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G94-1198 Switchgrass And Big Bluestem For Grazing And Hay, Robert B. Mitchell, Lowell E. Moser, Bruce Anderson, Steven S. Waller

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

The grazing management and cultural practices discussed in this NebGuide can make switchgrass and big bluestem high quality summer forage. Switchgrass and big bluestem are native warm-season grasses that can provide abundant, high-quality forage during summer. Switchgrass and big bluestem produce 70 to 80 percent of their growth after June 1 in Nebraska, while more than 75 percent of cool-season grass growth, such as bromegrass and bluegrass, occurs before June 1. Therefore, switchgrass and big bluestem can provide forage to graze after cool-season pastures have been utilized. However, switchgrass and big bluestem must be managed differently than cool-season grasses. Poor …

G94-1185 Fertilizer And Pesticide Containment Guidelines, Larry D. Schulze, Gary Buttermore

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide summarizes Nebraska regulations on the proper storage of bulk liquid pesticides and fertilizers.

Significant quantities of agricultural chemicals -- both fertilizers and pesticides -- are used annually in Nebraska. Bulk supplies of these chemicals are stored for varying lengths of time by individual producers, chemical dealers, and custom applicators. Spills or potential leakage from storage tanks for liquid fertilizers and pesticides pose a major threat to the integrity of Nebraska's ground and surface water resources. Nebraska has a vital interest in protecting these resources and has made provisions to do so under the Nebraska Environmental Protection Act.

Ec94-810 Increasing Racial And Ethnic Diversity Of Nebraska, John C. Allen, Jian Wu

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

During the last decade, minority population in Nebraska increased rapidly while white population declined slightly. This increase was more rapid than was projected, but similar to the national trend.

This extension circular discusses the growth and decline of races in the state of Nebraska.

Ec94-271 Understanding Mare Reproduction, Kathleen P. Anderson

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Many producers who raise horses find breeding mares rewarding, yet frustrating. Mares and stallions are traditionally placed in the breeding herd due to successful performance records, with littie considerations for their reproductive capacibilities. Basic understanding of the mare's reproductive physiology can improve reproductive efficiency and foaling rates. A mare manager's goal should be to get the maximum number of mares pregnant, in the shortest amount of time, and to deliver a live, healthy foal each year.

Rp94-529 Porcine Somatotropin (Pst), Palmer J. Holden

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

What is porcine somatotropin (pST)?

Porcine somatotropin, abbreviated as pST, is a growth hormone naturally produced in pigs. The word "porcine" refers to pigs, and the word "somatotropin" means body growth and refers to the name of the hormones.

This research publication discusses what porcine somatotropin is, how scientists developed pST, how the protein nature affects its use, what research shows, is pST safe and will consumers accept it, and what is pST's future.

Rp94-374 A Parent's Guide To Children's Weight

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Weight is one of the many personal characteristics that distinguish children from each other. It has implications for both the physical and mental health of the child. Unfortunately, it also has the potential for causing many parent-child disagreements about what is or is not eaten and in what amounts.

This research publication answers the following questions:

What is the "right" weight for my child?

What can parents do to help a child who is medically defined as overweight or obese?

How can parents help an underweight child?

What can parents do to help children reach and maintain their best weight? …

Nf94-138 Preservation Of Paper Items, Shirley Niemeyer

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses the preservation of paper items.

Nf94-139 Preservation Of Metal Items, Shirley Niemeyer

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses the preservation of metals.

Ec94-132 Freeze Injury To Nebraska Wheat, Robert N. Klein, Drew J. Lyon, John E. Watkins

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Nebraska’s adverse weather conditions affect winter wheat during much of its growth. The newer varieties of wheat have increased winter hardiness, and better management practices have reduced winter injury of winter wheat, yet low temperature injury during winter and spring can be destructive. Wheat has little resistance to low temperatures after it begins growing in the spring; therefore, injury from freezes at this time can occur in any part of the state. This publication describes temperature conditions that cause winter injury, symptoms of injury at different spring growth stages, and management practices to use when wheat is injured.

G94-1232 Food Safety Self-Inspection For Child Care Facilities, Julie A. Albrecht

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide provides a checklist for a self-inspection to aid child care facilities in providing safe food for their clients.

Conduct a self-inspection of your food preparation skills by answering the following questions. Concentrate on one section at a time. Choose a time when food preparation is in progress. Check either "yes" or "no." Questions receiving a "no" answer indicate an area that you need to change.

Ec94-1766 Windbreaks For Livestock Operations, James R. Brandle, Vernon Quam, Ladon Johnson, Bruce Wight

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Windbreaks play an important role in the protection of livestock, particularly in young animals and in areas with cold northerly winds during the winter and early spring. Properly placed windbreaks can provide benefits to feedlots, livestock pastures, and calving areas. Reducing wind speed in winter lowers animal stress, improves animal health, and increases feeding efficiency. Livestock windbreaks provide significant amounts of wildlife habitat, protect the working environment in and around the livestock area, and screen noise and odors associated with livestock operations.

Specific needs of animals dictate that special attention be given to access, snow storage, and drainage when planning …

Ec94-1772 Windbreaks In Sustainable Agricultural Systems, James R. Brandle, Teresa Boes, Vernon Quam, John Gardner

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Sustainable agriculture is a system of whole-farm resource use balanced with whole-farm productivity. The overall level of productivity achieved is dependent upon the ability to coordinate and manage simultaneously the soil, water, plant, and animal resources within climatic and economic limits. Both the kind and amount of plants and animals supported by the system are important and play significant roles, both individually and collectively in maintaining a healthy farm environment. In the future, integrated systems will help reduce human impact on resources while providing sufficient supplies of high quality food and fiber.

