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G96-1304 Windbreak Design (Revised March 2004), Scott J. Josiah, Jon S. Wilson

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide provides general information for designing a tree and shrub windbreak. Landowners should work with a natural resource professional to develop site-specific tree planting plans.

What is the best design for a windbreak? The answer depends on the purpose of the windbreak, the benefits desired and the characteristics of the site where the windbreak will be located. The optimum windbreak will include enough trees to provide both wind and snow protection.

Nf96-302 Pillbugs And Sowbugs, David L. Keith, Frederick P. Baxendale

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact has information on pillbugs and sowbugs.

Nf96-248 Factors Considered To Decide Nitrogen Application Rate, William Miller, Ray Supalla, Benedict Juliano

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses nitrogen application among Nebraska farmers.

Nf96-303 Millipedes And Centipedes, David L. Keith, Frederick P. Baxendale

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact has information on millipedes and centipedes.

Nf96-264 Bagworms, Frederick P. Baxendale, David L. Keith

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses the bagworm — its life cycle and damage symptoms — as well as strategies for managing this insect pest.

Nf96-268 Conducting A Prescribed Burn On Warm-Season Grass Crp Sites, Robert Stritzke

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact has guidelines for prescribed burns on CRP sites.

Nf96-265 Tornado Safety, Steven J. Meyer, Robert D. Grisso, David L. Morgan

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses tornado statistics, tornado identification, preparation for tornadoes, and how to develop a tornado safety plan.

Nf96-258 Subsoiling In Nebraska, Alice J. Jones, Leonard L. Bashford, Robert D. Grisso

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact has information on subsoiling.

Nf96-281 Soil Fertility Considerations For Land Coming Out Of Crp, Charles A. Shapiro, Gary W. Hergert, Melinda Mcvey Mccluskey

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses soil nutrients and fertility for CRP farmland.

G96-1305 Water Runoff From Sprinkler Irrigation: A Case Study, Norman L. Klocke, William L. Kranz, C. Dean Yonts, Kelly Wertz

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide illustrates the influence of soil texture, topography and irrigation system characteristics on potential runoff.

When water is applied to a field through a sprinkler irrigation system, it should soak into the soil where it lands rather than drain to a low spot or off the field altogether. Runoff causes non-uniformity of water application, poor irrigation efficiency and possible leaching of chemicals to the groundwater. Some systems like LEPA (Low Energy Precision Application) are designed so water does not immediately soak into the soil. However, proper LEPA designs also call for tillage practices that hold the water on the …

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.

Nf96-270 Handling Feed Moisture In Ration Formulation And Inventory Control, Richard J. Rasby, Rick Grant

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact has information on livestock feed moisture.

Nf96-255 Setting Up Your Own Business: The "S" Corporation, Paul H. Gessaman

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This is one in a series of NebFacts providing information on the principal forms of business organization used by small businesses. A broad overview of the advantages, limitations, and tax implications of each form of business organization is included. Titles in the series are listed at the end of the each NebFact.

Nf96-272 Setting Up Your Own Business: Assessing Your Business Skills, Carol Thayer

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact has information on evaluating your business skills.

Nf96-282 Setting Up Your Own Business: Public Relations And Advertising, Carol Thayer

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact has some useful checklists for public relations and advertising for small businesses.

G96-1276 Creep Feeding Growing Horses, Kathleen P. Anderson, Pete G. Gibbs

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide discusses the benefits and implications of creep feeding horses during the growing period of development.

Creep feeding, providing a place where foals can eat without interference from the mare and other horses, should be used if foals are to grow at optimum rates. Creep feeders are used to provide a nutritionally balanced, digestible concentrate to young nursing foals before weaning. The practice of creep feeding serves to supply nutrients beyond what a foal receives from mare's milk. And, creep feeding minimizes foals' intake of broodmare feed which often lacks the concentrated amounts of protein and minerals relative to …

G96-1278 Use Of Cooled Stallion Semen, Kathleen P. Anderson

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide discusses the benefits of using cooled stallion semen for horse breeding.

Using cooled, transported stallion semen is quickly becoming a viable breeding option for many horse producers. An increasing number of breed associations are recognizing the benefits of cooled semen and making it an option for producers. Mare owner's who are able to use cooled semen experience less expense related to breeding, if the program is properly conducted. Transporting cooled semen from the stud farm to the mare allows owners to reduce mare care and transportation costs. Furthermore, because the mare will remain on-the-farm, there is less chance …

G96-1292 Winter Care For Horses, Kathleen P. Anderson

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide discusses energy requirements, feeding alterations, water requirements, hair and hoof implications, and shelter needs for horses during winter.

As the weather turns cold, many horses are ridden less and less. It is easy to become relaxed in a horse's daily care since they are not being used as often. However, horses still require much care and attention throughout the winter. Often, even greater attention is needed since there are no green pastures to graze or ponds and creeks to drink from.

G96-1291 Housing For Horses Flooring For Stalls, Kathleen P. Anderson

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide discusses various types of flooring for use in horse stalls.

Stalled horses require much greater care, attention and labor. The availability of optimal ventilation with fresh clean air circulation is essential to healthy horses. Adequate ventilation reduces the presence of air contaminants such as dust, molds and irritating gases from decomposing manure.

Materials used for stall floors can greatly influence air quality, ease of stall maintenance and manure removal. Stall floors must be made of durable material which is not slippery, yet is absorbent, easy to clean, and resistant to pawing. Whatever the materials used, floors should require …

Nf96-252 Controlling Feed Costs On Your Dairy Farm, Rick Grant

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses ways to control feed costs on dairy farms.

Nf96-261 Highlights Of The New Chicago Mercantile Exchange Lean Hogs Futures Contract, Al Wellman

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact has information on the lean hog index, other contract specifications, and price conversion.

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 …

Nebraskan Work Patterns And Available Benefits, John C. Allen, Sam Cordes, Amy M. Smith, Matt Spilker, Amber Hamilton

Rural Futures Institute: Publications

Includes

Executive Summary

Introduction

Methodology

Respondent Profile

Findings

Nebraskans and Work

Rural Nebraskans and Benefits

Nebline, January 1996

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Horticulture

Rural $ense

Family Living

4-H & Youth

Environmental Focus

Community & Leadership Development

Extension Calendar

Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)

Nebraska Association for Family and Community Education News

and other extension news and events

Nf96-283 Setting Up Your Own Business: Developing Your Marketing Plan And Sales Goals, Carol Thayer

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact has information on preparing market plans and setting sales goals for your business.

Nf96-285 Setting Up Your Own Business: Selecting The Best Location For Your Business, Carol Thayer

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact has information on finding the best location for your business.

Nf96-262 Is Yours A Partnership 'Team'?, Herbert G. Lingren

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Teamwork has to be cultivated and grown by their members. This NebFact has some guidelines on how to make this work.

Nf96-311 Parent-Child Power Struggles: How To Handle Them, Herbert G. Lingren

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact contains advice on dealing with power struggles with your children.

Nf96-253 Setting Up Your Own Business: The Sole Proprietorship, Paul H. Gessaman

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This is one in a series of NebFacts providing information on the principal forms of business organization used by small businesses. A broad overview of the advantages, limitations, and tax implications of each form of business organization is included. Titles in the series are listed at the end of each NebFact.

Nf96-254 Setting Up Your Own Business: The Partnership, Paul H. Gessaman

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This is one in a series of NebFacts providing information on the principal forms of business organization used by small businesses. A broad overview of the advantages, limitations, and tax implications of each form of business organization is included. Titles in the series are listed at the end of each NebFact.