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• Managing herbicide-resistant weeds the newest challenge for soybean growers - Kearney Hub

  20-01-2018 20:15
  Managing herbicide-resistant weeds the newest challenge for soybean growers
  Kearney Hub
  Consistently grow high-yielding soybeans that are competitive with normal corn yields in Nebraska cropping rotations is a constant struggle. In fact, there is a widening yield gap. During the past two decades, corn yields per acre have increased ...
  
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• Lambing, kidding school scheduled for Jan. 27 - Kearney Hub

  20-01-2018 20:15
  Lambing, kidding school scheduled for Jan. 27
  Kearney Hub
  NORTH PLATTE — The Nebraska Sheep and Goat Producers Association and University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension will host a lambing and kidding school at 10 a.m. Jan. 27 at the Kelly Burns family farm, 5677 North River Road, near North Platte. Burns is ...
  
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• Jerry Kenny remembered as peacemaker on Platte River habitat efforts - Kearney Hub

  20-01-2018 20:15
  Kearney Hub
  Jerry Kenny remembered as peacemaker on Platte River habitat efforts
  Kearney Hub
  Platte River Recovery Implementation Program Executive Director Jerry Kenny died unexpectedly early Friday morning. He is pictured along the Platte River east of Kearney in late August 2007, a few weeks after he was hired and established a Headwaters ...
  
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• Hub Territory's Crop Production Roadshow programs are Feb. 1, 9 - Kearney Hub

  20-01-2018 20:15
  Hub Territory's Crop Production Roadshow programs are Feb. 1, 9
  Kearney Hub
  LEXINGTON — Two of six Crop Production Roadshow programs hosted by University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension in February will be at Hub Territory sites. This series of meetings across west-central Nebraska will provide discussion of production issues ...
  
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• Chemigation training is Feb. 16 in Broken Bow - Kearney Hub

  20-01-2018 20:15
  Chemigation training is Feb. 16 in Broken Bow
  Kearney Hub
  BROKEN BOW — Chemigation training will start at 1 p.m. Feb. 16 at the 4-H Building in Broken Bow. The training is required for ag producers who apply chemicals through irrigation systems, whether it's gated pipe of center pivot systems. The steps for ...
  
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• Al Dutcher to speak at CNPPID Water Programs Update Feb. 7 - Kearney Hub

  20-01-2018 20:15
  Al Dutcher to speak at CNPPID Water Programs Update Feb. 7
  Kearney Hub
  GRAND ISLAND — Al Dutcher of the Nebraska State Climate Office will be a featured speaker at a free Central Platte Natural Resources District Water Programs Update from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Hotel Grand Conference Center, 2503 S. Locust ...
  
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• 2018 dicamba training is available online - Kearney Hub

  20-01-2018 20:15
  2018 dicamba training is available online
  Kearney Hub
  Proof of training is required to apply Monsanto's XtendiMax, DuPont's FeXapan and BASF's Engenia to genetically modified Xtend soybeans for broadleaf weed control. Because soybeans are broadleaf plants, traditional hybrids are susceptible to dicamba ...
  
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• Animal Agriculture Alliance photo contest open through Feb. 14 - High Plains Journal

  20-01-2018 20:06
  Animal Agriculture Alliance photo contest open through Feb. 14
  High Plains Journal
  The Animal Agriculture Alliance recently announced that five farmers and ranchers could win a free registration to the 2018 Stakeholders Summit. The 2018 “Protect Your Roots” Summit will be held May 3 to 4 at the Renaissance Capital View Hotel in ...
  
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• K-State fraternity hosting an agriculture workforce symposium in Manhattan on Feb. 23 - High Plains Journal

  20-01-2018 17:07
  K-State fraternity hosting an agriculture workforce symposium in Manhattan on Feb. 23
  High Plains Journal
  The Alpha Zeta chapter of the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity will present its fourth edition of the Alpha Gamma Rho Agriculture Symposium. The event is planned for Feb. 23 at 3 p.m. in the Town Hall of the Staley School of Leadership Studies on the campus ...
  
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• Why events specifically targeted to women in agriculture need to continue - Duluth News Tribune

  20-01-2018 14:32
  Duluth News Tribune
  Why events specifically targeted to women in agriculture need to continue
  Duluth News Tribune
  The next generation of women in agriculture await. Shown are the Pinke daughters awaiting a pick up from their grandpa. Katie Pinke / Forum News Service1 / 3. Katie Pinke2 / 3. Agriculture needs a next generation of women and men to lead the industry ...and more »
  
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• Fifer Orchards Honored for Service to Delaware Agriculture - Lancaster Farming

  20-01-2018 11:16
  Lancaster Farming
  Fifer Orchards Honored for Service to Delaware Agriculture
  Lancaster Farming
  DOVER, Del. — Fifer Orchards was recognized for its overall contribution to agriculture at the recent Delaware Agricultural Industry Dinner in Dover. The farm's owners were presented with the Secretary's Award for Distinguished Service to Delaware ...
  
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• US Agriculture Secretary Fields AR Farmers' Questions about Industry's Future - KARK

  20-01-2018 08:15
  KARK
  US Agriculture Secretary Fields AR Farmers' Questions about Industry's Future
  KARK
  LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The U.S. secretary of agriculture, alongside the governor and farming leaders, sat down Friday afternoon to an Arkansas meal of rice and chicken, two of the state's biggest exports. Sec. Sonny Perdue traveled back to the Natural ...and more »
  
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• Billings Chamber honors agriculture, Montana's top industry - KTVQ Billings News

  20-01-2018 06:45
  KTVQ Billings News
  Billings Chamber honors agriculture, Montana's top industry
  KTVQ Billings News
  BILLINGS - About 1,000 people gathered Friday night in Billings to celebrate and recognize the agriculture industry. A panel gave industry updates at the 21st annual Agriculture Appreciation Banquet at the MetraPark Rimrock Auto Arena. Retired ...
  
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• Ag Expo 2018 showcases Louisiana agriculture - The News Star - Monroe News Star

  20-01-2018 02:41
  Monroe News Star
  Ag Expo 2018 showcases Louisiana agriculture - The News Star
  Monroe News Star
  Louisiana Ag Commissioner Mike Strain: 'There's something there for everybody.'and more »
  
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• Agriculture Student Accepted To Cornell After Success At PCC - Patch.com

  20-01-2018 00:12
  Patch.com
  Agriculture Student Accepted To Cornell After Success At PCC
  Patch.com
  Ekubo Sawaura refined her English language skills in Portland and will pursue her Agribusiness dream at the competitive Ivy League level. By News Desk, News Partner | Jan 19, 2018 5:00 pm ET | Updated Jan 19, 2018 7:57 pm ET. 0. Agriculture Student ...
  
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