Windbreaks provide protection for people, animals, buildings, crops, …

G94-1196 Vegetables And Herbs As Ornamentals (Revised November 1996), Susan D. Schoneweis

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide discusses the use of vegetables as ornamental plants.

Many vegetables have ornamental, as well as food value. In fact, when tomatoes were first introduced to Europe, they were believed to be poisonous and were used only as ornamentals. Using vegetables as ornamentals is not just for those without space for a traditional vegetable garden. Incorporating vegetables into the landscape and using them as decorative container plants for porches and patios can make vegetable gardening more fun.

Nf94-176 Surge Irrigation, C. Dean Yonts, Joel E. Cahoon, Dean E. Eisenhauer, Kelly Wertz

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses surge irrigation.

G94-1204 Face Fly Control Guide, John B. Campbell

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

The face fly congregates about the eyes and nose of animals, causing annoyance and possible disease transmission. This NebGuide discusses face fly breeding and effective controls.

The face fly closely resembles the house fly except it is slightly larger and darker. Other differentiating characteristics include: 1) the abdomen of the male face fly is orange and the female has an orange stripe; the abdomen of the house fly is white or light grey and 2) the compound eyes of male face flies nearly touch but are separated in the house flies.

The persistence and habit of congregating about the eyes …

G94-1206 Biosecurity And Disease Prevention For The Ratite Grower, Eva Wallner-Pendleton

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide acquaints the ratite grower with management techniques that can help reduce the likelihood of disease introduction and spread on the farm.

Introduction

Infectious diseases always concern people who raise animals, including ratite and poultry producers. In general, the larger the number of animals concentrated in a given area, the more potential there is for diseases to occur. This potential is greatly increased if new animals are frequently introduced. Other ways diseases are spread include allowing visitors near the animals, raising multiple ages close to each other or allowing contact with other species.

As the ratite industry matures, farms …

Nf94-175 Can You Afford To Use Bst?, Jeffrey F. Keown

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses the affordability of BST.

G4-1228 Wintering And Backgrounding Beef Calves, Richard J. Rasby, Ivan G. Rush, Rick Stock

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide discusses feeding and management practices and possible feeding rations for summer grazing programs or for calves that are weaned and backgrounded before entering a feedlot for finishing.

Reasons for Backgrounding Calves

Backgrounding programs allow calves to grow and develop bone and muscle without becoming fleshy. Reasons for backgrounding weaned calves include:

Calves can be retained rather than sold at weaning when prices are typically low.

Developing replacement heifers.

Allows producers to use inexpensive home-grown feeds, crop residues, and/or pasture to put weight on calves economically.

Can add weight on small to medium framed calves or lightweight calves born …

Nf94-188 Food Guide Pyramid: Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs & Nut Group, Harriet Kohn

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses the Food Guide Pyramid, especially concerning the meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs and nut groups.

G94-1192 Feeding Dairy Cows With Limited High Quality Forage, Rick J. Grant

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

During excessively wet or dry years, there is a wide range of forage quality with most dairy producers forced to feed at least some moderate to poor quality forage. This NebGuide discusses basic alterations in the feeding strategy to help cope with minimal reductions in milk yield.

During excessively wet or dry years, there is a wide range of forage quality with most dairy producers forced to feed at least some moderate to poor quality forage. This NebGuide discusses basic alterations in the feeding strategy to help cope with minimal reductions in milk yield.

G94-1229 Importance Of Grain Quality, Nutrient Composition And Processing For Dairy Cattle, Rick J. Grant

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide discusses grain quality and proper grain processing for most effective use by dairy cattle.

Grain Quality Considerations for Dairy Cattle

Controlling the quality of grain is extremely important for dairy cattle because even small degrees of variability can lead to significant changes in performance.

Nf94-202 Infant Feeding Requirements In The Child And Adult Care Food Program Meal Pattern, Darlene Martin

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact addresses issues specific to infants and the Child and Adult Food Care Program as administered by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Nf94-201 The Child And Adult Care Food Program, Darlene Martin

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses the Child and Adult Care Food Program as administered by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Nf94-160 Shigella, Susan S. Sumner, Julie A. Albrecht

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses Shigella.

Nf94-162 Clostridium Botulinum, Susan S. Sumner, Julie A. Albrecht

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses a toxin produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum.

Nf94-164 Salmonella, Susan S. Sumner, Julie A. Albrecht

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses Salmonella bacteria.

Nf94-165 Trichinella Spiralis, Susan S. Sumner, Julie A. Albrecht

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses Trichinella spiralis bacteria.

Nf94-170 Campylobacter Jejuni, Susan S. Sumner, Julie A. Albrecht

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses Campylobacter jejuni bacteria.

G75-249 1994 Nebraska Farm Custom Rates - Part Ii (Revised February 1995), Raymond E. Massey

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

A survey of producers and custom machine operators was conducted in fall 1994 to determine the rates being charged for many late summer and fall farm machine practices.

This NebGuide defines custom rates and reports common charges in 1994.

Ec94-808 Protecting Intellectual Properties, Alan J. Corr, Herbert Hoover

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Intellectual property refers to any product of human intellect which has market value. Examples of such properties include inventions, ideas or expressions, business methods, industrial processes, and chemical formulas. Intellectual properties have an economic value which is determined by a particular market and, therefore, may be considered a business asset (intangible property) and a business decision tool.

In order to consider an intellectual property as a valid business asset, it should be protected through legal means such as patents, trademarks, service marks or copyrights, as provided through intellectual property laws.