IANR, KRVN Radio Interviews http://ianrhome.unl.edu This week's discussion is on IANR's road map for 2008-2016: how the plan was built based on important statewide input, internal discussions, and thorough analysis. Also mentioned are the four priorities upon which IANR is focusing in order to achieve world-class excellence while serving Nebraskans. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr100408.mp3 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 09:30:00 CDT A segment of the new Hospitality, Tourism and Restaurant Management degree program deals with agritourism, which provides an outdoor farm or ranch activity some people would find unusual and entertaining as a form of recreation. To find out more about tourism in Nebraska, go to http://atworkfornebraska.unl.edu/conversations.html and scroll to the name of Lisa Pennisi. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr092708.mp3 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 09:30:00 CDT This Aug. 27 event at the Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory near Whitman was attended by an estimated 300 people. The discussion pays tribute to the facilities, considered to be the most productive beef systems laboratory in the nation; examples of some of the work occurring there; and the importance of both fundamental and applied science. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr092008.mp3 Sat, 20 Sep 2008 09:30:00 CDT This week's discussion is about IANR's new look, format and emphasis on many types of water use and conservation at Husker Harvest Days. Also discussed are IANR materials on water and other topics, Market Journal topics, and the offerings of the new water.unl.edu Web site. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr091208.mp3 Sat, 12 Sep 2008 09:30:00 CDT This week highlights some of the new and varied activities through 4-H and the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. Fair numbers are expected to be similar to last year's: more than 11,000 entries and more than 4,000 youth. The fair is an excellent way for youth to further develop skills while educating the public. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr083008.mp3 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 09:30:00 CDT ATV safety education is much needed -- 30 Nebraskans died from 2001-2007 from ag-related ATV accidents, and children especially are vulnerable. Thanks to dedication from UNL extension educators including Bob Meduna and Dave Varner, the ATV Safety Institute, local dealers and others,13 extension staff and volunteers are trained to present ATV RiderCourses to communities requesting the classes. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr082308.mp3 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:30:00 CDT Nebraska is seventh in number of organic acres nationally and UNL will have four certified organic acre sites by the end of 2008. An Aug. 23 organic farm tour near UNL's Agricultural Research and Extension Center near Mead describes what is involved with food production on organic land. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr081608.mp3 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 09:30:00 CDT The 10th annual Soybean Management Field Days is Aug. 12-15 at Bruning, Seward, Wakefield and Arlington. UNL extension weed, soil, engineering and public policy experts will discuss challenges of growing a quality crop in today's global economy. Attendees of the field days may bring a fresh soybean plant to have it diagnosed for disease in UNL's Mobile Plant Diagnostic Laboratory. Since the first series of field days in 1999, 4,324 participants estimate a cumulative savings of more than $38 million. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr080908.mp3 Sat, 9 Aug 2008 09:30:00 CDT Capitalizing upon tourism as Nebraska's No. 3 industry (travelers in Nebraska during 2007 spent more than $3.6 billion), are programs such as the Red Carpet Service, and the new Hospitality, Restaurant and Tourism Management academic degree program. Red Carpet teaches local businesses how to better promote their communities and 'hidden treasures.' The new academic program emphasizes in part agritourism, nature-based tourism, and parks and recreation. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr080208.mp3 Sat, 2 Aug 2008 09:30:00 CDT This eighth annual event Aug. 12-13 at the Kearney, Nebr. Holiday Inn, emphasizes grazing and grasslands management, important to Nebraska's cattle and calf industry that is No. 3 nationwide. Speakers from four states will be presenting, and UNL's College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources will cover the registration fee for the first 20 high school students who register. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr072608.mp3 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 09:30:00 CDT This July 30 event near Plainview is part of a regional educational effort to teach people about no-till farming, or crop production with minimal soil disturbance and a crop residue covering. IANR Extension Engineer Paul Jasa explains the benefits of no-till in an 'atworkfornebraska.unl.edu' conversation. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr071908.mp3 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 09:30:00 CDT One of four University of Nebraska-Lincoln research and extension centers, the Panhandle location at Scottsbluff focuses on research and extension education related to semi-arid crops such as proso millet, dry beans and wheat, as well as other potential alternate crops and beef, family, nutrition, community development and technology. Diaplays and demonstrations will be on hand during a July 29 Big Red Fair. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr071208.mp3 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 09:30:00 CDT These major summer events help youth develop and use problem-solving and critical thinking skills while learning career-enhancing, practical knowledge and making new friendships. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr070508.mp3 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 09:30:00 CDT Nebraska's dairy cows number about 66,000. Each cow produces an average of 18,220 pounds of milk per year, contributing to a $148 million industry. The Nebraska Dairy Industries Association is a informational dairy clearinghouse that can help answer questions about new or expanding dairies in the state, and a new program in conjunction with the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture at Curtis will help people get started with their own dairy herds. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr062808.mp3 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:30:00 CDT The sixth annual camp helps acclimate potential students to the UNL campus, faculty and programs. It also is 'in' for selective program degrees, such as those in the highly competitive Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film at UNL. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr062108.mp3 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 09:30:00 CDT Nebraska's wheat acreage and 2007 harvest are discussed, as are the value of Nebraska-bred wheat varieties to combat world hunger and to the economy http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr061408.mp3 Sat, 14 Jun 2008 09:30:00 CDT The many offerings of this IANR resource includes workshops to help businesses develop or enhance products, six pilot plants and opportunities for students to create products for real businesses. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr060708.mp3 Sat, 7 Jun 2008 09:30:00 CDT This yea the tour group members learn more about the lower Republican River, which takes them into Kansas and provides information to better understand the intended use of the river, and some of the legal issues surrounding the compact involving Nebraska, Kansas and Colorado. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr053108.mp3 Sat, 31 May 2008 09:30:00 CDT Work from the IANR Agricultural Research Division has led the way for the flat iron steak and other new cuts of meat, and is exploring adding vitamin E to cattle fed distillers grains. These are important factors for Nebraska, which ranks second nationally with all cattle on feed, and third for all cattle and calves http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr052408.mp3 Sat, 24 May 2008 09:30:00 CDT Recycling programs all around the state http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr051708.mp3 Sat, 17 May 2008 09:30:00 CDT New graduates UNL's College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources graduate in traditional programs such as animal science, agricultural economics, agronomy and more, as well as newer areas such as insect science, grassland ecology and management, and professional golf management. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr051008.mp3 Sat, 10 May 2008 09:30:00 CDT Backyard Farmer is in its 55th year on television, plus now ranks in the top 100 programs on iTunes U, which features educational content podcast from top colleges, universities and educationally focused organizations across the country. The Nebraska Statewide Arboretum has helped beautify 900 projects in 250 Nebraska communities and is a featured segment on the At Work for Nebraska conversations (http://atworkfornebraska.unl.edu/conversations.html). http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr050308.mp3 Sat, 3 May 2008 09:30:00 CDT The Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory is host for the annual Youth Field Day. This year approximately 150 high school students learned about agricultural-related studies, as well as program degrees offered at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture at Curtis and the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr041908.mp3 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 09:30:00 CDT The origin of the UNL Water Center and the April 22-23 'Water Quality Challenges in the Great Plains' conference are included in today's topics. Learn more about the Water Center from director Kyle Hoagland at 'atworkfornebraska.unl.edu,' click on IANR Conversations. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr041908.mp3 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:30:00 CDT The ninth annual College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Week is April 12-19. It includes food, fun and acknowledgements of students, faculty, staff and clubs, and follows a campus celebration for increased enrollment at CASNR. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr041208.mp3 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 09:30:00 CDT The daylong money camps program as of this spring will have taught more than 1,200 sixth and seventh graders the importance of money and credit management. Children learn to distinguish wants from needs, as well as how to count change; and, from simulated situations, how fast money is spent on necessities and emergencies, and much more. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr040508.mp3 Sat, 5 Apr 2008 09:30:00 CDT People, especially children, are fascinated with the topic of weather. This March 29 event features presenters talking about many severe weather events, plus provides training for beginning and advanced weather spotters. This eighth annual Central Plains Severe Weather Symposiumand Family WeatherFest was expected to draw around 4,000 people. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr032908.mp3 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 09:30:00 CDT eXtension is a national Web-based interactive learning environment bringing clientele the 'best of the best' in research-based expertise. Currently eXtension offers 16 subject areas, five of which Nebraska has provided leadership and expertise: horses, beef cattle, livestock and poultry management, wildlife damage management and extension disaster education. Check it out at http://extension.org http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr032208.mp3 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 09:30:00 CDT Agriculture is extremely important in Nebraska, and work from IANR helps keep Nebraska agriculture strong and growing. Nebraska cash farm receipts in 2006 contributed more than $12 billion to the state's economy. Much of that stems from the state's top six commodities: cattle and calves, corn, soybeans, hogs, wheat and dairy products. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr031508.mp3 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 09:30:00 CDT Nebraska's 500 acres of grapes and approximately two dozen wineries have come about in part because of IANR expertise in helping develop grape cultivars to best fit Nebraska's growing conditions, and in assisting individuals as they launch their grape-related businesses. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr030808.mp3 Sat, 8 Mar 2008 09:30:00 CDT Ice storms, disease, insects and more have been detrimental to Nebraska's community tree population .The goal of ReTree Nebraska is to plant 1 million trees statewide in the next 10 years and to encourage planting diverse species. Tree Care Workshops in March at Scottsbluff, Kearney, Mead and Norfolk will offer suggestions on tree selection, planting and care. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr030108.mp3 Sat, 1 Mar 2008 09:30:00 CDT This week's discussion covers the new '100 Beef Cow Ownership Advantage' program at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA) at Curtis; the relationship between the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources and NCTA; and the contributions of Drs. Don Adams and Terry Klopfenstein in the beef industry and as recent recipients for the Omtvedt Innovation Awards. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr022308.mp3 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 09:30:00 CDT The 26th annual Master Conservationist program, which has been sponsored by the Omaha World-Herald and IANR, recognizes individuals and groups for conservationist efforts. 2008 nominations are due April 1, with nomination instructions available at any Natural Resources District or UNL extension office. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr021608.mp3 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 09:30:00 CDT February is 4-H Month, a time to highlight this youth development program that reaches 135,000 eligible Nebraska youth yearly. New to 4-H is an emphasis on science and technology, a virtual 4-H club on the science of food, and the new Diamond Clover program, an initiative that helps enhance youth skills as they grow into capable, competent adults. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr020908.mp3 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 09:30:00 CDT Some of the many agricultural UNL Extension education opportunities include the 23rd annual Women in Ag conference Feb. 21-22 in Kearney; the Irrigation and Energy Conservation workshops Feb. 11 in Clay Center, Feb. 12 in Holdrege, Feb. 13 in Ogallala and Feb. 14 in Neligh; and chemigation training and certification, now through April at nearly 40 sites across the state http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr020208.mp3 Sat, 02 Feb 2008 09:30:00 CDT Wheat Technology Conferences Jan. 29 in Alliance, Jan. 30 in Kimball and Jan. 31 in Ogallala Nebraska are discussed, as is the the benefit of small grains research by Dr. Stephen Baenziger. Hear more from Baenziger about the value of Nebraska wheat by going to the At Work for Nebraska Conversations Web site: http://atworkfornebraska.unl.edu/conversations.html http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr012608.mp3 Sat, 26 Jan 2008 09:30:00 CDT The Nebraska Agricultural Technologies Association (NEATA) conference is Jan. 30-31 in Grand Island. Several UNL faculty and staff are presenting at this event, as are producers who use technology in their operations. This year's conference theme is improving nitrogen and water management. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr011908.mp3 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 09:30:00 CDT Research-based, unbiased information on disease, insect and weed management for crop protection is being presented now at meetings statewide. Participants receive practical, profitable and environmentally sound education, as well as the 2008 Guide for Weed Management in Nebraska. Continuing education credits and pesticide application recertification is available. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr011208.mp3 Sat, 12 Jan 2008 09:30:00 CDT An overview of Market Journal, IANR's televised agricultural marketing program, is discussed and a group of guests who influenced agriculture and Nebraska in 2007 are highlighted. Check out the Dec. 29 program at http://MarketJournal.unl.edu to hear and see these special guests. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr010508.mp3 Sat, 5 Jan 2008 09:30:00 CDT No-till's increasing popularity is due to water savings. Several UNL Extension meetings in the Panhandle through March, plus the Nebraska No-till Conference Feb. 20 at Mead and Feb. 21 at Holdrege, describe the particulars and benefits of this farming method. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr122907.mp3 Sat, 29 Dec 2007 09:30:00 CDT Good news in the Department of Animal Science at the College of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources: Enrollment is up, new faculty are on board, and a new endowment is in place to help attract top candidates for the position of department head. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr122207.mp3 Sat, 22 Dec 2007 09:30:00 CDT The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln responded to a need presented by the Nebraska Bankers Association. The result is a new Agricultural Banking and Finance program. Bankers participate in the program by providing scholarships and mentoring students. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr121507.mp3 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 09:30:00 CDT A short history of the UNL Dairy Store, the kinds of cheeses it manufactures, the Nebraska-related names of the cheese gift boxes, and educational value of Dairy Store products for students and others. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr120807.mp3 Sat, 8 Dec 2007 09:30:00 CDT IANR research has led the way in Nebraksa for feeding ethanol byproducts to cattle. Two December programs will cover the topics of feeding byproducts to cattle, with a detailed report on feeding byproducts at http://beef.unl.edu. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr120107.mp3 Sat, 1 Dec 2007 09:30:00 CDT The Farmers and Ranchers College in south central Nebraska teaches producers not only about finances and marketing, but communications skills and relationships. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr112407.mp3 Sat, 24 Nov 2007 09:30:00 CDT The Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium Nov. 17-19 for high school juniors and seniors, is an example of how IANR is in partnership with the state's beef industry. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr111707.mp3 Sat, 17 Nov 2007 09:30:00 CDT High school and transfer students, and their parents, can learn more about the many benefits of attending CASNR. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr110307.mp3 Sat, 3 Nov 2007 09:30:00 CDT Nebraska's role in pork production and collaboration between the Nebraska Pork Producers Association and IANR on the new PQA Plus program. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/IANR_Radio/ianr102607.mp3 Sat, 27 Oct 2007 09:30:00 CDT