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Soybean Field At Sunset

Farming in Arkansas

A picturesque landscape photograph of a soybean field at sunset.

Rufus Laine And Mule Team

Farming in Arkansas

Color photograph of Rufus Laine, who used a team of mules to pull his plow. Laine was a farmer in Craighead County.

Rufus Laine On A Plow

Farming in Arkansas

Color photograph of Rufus Laine on his mule-drawn, double plow. Laine was a farmer in Craighead County.

Rice Stalk At Sunset

Farming in Arkansas

Color photograph of a ripe rice stalk in silhouette against the setting sun.

Rufus Laine Dual Plow

Farming in Arkansas

Color photograph of Rufus Laine using a dual plow drawn by a team of mules. Laine was a farmer in Craighead County.

G76-314 Native Wood Fence Posts (Revised February 1990), Thomas L. Schmidt, Michael R. Kuhns

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This guide evaluates native Nebraska tree species for use as wooden fence posts.

Fencing is a major part of most farming and ranching operations. Fences are costly and require regular repair and maintenance. Wood fence posts cut from native Nebraska trees can be less expensive than steel posts or wood posts imported from other states. When deciding whether to use native wood fence posts, consider durability, availability and ease of handling.

G76-284 Hand Signals For Agriculture, Rollin D. Schnieder

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide contains hand signals useful for communicating around noisy equipment and from a distance.

Throughout history, man has devised methods of contacting others who were out of voice range or who could not be heard because of excess noise. The Indians were skilled at using smoke signals or by imitating some form of wildlife such as the owl or coyote.

The early explorers used other signs to guide them. The slashing of bark on trees or sticks pointed in a certain direction were keys for keeping the persons from getting lost or for others to follow.

The railroad used …