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G94-1231 Harvesting Corn And Sorghum For Silage, Rick Grant, Rick Stock
G94-1231 Harvesting Corn And Sorghum For Silage, Rick Grant, Rick Stock
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This publication describes how to make high-quality corn and sorghum silage.
Quality Silage
Silage feeding quality is determined by 1) the nutrient content of the crop stored, 2) the stage of maturity and moisture content when harvested and 3) the effectiveness of silage preservation.
Rp94-217 No. 18 Use Of Crop Futures And Options By The Nontrader, George Flaskerud, Richard Shane
Rp94-217 No. 18 Use Of Crop Futures And Options By The Nontrader, George Flaskerud, Richard Shane
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Crop producers make a number of decisions that are market related. They may be categorized as financial decisions, production decisions, or marketing decisions. All three decisions depend on what prices are likely to be at some specific time in the future.
The marketing decisions is complex. This research publication discusses the number of alternatives that are available even for the producer who does not directly buy or sell futures or options contracts.
G75-249 1994 Nebraska Farm Custom Rates - Part Ii (Revised February 1995), Raymond E. Massey
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.
G94-1205 Shattercane And Its Control, Fred Roeth, Alex Martin, Robert N. Klein
G94-1205 Shattercane And Its Control, Fred Roeth, Alex Martin, Robert N. Klein
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Shattercane infestations may destroy a crop if not properly controlled. This NebGuide describes the characteristics of shattercane and discusses non-chemical, preemergence, herbicide incorporation and postemergence control.
Shattercane (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) is a forage-type sorghum also known as black amber, chicken-corn, and wild cane. Infestations are most prevalent in Nebraska river valleys and tributaries, but are found in upland areas also.
G75-207 1994 Nebraska Farm Custom Rates - Part I (Revised August 1994), Raymond E. Massey
G75-207 1994 Nebraska Farm Custom Rates - Part I (Revised August 1994), Raymond E. Massey
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
A survey of producers and custom operators was conducted in the spring of 1994 to collect rates the respondents expected to prevail for custom work done in 1994. Only rates for spring and summer practices were requested.
This NebGuide reports common custom rate charges in 1994.
Nf94-206 Common Ground: The Case Of Seasonally Inundated Cropland, William Miller
Nf94-206 Common Ground: The Case Of Seasonally Inundated Cropland, William Miller
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Increasing waterfowl migration habitat has been a goal of many groups and individuals for decades. Individuals have provided money for habitat by supporting private organizations such as Ducks Unlimited, and through the purchase of hunting licenses, duck stamps, and habitat stamps. All these activities have helped, but funds have been limited so it has not been possible to provide enough wetland space for the migrating waterfowl.
This NebFact discusses cost effective ways to provide more waterfowl migration habitat on seasonally inundated crops and a seasonal strategy that could provide habitat for geese and ducks during the spring and fall migration …