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1998 Nebraska Swine Report, Duane E. Reese
1998 Nebraska Swine Report, Duane E. Reese
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This publication was prepared by the staff in Animal Science and cooperating Departments for use in Extension, Teaching and Research programs. It deals with the results that were done in reproduction, breeding, health, nutrition, economics and housing of swine.
Ec97-219 1997 Nebraska Swine Report, Duane Reese
Ec97-219 1997 Nebraska Swine Report, Duane Reese
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
The 1997 Nebraska Swine Report was prepared by the staff in Animal Science and cooperating Departments for use in Extension, Teaching and Research programs. This publications deals with research on swine reproduction, breeding, health, nutrition, economics, and housing.
G97-1320 Feeding To Maximize Milk Solids, Rick J. Grant
G97-1320 Feeding To Maximize Milk Solids, Rick J. Grant
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebGuide describes feeding guidelines to increase production of solids-corrected milk.
Proper feeding management of the dairy herd can improve the economy of production and provide for a healthier cow. Feeding to increase production of milk with maximum levels of milk fat and protein is essential for achieving these benefits.
Milk solid components include fat, protein, lactose, and minerals. Normal values for milk fat range from 3.7 percent (Holstein) to 4.9 percent (Jersey); milk protein ranges from 3.1 percent (Holstein) to 3.8 percent (Jersey). Lactose is usually 4.6 to 4.8 percent for all breeds and minerals (ash) average .74 percent. …
Nf96-277 Setting Up Your Own Business: Planning Your Insurance Coverage (Revised April 2005), Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Paul H. Gessaman
Nf96-277 Setting Up Your Own Business: Planning Your Insurance Coverage (Revised April 2005), Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Paul H. Gessaman
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Among the important business decisions you will make each year are your decisions about insurance. Both the type(s) of insurance you decide to carry and the level of coverage provided through each type of insurance are important. In event of a serious mistake by yourself or your employee, an accident, a natural or man-made disaster, or other similar event, it's likely your insurance coverage is all that will stand between you and a major loss — possibly all that's between you and a bankruptcy.
This NebFact informs you how to plan your insurance coverage and includes a form for you …
Ec96-219 1996 Nebraska Swine Report, Duane Reese
Ec96-219 1996 Nebraska Swine Report, Duane Reese
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
The 1996 Nebraska Swine Report was prepared by the staff in Animal Science and cooperating Departments for use in Extension, Teaching and Research programs. This publications deals with research on swine reproduction, breeding, health, nutrition, economics, and housing.
1996 Nebraska Swine Report, Duane E. Reese
1996 Nebraska Swine Report, Duane E. Reese
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This publication was prepared by the staff in Animal Science and cooperating Departments for use in Extension,Teaching and Research programs. It deals with the results that were done in reproduction, breeding, health, nutrition, economics and housing of swine.
Ec96-824 Dairy Economics In Nebraska: An Analysis Of Costs And Returns And Comparisons With Other States, H. Douglas Jose, Richard J. Grant
Ec96-824 Dairy Economics In Nebraska: An Analysis Of Costs And Returns And Comparisons With Other States, H. Douglas Jose, Richard J. Grant
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Dairy Economics in Nebraska
The dairy sector is undergoing major structural changes and economic adjustments. The industry is also becoming more market oriented as government price supports decline. Increased competitiveness has kept milk prices relatively stable, but increased grain and other input costs in 1995-96 have put increased pressure on profit margins which were already narrow.
This publication is a compilation of data related to the current economics of dairy farming. The objective is to provide data to help dairy farmers make adjustments in their operations, such as expanding their herds, and to provide basic data for operators setting up …
G95-1262 Feeding The Beef Cow Herd--Part Ii Managing The Feeding Program, Richard J. Rasby, Ivan G. Rush, Don C. Adams
G95-1262 Feeding The Beef Cow Herd--Part Ii Managing The Feeding Program, Richard J. Rasby, Ivan G. Rush, Don C. Adams
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Feed costs are the cow/calf producer's greatest expense in producing a weaned calf. To remain competitive, cow/calf operators must use economical feeding programs. It is important to match the available feed resources with the nutrient requirements of the first-calf-heifer and cow. Both over- and underfeeding the cow herd can lead to high production costs.
