http://ianrnews.unl.edu/ Nebraska IANR News Releases en-us Copyright 2000, University of Nebraska-Lincoln vpozek1@unl.edu Sat, 07 Nov 03:34:01 -0600 http://ianrnews.unl.edu/static/0911061.shtml LINCOLN, Neb. — Rural Nebraskans generally are less positive about their communities this year than in the past, according to the 2009 Nebraska Rural Poll.]]> Fri, Nov 06 2009 15:26:42 http://ianrnews.unl.edu/static/0911060.shtml LINCOLN, Neb. — The tree-planting state continues its tradition by announcing the 2009 Trees for Nebraska Towns grant projects. The Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, Inc. awarded tree-planting grants of over $200,000 to 27 projects in 23 Nebraska communities. ]]> Fri, Nov 06 2009 15:21:31 http://ianrnews.unl.edu/static/0911040.shtml Wed, Nov 04 2009 15:09:38 http://ianrnews.unl.edu/static/0911031.shtml LINCOLN, Neb. — Cool, wet conditions are delaying harvest and now ear rot diseases and grain molds may be plaguing corn, a University of Nebraska plant pathologist says.]]> Tue, Nov 03 2009 15:33:23 http://ianrnews.unl.edu/static/0911030.shtml Tue, Nov 03 2009 15:30:28 http://ianrnews.unl.edu/static/0911021.shtml LINCOLN, Neb. — It's the worst financial situation of a lifetime for many Nebraska livestock producers, which can mean high stress and uncertainty, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln farm transition specialist says.]]> Mon, Nov 02 2009 15:45:41 http://ianrnews.unl.edu/static/0911020.shtml LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska's Gemstones: Tiny Little Treasures will give rock hounds a chance to learn from Roger Pabian's decades of experience and research. The talk, Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. in the Hardin Hall auditorium at 33rd and Holdrege, is free and open to the public.]]> Mon, Nov 02 2009 15:40:56 http://ianrnews.unl.edu/static/0910301.shtml LINCOLN, Neb. — Gardeners are more than a little careful about where they get their advice but they trust recommendations from High Country Gardens, a mail order nursery specializing in plants that meet Nebraska's tough-as-nails requirements for hardy, water thrifty, ornamental and environmentally friendly plants.]]> Fri, Oct 30 2009 14:25:53 http://ianrnews.unl.edu/static/0910300.shtml "Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower." Albert Camus

The best weather conditions for good fall color are ample sunlight, cool-but-not-freezing temperatures and dry weather. The color change occurs as chlorophyll disappears and the yellow and orange pigments become visible. Minimal wind and rain, as well as adequate moisture through the growing season, help minimize leaf drop and enable plants to go through the complex process that results in autumn's beautiful colors. ]]> Fri, Oct 30 2009 14:22:59 http://ianrnews.unl.edu/static/0910291.shtml Thu, Oct 29 2009 14:24:40