Thursday 5 June 2008

Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources

June 4, 2008
Producers Learn How to Start Value-Added Food Business
LINCOLN, Neb. — Agriculture comprises a large industry in Nebraska. This rapidly changing industry is encouraging many farmers and ranchers to explore the idea of creating value-added food businesses. The Food Processing Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers a program that provides complete business and technical assistance to food manufacturers throughout the country. More

June 4, 2008
Insect Photography Workshop June 21
LINCOLN, Neb. — University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension will present an insect photography workshop June 21. More

June 4, 2008
Arboretum Tours in Brownville, Peru and Falls City
BROWNVILLE, Neb. — The Furnas Arboretum in Brownville will host garden tours June 12 and 14. More

June 3, 2008
A Buzzing Garden is a Happy Garden
As Nebraskans celebrate Wildflower Week (May 31-June 8) a key ally should also be considered for praise – the bee. More

June 2, 2008
UNL Research Focuses on Predicting Steaks' Tenderness
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LINCOLN, Neb. — University of Nebraska-Lincoln scientists have developed a way to predict steak tenderness before the consumer takes that first bite. The technology could be a boon to the beef industry as it would allow retailers to charge a premium for a "guaranteed tender" label. More

May 30, 2008
Be Safe When Cleaning Up Storm-Damaged Homes, Businesses
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraskans left with storm-damaged or flooded homes and businesses need to use caution when cleaning up broken glass and the muddy mess, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln specialist said. More

May 30, 2008
Hire Qualified Arborists to be Sure Work Is Done Properly, Safely
LINCOLN, Neb. — As residents across Nebraska continue clearing storm damaged trees, forestry experts remind them that hiring an arborist requires careful consideration. More

May 30, 2008
4-H District Horse Show Competitions Display Horse Skills
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska riders will compete June 11-13 and June 17-19 in University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension 4-H District Horse Shows. More

May 29, 2008
Plants for Nebraska — Arboretum Plant Sale June 7
LINCOLN, Neb. — The plants offered at the June 7 plant sale by the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum are plants for Nebraska – most of them with identifiable regional seed source; smaller size trees and shrubs and that may well catch up with larger, balled and burlapped trees; and wildflowers and other plants not widely available in the nursery trade. More

May 28, 2008
Use Caution When Caring for Storm-Damaged Trees
LINCOLN, Neb. — A stormy Memorial Day weekend left a trail of tree damage throughout portions of Nebraska. More

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