IANR, KRVN Radio Interviews http://ianrhome.unl.edu Of the 2,800 graduates of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln May 5, 246 were from the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. CASNR graduates have huge job opportunities, and most have a job in place, plan to go home to farm or ranch, or continue their education. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr051212.mp3 Sat, 12 May 2012 09:30:00 CDT The first Rural Futures Conference to promote growth opportunities for rural Nebraska and across the Great Plains is May 8-10. Also at 2:30 p.m. May 8 is the final Heuermann Lecture for the inaugural season. Jay Keasling, a leader in the field of synthetic energy, will speak on “The Bold Future of Alternative Energy.” http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr050512.mp3 Sat, 05 May 2012 09:30:00 CDT Kim Todd, UNL horticulturist and Backyard Farmer television host, talks about the annual Spring Affair plant sale April 28 at the Lancaster Event Center, and the pre-event preview April 27. Master Gardener volunteers assist with those events as well as with answering questions behind the scenes on BYF, now in its 60th year. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr042812.mp3 Sat, 28 Apr 2012 09:30:00 CDT Ronnie Green explains the promotion/tenure milestones for faculty who advance in their careers, and university-wide awards presented to IANR faculty. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr042112.mp3 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 09:30:00 CDT The 13th annual College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Week is April 11-22 and features many public events, including rodeo, foods, bloodmobile and dance. Also related to CASNR students is the Keith R. Olsen internship, named for a longtime Nebraska Farm Bureau leader. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr041412.mp3 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 09:30:00 CDT Patricio Grassini, IANR agronomy and horticulture research assistant professor, discusses irrigation data from Kearney, Gosper and Phelps counties. Irrigated producers achieved high yield with high energy efficiency and low greenhouse gas emission per bushel of corn produced. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr040712.mp3 Sat, 7 Apr 2012 09:30:00 CDT Along with Ronnie Green is guest Brennan Costello, agribusiness freshman from Gothenburg, talking about the 2011-2012 year as Nebraska FFA president and highlights of the March 28-30 state convention. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr033112.mp3 Sat, 31 Mar 2012 09:30:00 CDT Ronnie Green and Rick Edwards, director of the university's Center for Great Plains Studies, talk about the March 28-30 symposium, '1862-2012: The Making of the Great Plains,' and the four pieces of landmark legislation that helped develop the nation. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr032412.mp3 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 09:30:00 CDT IANR Vice Chancellor Ronnie Green talks about candidates interviewing for the position of UNL Extension dean and director as current Dean Elbert Dickey plans to retire this summer, and the importance of the position for Nebraska. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr031712.mp3 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 09:30:00 CDT Shelton farmer Rod Gangwish talks about his role as a delegate for CARET (Council for Agricultural Research, Extension and Teaching), which supports land-grant universities. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr031012.mp3 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 09:30:00 CDT Greg Ibach, director of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, and Ronnie Green discuss the purpose of a recent delegation to China. The Nebraska group went to China in late February-early March to enhance educational and research opportunities in areas of food safety, grain processing, and water and environment. Also discussed were faculty exchanges and joint research in crops, forestry and livestock. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr030312.mp3 Sat, 3 Mar 2012 09:30:00 CDT Roberto Lenton, founding director of the new Water for Food Institute, joins Ronnie Green to talk about the new institute and plans for it, as well as the university's longtime Water Center. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr022512.mp3 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 09:30:00 CDT The 27th annual conference in Kearney this year offers 30 workshops and other sessions from investments and insurance, to technology and telling agriculture's story via social media -- valuable for anyone involved or farming or ranching. Details of the Feb. 23-24 conference are at http://wia.unl.edu/ http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr021812.mp3 Sat, 18 Feb 2012 09:30:00 CDT The future of change and the potential for opportunities in rural Nebraska and the Great Plains are discussed as part of the planning for the Rural Futures Conference May 8-10 in Lincoln. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr021112.mp3 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:30:00 CDT A new Veterinary Diagnostic Center is among the University of Nebraska's new initiative to expand the state's capacity in animal and human health care. The center serves more than 550 veterinarians and 7,000 clients from 43 states, Puerto Rico and Canada, and processes more then 230,000 samples each year. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr020412.mp3 Sat, 4 Feb 2012 09:30:00 CDT Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) is the focus of a $25 million multi-institutional USDA grant of which the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is the lead. The grant will fund research and education to better help understand how pathogens spread and how to avoid foodborne illnesses. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr012812.mp3 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:30:00 CDT Roger Wilson, UNL enterprise budget analyst, describes expense projections for the 2012 cropping year, which can be found at http://cropwatch.unl.edu/web/economics/budgets. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr012112.mp3 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:30:00 CDT Kathy Anderson, UNL Extension horse specialist, describes this year's conference Jan. 14-15 with featured horse trainer Robin Frid of Denton, Texas. horse.unl.edu provides information about this and other horse-related activities at the university. