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(Week of Nov. 9) Pork Producers Care About Animal Welfare (Use Nov. 9)

Pork producers truly care about animal welfare. Swine producers have an opportunity to improve production facilities and become P-Q-A certified by attending a Nov. 10 training at the Norfolk Life Long Learning Center.

 Duane Reese, University of Nebraska-Lincoln extension swine specialist

 TRT: 4:29

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(Week of Nov. 9) Crop Insurance Workshop (Nov. 9 and 10)

The 2009 Crop Insurance Workshop will focus on managing risk and volatility of farm prices. The workshop to be held Nov. 11 at College Park in Grand Island will key in on the general economy and market prices and options.

Doug Jose, University of Nebraska-Lincoln extension farm management specialist

TRT: 4:35

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(Week of Nov. 23) Bio-e Conference

On December 1st the University of Nebraska – Lincoln will be participating in a Bio – E conference, growing the bioeconomy. One of the speakers in attendance will be U-S Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

Loren Isom, from the UNL Industrial ag products center.

TRT: 4:29

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(Week of Nov. 23) Managing a Ranch for Wildlife and Cattle

Managing a ranch for both wildlife and cattle is becoming a growing topic. Cattle and wildlife should not be looked at a competitive relationship, they can help each other reduce costs and wildlife can help to make new plants for cattle to eat.

Rick Danvir, Wildlife manager for the Deseret Land and Livestock Company.

TRT: 4:18

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(Week of Nov. 23) Estate Planning

Estate planning continues to change based on taxes. Laws impacting estate plans will change in 2010. It is important to visit with someone who understands estate laws when you are planning to pass on your farm or ranch.

Tina Barrett, Director of the Nebraska Business Association

TRT: 4:25

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(Week of Nov. 23) Selecting Your Christmas Tree

Families often choose the week of Thanksgiving to select the perfect tree for Christmas. Selecting a fresh tree and caring for the tree will keep the tree fresh and safe throughout the holiday season.

Dennis Adams, University of Nebraska-Lincoln extension forester.

TRT: 4:44

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(Week of Nov. 9) Fall Soil Sampling

Fall soil sampling may need to be delayed until spring due to wet weather conditions. Either in the spring or fall, a soil sample is needed to improve yields.

Charles Shapiro, University of Nebraska – Lincoln Extension soil fertility specialist.

TRT: 4:24

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(Week of Nov. 9) Tips for Buying Firewood

As the weather becomes colder, firewood could be the answer to warming your home. Understanding how firewood is sold will help you to be more economical when making a purchase.

Dennis Adams, University of Nebraska-Lincoln extension forester

TRT: 4:28

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(Week of Nov. 23) From Recipe to Reality Seminar

Those interested in becoming a food entrepreneur may want to think about attending the next University of Nebraska-Lincoln seminar on From Recipe to Reality. The seminar will be held January 11, 2010 on the UNL East Campus. The registration deadline is December 18.

Jill Gifford, University of Nebraska – Lincoln Food Entrepreneur assistant program manager.

TRT: 4:33

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(Week of Nov. 9) Have a Mouse in the House?

Homeowners may find some unwanted critters in their homes with the arrival of winter weather. Look around doorways, garage doors, where concrete meets the wall line and along the eve line, don’t forget mice can climb.

Stephen Vantassel, University of Nebraska – Lincoln Wildlife Damage Project coordinator in the School of Natural Resources.

TRT"  4:23

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(Week of Nov. 16) Growing the Bioeconomy

Growing the Bioeconomy is the theme for the 2009 Bioenergy Conference to be held at Mahoney State Park near Ashland, Nebraska on December 1st. Profitability and sustainability are two of the needed factors for development of the bioeconomy.

John Hay, University of Nebraska-Lincoln extension educator

4:38

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(Week of Nov. 16) Tax Planning

2009 looks to be a profitable year for most agricultural producers. Producers need to start thinking about tax season in order to financially organize their operation. Bonus depreciation and Section 179 are two options for producers to maximize profits during tax season.

Tina Barrett, Director of the Nebraska Farm Business Association

4:21

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(Week of Nov. 16) Dealing with Higher Moisture Corn

Wet weather and poor dry-down conditions have generated higher moisture corn for 2009. Producers need to be aware of the different molds and mycotoxins present in high moisture corn. Swine and breeding animals are more sensitive to corn high in mycotoxins.

Galen Erickson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln extension beef nutrition specialist

4:24

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(Week of Nov. 16) New Herbicide Products

Harvest time provides an opportunity for producers to observing the efficacy of their herbicide program and can provide valuable information. New herbicide options in the marketplace provide producers more flexibility.

Lowell Sandell, University of Nebraska-Lincoln extension weed science educator

4:26

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(Week of Nov. 16) 2009 Nebraska Grown Christmas Trees

Christmas is quickly approaching, which means time to choose a tree for your home. Nebraska grown trees are beneficial to Nebraska residents because of freshness and purchasing them supports locally owned businesses.

Dennis Adams, University of Nebraska – Lincoln Extension forester

4:41

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