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Cc96-396 Productcion Flexibility Contracts: Provisions, Implications And The Participation Decision, Roy Frederick, Bruce B. Johnson
Cc96-396 Productcion Flexibility Contracts: Provisions, Implications And The Participation Decision, Roy Frederick, Bruce B. Johnson
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
The Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform (FAIR) Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-127) was signed into law by President Clinton on April 4, 1996. Most provisions of the new law, including the commodity provisions, will be effective for seven years, 1996-2002.
Unlike previous farm bills, provisions relating to commodity supports are grouped together under what is known as the Agricultural Market Transition Act (AMTA) program. Producers of seven commodities: corn, sorghum, barley, oats, wheat, rice and cotton must sign Productive Flexibility Contracts (PFCs) to participate in the AMTA. These seven commodities are referred to as "contract commodities."
This publication focuses on …
G94-1222 Rug And Carpet Fibers: Selection And Care, Shirley Niemeyer
G94-1222 Rug And Carpet Fibers: Selection And Care, Shirley Niemeyer
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This publication discusses structural characteristics to consider when selecting carpet, including fiber and yarn construction.
The Fibers
Both natural and manufactured fibers are used in carpeting. Naturals include wool and silk. Cotton tends to crush and soil easily so it is not used for carpeting. Manufactured fibers used in carpeting include nylon, polypropylene/olefin, and polyester.
As with all commodities, carpet fiber use changes. Times, availability and cost have an impact on the market. Ninety-nine percent of today's carpet fibers are manufactured. About 68 percent of the carpet market is nylon, 22 percent polypropylene/olefin, over 9 percent polyester, and one percent …
Nf93-137 Conservation Of Textile Items, Shirley Niemeyer, Patricia Cox Crews
Nf93-137 Conservation Of Textile Items, Shirley Niemeyer, Patricia Cox Crews
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebFact discusses preservation of textiles.
Nf91-37 Thread Facts, Rose Marie Tondl, Wendy Rich
Nf91-37 Thread Facts, Rose Marie Tondl, Wendy Rich
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebFact discusses types of threads and their uses.
G82-621 Sources Of Livestock And Poultry Market Information (Revised July 1994), Allen Wellman
G82-621 Sources Of Livestock And Poultry Market Information (Revised July 1994), Allen Wellman
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebGuide provides a list of various market information sources, each followed by a brief summary of issue schedules and contents.
It provides a listing of widely used and readily available market information sources that contain information which may be useful to agricultural producers, lenders and agribusiness firms when making livestock and poultry marketing decisions. Most of the available market information and statistical data comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Many now require an annual subscription fee.
The Nebraska Agricultural Outlook For 1938, A,W, Medlar, H.C. Filley, F. Miller, L.F. Garey, G.E. Hendrix, W.W. Heuermann, L.B. Snyder, A.G. George, Muriel L. Smith
The Nebraska Agricultural Outlook For 1938, A,W, Medlar, H.C. Filley, F. Miller, L.F. Garey, G.E. Hendrix, W.W. Heuermann, L.B. Snyder, A.G. George, Muriel L. Smith
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Each year the federal government gathers data relating to agriculture through the various departments of the United States Department of Agriculture. These data are classified and analyzed by the Bureau of Agricultural Economics at Washington and all information which may be helpful to farmers is published. For several years it has been the policy of the Department of Rural Economics and the Agricultural Extension Service of the College of Agriculture, Lincoln, to select from the federal information facts which may be especially helpful to Nebraska farmers. These facts and other economic conditions in Nebraska are published this year as the …