing presence to some fields.
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- Agriculture Groups Oppose Some Proposed Cuts
Nebraska agriculture groups don't like the fact that Gov. Dave Heineman has proposed taking some of the money farmers contribute to checkoff funds to help balance the state budget. - University of Nebraska-Lincoln Gets $644K Ag Grant
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has been awarded more than $644,000 to help beginning farmers and ranchers.
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- Nebraska Farmers Should Watch for Grain Molds, Ear Rots
Cool, wet conditions are delaying harvest and now ear rot diseases and grain molds may be plaguing corn, a University of Nebraska plant pathologist says. - Livestock Producers Urged to have Plan
For many Nebraska livestock producers, the tough times are raising stress and anxiety. - UNL Expert: Have a Plan in Times of Financial Stress
It's the worst financial situation of a lifetime for many Nebraska livestock producers, which can mean high stress and uncertainty, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln farm transition specialist says. - Wet Weather Continues to Stall Harvest
Wet weather continues to stall fall harvest in Nebraska and officials say they haven't seen these kind of delays in decades. - Nebraska Corn Checkoff Update
In a study conducted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and funded by the Nebraska Corn Board (NCB), results show that e85 fuel is the most efficient on a BTU / mile basis. - Another Type of Nontoxic Shot OK'd for Birds
Another type of nontoxic shot is available to waterfowl hunters in Nebraska and other states.
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- Hunters Bag Record Number of Neb. Bull Elk
Hunters in Nebraska killed a record 66 bull elk this fall.
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- Trend Toward Local Foods Creates Potential Markets
Experts say the growing trend for healthier eating and the preference for locally grown food present opportunities for Nebraska entrepreneurs.
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- Nelson: $5 Million in Stimulus Funds for Geothermal Energy in Lincoln
Nebraska’s Senator Ben Nelson welcomed an announcement by the U.S. Department of Energy that a Lincoln company will receive $5 million to install a ground source geothermal heat pump demonstration project in Lancaster county.
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- Search Committee to Seek UNL Ag Leader
Co-chairs have been named to the 18-member search advisory committee for the position of vice president and vice chancellor for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
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- Nebraska University Wins Organic-Ag Grants
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has won nearly $1.5 million in federal grants to explore issues in organic agriculture.
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- Nebraska Leaders Praise China's Acceptance of US Pork
Nebraska's political leaders are praising China's move to lift its ban on U.S. pork imposed last spring out of fear of swine flu.
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- Experts: Selling Corn Residue Could Cost Farmers
University of Nebraska-Lincoln farm experts say farmers could make money by selling plant residue now, but have to pay later.
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- Nebraska Beef Industry Summit to Cover Pricing
Beef production and pricing are atop the agenda for the fourth annual Nebraska Cattlemen Beef Industry Issues Summit.
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- Bluestem Valley Farms Receives Conservation Award
Bluestem Valley Farms near Martell in southeast Nebraska has been named the recipient of the 2009 Nebraska Leopold Conservation Award.
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- USDA: Nebraska Corn Harvest Furthest Behind Since 1982
Nebraska's latest weekly crop report says fall harvest continues to lag because of chilly, wet weather.
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- Weather Slows Corn, Soybean Drying
A record cool summer has yielded to a record cool fall. That combined with wet weather has slowed natural corn and soybean drying in the field, forcing farmers to dry their crops in the bin.
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- Environment, Animal Welfare to be Addressed at Conference
Agriculture and the environment and animal welfare initiatives will be the focus of the 2009 Ag at the Crossroads conference Nov. 5 at the Lancaster Event Center in Lincoln.
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- Nebraska Weather and Crops
Little harvest progress was made due to wet, cool conditions, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, Nebraska Field Office. - Nebraska Hunters Can Check in Kills by Phone on Web
Nebraska deer hunters can use phones or the Internet to report their kills while still in the field or from home computers.
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- Hawaii Regulators Approve First US Tuna Farm
Hawaii regulators have approved a Honolulu company's plan to build the nation's first tuna farm in waters off the Big Island. - Nelson Applauds Taiwan's Decision to Drop Restrictions on US Bone-In Beef
Working to open overseas markets to Nebraska beef producers, Nebraska’s Senator Ben Nelson applauded yesterday’s signing of a new US-Taiwan Beef Protocol that permits sale of US bone-in beef under 30 months old to Taiwan for the first time since 2003.
