LINCOLN, Neb. — The fall season, complete with its changing colors and falling leaves, isn't just pretty to watch. It's also practical for taking care of lawns, said Roch Gaussoin, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Turfgrass Specialist.
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Wes Cammack, junior agricultural engineering major from Dewitt, disks the quarter scale tractor track with a new tractor at the Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. The new Case DX55 tractor was donated by Case New Holland to the Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory for use in its academic programs in agricultural engineering and mechanized systems engineering.
Nebraska IANR News Releases
Fall Is the Right Time to Repair, Start a Lawn
LINCOLN, Neb. — The fall season, complete with its changing colors and falling leaves, isn't just pretty to watch. It's also practical for taking care of lawns, said Roch Gaussoin, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Turfgrass Specialist.
Plains-Hardy Shrubs for Fall Color
 Autumn is a wonderful season in Nebraska, when our prairies take on their subtle end-of-the-summer glow. But, truth be told, most of us still desire the bold show of color that other parts of the country enjoy in the fall, and our thoughts naturally turn to trees like maples and gingko and sweet gum.
Nebraska Kicks-off 4-H National Youth Science Day with Statewide Experiment
 LINCOLN, Neb. — During National 4-H Week Oct. 5-11, 4-H youth across Nebraska will celebrate the first annual 4-H National Youth Science Day with a never-before-seen event that will get young people not only involved in but also excited about science.
Extension Focusing on ATV Safety in Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. — All Terrain Vehicle safety is a paramount issue in Nebraska, and one on which University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension is taking action.
Cropwatch
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This feed provides the featured publications from the IANR publications
Teens and High-Risk Behavior
 When youth choose high-risk behaviors, it can significantly impact their lives and those around them. Learn more about these choices and how to promote healthy choices with G1715, High-Risk Behaviors Among Youth. (USDA Photo)
Negotiating with Creditors
 Many people get behind on bills at least once during a lifetime. NebGuide G1777 discusses what you should do when you can't pay what you owe on time. (CIT Photo)
Owning A Horse
 Rein in your concerns about getting a new horse with NebGuide G1446, Tips for New Horse Owners. Get basic information on housing, feeding, and health care, with the help of Extension horse specialist Kathy Anderson. (CIT Photo)
Nebraska IANR Webcast Programs
Market Journal (program no. 314)
 This week Ron Plain, University of Missouri-Columbia extension marketing specialist, discusses the hog markets. Meghan Sittler, National Drought Mitigation Center research and outreach specialist, explains new tools for producers to mitigate drought as a part of their risk management plan. Tamra Jackson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln extension plant pathologist, updates us on stalk rot, a problem that is showing up fairly regularly in cornfields.
BYF will return April 2009
 Backyard Farmer will be back on the air in April 2009.
Wind power and Landowner Issues
 Wind power continues to generate questions for landowners. A wind power attorney and representatives from the Nebraska Public Power District will be present to answered questions at a workshop on October 6th in Valentine and on October 7th in Norfolk at the Lifelong Learning Center. John Hay, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Educator. mp3/ pub/
WebVideo
 A number of UNL-Extension video programs are archived and available for viewing. Topics include water management, crop and livestock production and rural entrepreneurship.
An independent study shows the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources provides a conservative 15 to 1 return on state tax dollars invested with it. IANR contributes to both Nebraska's economy and quality of life.
Nebraska IANR Happenings Announcements
Tenth Annual 4-H Foundation Trail Ride Oct. 11-12 near Halsey
October 11, 2008
October UNL Colloquium Presents Range of Water Topics
October 16, 2008
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