Endeavors 2006-07

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2007

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Published by University of Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

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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