Extension interns hard at work this summer
Extension has five interns working across the state this summer, learning about the impact extension has on Nebraskans' lives. Continue reading…
Flooding information available from Extension
New on flood.unl.edu is a Market Journal report on how to prepare your farm for flooding and advice on securing propane tanks. In addition to flood.unl.edu, be sure to "like" our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/UNLExtensionFloodResources) and follow UNLFlood on Twitter.
Johnson retirement reception is June 24
After 33 years at UNL, Rodger Johnson, Omtvedt Professor of Animal Science, will retire June 30. A reception for Johnson is 10 a.m. to noon, June 24 in the East Union. A short program is planned at 10:30 a.m. Continue reading…
Cards/letters sought for Marjorie F. Lou’s retirement
The School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is collecting cards and letters of appreciation, remembrance, and congratulations for Dr. Lou. Letters can be submitted to Pat Jarecke at pjarecke2@unl.edu; 120 VBS, UNL, Lincoln, NE 68583-0905; or by fax to (402) 472-9690. Continue reading…
In the blogosphere
This is a good time of year to be following Jenny Rees's blog. Rees, an extension educator in Clay County, focuses on irrigated crop production and plant pathology. She's also active on Twitter as jenreesources
Submit your news to ThisWeek@IANR
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Get the most from your trip to farmers markets
More than 6,100 farmers markets operate in the U.S., including many in Nebraska. and the number is growing. This NebGuide discusses the advantages of buying produce at a local farmers market.
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/2nvMilford Hanna retiring
Milford Hanna will be honored for 36 years of service to UNL at a retirement reception on June 29 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the East Campus Union. Submissions for a book of letters can be sent to Eileen Curtis, Biological Systems Engineering Department, 200 Chase Hall, Lincoln, NE 68583-0726, by June 22. Continue reading…
VC Ronnie Green on the air
IANR Harlan Vice Chancellor Ronnie Green is interviewed regularly on KRVN Radio, covering a variety of topics. Recent subject have included the Nebraska National Guard Agribusiness Development Team, Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic and the Red Carpet Service program.
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/c58Barta Brothers Ranch field day June 28
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Barta Brothers Ranch will host a field day June 28.
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Did you see what they're saying about us?
The Omaha World Herald recently editorialized about the importance of IANR's research into what's killing the world's honeybees, saying "Nebraskans should be delighted" by the critical work.
Originally published June 17, 2011 -
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