Environment & Natural Resources Articles
Poll: Rural Nebraskans Back 'Immediate' Government Steps to Curb Climate Change
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LINCOLN, Neb. — A majority of rural Nebraskans are concerned enough about global warming that they support "immediate action" by the government, though many older residents and people in agricultural occupations are skeptical about climate change's causes and impact, according to the Nebraska Rural Poll.
Emerald Ash Borer Detected in Missouri, Wisconsin
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LINCOLN, Neb. — Emerald ash borer is one step closer to Nebraska as state forestry experts confirm it in both Missouri and Wisconsin.
Get the Most Out of Your Dollars when it Comes to Irrigation and Nitrogen
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LINCOLN, Neb. — The Irrigation Strategies Field Tour Series August-September will show farmers and crop consultants management strategies to conserve water.
Help Disappearing Bees By Being Sustainable, Having Diverse Resources
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LINCOLN, Neb. — Bees are required to pollinate hundreds of flowering fruit, vegetable, seed and nut crops. Without bees, these crops are unable to produce.
South Central Ag Lab Near Clay Center Hosts Aug. 6 Field Day
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LINCOLN, Neb. — An Aug. 6 field day from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's South Central Agricultural Laboratory near Clay Center will highlight ongoing research projects being conducted at the lab.
Aug. 23 UNL Extension Organic Farm Tour Offered Near Mead
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LINCOLN, Neb. — An Aug. 23 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Organic Farm Tour at the Forestry Research Area at UNL's Agricultural Research and Development Center near Mead will focus on adding cover crops into organic crop rotations.
Landscape Enhancement Funds Available to Communities
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LINCOLN, Neb. — Funding for community tree-planting and beautification efforts is now available through the Community Enhancement Program coordinated by the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum and Nebraska Forest Service at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Prairie Plants Win Botanical Competition
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LINCOLN, Neb. — Prints of two GreatPlants prairie natives won the botanical print competition sponsored annually by Nebraska Statewide Arboretum. Fifteen full-color prints of native plants are now available from NSA in its "Flora of Nebraska" series.
Monitoring ET, Soil Moisture Saves Farmers Water, Energy, Time and Money
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LINCOLN, Neb. — High energy costs mean farmers are looking for ways to reduce irrigation costs this summer. Using newer technologies such as evapotranspiration, or ET, gauges and soil moisture sensors along with crop growth stages can help farmers achieve that, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension educator says.
Frog Calls of Nebraska CD will Help Fans and Trackers
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Related Audio LINCOLN, Neb. — Anyone who claims that humans invented music hasn't heard "Frog Calls of Nebraska," a CD compiled by University of Nebraska-Lincoln herpetologist Dennis Ferraro. Each of the 11 musical tracks – one for each species native to Nebraska – has rhythm, melody and meaning.