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Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Written Contract Rule
Some agreements concerning agricultural land, product sales and loans must be written to stand in court. Agricultural written agreements should be used more than they currently are. Dave Aiken, UNL Extension ag law specialist. MP3/Web
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Monday, March 26, 2012
Nebraska Farmland Values Soar
According to the latest University of Nebraska – Lincoln farm real estate survey, Nebraska farm values are up 31 percent from last year. Bruce Johnson, UNL Professor of Ag Economics. MP3/Web/News 
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Monday, February 20, 2012
Ag Outlook Conference Series
The annual Ag Outlook conference series will be held in five locations across the state beginning on February 28. Brad Lubben, UNL Extension Public Policy Specialist. MP3/News/Web
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Monday, January 30, 2012
Marketing in the New Era
Marketing in the new era is a series of marketing workshops developed to help producers manage volatility and increase profitability. Tim Lemmons, UNL Extension Educator. MP3/Web
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Wednesday, January 25, 2012
2012 Nebraska Crop Budgets
The 2012 Nebraska crop budgets are now available for producers. Roger Wilson, UNL Extension Budget Analyst, Farm Management. MP3/Web
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Tax Planning for 2012
Nebraska farmers have seen the five most profitable years in history, but many producers have double debt load in those five years. Tina Barrett, Nebraska Farm Business. MP3
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Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Profitable Year in Agriculture
The USDA expects over 100 billion dollars in net income for farming across the nation for 2011. Nebraska played a key role in agricultures profitable year. Greg Ibach, Director of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture. MP3/Web
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Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Risks of Unwritten Ag Leases
Written leases are few and far between for landlord and tenants of agricultural land in Nebraska. Dave Aiken, UNL Extension Ag Law Specialist. MP3
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Landlord/Tenant Relationships During Times of Market Volatility
A series of workshops designed to help landlord and tenant relationships will be help in November and December. Allen Vyhnalek, UNL Extension Educator. MP3/News
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Monday, Oct. 17, 2011
Farm Tax Planning
Tax planning is an important part of successful farming. Producers should begin tax planning this fall. Tina Barrett, Director, Nebraska Farm Business, Inc. MP3/IANRweb/web
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Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Market Journal at Husker Harvest Days (Use Sept. 12 or 13)
The Market Journal television program tent will be located next to the University of Nebraska building on 3rd street at Husker Harvest Days. Kurtis Harms, UNL Executive Producer, Market Journal. MP3/Web
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Monday, September 12, 2011
Husker Harvest Days – Plant Diseases (Use Sept. 12 or 13)
The mobile plant diagnostic lab will be available for farmers to bring samples during Husker Harvest Days September 13, 14 and 15. The lab will be located by the University of Nebraska building on 3rd street. Tamra Jackson, UNL Extension Plant Pathologist. MP3/Web
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Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Restoring Farmland Post Floods
How does long-term flooding impact farmland? University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the Iowa State University join forces to answer questions during a live webinar called “Flood Recovery for Cropland” scheduled for September 12. John Wilson, UNL Extension Educator. mp3/web
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Monday, September 5, 2011
Husker Harvest Days 2011
The 2011 Husker Harvest Days begins September 13th. The theme this year at the UNL Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources building is Inspiring Young Nebraskans. Dave Varner, UNL Extension Educator. mp3/web
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Wednesday, July 27, 2011
SARE: Sustainable Agriculture, Research, Education
SARE has been providing opportunities for Nebraska Ag producers and educators for over two decades. Gary Lesoing, UNL Extension Educator, Nebraska SARE Coordinator. MP3/Web
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July 13, 2011
Crop Management Diagnostic Clinics
The University of Nebraska – Lincoln will be hosting Crop Management Diagnostic Clinics, July 21st and 22nd near Mead. Keith Glewen, UNL Extension Educator. mp3/web
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June 13, 2011
Farm Business Averages
Farm business averages were released earlier this month by the Nebraska Farm Business Incorporated. Tina Barrett, Executive Director, Nebraska Farm Business, Inc. MP3/Web
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June 1, 2011
Nebraska LEAD Program
The Nebraska Leadership, Education, Action, Development (LEAD) program is now taking applicants for this year’s class.Terry Hejny, Director, Nebraska LEAD Program. MP3/Web
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May 5, 2011
Global & Local Economics
Nebraskans may be worried about the volatile global economy after recent oil events and disasters in Japan. David Kohl, Virginia Tech Professor Emeritus of Ag Finance and Small Business Management. mp3/video
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May 3, 2011
Management Options for Cropping After CRP
Many management decisions need to be made for cropping after CRP. Charles Shapiro, UNL Extension Soils Scientist. mp3/web
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May 2, 2011
Scout for Wheat Diseases
Producers should be scouting wheat fields for powdery mildew and rust diseases. Stephen Wegulo, UNL Extension Plant Pathologist. mp3/web
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April 26, 2011
Field Crop Scout Training
Field crop scouts have the opportunity to attend a training session hosted by the University of Nebraska – Lincoln on May 10th. Keith Glewen, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Extension Educator. mp3/news/web
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April 5, 2011
Farm Real Estate
Real estate and land value price have seen a dramatic change in the last year. Bruce Johnson, University of Nebraska – Lincoln Professor of Ag Economics. mp3/web
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March 31, 2011
2011 Nebraska Crop Budgets
You can download the 2011 crop budgets by visiting the crow watch website, http://cropwatch.unl.edu. Roger Wilson, University of Nebraska – Lincoln Extension Budget Analyst, Farm Management Specialist. mp3/web
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March 8, 2011
Invasive Plant Ecology and Management
The University of Nebraska West Central Research and Extension Center in North Platte will host the North American Invasive Plant Ecology and Management short course this summer. Steve Young, University of Nebraska – Lincoln Extension weed ecologist. mp3/web
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March 2, 2011
Alternative Agricultural Opportunities
Some Nebraskans in rural communities may be thinking about incorporating alternative agricultural opportunities into their operations. Vaughn Hammond, University of Nebraska – Lincoln Extension Educator. mp3
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February 28, 2011
Nebraska Winery & Grape Growers Forum
14th annual Nebraska Winery and Grape Growers Forum and trade show will held March 3rd through the 5th at the Holiday Inn in Kearney. Paul Read, University of Nebraska – Lincoln Extension Viticulture Specialist. mp3/news
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February 21, 2011
Cornhusker Management and Outlook Conference
A series of Cornhusker Management and Outlook Conferences will be held at six locations in Nebraska from February 24th through March 1. Brad Lubben, University of Nebraska – Lincoln Extension Public Policy Specialist. mp3/web/news
 
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February 3, 2011
Nebraska No-Till Conference
The 2011 Nebraska no-till conference is coming up in February and will be help at three locations in the state and is free for producers to attend. Keith Glewen, University of Nebraska – Lincoln Extension educator. mp3/web
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February 2, 2011
Nebraska Agricultural Technologies Associations Conference
Exploring Emerging Agricultural Technologies is the theme for the 2011 Nebraska Agricultural Technologies Associations Conference and trade show. Dave Varner, University of Nebraska – Lincoln Extension educator. mp3/web
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