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Ec79-104 Performance Of Soybean Varieties In Nebraska 1978, A. F. Dreier, J. H. Williams, L. V. Svec

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Extension Circular 79-104: Performance of soybean varieties in Nebraska in 1978.

G79-477 Beef Herd Management Calendar, Paul Q. Guyer

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This publication contains a brief outline of management practices to be followed at various stages of the cow's reproductive cycle or at various times of the year.

Good management is the key to a successful beef production program. A high capital requirement and a relatively low return emphasize the need for effective management to maximize the profit potential of beef cows.

Ec79-788 How To Get A Good Irrigation Well, D. D. Axthelm, P. E. Fischbach

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Extension Circular 79-788 is about irrigation wells and what is needed to build a good irrigation well.

Cc4 Revised 1979 Emergency Flood Information: Care Of Food, Teresa Shaffer

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Campaign circular 4 Revised 1979 discusses the care of food in an emergency flood situation.

Cc1 Revised 1979 Emergency Flood Information, Rollin D. Schnieder

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Campaign Circular 1 Revised 1979: Contains emergency flood information. Discusses reconditioning wells and water systems.

Cc17 Revised 1979 Emergency Flood Information... Tractor And Implement Cleaning, Allen R. Rider

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Campaign Circular 17 Revised 1979 Flood information: Talks about how to clean and maintain a tractor that has been submerged or damaged by flooding.

Sale By Contract: Yes, No?, Lynn H. Lutgen

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

The use of cash contracts inmarketing cash

grain is fairlycommon among Nebraska producers,

In recent years the same type of contract has been used in m

marketing livestock, in some instances contracts are used to

defer actual delivery.for a short time until arrangements can

be made for transpofting the physical commodity to the buyer.

In others, the contract sale is made weeks or months before

production iscompleted, Some producers usecontracts asa

marketing tool year after year, but in most cases the contract

becomes part of the marketing plan when the producer feels it

is "appropriate."

Determination ofwhen contracting is appropriate …

G79-436 Control Of Downy Brome In Alfalfa, Charles R. Fenster, Gail A. Wicks, Robert G. Wilson

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Downy brome in alfalfa indicates poor alfalfa management or failure to control downy brome around field boundaries. It lowers the quality of the first cutting of hay, but can be controlled by one or more of the following: (1) planting in downy brome-free soil, (2) maintaining good vigorous alfalfa stands, (3) using adapted varieties, (4) having adequate fertility - especially phosphorus in the soil, (5) applying timely and correct amounts of irrigation water, (6) controlling downy brome in adjacent areas, and (7) use of herbicides.

Ec79-1206 Roses, Donald H. Steinegger, Frederick P. Baxendale, John E. Watkins, Amy Greving

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Roses are one of the most versatile and exciting plant groups to use in landscape compositions. There are rose cultivars (varieties) adapted for almost any garden site or landscape purpose, including formal beds and perennial borders, arbors, trellises, hedges, ground covers, steep banks, edging, accent, specimen plants, and as patio or tub plants.

The most common rose types are hybrid teas, floribundas, grandifloras, and climbers. More people are becoming familiar with the so-called "old fashioned" or shrub roses. Many of these are well-adapted to Nebraska and to water-conserving landscapes.

Cc23 Revised 1979 Emergency Flood Information...Improvement Of Flood Damaged Cropland, Elbert C. Dickey

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Campaign Circular 23 This circular is about emergency flood information and how to improve flood damaged cropland.

Cc259 Revised 1979 How Much Protein Are You Eating?

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Campaign Circular 259: This circular discusses the benefits of protein and addresses the issues with not getting enough protein in your diet. It also tells you how to calculate if you are getting the correct amount of protein each day.

G79-445 Soybean Variety Selection, Leroy V. Svec

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide has information on soybean characteristics that should be considered before selecting a variety to plant.

Soybean characteristics that need to be considered in making the selection of a variety to plant include maturity, yield potential, plant type, height, seed size, emergence score, lodging, shattering, and disease and insect resistance. Many years are required to develop a new variety from the time an initial cross of soybeans is made until the time seed is available on a widespread basis. The advance of a potential variety through the early generations may be accomplished with only a few seeds of the …

G79-471 Choosing Corn Hybrids, Lenis Alton Nelson

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This publication explains what factors to consider and compare when selecting a corn hybrid and how to obtain recent hybrid test data. One of the most important decisions a corn producer makes is choosing the hybrid seed. Hundreds of hybrid names and numbers are advertised and offered for sale. Selecting the few that offer the greatest yield and profit potential requires time, effort, and study. This should be a continuous process for a corn grower because important information on new or established hybrids may be encountered at any time.

G79-430 Oat Production In Nebraska (Revised March 1992), Russell Moomaw, Charles A. Shapiro

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Information is provided for various oat production practices including seed selection, fertilizing, planting, weed control and harvest. Oats were among the first crops grown by pioneers who settled eastern Nebraska. As recently as 1950, Nebraska produced 2.7 million acres of oats. Acreage has declined steadily, however, and in 1990 there were just 300,000 acres. Oats are grown throughout the state, with the majority being in eastern Nebraska where the cool, moist climate provides for the best growth. The feed value of oats also favors its production in northeast Nebraska where swine, dairy cattle, and beef cattle production are heavy. An …

G79-431 The Four-Flap Graft: An Easy Grafting Technique For Nut Or Hardwood Trees, William A. Gustafson

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide provides directions for a relatively simple method of grafting.