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr011412.mp3 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 09:30:00 CDT Linda Boeckner and Carlos Urrea, of the university's Panhandle Research and Extension Center, discuss the Jan. 10 Dry Edible Bean Day at the Gering Civic Center, where the 25th anniversary of the Nebraska Dry Bean Commission will be recognized. Also discussed are dry bean research and seed available for the 2012 planting season. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr010712.mp3 Sat, 7 Jan 2012 09:30:00 CDT Several factors came together to contribute to Nebraska's estimated net farm income of $5.4 billion, though it's unlikely these factors will continue in the next three years. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr123111.mp3 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 09:30:00 CDT An increasingly interconnected global society means increasing relationships and understandings with other nations. The University of Nebraska is working with Brazil to increase student and faculty exchanges, and knowledge. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr122411.mp3 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 09:30:00 CDT College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources' Dean Steve Waller joins Ronnie Green in celebrating growth and career opportunities for CASNR students, and in congratulating CASNR's 141 winter undergraduates who graduated from UNL Dec. 17 http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr121711.mp3 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 09:30:00 CDT Larry Berger, head of the Department of Animal Science, discusses beef systems, from conception to consumption, and how that enhances research and teaching. The department also partners with groups such as Nebraska Cattlemen to educate their membership and train leaders of the future beef industry. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr121011.mp3 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 09:30:00 CDT New facilities were dedicated Nov. 18 at the Curtis-based NCTA, to better prepare the next generations of farm, ranch and rural business owners. The new facilities include the Nebraska Agriculture Industry Education Center, the Veterinary Technology Teaching Complex addition, two new residence halls, and a biomass facility that uses red cedar wood chips to heat the campus. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr112611.mp3 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 09:30:00 CDT The Range Beef Cow Symposium, Nov. 29-Dec. 1, at Mitchell, Neb., is sponsored by extension and animal science departments from Wyoming, South Dakota, Colorado and Nebraska. Karla Jenkins, cow/calf and range management specialist at the Panhandle Research and Extension Center at Scottsbluff, describes this event that regularly attracts more than 800 attendees each year. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr111911.mp3 Sat, 19 Nov 2011 09:30:00 CDT Connie Reimers-Hild, UNL Extension educator at the Kimmel Education and Research Center at Nebraska City, also is the new Market Journal television host. Her focus is on entrepreneurship and innovation. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr111211.mp3 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 09:30:00 CDT Program director Gary Hein talks about this comprehensive academic program to teach 'plant doctors' to diagnose and solve all biotic and abiotic plant health challenges affecting the growth and production of plants. Student internships help broaden interdisciplinary knowledge for careers in crop/horticultural consulting, the seed/chemical industry, governmental agencies, extension and more. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr110511.mp3 Sat, 5 Nov 2011 09:30:00 CDT UNL Extension Associate Dean Kathleen Lodl explains the significance of this professional annual meeting, attended by more than 900 participants. They are among those contributing to the national 4-H mission mandates of science, healthy living and citizenship. The Oct. 24-28 conference was in Omaha. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr102911.mp3 Sat, 29 Oct 2011 09:30:00 CDT Tekamah-based UNL Extension Educator John Wilson describes recovery for fields damaged by the summer flooding, including sedimentation and debris removal, repairing erosion damage and cover crops. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers also is having public information meetings Oct. 24 in Omaha and Nov. 3 in Sioux City, Iowa. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr102211.mp3 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 09:30:00 CDT Secretary of State John Gale hosts an Oct. 16-18 conference in Lincoln, helping build strong ties and friendships between Nebraska and the international community. IANR is a significant part of the conference, with scientists describing how IANR is meeting challenges through development and application of new technologies. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr101511.mp3 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 09:30:00 CDT The new Heuermann Lectures begin Oct. 10 with the first World Food Prize laureate Dr. M.S. Swaminathan speaking on "Food Security in an Era of Price Volatility and Climate Change." The lectures are made possible through a gift from long-time university supporters B. Keith and Norma Heuermann of Phillips. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr100811.mp3 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 09:30:00 CDT Noting the 50th year of the Nebraska Pork Producers Association and introducing Dr. Archie Clutter, new dean of IANR's Agricultural Research Division. Clutter is former vice president for research and development for Newsham Choice Genetics. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr100111.mp3 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 09:30:00 CDT Approximately 150 PGM students in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources are working toward careers in golf club management and education, the only such program in the region. Since 2007 the PGM program has had 72 graduates. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr092411.mp3 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 09:30:00 CDT Started early in 2011, this aggressive agenda is designed help put Nebraska into the top universities worldwide in the areas of agriculture, natural resources and human resources. Objectives include increasing by 25 percent production efficiency of Nebraska agriculture; partnerships with state and federal agencies, and the Big 10; as well as increasing knowledge about the origins of food with youth and others. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr091711.mp3 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 09:30:00 CDT 'Inspiring Young Nebraskans' through entrepreneurship is this year's IANR theme at the Sept. 13-15 Husker Harvest Days farm show near Grand Island. IANR exhibits describe how IANR is helping inspire young Nebraskans to become future business leaders, benefitting themselves and rural Nebraska. Entrepreneurial programs range from youth camps to the new Paul Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship program in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr091011.mp3 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 09:30:00 CDT Dean Weldon Sleight welcomes new students back to the Curtis campus and describes facilities upgrades, including a new residence hall; veterinary hospital addition for large animal surgeries and quarters for exotic and companion animals; new education center with auditorium and lab space; and more. NCTA's entrepreneurial programs encourage graduates to return to their rural Nebraska homes. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr090311.mp3 Sat, 03 Sep 2011 09:30:00 CDT 4-H, a part of UNL Extension and the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, is a significant part of the Nebraska State Fair Aug. 26-Sept. 5. 4-H emphasizes hands-on learning in science projects such as animals, plants, food, nutrition and robotics. 4-H also has a free downloadable app from the iTunes store for results and photos. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr082711.mp3 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 09:30:00 CDT CASNR Dean Steve Waller talks about activities for students starting another academic year Aug. 22, with early enrollment figures showing continued growth. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr082011.mp3 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 09:30:00 CDT A new report outlines how agriculture and agricultural sciences are critical to the future of the U.S. and the world. The report describes how the North Central Region's Agricultural Extension Services and Experiment Stations are foundations on which the $125 billion, 2.4 million job, agriculture-driven industry in the region is built. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr081311.mp3 Sat, 13 Aug 2011 09:30:00 CDT A 5-year, $2.35 million USDA grant will help scientists associate organisms in cattle's gastrointestinal tract with genes in animals. The goal is to determine what causes certain animals to be supershedders of E. coli O157:H7 and other pathogens that can cause foodborne illness. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr080611.mp3 Sat, 6 Aug 2011 09:30:00 CDT The Agriculture Builders of Nebraska has its summer tour on the UNL East Campus and the Agricultural Research and Development Center near Mead. Research updates include those on distillers grains, improving conception and birth rates in cattle, harvesting crop residue for biofuels, carbon sequestration, as well as partnerships with Bayer Crop Sciences for wheat research and Husker Genetics, formerly the UNL Foundation Seed Division. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr073011.mp3 Sat, 30 Jul 2011 09:30:00 CDT Dr. Ronnie Green, Vice Chancellor for the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources and UNL Chancellor, Dr. Harvey Perlman. Green talks briefly about the IANR Leadership Retreat the two will attend this weekend and they talk about the Water for Food Institute as well as Innovation Campus. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr072311.mp3 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 09:30:00 CDT Facilities updates, on campus and throughout the state, are part of IANR's stewardship of public resources, ensuring its buildings are safe and healthy. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr071611.mp3 Sat, 16 Jul 2011 09:30:00 CDT Several IANR faculty have been recognized by national and international organizations. They include meat scientists Chris Calkins and Roger Mandigo; dairy specialist Jeff Keown; and farm management specialist and Market Journal host Doug Jose. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr070911.mp3 Sat, 9 Jul 2011 09:30:00 CDT IANR has had ties to EARTH University in Costa Rica since the mid-1980's when IANR helped establish the private, international non-profit university for agriculture science and the rational use of nautral resources. IANR also is a part of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture based in Costa Rica. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr070211.mp3 Sat, 2 Jul 2011 09:30:00 CDT A new educational project involving 45 camera systems is documenting the complexity of the Platte River and its tributaries, from snowmelt origins in Colorado to the confluence near Plattsmouth where the Platte and Missouri rivers join together. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr062511.mp3 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 09:30:00 CDT Bunge Milling at Crete and farmers who sell corn are involved in a pilot program involving the Field to Market Fieldprint Calculator, a tool designed to assist farmers in comparative analysis to help identify best practices and to meet the growing demand and challenges facing agriculture. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr061811.mp3 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 09:30:00 CDT Jennifer Rees, UNL extension educator based in Clay Center, discusses how extension helped the team prepare for its mission to eastern Afghanistan beginning in June. The mission is to help Afghan farmers return to their pre-1970s era of agricultural prosperity to the best of their ability. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr061111.mp3 Sat, 11 Jun 2011 09:30:00 CDT Amy Timmerman, clinic coordinator in the Department of Plant Pathology, talks about services to diagnose problems on crop or horticulture plants. pdc.unl.edu (Plant Disease Central) describes the process for mailing samples to the lab. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr060411.mp3 Sat, 4 Jun 2011 09:30:00 CDT An online program to help frontline employees and even entire communities promote tourism, the No. 3 industry in Nebraska. The program teaches the importance of being helpful to visitors and pointing out area interests. Connie Francis of the university's Rural Initiative talks about the program. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr052811.mp3 Sat, 28 May 2011 09:30:00 CDT Funded by the Nebraska Soybean Board and the United Soybean Board, the project began at a Lincoln elementary school. It allows teachers work alongside IANR scientists in the lab to more effectively teach in the classroom, while children learn about one of Nebraska's major crops and become interested in science at an early age -- important because science will create employment and fill the food gap for the growing world population. The project is expanding in Nebraska and into Kansas and Iowa. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr052111.mp3 Sat, 21 May 2011 09:30:00 CDT