Insight from Johnsongrass Mapping

Taylor HillmanPest Update, Specialty Crops

…of the weed. Insight from Johnsongrass Mapping Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center Director Jeff Dahlberg says johnsongrass is really resilient. His part of a collaborative project with researchers across…

Agri View: Drone On

DanAgri View, Technology

…to save water and resources, and to get a bird’s-eye view of their crops. Videographer: Patrick Gilmore Producers: David Ehrenberg and Patrick Gilmore Senior Producer: Jeff Hertrick Editor: Nick Lunn…

National Beer Day

DanGeneral, This Land of Ours

…enjoying a beer, you might think about the poor Pilgrims who had to settle for the bitter conditions in New England when they might have sailed on to Miami Beach….

Johnsongrass Problem Seen by Many

Taylor HillmanPest Update

…which makes managing the problem a challenge. Johnsongrass Problem Seen by Many Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center Director Jeff Dahlberg is collaborating on a project looking for new management…

The Western View: Easter Pet Hazards

Taylor HillmanFeatures, Western View

…you may have a problem. In general, the darker and more bitter the chocolate, the greater the danger. Baker’s chocolate and dark chocolate pose the biggest problem. Symptoms include vomiting,…

Johnsongrass Target of New Research

Taylor HillmanPest Update

…and recent funding is starting the process to look for new tools to help control it. Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center Director Jeff Dahlberg says he will be working…

Drought Beer

DanDrought, Features, This Land of Ours

…important. The flower buds of the hops plant are added to the brew to impart bitterness, unique flavors, and aroma to the finished product. And when it comes to where…

California Winegrape Crush Down from 2014

Taylor HillmanGeneral, Wine

…to push close to 4,000,000 tons crushed annually”, states Jeff Bitter, vice president of Allied Grape Growers. In addition to the winegrape crush, 70,711 tons of table type grapes along…

Agri View: Gourds a Plenty

DanAgri View, General, Specialty Crops

…as early as 13,000 BC. Today, research is being conducted into bitter gourds, Momordica charantia, to reduce its unpleasant taste while keeping the nutritional and medicinal benefits. Gourds have had…