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Ec96-144 Fertilizer Management For Conservation Tillage, Charles A. Shapiro, Richard B. Ferguson

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Conservation tillage as a means of reducing soil erosion has increased in popularity due to government conservation compliance and economic factors. Management of crops under reduced tillage has necessitated changes in the use of several inputs. The goal of this publication is to focus on the use of fertilizers under reduced tillage with special emphasis on corn production practices.

Ec95-819 Estate Planning For Farm And Ranch Families: Information For Your Legal And Tax Advisers, Paul H. Gessaman

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This is one in a series of Cooperative Extension publications providing information and background for estate planning by persons operating Nebraska's farms and ranches. Titles of documents in the series are listed at the end. Reading the documents in this series will improve your understanding of estate planning tools and alternatives, and will make it easier to communicate with your attorney, accountant, and other helpers when your estate plan is prepared.

Ec95-817 Nebraska Agricultural Producers Preferences For National Agriculture, And Food Policy After 1995, A.L. (Roy) Frederick, Glenn A. Helmers, Steven L. Elmore

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Farmers' preferences are important in the development of farm bills. In that spirit, the Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the Nebraska Agricultural Statistics Service recently asked a random sample of agricultural producers about their preferences for the 1995 farm bill. Similar surveys were undertaken in 1984 and 1989, prior to the last two farm bills. Each Nebraska survey was part of a larger, national effort. This year, 15 states, scattered across all regions of the United States, participated.

The purpose of this report is to summarize Nebraska producers' views on key issues likely to be …

Ec95-1250 Forecasting Late Blight, Alexander D. Pavlista, Walter R. Stevenson

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

A method for forecasting environmental conditions favorable to the development of late blight is described. How is weather data obtained from hygrothermographs and weather stations? How are the data used to calculate severity values? How is late blight forecasted and fungicide applications scheduling recommended? These questions will be answered here. The intended audience is potato growers; tomato growers would also benefit.

Ec95-1249 Potato Production Stages: Scheduling Key Practices, Alexander D. Pavlista

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Characterization of potato growth and development is important for the scheduling of production practices, yield prediction and hail loss insurance. Most past descriptions emphasize above-ground vine growth, and neglect below-ground tubers. Recently, growth stages have been described integrating both practices to them. This circular describes stages of potato production and indicates key practices at each stage.

Ec95-449 Universal Design: It's Just Good Business, Ann Ziebarth, Suzanne Scott

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Does entering your front door make everyone feel welcome? If you are a small business owner or operator, you've probably heard that the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires you to make your goods and services accessible to people with disabilities.

This publication is intended to help you identify some common barriers to accessibility, possible solutions and resources. This is not intended to be exhaustive, nor to determine your rights and responsibilities under the act.