Grafting is the technique of propagation whereby a stem or bud of one plant is joined to a branch or root of another closely related or compatible plant so that a union forms and growth continues. The four-flap graft technique is one of the most successful propagation procedures used by homeowners and amateur tree growers. This technique of grafting does not require a great deal of grafting experience. It is ideal to use with small caliper trees or branches up to one inch in diameter.

Heg79-104 Auto Insurance Insights, Kathleen Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This publication examines the basics of auto insurance.

Transportation costs are the third largest expense category for the average family, claiming up to 20 percent and more of family take-home pay. One of the liveliest topics of conversation is the high cost of auto insurance coverage and ways to cut premium costs.

Heg79-103 Homeowners Insurance Insights, Kathleen Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This publication provides basic information about homeowners insurance.

Most of us have property we want to protect against unknown dangers that might damage or destroy it. Homeowners or renters insurance can provide that protection. These policies include both property and liability insurance. They usually exclude motor vehicles for recreational or highway use.

The properties covered and the perils those properties can be insured against are listed in the policy. Your house, garage, and other structures on your lot are covered. Personal properties including household contents and other personal belongings are covered up to specified limits. Perils are listed under various …

Heg79-102 Health And Disability Insurance Insights, Kathleen Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This publication covers the basics of health and disability insurance.

Good health is one of the personal goals of almost every individual or family. Because health is so important to a person's plans, providing for good health care--at a reasonable cost--is a major concern.

About 85 percent of the non-institutionalized population in the United States has some form of health insurance. Approximately three-fourths of those people covered are covered through group health insurance policies.

In the past 20 years medical costs have increased rapidly because of an increased demand for medical care by our health-conscious society, a shortage of doctors, …

G79-428 Spring Flowering Bulbs, Don Steinegger, Anne Streich, Donald E. Janssen

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Selecting, planting, caring for, harvesting and forcing spring flowering bulbs are discussed in this publication.

Spring flowering bulbs may be used to provide early season color in your garden while other plants are slowly developing. When the bulbs have finished blooming, the dying foliage can be hidden by the developing growth of other flowers and shrubs in the bed. Spring flowering bulbs offer an early start to a full season of color in your garden.

You can choose from hundreds of spring flowering bulbs that produce plants varying in flower color, form and height. Among the most popular are tulip, …

Ec79-1726 Information On Clarke-Mcnary Trees, Bill Lovett, Bruce Bolander

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Extension Circular 79-1726: Information on Clarke-Mc Nary Trees: species available, prices, ground preparation, planting directions, cultivation and care, suggested windbreak layout, and where help is available.

Ec79-1745 Ground Application Of Liquid Fire Retardant, Eric Rasmussen, Joe Range

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Extension Circular 79-1745: Ground Application of Liquid fire retardant: ground application benefits, suggestions for a retardant, mixing and application guide, and care for the equipment.

Ec79-723 Irrigation Scheduling Using Soil Moisture Blocks In Deep Soil, Dean E. Eisenhauer, Paul E. Fischbach, Walter L. Trimmer

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Extension Circular 79-723: Irrigation Scheduling using soil moisture blocks in deep soil.

Ec79-130 A 1979 Guide For Herbicide Use In Nebraska, John D. Furrer, Alex R. Martin, Fred W. Roeth

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Extension Circular 79-130: The 1979 guide for herbicide use in Nebraska.

Ec79-105 Nebraska Corn Performance Tests 1978, A. F. Dreier, P. H. Grabouski, R. S. Moomaw

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Extension Circular 79-105: Nebraska corn performance tests in 1978.

Ec79-103 Nebraska Varietal Tests Of Fall-Sown Small Grains 1979, A. F. Dreier, J. W. Schmidt, Lenis Alton Nelson

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Extension Circular 79-103: Nebraska varietal tests of fall-sown small grains in 1979.

Ec79-85 Nebraska Cooperative Extension Service, Wanda Leonard

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Extension Circular 79-85 is a brochure on the extension services offered by the University of Nebraska.

Ec79-871 The Agri Complex : Nebraska's Basic Industry, F. Charles Lamphear, Michael Turner

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Extension Circular 79-871 is about Nebraska’s AGRI COMPLEX which is a group of businesses bonded together through a common interest in the production, processing, and marketing of agricultural products.

Ec79-1234 Selected Vegetable Varieties For Nebraska, Barbara Voight-Boltes, Donald Steinegger

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Extension Circular 79-1234: Selected Vegetable Varieties for Nebraska: Different types of vegetable that is best of growing in Nebraska.

Ec79-1206c Roses, Donald H. Steinegger

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Extension Circular 79-1206C: Roses; type of roses, purchasing, selecting a site, fertilization, watering, cultivation and mulching, pruning, winter protection, and steps for planting bare root and container roses.

Ec79-2304 Understanding Botulism, Stanley E. Wallen

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Extension Circular 79-2304: Understanding Botulism: history and occurrence, history of scientific methods for home canning, the organism and its classification, resistance to heat, growth requirement for the organisms, disease caused, CDC-emergency assistance, and prevention.