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- Gov. Heineman Sees Opportunity in Taiwan Decision to Expand Beef Trade
Gov. Dave Heineman today applauded the Taiwanese government for agreeing to a new protocol for beef imports. The move will open additional export opportunities for Nebraska beef producers.
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- Numerous Deer Hunting Permits Remain Unsold
Plenty of deer hunting permits remain unsold for the 2009 season, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
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- USDA Breaks Down Ag Output by District
Federal officials have broken down Nebraska's agricultural output by state legislative district, using information from the most recent Census of Agriculture.
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- UNL Ag Economist to Speak About Subsidies
A University of Nebraska-Lincoln agricultural economist will speak about the economics and politics of agricultural subsidies at UNL's East Union Oct. 30. - Nebraska Harvest Continues to be Delayed by Weather
Nebraska's harvest has slowed down considerably because of the recent cool, wet weather. - Autumn is a Good Time to Improve Dirt
For a better garden next spring and summer, consider making better dirt now.
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- Expert says grass-fed beef business growing
Grazing expert Allan Nation says the market for grass-fed beef has grown from less than 50 producers to 1,200 companies. - Nebraska Cattle Inventory up From October '08
Nebraska feedlots with capacities of 1,000 or more head contained 2.2 million cattle on feed as of Oct. 1.
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- Nebraska Harvest Delayed by Snow, Cold and Rain
The USDA says snow fall along with other adverse weather conditions have slowed Nebraska's crop harvest.
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- Harvest Delayed by Snow, Cold and Rain
The snow that fell last week in Nebraska combined with rain and cool temperatures slowed harvest of the state's largest crop. - New Organization Forms to Promote Wind Energy
A new statewide association representing Nebraska landowners and ratepayers will hold a news conference on Tuesday, at the State Capitol. - Snowfall Just One Factor In Slow Harvest
Early snowfall caused only minor damage to Nebraska crops, but is slowing harvest by adding more moisture to corn.
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- New Organization Forms to Promote Wind Energy
A new statewide association representing Nebraska landowners and ratepayers will hold a news conference on Tuesday, October 13 at 9 a.m. in the second floor Rotunda of the State Capitol, Lincoln, Nebraska.
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- Update: Snow Keeps Some Away from Haymarket Farmers Market, Helps Other Businesses
The cold and snow is an inconvenience for most, but a real burden to one local tradition and the people who sell goods there.
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- Nebraska Lakes to be Stocked With Trout
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will stock lakes and ponds across Nebraska with full-sized rainbow trout this month.
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- Additional Prescribed Burns Scheduled in Nebraska
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has planned some additional prescribed burns this fall to take place when conditions are favorable.
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- Record Corn, Bean Crops Forecast
Record harvests are being forecast for corn and soybean farmers despite earlier concerns over a cool growing season.
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- Ag. Secretary Vilsack Announces $1.7 Billion in Conservation Reserve Program Rental Payments
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA will distribute approximately $1.7 billion in Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) rental payments to participants across the country in fiscal year 2010. - Lawmakers Discuss State's Water Problems
Nebraska lawmakers were told there are other ways to solve the state's water problems besides imposing strict restrictions on irrigation and taking acres out of production. - Colorado Company Looks to Salvage Nebraska Ethanol Plants
A Colorado-based company could be in the market for abandoned ethanol plants in Nebraska.
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- USDA: Cool Weather Slows Nebraska Crops, Harvest
The recent cool weather has slowed the development of Nebraska's corn and soybean crops and hindered harvest.
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- Officials Release Plan to Manage Prairie Dogs
The U.S. Forest Service has released a new prairie dog management plan for federal grasslands in South Dakota and Nebraska.
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- Nebraska Corn, Wheat in Storage Up
Numbers from the Nebraska statistics office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture show the amount of corn and wheat in storage is up significantly from last year.
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- Nebraska State Patrol Urges Harvest-Time Caution
The Nebraska State Patrol is warning drivers to use extra caution during the upcoming corn harvest.
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