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Observations On Groundwater Recharge In The Westdale Catchment, M F. Lewis, C E. Mcconnell

Resource management technical reports

A study of the role of groundwater carriers and barriers in controlling salinity was carried out in the Westdale Catchment by Lewis and McConnell (in preparation). Although that study was primarily concerned with groundwater flow and discharge processes, the data collected also provided rudimentary information on the timing of groundwater recharge events and their distribution across the landscape.

A Quantitative Analysis Of The Demand For Pork In The United States (1966-1996), Raven Nicole Matthews-Pillette

Electronic Dissertations and Theses

The following study examines the trend in the demand for pork over the years from 1966 to 1996. The effect of pork price is used to quantitatively determine own-price influence in pork demand. The price of beef and chicken are used to measure the effects of these known substitutes on the demand for pork. Bread price is used as a complementary influence on pork demand. Finally, income and tastes and preferences are used to quantitatively measure their respective influence on the consumption of pork meat. Results showed that out of the prices of pork, 6eef, chicken, and bread; income; and …

The Nebline, December 1998

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Contents:
Holiday legends,traditions & fun
Gardening resolutions
Keep trees fresh
Cyclamen care
Painting with plants
Pruning vines and groundcovers
Combing—a non-toxic method that can eliminate head lice
Our Christmas tree
A mouse in the house
A “must read” book
It’s a hit–20,000 hits!
Use and care of home humidifiers
Deadline near for requesting free inspection in compliance with Livestock Waste Management Act
Private applicators training
Crop Protection Clinic
The Power of a PTO
Beef home study course begins fifth year
Landlords need to reduce cash crop rental rates for '99
Developing your marketing plan
Chain saw operation
Commercial handling of …

Ard News December 1998

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

CONTENTS:

SEASON'S GREETINGS
"Pioneering the Future" Database
CSREES Appropriation for FY 1999
Recognition of Junior Faculty for Excellence in Research
ARD Ranking Among Agricultural Experiment Stations
Success of ARD Faculty in USDA Competitive Grant Programs
Internal Search for Director of CRCRD
Royalties and the ARD Faculty
CRIS Enhancement Project
Professional Workers Directory in Agriculture
Proposals Submitted for Federal Grants
New or Revised Projects
Grants and Contracts Received October and November, 1998

Cropwatch No. 98-26, Nov. 20, 1998, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch

Inside

Updates……..208

Record corn harvest……..223

Weed control review……..224

Soils test in alfalfa……..224

Distance insect courses……..225

Soils and irrigation courses……..226

1998 Crop Watch index……..226

Meeting Cash Flow Needs, Roger Selley

Cornhusker Economics

In the March 11, 1998 issue of this newsletter we discussed how projected cash requirements for the year could be distributed between enterprises. The objectives of that discussion were to arrive at 1) a budgeted cash requirement on a per acre basis to help determine crop insurance needs, and 2) a target price for each enterprise to help in pricing decisions. We suggested, however, that prioritization of cash requirements may be needed because yield and price protection may not be available at those levels or may cost more than you are willing to spend. The low prices we are currently …

Managing For Profitability In The Beef Industry Proceedings

University of Nebraska Historical Extension: Bulletin

Moderator - Rick Rasby

Global Perspective of the Beef Industry and Challenges to Remain Competitive — Allan Nation

Low Input Cow/Calf Systems — Dick Clark and Don Adams

Producer Panel, Moderator - Homer Buell

Nebraska's Dynamic Landscape — Jim Stubbendieck

Matching Beef Genetics to the Resources — Jim Gosey

Complimentary Forages/Annuals/Year-Round Grazing

Managing Irrigated Pastures and Meadows for Grazing

Evaluating Pasture Stability

The Nebline, November 1998

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Contents:
Auntie Bacteria's holiday advice
Gifts for the gardener
Forcing bulbs
Attracting birds with the right plants
Rodent damage
Winter care for strawberry plants
Dealing with head lice? Even for experts, it's a head scratcher
Good reasons to recycle aluminum
Milk carton bird feeder
Migrating birds face many hazards
Achieving cleaner indoor air
Holding wet corn with aeration
Grain storage information on the web
Pesticide container recycling a success
Farm finances tight? Fertilize with biosolids and save $$
Acreage reply
Native prairie preservation
United States using less water
Reduce orchard woes
Mealtime tips for the preschool child
Healthy Eating: Holiday …

