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Book Review, Todd F. Volyn
Book Review, Todd F. Volyn
RISK: Health, Safety & Environment (1990-2002)
Review of the following book: CONRAD G. BRUNK, LAWRENCE HAWORTH & BRENDA LEE, VALUE ASSUMPTIONS IN Risk ASSESSMENT: A CASE STUDY OF THE ALACHLOR CONTROVERSY. (Wilfred Laurier University Press 1991) [161 pp.] Glossary, notes. C91-094453-9; ISBN: 0-88920-200-1. [Cloth $US 35.00. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3C5.]
Developing Efficient Crop Production Systems, Kenneth L. Wells
Developing Efficient Crop Production Systems, Kenneth L. Wells
Soil Science News and Views
Land is initially the most limiting resource to consider in setting up a farm system aimed at maximizing returns. This is because soil, its topographical features, and its physical and chemical properties are largely fixed. There is little which can be done about them except to manage soil fertility and control erosion. Over the long run, crop production from any land tract will be directly influenced by the nature and character of the soils in that land tract. For this reason, the most basic step in initiating or redesigning a farming operation is to get an evaluation of the soil …
Ec92-882-C Crop And Livestock Prices For Nebraska Producers, Allen C. Wellman
Ec92-882-C Crop And Livestock Prices For Nebraska Producers, Allen C. Wellman
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Extension Circular 92-883-C: This circulation is a compilation of price data for the major crops and livestock classes in Nebraska from 1960-1991.
Ec92-1248 Growing Squash And Pumpkin For Food And Ornamentation, Laurie Hodges, Frederick P. Baxendale, David S. Wysong
Ec92-1248 Growing Squash And Pumpkin For Food And Ornamentation, Laurie Hodges, Frederick P. Baxendale, David S. Wysong
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Pumpkin and squash are American members of the plant family Cucurbitaceae. Cucumbers, originally from India, muskmelons from the Middle East, and watermelons from Africa are other members of this important family of vine crops. Squash, like corn, was domesticated by Indians of Central America and spread to the 48 contiguous states of the United tates before the arrival of Columbus. Squash was among the first vegetables to be planted in Nebraska.
These crops can be used in many ways. The quick-growing, tender-skinned summer squash, when harvested and used while still immature, are delicious either steamed and buttered or sliced and …