Nutrient requirements for heifers calving as 2-year-olds and cows calving as 3-year-olds and older are shown in Table I. Beef cows are seldom fed complete rations where ingredients are weighed daily. Generally, most of a cow's ration is forages such as: 1) summer and winter range, …
Nf95-224 Pricing Sew Piglets, Michael Brumm, Larry L. Bitney
Nf95-224 Pricing Sew Piglets, Michael Brumm, Larry L. Bitney
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebFact addresses valuing and marketing SEW pigs in Nebraska.
Ec94-219 1995 Nebraska Swine Report, Rodger K. Johnson
Ec94-219 1995 Nebraska Swine Report, Rodger K. Johnson
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
The 1995 Nebraska Swine Report was prepared by the staff in Animal Science and cooperating Departments for use in Extension, Teaching and Research programs. This publications deals with research on swine reproduction, breeding, health, nutrition, economics, and housing.
1995 Nebraska Swine Report, Rodger K. Johnson
1995 Nebraska Swine Report, Rodger K. Johnson
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This publication was prepared by the staff in Animal Science and cooperating Departments for use inExtension, Teaching and Research programs. It deals with the results that were done in reproduction, breeding, health, nutrition, economics and housing of swine.
Rural Flies In The Urban Environment?, Gustave D. Thomas, Steven R. Skoda
Rural Flies In The Urban Environment?, Gustave D. Thomas, Steven R. Skoda
Historical Research Bulletins of the Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station
Because metropolitan areas in the United States have been expanding at a dramatic rate, there has been direct competition between rural and urban interests for land. Also, market pressures often make it most profitable for meat producers to locate as close to urban centers as possible. A resultant growing interface between rural and urban centers, coupled with inadequate understanding of the people between the two centers, provides a potential for problems to develop. This book generally summarizes one area of contention - flies: few people tolerate flies in any setting anymore.
G93-1161 Investment Alternatives...For The Beginner, Kathleen Prochaska-Cue
G93-1161 Investment Alternatives...For The Beginner, Kathleen Prochaska-Cue
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This publication discusses risks associated with investing, and then gives a brief introduction to 21 investment alternatives. The alternatives are classified into seven types of investments.
Risks Associated With Investing
There are many types of risk involved with investments. Let's consider two types: investment risk and purchasing power risk.
Investment risk is the probability that the actual return on an investment will be different from what you expect. This is the type of risk one usually thinks of when considering investments. For example, CD's and EE savings bonds are considered safe investments because the probability that the actual return on …
G93-1188 Financing Environmental Quality Programs In Nebraska, Roy Frederick
G93-1188 Financing Environmental Quality Programs In Nebraska, Roy Frederick
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebGuide describes the role and responsibilities of the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality. Included are funding sources and environmental issues in Nebraska.
The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has the primary responsibility for protecting and improving the quality of Nebraska's air, land and water resources. Many of the programs administered by DEQ are mandated and funded--in whole or in part--by the federal government.
In discharging its responsibilities, DEQ receives input from the state Environmental Quality Council, a 16-member panel appointed by the governor. Fifteen of the 16 council members represent a specific industry or interest affected by or …
Nf93-155 Rural Families Facing Economics And Emotional Stress, Herbert G. Lingren
Nf93-155 Rural Families Facing Economics And Emotional Stress, Herbert G. Lingren
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebFact discusses rural families facing economics and emotional stress.
Ec92-107 Nebraska Proso, Sunflower And Amaranth Variety Tests, 1992, David D. Baltensperger, Glen E. Frickel, Mark Swanson, Robert N. Klein, James Krall, Randy Anderson, Daryl Ellis, Drew J. Lyon
Ec92-107 Nebraska Proso, Sunflower And Amaranth Variety Tests, 1992, David D. Baltensperger, Glen E. Frickel, Mark Swanson, Robert N. Klein, James Krall, Randy Anderson, Daryl Ellis, Drew J. Lyon
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This circular is a progress report of proso, sunflower, and amaranth variety trials conducted in cooperation with the Panhandle Research and Extension Center, Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Conduct of the experiments and publication of results is a joint effort of the UNL Agricultural Research Division and the Cooperative Extension Service.