Contagious Foot Rot--An Update, Clell Bagley

All Current Publications

Foot rot is a serious contagious disease of sheep that has become a common problem in the western states in recent years. Once established in a flock, it usually remains until a consistent treatment program eliminates it. This disease must be differentiated from other foot problems if it is to be successfully treated.

Contagious Foot Rot Of Sheep, Clell Bagley

All Current Publications

Foot rot is a serious, contagious disease of sheep in which the horny hoof tissue is involved and undermined. Once established, it usually remains in a flock unless a systematic treatment program is used to eradicate it.

Cropwatch No. 98-25, Oct. 16, 1998, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch

Inside

Soybean seed quality…….216

Label web site…….216

Crop update…….216

Winter meetings set…….217

Monsanto pursues misuse…….218

New gray leaf spot…….218

Readership survey…….219

Some Thoughts - Farm Business Management - Fall 1998, Larry L. Bitney

Cornhusker Economics

Crop and livestock prices have been universally low for Nebraska farmers and ranchers in the last few months. There have been conversations about whether the current conditions constitute a crisis, and how it is different from the farm financial crisis of the 1980's. Regardless of the differences or similarities with the 80's, many farm and ranch families are facing drastic reductions in income. There are, of course, exceptions. In view of the current situation which most families are facing, I was recently asked to speak on the topic of “Strategies for Dealing with Low Prices.” Following is a brief summary …

Cropwatch No. 98-24, Oct. 2,1998, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch

Inside

Field updates……….208

Crop watch winner ……….208

Weeds in shelterbelts……….209

Calibrating yield monitors……….209

Controlling perennial weeds

Biotechnology conference……….214

South Dakota Farm And Home Research, South Dakota State University

South Dakota Farm and Home Research: 1949 -1998

Kephart named acting associate director: 12-year forage researcher and "teacher of the year" has accepted new position as Experiment Station administrator [p] 2
Director's comments: People at the controls may change, Cholick says, ways of conducting research may change, but mandate to serve remains. [p] 3
Goal: a variety for any biostress: Winter wheat researcher would like a crystal ball; failing that. he relies on educated guesses to prepare future varieties for producers. [p] 4
The benefits of buffer: Team turns from research to demonstration to show producers the environmental and economic advantages of protected wetlands. [p] 7
And the …

The Nebline, October 1998

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Contents:
Character Counts! for everyone
Growing hardy bulbs
Tree planting snafus
Timely care of hardy chrysantheums
Mole, mole, go away
Termite control options: baits vs. barriers?
Celebrate America Recycles Day
Household hazardous waste collection: November 7
It's time for your annual “pest-proof” check-up
Removing skunk odor
Temporary/emergency grain storage options
Control leafy spurge
Fall clean-up of warm-season grasses
The first frost, the last hurrah
Pasture weed control
What is this thing called winter desiccation?
Dormant planting grasses and legumes
Finding facts about vegetables and fruits
Healthy Eating: No-Crust Pumpkin Pie
Focus on Food
Preparing for the winter food olympics!
Family …

Ard News October 1998

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

CONTENTS:
Comments from the Dean
The North Central Region (NCR) Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program
Revised Guidelines far ARD Travel Reimbursement Program far Prospective Graduate Students
Mussehl Endowment
Nebraska Corn Development, Utilization and Marketing Board Funding July 1, 1998 - June 30, 1999
Nebraska Grain Sorghum Development, Utilization and Marketing Board Funding July 1, 1998 - June 30, 1999
Nebraska Dry Bean Development, Utilization and Marketing Board Funding July 1, 1998 -June 30, 1999
Nebraska Soybean Development, Utilization and Marketing Baard Funding Oct. 1, 1998 - Sept. 30, 1999
Proposals Submitted far Federal Grants
Nebraska Wheat Baard Funding …

Revegetation Strategies For Groundwater Control In The Eastern Wheatbelt, C E. Mcconnell

Resource management technical reports

No abstract provided.

