Upcoming Programs:
Staying Competive in an Every-Chaning Beef Cattle Industry
Monday evenings from 7-9:00 p.m., CST
December 14 & 21, 2009 and January 11 & 18, 2010
$10/person
Host site: Central IV Extension, Ord, Nebraska
Contact Steve Niemeyer, Extension Educator, for more information at 308-346-4200
This non-native plant is similar to a native common reed, but is rapidly spreading in waterways and lakes across Nebraska. This tall grass-like plant can grow up to 20 feet tall and form thick, dense stands making many areas inaccessible. This plant quickly forms a monoculture by pushing out native vegetation.
Landowner Guide for Controlling Phragmites (pdf file - 11766 kbytes)
The trouble with invasive species. These videos are produced by Tim Smith from the Western Republican River Riparian Improvement Project.
The Problem With Invasives - Part 1 (You Tube Video 4:13)
The Problem With Invasives - Part 2 (You Tube Video 9:21)
Agricultural Resources:
*Note: All publications below are PDF files 2-8 pages in length unless otherwise noted.
Nebraska Farm Custom Rates - Part I - Part I includes the spring and summer operations such as planting and small grains harvest.
Nebraska Farm Custom Rates - Part II - Part II includes information about fall and miscellaneous operations.
2009 Land Prices and Cash Rental Rates - from Cornhusker Economics.
Grain Storage Costs and Rental Rates - from Cornhusker Economics. (Updated April 1, 2009)
Nebraska Hay Market Information
Free Farm Lease Forms from Midwest Plan Service
Pesticide Education Resources
2009 Private Pesticide Education Safety Program
Nebraska Pesticide Container Recycling Program
Crop Production Clinic Information - The clinics will provide valuable information to help crop producers and agribusiness professionals improve their profitability and safety. The Crop Production Clinics succeed the Crop Protection Clinics which had been conducted annually since 1974.
Surviving High Input Costs in Crop Production
The Community Investment Network
Storm and Fire Damage to Cropland
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