G92-1071 Ridge Plant Systems: Weed Control, Robert N. Klein, Gail A. Wicks, Alex Martin, Russell S. Moomaw, Fred Roeth, Robert G. Wilson, Paul J. Jasa
G92-1071 Ridge Plant Systems: Weed Control, Robert N. Klein, Gail A. Wicks, Alex Martin, Russell S. Moomaw, Fred Roeth, Robert G. Wilson, Paul J. Jasa
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Advantages and disadvantages of the ridge plant system, weed control before and at planting and economics of the system are discussed. Ridge planting combines tillage and herbicides to achieve improved weed control in row crops. Crop seed is planted into ridges formed during cultivation and/or ditching of the previous crop. In ridge planting, the planter follows the old row and ridge clearing sweeps or disks move the surface soil, residue and much of the weed seed out of the row. Weed seeds are deposited between the rows where, upon germination, they can be controlled with cultivation. Two cultivations are generally …
G92-1076 Canola Production, Lenis Alton Nelson, Alan Grombacher
G92-1076 Canola Production, Lenis Alton Nelson, Alan Grombacher
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Canola, which produces a vegetable oil low in saturated fat, has potential for becoming an alternative crop for Nebraska agriculture. Canola produces an oil that has the lowest saturated fat content of any vegetable oil. Today, there is an increasing demand for this oil by diet-conscious consumers. In 1985, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognized rapeseed and canola as two different species, based on their content and uses. Rapeseed oil is used in industry, while canola oil is used for human consumption. High erucic acid rapeseed (HEAR) oil contains 22-60 percent erucic acid, while low erucic acid rapeseed …
G91-1053 Looking For Buy And Sell Signals From Charts, Lynn H. Lutgen
G91-1053 Looking For Buy And Sell Signals From Charts, Lynn H. Lutgen
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
The third in a series of nine on the basics of technical analysis, this NebGuide explains what to look for in commodity charts.
Producers always look for the ultimate: ever-accurate, foolproof, technical signals to tell what moves to make in the market. The problem is the markets are an ever-changing phenomenon; no one signal can predict prices with 100 percent accuracy.
This NebGuide is design to give readers a feel for different kinds of tecnical signals analysts look for to determine market direction. Major signals discussed are: key reversals, double and triple bottoms, head and shoulders (top and bottom), and …
G89-940 Financial Planning Form: Net Worth Statement, Kathleen Prochaska-Cue
G89-940 Financial Planning Form: Net Worth Statement, Kathleen Prochaska-Cue
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebGuide gives step-by-step instructions for filling out the included net worth statement, sometimes called a balance sheet.
A net worth statement, or balance sheet, is like a snapshot that shows a financial situation at a certain point in time. In simple terms, the net worth sheet shows how much money would be left if everything owned was converted into cash and used to pay off all debts.
The net worth statement includes what is owned (assets) on the left side of the sheet, what is owed to creditors (liabilities) on the right side of the sheet, and the net …
Heg88-231 Carpet Selection: General, Shirley Niemeyer
Heg88-231 Carpet Selection: General, Shirley Niemeyer
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Carpet cost, installation and measuring are discussed here, along with labels and special considerations for carpet buyers.
Carpet can be one of the largest furnishing expenses you have, so carefully examine the possibilities before making a purchasing decision. Considerations in purchasing carpet include cost, installation, measurements, labeling, color, traffic or activity level, acoustics and energy.
G84-735 State And Local Government Budgets In Nebraska, A.L. (Roy) Frederick, Michael Lundeen
G84-735 State And Local Government Budgets In Nebraska, A.L. (Roy) Frederick, Michael Lundeen
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
The last in a series of nine NebGuides on state funding and sources, this publication discusses state and local subdivision budget preparation and implementation.
All levels of government must plan for the future, making decisions about what services to provide and how to pay for them. This process, called budgeting, is often difficult because "worthy causes" exceed available funds.
According to Nebraska law, both the state government and local government subdivisions must establish annual operating budgets. Moreover, certain procedures must be followed in the development of these budgets. The budgeting process is precisely defined to ensure that citizens have an …
G84-732 Property Taxes In Nebraska (Revised September 1992), A.L. (Roy) Frederick
G84-732 Property Taxes In Nebraska (Revised September 1992), A.L. (Roy) Frederick
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This is one of a series of NebGuides on financing state and local government. This publication describes how property taxes support local government functions.
The property tax is the primary source of revenue for more than 3,000 units of local government in Nebraska, including school districts, counties and municipalities. In 1991, statewide property tax levies totalled $1.257 billion, a sum that approximated the combined revenues from state income and sales taxes.
