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G92-1099 Estimating Effective Rainfall, Joel E. Cahoon, C. Dean Yonts, Steven R. Melvin
G92-1099 Estimating Effective Rainfall, Joel E. Cahoon, C. Dean Yonts, Steven R. Melvin
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
How irrigators can estimate effective rainfall, and use that estimate to schedule irrigations properly. Scheduling irrigation based on crop demand (see NebGuide G85-753 Irrigation Scheduling Using Crop Water Use Data, on the checkbook method) requires an estimate of effective precipitation or rainfall. Effective rainfall estimates are also important for planning cropping sequences in both dryland and irrigationd crop production. Effective rainfall is the amount of rainfall stored in the crop root zone. Rainfall that runs off the soil surface or passes through the root zone does not contribute to crop growth and yield. There are two steps to estimating effective …
G92-1080 Farmstead Safety Evaluation Guide, Gerald R. Bodman
G92-1080 Farmstead Safety Evaluation Guide, Gerald R. Bodman
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Safe working conditions for personnel and safe, healthful living conditions for animals are critical requirements in the design of all farmsteads.
All farmsteads periodically should be evaluated for potential hazards and conditions that could lead to injury, death, or premature building failure or loss. Some hazards develop with time and are easily overlooked. Others are the result of poor planning or just being "too busy." To assess the safety of your farmstead and buildings, answer the following questions. Any question that cannot be answered with a firm "yes" indicates a need for corrective action.
G92-1109 Musk Thistle, Robert Wilson, Fred Roeth, Alex Martin
G92-1109 Musk Thistle, Robert Wilson, Fred Roeth, Alex Martin
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
The history, identification and chemical, mechanical and cultural control of musk thistle are discussed. Musk thistle is a major problem for many Midwestern landowners. It reduces forage yields by robbing moisture and plant food from palatable grasses. Livestock refuse to enter heavily infested areas and will not graze close to the spiny plants. Since its emergence as a serious weed problem in the late 1940s, musk thistle has invaded thousands of acres of Nebraska pastureland and even occurs in some cultivated fields. It has moved from the Kansas border to the South Dakota border and as far west as Colorado …
Nf92-105 Sources Of Information On Herb Production And Marketing, Laurie Hodges
Nf92-105 Sources Of Information On Herb Production And Marketing, Laurie Hodges
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebFact gives you information on herb production and marketing sources.
Rp92-445 Marketing Crafts And Other Products To Tourists, Sherri Gahring, Shirley Niemeyer, Rae Reilly, Janeann Stout
Rp92-445 Marketing Crafts And Other Products To Tourists, Sherri Gahring, Shirley Niemeyer, Rae Reilly, Janeann Stout
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
The travel and tourism industry is the third largest employer in the United States, supporting over 5.85 million travel-related jobs. Foreign and domestic visitors traveling in the United States generate over $327 billion in tourism revenues in a year, making travel and tourism the third largest retail sales industry.
If you target the tourist market, what types of products appeal to people who take part in different tourist activities? Are handcrafted items of interest to tourists? How can you improve existing marketing strategies?
To find answers to these questions, a research team from Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska gathered information from …
Ec92-107 Nebraska Proso, Sunflower And Amaranth Variety Tests, 1992, David D. Baltensperger, Glen E. Frickel, Mark Swanson, Robert N. Klein, James Krall, Randy Anderson, Daryl Ellis, Drew J. Lyon
Ec92-107 Nebraska Proso, Sunflower And Amaranth Variety Tests, 1992, David D. Baltensperger, Glen E. Frickel, Mark Swanson, Robert N. Klein, James Krall, Randy Anderson, Daryl Ellis, Drew J. Lyon
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This circular is a progress report of proso, sunflower, and amaranth variety trials conducted in cooperation with the Panhandle Research and Extension Center, Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Conduct of the experiments and publication of results is a joint effort of the UNL Agricultural Research Division and the Cooperative Extension Service.
Nf92-106 Reference Material For Commercial Vegetable Producers And Extension Agents, Laurie Hodges
Nf92-106 Reference Material For Commercial Vegetable Producers And Extension Agents, Laurie Hodges
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebFact gives you information on reference material for commercial vegetable producers and Extension Agents.
Nf92-79 Equipment Rental Rates In Nebraska Panhandle, Thomas L. Holman
Nf92-79 Equipment Rental Rates In Nebraska Panhandle, Thomas L. Holman
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Increasing financial pressure on area farmers and ranchers has made ownership of some farm equipment and implements uneconomical. Producer and implement dealer inquiries have generated the interest in this subject.