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Ec02-174 Noxious Weeds Of Nebraska: Leafy Spurge, Robert A. Masters, Brady Kappler

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Leafy spurge is an invasive weed that infests over three million acres in the northern Great Plains and the prairie provinces of Canada. It is commonly found in rangelands, pastures, roadsides, rights-of-way, and woodlands. Leafy spurge can reduce rangeland and pasture carrying capacity by as much as 75 percent because it competes with forages and cattle avoid grazing areas infested with this weed.

This Extension Circular discusses the biology, identification, distribution and control of leafy spurge.

Ec02-152 Value Of Potatoes For Feeding Livestock, Alexander Pavlista, Ivan G. Rush

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Potatoes are relatively high in feed value and can be used as an energy source for livestock. The protein found in potatoes is relatively easy to digest and utilize. On a per land unit or per growing time unit, potatoes produce more energy than any other crop. The purpose of this publication is to evaluate potato's value as a feed for cattle, sheep and hogs, and to describe advantages and potential problems.