G84-730 Financing Social Services In Nebraska (Revised December 1992), A.L. (Roy) Frederick
G84-730 Financing Social Services In Nebraska (Revised December 1992), A.L. (Roy) Frederick
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This is one of a series of NebGuides on financing state and local government. This publication focuses on social services.
Social services programs in Nebraska provide public assistance to individuals who, for reasons beyond their control, are unable to support themselves. Public assistance programs are of two broad types. The first type provides cash assistance directly to those who qualify. All other programs involve payments to vendors (providers) who, in turn, provide needed services.
G82-622 Sources Of Grain Market Information, Allen C. Wellman
G82-622 Sources Of Grain Market Information, Allen C. Wellman
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
A list of various market information sources, each followed by a brief summary of distribution schedules and contents.
This NebGuide lists widely used and readily available market information sources that contain information which may be useful to agricultural producers, lenders and agribusiness firms when making grain marketing decisions. Most of the available market information and statistical data comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Generally, there are two basic types of market information available to data users. The first type, Market News Service, is provided by the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and concerns daily prices used to make …
G78-421 How To Choose An Irrigation Consultant, James R. Gilley
G78-421 How To Choose An Irrigation Consultant, James R. Gilley
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Presented here are some guidelines and criteria to aid in the selection process for irrigation management assistance.
The complexity of agricultural technology makes it difficult for the farmer to apply this technology on a day-by-day basis. Refinement and application of agricultural technology in the field has generally been through industrial representatives and federal and state extension programs.
G77-346 Land Use Decisions, Duane A. Olsen
G77-346 Land Use Decisions, Duane A. Olsen
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
New challenges associated with scarce energy and the natural environment have focused attention upon the conflict between public and private interests in land. A review of the characteristics of these public and private interests seems useful for the evaluation of present and future land use policies.
Ec75-219 Nebraska Swine Report, William Ahlschwede, T. E. Socha, Alfonso Torres-Medina, A. J. Lewis, P. J. Cunningham, Dwane R. Zimmerman, E. R. Peo Jr., Larry K. Mcmullen, Bobby D. Moser, D. L. Ferguson, Phillip H. Grabouski, Murray Danielson, Charles W. Francis, L. F. Elliott, J. A. Deshazer, Roger W. Mandigo, W. J. Goldner, R. D. Fritschen, Gary Zoubek
Ec75-219 Nebraska Swine Report, William Ahlschwede, T. E. Socha, Alfonso Torres-Medina, A. J. Lewis, P. J. Cunningham, Dwane R. Zimmerman, E. R. Peo Jr., Larry K. Mcmullen, Bobby D. Moser, D. L. Ferguson, Phillip H. Grabouski, Murray Danielson, Charles W. Francis, L. F. Elliott, J. A. Deshazer, Roger W. Mandigo, W. J. Goldner, R. D. Fritschen, Gary Zoubek
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This 1975 Nebraska Swine Report was prepared by the staff in Animal Science and cooperating departments for use in the Extension and Teaching programs at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Authors from the following areas contributed to this publication: Swine Nutrition, swine diseases, pathology, economics, engineering, swine breeding, meats, agronomy, and diagnostic laboratory. It covers the following areas: breeding, disease control, feeding, nutrition, economics, housing and meats.
G73-27 Hedging Vs. Cash Contracts, Lynn H. Lutgen
G73-27 Hedging Vs. Cash Contracts, Lynn H. Lutgen
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebGuide examines the advantages and disadvantages of hedging versus cash contracts.
There is substantial risk in agricultural production and marketing. Weather, insects, disease, world conditions and other circumstances can affect production and costs.
The actual market price which will exist when the commodity being produced is ready for sale is also unknown. Good management can at least partially compensate for the uncertainty associated with these and other unknowns.
The objective is to discuss two alternatives available to producers for reducing the market gamble or market risk. The alternatives are (1) hedging on the futures market and, (2) selling on …
The Economics Of Classifying Farmland Between Alternative Uses, Roger H. Willsie
The Economics Of Classifying Farmland Between Alternative Uses, Roger H. Willsie
Historical Research Bulletins of the Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station
At present some farm programs are aimed at reducing the acreage of land used for crop production. These programs have the objectives of reducing quantities of certain farm commodities and conserving land resources. By shifting land from the production of certain farm commodities to other commodities or to grass, total farm income may be raised and the costs of farm price support and storage programs reduced. In programs to shift land use a classification of land based on economic criteria would be useful. The primary concern of this study was with methods for identifying the economic margin between land uses; …