Water and Irrigation

Monday, May 7, 2012
Blue Water, Green Water and the Future of Agriculture
The Water for Food Conference (May 30 – June 1) brings together researchers with scientific expertise in water management and people with practical experience. The theme this year is “Blue Water, Green Water, and the Future of Agriculture.” Roberto Lenton, UNL Executive Director of the Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute. MP3/Web/News
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Rain Gardens are Environmentally Sensitive Additions to Landscapes
Rain gardens are specifically designed with native plants to capture storm runoff water and allow it to soak back into the soil. Christina Hoyt, Nebraska Forest Service. MP3/Web
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Monday, April 16, 2012
Irrigators: Save Water When You Have it to Save
Temperature and rainfall are key factors affecting how much water irrigators will need to use for this growing season. Dean Yonts, UNL Extension Irrigation Engineer. MP3
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June 16, 2011
Prepare Wells Before Flood Water
Producers with drinking water wells in flood areas need to prepare the wells. Information on capping and shock chlorination after the waters recedes. Sharon Skipton, UNL Extension Water Quality Educator. MP3/Web
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May 26, 2011
Annual Water and Natural Resources Tour
The 39th annual water and natural resources tour will be held July 12th through the 14th. Michael Jess, UNL Professor Emeritus. mp3/web This content requires Flash Download the free Flash Player now!
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April 20, 2011
Conservation Survey Division Activities
The conservation survey division within the University of Nebraska – Lincoln School of Natural Resources has many programs and activities going on this year. Topics include the elk creek mineral deposit, groundwater monitoring, and a new collaborative groundwater project. Matt Joeckel, University of Nebraska – Lincoln Professor and Research Geologist; and Jessi Korus, University of Nebraska – Lincoln Groundwater geologist. mp3
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