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Farm Lease Termination, J. David Aiken

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Describes various types of farm leases and how to terminate them.

Fumonisins In Corn, Jim Stack, Mike Carlson

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses the causes and occurrences of fumonisin in corn.

G1512 Establishing Conservation Plantings Of Nut Trees And Shrubs By Direct Seeding Methods, Steven D. Rasmussen, Scott J. Josiah, Jon Wilson

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide explains how to plant and raise nut trees and shrubs from seed. Seeding methods, planting design, site preparation and post-planting care are discussed.

Introduction

Conservation tree and shrub plantings create wildlife habitat, improve water quality, produce marketable nuts, and enhance landscape diversity. Usually, nursery-grown seedlings are used to establish these plantings. However, a number of problems exist when using seedlings, including increased costs and reduced initial tree vigor and survival. Direct seeding of tree and shrub seeds avoids many of these problems, and is a proven, effective means to establish conservation plantings in Nebraska and elsewhere.

Summary

Conservation …

Nf390 Nebraska Fence Viewer Statutes, J. David Aiken

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact contains the complete text of Nebraska fence viewer statutes.

Nf589 New Onsite Wastewater Treatment Law Protects Nebraska’S People And Environment, Janet R. Hygnstrom, Sharon Skipton, Wayne Woldt

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Only certified professionals can work on on-site wastewater treatment systems (septic systems and individual lagoons). This NebFact explains the steps necessary for certification.

G1507 Summer Patch And Necrotic Ring Spot, John E. Watkins

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide describes the causes, predisposing conditions, and symptoms of summer patch and necrotic ring spot, and provides recommendations for their control.

Introduction

Two of the most destructive turfgrass patch diseases are summer patch and necrotic ring spot, both of which are present in Nebraska. The symptoms of necrotic ring spot and summer patch are essentially identical, making it difficult to distinguish the two apart in an affected turf. If the symptoms begin in May, necrotic ring spot is probably the cause; if they begin in July and August, then summer patch is suspect. In Nebraska summer patch is probably …

Nf572 Non-Fat Dry Milk In Drought Diets, Galen E. Erickson, Terry Klopfenstein, Ivan G. Rush, Richard J. Rasby, Don Adams

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This publication describes non-fat dry milk as a beef ration ingredient, with the limitation that non-fat dry milk will supply no undegradable protein. Bagged dry milk also poses problems in storage and feeding.

Nf588 Turf Disease Fact Sheet No. 11: Management Program, John E. Watkins

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Description, cause and treatment for Ascochyta Leaf Blight.

Knowing the cause and treatment of Ascochyta Leaf Blight can help turf managers control the problem.

Nf567 Parenting From A Distance, Cindy Strasheim

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This publication provides a review of the research conducted on parenting a child who doesn't live with you.

Nf568 Parents Forever/Kids Talk About Divorce, Cindy Strasheim

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This publication explains the Kids Talk About Divorce program.

Nf03-565 Exotic Newcastle Disease (End) Nebraska Poultry Producers Quick Reference, Grasso M. Ebako, Del Wilmot

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact is about the Exotic Newcastle Disease (END) which is a foreign animal disease in the U.S. and is considered the most infectious, contagious, and fatal viral disease of birds and poultry.

G03-1505 Newcastle Disease: What Nebraska Poultry Prodcuers Need To Know, Grasso M. Ebako, Del Wilmot

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Newcastle disease is a rapidly spreading virus that attacks domestic poultry and other birds. This NebGuide explains disease transmission, symptoms and prevention and control.

Introduction

Newcastle disease virus (NDV) is an acute, rapidly spreading viral disease that affects domestic poultry and other birds. It has a rapid onset and a mortality rate that can be as high as 100 percent. The disease is found worldwide, with the possible exception of some islands and Oceania.

Newcastle disease was first reported in 1926 in the East Indies and then in 1927 at Newcastle-on-Tyne, England, for which it is named. Newcastle disease virus …

G03-1485 Guidelines For The Prudent Use Of Antibiotics In Food Animals, Katherine Irwin, David R. Smith, Grasso M. Ebako, Steve Ensley, Dicky D. Griffin, Arden Wohlers

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide explains why antibiotics must be used with care and how to prudently use antibiotics to treat food animals.

Antibiotics are used to improve animal health and productivity. You, the animal caregiver, make important decisions about how antibiotics are finally used in food producing animals. Antibiotics should be used prudently to ensure they are effective, do not leave residues in food, and will continue to benefit man and animals in the future. Are you prepared to make the best decisions about using antibiotics in animals?

G03-1501 Prudent Use Of Antibiotics In Companion Animals, Katherine Irwin, David R. Smith, Grasso M. Ebako, Steve Ensley, Dicky D. Griffin, Arden Wohlers

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide explains why antibiotics must be used with care and how to prudently use antibiotics to treat companion animals.

Antibiotics are used to improve animal health and performance. You, as the animal owner or caregiver, make important decisions about how antibiotics are finally used in companion animals. Antibiotics should be used prudently to ensure they are effective and will continue to benefit man and animals in the future. Are you prepared to make the best decisions about using antibiotics in animals?

Nf03-573 Handling Used Oil A Guide For Small Businesses, Gabe Hodill, Janet R. Hygnstrom, Bruce I. Dvorak

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact is about handling used oil for small businesses and gives references to used oil collection sites.

Mp82 2003-2004 Nebraska Dairy Report

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Annual Report of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Dairy Research for 2003-2004. Topics include:

Lactation Curves for Milk, Fat and Protein Yields and Somatic Cell Scores of Holstein Cows Treated with Bovine Somatotropin;

The Economic Impacts of Various Public Policy Scenarios for Methane Recovery on Dairy Farms;

Dairy Research Herd Report;

Modeling Genetic and Environmental Effects of Test Day Records by Autoregressive Convariance Structures;

Effect of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin on Reproductive Performance of Lactating Dairy Cows;

A Corn Hybrid with High Cell Wall Content and Digestibility and Lactational Performance of Holstein Cows;

Comparison of Brown Midrib-6 and 18 Forage Sorghum with Conventional …

Letter From The Dean, Gregory J. Weidemann

Discovery, The Student Journal of Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences

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