Copyright (c) 2013 University of Nebraska - Lincoln All rights reserved. http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/ardendeavors Recent documents in Endeavors: Highlights of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Agricultural Research Division Research en-us Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:33:09 PST 3600 http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/ardendeavors/6 http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/ardendeavors/6 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:11:28 PST CONTENTS:

Sharing discoveries, innovations statewide
New tool aids crop decisions when water restricted
Quantifying impact of attack on nation’s grain marketing system
Soy oil finding’s help shape food allergen labeling laws
Feedlot heat stress research saves millions
Field trials providing info to combat soybean rust
Initiative increases UNL expertise, collaboration for water research
Cattle grazing influences bird nesting in Sandhills
Demand growing for IANR’s improved, water-thrifty buffalograsses
Lighter weight replacement heifers cut feed costs without hurting reproductive performance
Undergrads and scientists team on research efforts
Studies provide insights about antibiotics’ fate in soil
Nutrition research finds many pre-school children short on key vitamins
Ozone cleans soil contaminated with explosives
New Sandhills facilities will aid research
Research provides info to help turn crops into fuel
Soybeans packed with beneficial omega-3 in the works
Probing genetic clues to reproductive development
Entomologists’ findings could cut aphid damage
Researchers exploring subsurface irrigation’s potential
Glimpses at ARD Research

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ARD scientists target issues important to all Nebraskans
New beef products rooted in IANR research
Food industry mergers mostly create higher prices for consumers
Inhibitors might help cut livestock methane
Child care a big concern for rural women
Team tests strategies to reduce E. coli
Decorative millet earns All-America Selections Gold award
Variety selection key to sugarbeet production
Test makes cooking oil quality check fast, easy
Team developing lake classification system for assessing water quality in agricultural areas
Protein supplement improves heifer rebreeding
An integrated approach to tough, healthy turf
Chicory industry emerging from Panhandle research
Textile scientist’s work helps establish national sun-protective clothing standards
Case studies part of project to ID higher-value markets
Team explores how best to maximize corn yields
Carrot chips could help combat vision problems
Center pivots key in water management
Technology might improve access to counseling
Keeping pigs in same pen beats mixing, sorting
Glimpses at ARD Research

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ARD innovation has statewide impact
New beef products rooted in IANR research
Mixing drier, bulkier materials with wet ethanol byproducts increases storage life, flexibility of feed
Agronomy prof heads new energy center partnership with NPPD
Water Optimizer to be enhanced, expanded
UNL scientists helping to identify ethanol co-products’ potential in dairy cow, swine diets
Research provides glimpse into Sandhills’ past
New grant supports organic farming research
Rural Poll reflects reservations about newcomers
Economic study measures benefits of increasing storage of recreation water in Lake McConaughy
Sorghum, millet research connects UNL with U.S., global researchers in cooperative program
Sorghum, millet research connects UNL with U.S., global researchers in cooperative program
UNL researchers turn agricultural wastes into fabrics
UNL among leading institutions in GMO trials
Entomologists studying oxalic acid for control of varroa mites in bee colonies
UNL scientists working on national team to boost wheat quality, disease resistance DNA
New technologies helping producers deal with drought
IANR study will reduce phosphorus levels in livestock manure to limit runoff
IANR entomologists set aphid thresholds, offer insight to biocontrols
Odor Footprint Tool offers information about livestock odors’ whereabouts
Research seeks to improve potential of soybean oil for biodiesel use
Glimpses at ARD Research

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New approach delays soybean irrigation, maintains yields
New group focuses on bioenergy crops in the Midwest
Sandhills dunes more stable than once thought
Take ‘may contain food allergen’ labels seriously
Advanced infrared camera expands hydrology research
UNL-based Drought Mitigation Center has new leadership
Carbohydrates in milk can help block bacteria
Tending human tendons using ultrasound
Research studies effect of one-time tillage on no-till
IANR, cattle feeders partners in cattle research
Medical, animal researchers to collaborate
Rural Nebraskans not the retiring type, poll shows
IANR returns 15 to 1 benefit for each tax dollar
New components of plant immunity being identified
Developing dicamba-resistant broadleaf crops
New software analyzes biofuel production
Supplemental nutrition late in pregnancy can produce heftier heifers with improved pregnancy rates
ARD on the Web

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ARD shares discoveries with citizens statewide
Building herbicide resistance into broadleaf crops
Carbon sequestration research points to storage potential
Identifying important genes could lead to controls for dangerous Listeria bacteria
Better understanding selenium’s benefits
A clearer look at root pests’ noshing habits
Vitamin may have role in preventing cancer
New tool helps check buffer strips’ effectiveness
Pinpointing genetic key to sterile plants
Major study yields info to enhance child care
Findings help protect allergic consumers
Insecticide resistance offers clues to controls
Making the most of bromegrass pastures
WeedSOFT takes guesswork out of weed control
New E. coli controls showing promise
Songbird-predator interactions in wetlands key to increasing birds’ breeding success
Customized information aids diet changes
Exploring groundwater’s role in salt marshes
New Sandhills calving system reduces scours
Microbes could enhance ag profitability
Glimpses at ARD Research

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