60 http://agalmanac.unl.edu/ en-us Radio News From The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Mark Hendricks mdh@unlserve.unl.edu clean University of Nebraska-Lincoln Know how. Know now. Nebraska Ag Almanac is the University of Nebraskas long-running series of radio interviews with University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension specialists and educators. Here you will find information and advice on a wide variety of topics and issues, including crop and livestock production, ag policy, health and nutrition, lawn and garden care, and more. Nebraska Ag Almanac is produced by the Electronic Media unit of NUs Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Week of October 6, 2008) Fall landscape and garden clean-up will save time next spring. The clean-up will help to eliminate insects that might overwinter in your landscape or garden and cause damage the next year. Sarah Browning, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Educator. http://elkhorn.unl.edu/citmp3/current/Browning1.mp3 http://agalmanac.unl.edu/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:00:00 CDT 00:04:11 Ag Almanac, agalmanac, radio, ag radio, radio news, Nebraska, cooperative extension, UNL, University of Nebraska University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Week of October 6, 2008) Urban water conservation is becoming increasingly important. By separating turf and ornamental in the landscape, water can be more efficiently utilized. John Fech, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Educator. http://elkhorn.unl.edu/citmp3/current/Fech1.mp3 http://agalmanac.unl.edu/ Thu, 9 Oct 2008 13:00:00 CDT 00:04:08 Ag Almanac, agalmanac, radio, ag radio, radio news, Nebraska, cooperative extension, UNL, University of Nebraska University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Week of October 6, 2008) Fall is a prime time for thistle control. The combination of herbicide injury and winter weather will control the thistle population extremely well. Bruce Anderson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Forage Specialist. http://elkhorn.unl.edu/citmp3/current/anderson1.mp3 http://agalmanac.unl.edu/ Wed, 8 Oct 2008 13:00:00 CDT 00:04:00 Ag Almanac, agalmanac, radio, ag radio, radio news, Nebraska, cooperative extension, UNL, University of Nebraska University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Week of October 6, 2008) Producers need to understand the effects of utilizing distillers grains. One of the biggest issues with composition is the variation of distillers grains obtained from the ethanol plant. Producers need to plan feed rations in order to balance distillers grains that are low in calcium, high in potassium, and high in sulfur. Richard Randle, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Veterinarian. http://elkhorn.unl.edu/citmp3/current/Randle1.mp3 http://agalmanac.unl.edu/ Tue, 7 Oct 2008 13:00:00 CDT 00:04:15 Ag Almanac, agalmanac, radio, ag radio, radio news, Nebraska, cooperative extension, UNL, University of Nebraska University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Week of October 6, 2008) 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. http://elkhorn.unl.edu/citmp3/current/Hay1.mp3 http://agalmanac.unl.edu/ Mon, 6 Oct 2008 13:00:00 CDT 00:04:13 Ag Almanac, agalmanac, radio, ag radio, radio news, Nebraska, cooperative extension, UNL, University of Nebraska University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Week of September 29, 2008) Harvest season is a busy time of the year for ag producers and safety must come first. Producers will be facing less sleep and extended work hours. Dave Morgan, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Engineer. http://elkhorn.unl.edu/citmp3/current/Morgan11.mp3 http://agalmanac.unl.edu/ Fri, 3 Oct 2008 13:00:00 CDT 00:04:13 Ag Almanac, agalmanac, radio, ag radio, radio news, Nebraska, cooperative extension, UNL, University of Nebraska University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Week of September 29, 2008) Nebraska continues to be out of compliance with the 2006 Republican River Compact Settlement. Kansas claims that Nebraska used an excess of 42,000 acre feet of water is asking for monetary compensation or a shutdown of many irrigation wells. Dave Aiken, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Ag and Water Law Specialist. http://elkhorn.unl.edu/citmp3/current/Aiken1.mp3 http://agalmanac.unl.edu/ Thu, 2 Oct 2008 13:00:00 CDT 00:04:37 Ag Almanac, agalmanac, radio, ag radio, radio news, Nebraska, cooperative extension, UNL, University of Nebraska University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Week of September 29, 2008) Increased corn prices have created a higher corn silage value. Proper harvest and storage practices are critical with the increased value of corn. Bruce Anderson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Forage Specialist. http://elkhorn.unl.edu/citmp3/current/Anderson2.mp3 http://agalmanac.unl.edu/ Wed, 1 Oct 2008 13:00:00 CDT 00:04:12 Ag Almanac, agalmanac, radio, ag radio, radio news, Nebraska, cooperative extension, UNL, University of Nebraska University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Week of September 29, 2008) Harvest season provides an excellent opportunity to study fields. Producers should carry a notebook to document field conditions or record them in the G-I-S system in the combine. Dave Shelton, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Engineer. http://elkhorn.unl.edu/citmp3/current/Shelton1.mp3 http://agalmanac.unl.edu/ Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:00:00 CDT 00:04:08 Ag Almanac, agalmanac, radio, ag radio, radio news, Nebraska, cooperative extension, UNL, University of Nebraska University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Week of September 29, 2008) Oct. 5-11 is National 4-H Week and on Wednesday of that week 4-H clubs across the nation will be taking part in 4-H Youth Science Day. The purpose is to expand the knowledge of youth in the area of science engineering and technology Tracy Pracheil, University Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development. http://elkhorn.unl.edu/citmp3/current/Prachell2.mp3 http://agalmanac.unl.edu/ Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:00:00 CDT 00:04:25 Ag Almanac, agalmanac, radio, ag radio, radio news, Nebraska, cooperative extension, UNL, University of Nebraska