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Platte County - Farming The Internet

A weekly e-mail is written to highlight an Agricultural Web Site. The last six months of the e-mails are archived on this web page.

Ag Spreadsheet Links

Helpful links to assist in the business of farming.

Growing Corn & Soybeans to Fuel Nebraska Workshop

This workshop will provide Nebraska corn and soybean growers with valuable information on crop management that will help you make more money.

December 1, 2009

Wunderlich's Catering, Columbus NE

You will learn about: cropy systems decisions, equipment and residue considerations, cellulose to fuel, crop residue values - how much can I remove?, how to improve the management decision process, what does industry want in our grain for better ethanol, how do 2010 corn/soybean production costs compare to previous years, recognizing and managing corn/soybean diseases,  how to improve irrigation scheduling to save water and energy costs and evaluating cropping systems.

This information to be presented by Extension Specialists, Educators and professionals:  Robert Klein, Jennifer Reese, Paul Jasa, Allan Vyhnalek and Aaron Nygren.

Cost is $15.00 which includes meal and materials. Pre-registration is required. Register on-line at www.colfax.unl.edu/agriculture or contact the UNL Extension - Colfax County office at 402-352-3821.

To download flyer/registration form in .pdf format:  Workshop Flyer (1206KB)

 

Business Succession Planning & Estate Planning

Do you have a family member returning to the farm business? Are you interested in becoming a good consumer of legal advice when it comes to estate planning? Please join us for an important, FREE estate planning workshop.

December 8, 2009

New World Inn

Columbus, Nebraska

9:30 a.m. - Registration for Session I

10:00 a.m. - Farm/Business Succession Seminar

12:00 p.m. - Free Lunch Buffet

12:45 p.m. - Registration for Session II

1:00 p.m. - Estate Planning Bascis Seminar

Presenters: Dave Goeller, farm transition specialist with the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Allan Vyhnalek, Extension Educator, James Fehringer and Thomas Fehringer, Attorneys with Fehringer, Mielak, PC, LLO.

Pleaser RSVP to Kristy Brichacek of Cornerstone Bank in Columbus at 402-563-9166 or kbrichacek@cornerstoneconnect.com.

 

UNL Extension Resources

UNL Extension is committed to helping large-scale agricultural producers and small farm owners. Our research-based programs can help you produce a safe and wholesome food supply that is environmentally friendly and profitable, learn how to protect and manage water resources, better manage your rural living environment, and more.

Market Journal
The weekly Market Journal program provides grain/livestock market commentary and analysis; weather, climate, and soil moisture updates; practical advice from seasoned, working producers; and other agricultural management information. This well-known and highly regarded program is produced by UNL Extension and televised on Nebraska NET stations and Dish Network’s UniversityHouse Channel. It is also available at no charge via the Web.

Cornhusker Economics Newsletter
A weekly newsletter with current research and reports on the “economics” of agricultural production and rural community issues. Includes weekly markets. It is produced by the UNL Department of Agricultural Economics.

Acreage & Small Farm Insights
This monthly e-newsletter from the UNL Extension Acreage team provides timely information to help acreage and small farm owners manage their rural living environment.


Know how … know now by clicking on one of the following links: Crops, Diversified Agriculture, Livestock, or Water. These links lead to some of the best Extension programs offered by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Enjoy!

Related Resources

 

Nebraska Women in Agriculture
Educational programs and online resources designed to assist women in their agricultural business.

2009 WIA Conference
February 26 and 27, 2009
Holiday Inn and Convention Center
Kearney, NE