Monitoring The Mineral Status And Health Of Sheep Grazing On A Rehabilitated Bauxite Residue Stockpile And On Alkaloam Amended Pasture, Gerard M. Smith

Animal production published reports

No abstract provided.

The Occupation Of Farming, Bruce B. Johnson

Cornhusker Economics

Farming is one of the world’s oldest occupations. It has been hailed as one of the most noble of occupations by Thomas Jefferson and countless others throughout recorded history. Tilling the soil and husbanding the livestock as a resource steward in the seemingly-endless cycle of seasons, this remains in the minds of many as the basic stereotype of a farmer.

Sunflower Seed Marketing Patterns In South Dakota: Regional Variations, Bashir Qasmi

Economics Research Reports

U.S. Agriculture is going through a transition. Federal spending on farm programs is being curtailed and agricultural policies are being modified to make production of farm commodities responsive to market forces. In this competitive environment, efforts by the commodity groups for market development are becoming i:q.creasingly more important. However, to devise any market development plan for a commodity, understanding of the present status of the marketing system is important. At a minimum, one needs to know the methods of purchase and sale, types of buyers, shipment destinations, and transportation modes for the commodity. These aspects of grain marketing in South …

Cropwatch No. 98-23, Sept. 11, 1998, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch

Inisde

Store grain on the ground as a last resort.........199

Corn diseases widespread..........199

Sooty stripe, zonate leaf spot in sorghum......... 200

Producer questions underlying economics of farming......... 200

Estimate grain amount to determine proper aeration system .........202

New book addresses dry grain aeration systems......... 202

Rust strikes alfalfa fields .........203

Existing farm buildings will need reinforcement for grain storage .........204

Proper air flow important to quality storage......... 205

Entomology offers distance graduate degree......... 206

Corn drying rapidly, maturing ahead of average .........206

Cropwatch No. 98-22, Sept. 4, 1998, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch

Inside

Crop update…………190

Storage options…………191

Moisture in storage…………191

Estimating corn yields…………192

Economics of storage…………194

Delayed pricing…………194

Bin preparation…………195

Cattle in corn…………196

Field storage…………196

Assessing on-farm storage…………197

Estimating corn maturity…………197

GDD data…………198

Grain Storage: Value, Costs, And Returns, Roger Selley

Cornhusker Economics

Promise of a good crop and low prices at harvest has increased the interest in storage. Many elevators are requiring that 20% or more of the grain be sold upon delivery or be placed under a deferred pricing contract so they can move the grain. Commercial storage rates are expected to be 2½ to 3 cents or more per bushel where available. Farm storage rental charges may approach commercial rates.

General Agreement On Tariffs And Trade (Gaff) And The World Trade Organisation (Wto): The Major Provisions And The Implication For Nigeria, O. A. Ogunlana

CBN Occasional Papers

This paper shall review the major provisions of the GATT with respect to the Multilateral Agreements on Trade in Goods only and the likely implications for Nigeria. The review of the General Agreement on Trade in Services and the Agreement on Trade - Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights shall be covered in another exercise. The rest of the paper is, therefore, organised into five parts. Part I discusses the GATT’s basic principles and the major agreements of the latest multilateral trade negotiations otherwise known as the Uruguay Round. The World Trade Organization, its major functions, structure and the decision-making …

Response Of Runoff Diazinon Concentration To Formulation And Post-Application Irrigation, Joshua R. Evans, Dwayne R. Edwards, Stephen R. Workman, R. Michael Williams

Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Faculty Publications

Pesticides used in urban environments can be transported in runoff to downstream waters and cause adverse environmental consequences. This experiment assessed the effects of post-application irrigation depth (0, 6.4, and 12.7 mm) and formulation (liquid and granular) on concentration and transport of diazinon (a pesticide commonly used for lawn insect control) in runoff from “tall” fescue (Festuca arundinacea Schreb.) plots. The post-application irrigation was applied using rainfall simulators immediately following diazinon application. The rainfall simulators were again used approximately 2 h after diazinon application to apply the equivalent of a heavy rainfall (64 mm/h for approximately 1.5 h) to generate …

Vegetated Filter Strip Removal Of Cattle Manure Constituents In Runoff, Teng T. Lim, Dwayne R. Edwards, Stephen R. Workman, Brian T. Larson, Lloyd Dunn

Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Faculty Publications

Pasture runoff can contribute to elevated concentrations of nutrients, solids, and bacteria in downstream waters. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of vegetative filter strip (VFS) length on concentrations and transport of nitrogen, phosphorus, solids and fecal coliform in runoff from plots treated with cattle manure. Three plots with dimensions of 2.4 × 30.5 m were used. The upper 12.2 m of each plot was treated with cattle manure, while the lower 18.3 m acted as a VFS. Runoff produced by rainfall simulators was sampled at VFS lengths of 0, 6.1, 12.2, and 18.3 m and …

Optimization Of Solid-State Fermentation Parameters For The Production Of Xylanase By Trichoderma Longibrachiatum On Wheat Bran, Elizabeth R. Ridder, Sue E. Nokes, Barbara L. Knutson

Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Faculty Publications

Solid-state fermentation has the potential to produce inexpensive enzymes for use in high-volume industrial applications. Process parameters such as substrate moisture content and length of fermentation can have a significant effect on the amount and timing of enzyme production. This study was conducted in two stages, a screening stage and an optimization stage, to determine the effects of moisture content of the substrate, surfactant addition upon inoculation, depth of the substrate, and duration of fermentation on xylanase activity produced by Trichoderma longibrachiatum. Screening fermentations were conducted at 25°C, 50 and 75% wet basis moisture content (w.b.), 0.0 and 0.2% …

1999 Winter Wheat Budgets For South Dakota, Department Of Economics

Economics Pamphlet Series

No abstract provided.

The Mortenson Ranch: Cattle And Trees At Home On The Range. A Restoration Guidebook, Susan E. Boettcher, W. Carter Johnson, Scott Kronberg, F. Robert Gartner, Clarence Todd, Jeff Mortenson, Scott Fausti

Natural Resource Management Faculty Publications

Early agriculture on western rangeland met with little success and resulted in serious consequences including soil erosion, loss of native woodlands and wildlife, and economic ruin. The Mortenson family in Stanley County, South Dakota, has been engaged in restoring degraded rangeland on their ranch for more than 50 years. Their primary goal has been to return the land to its condition prior to white settlement while maintaining a profitable cattle ranching operation. In recent years the ranch has served as a model of successful ranching based on a conservation ethic. This guidebook summarizes the restoration techniques and grazing regime used …

The Nebline, September 1998

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Contents:
National 4-H Week: October 4-10
Saving geraniums over winter
Perennials forever
Drying gourds
Seasonal needle drop on evergreens
Shades of autumn
“Why are we finding all these little reddish-brown beetles in our new home?”
Celebrate National Pollution Prevention (P2) Week
Birds of wonder: chimney swifts
Managing deer populations and damage
Bumblebees pollinating more
Recycling facts
Making the “right” management choices
Hard to control pasture weeds—fall is the time for control
Handle hay bales safely
Are you looking for the latest wheat variety test results?
Farm first-aid kits need to be user-friendly
Yes, no, or what?
Are you considering non-traditional …