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The Awassi Fat Tail Sheep Project, R J. Lightfoot

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

Australia's first Awassi fat tail lambs arrived at Kununurra in January 1987, completing the first major step in an ambitious project to establish a fat tail sheep breeding industry in this country.

Fat tail sheep bred in the Middle East attract much higher prices than merino wethers imported from Australia. The question to be resolved through our product development and market research is what premiums will Middle Eastern buyers pay for fat tail sheep bred in Australia and exported to the region.

The Department of Agriculture believes that there is potential for Sustralian producers to enter these new markets without …

The University Of Nebraska-Lincoln College Of Agriculture: The First Century -- Part 1. Frontmatter, Elvin F. Frolik, Ralston J. Graham

University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Agriculture: The First Century by Elvin F. Frolik and Ralston J. Graham

Preface

Acknowledgments

Exordium

Table of Contents

Part I. University Administrators: Board of Regents, Chancellors, & Presidents

The University Of Nebraska-Lincoln College Of Agriculture: The First Century Part Iv. Shelter, Bodily Sustenance, And Coffee Breaks, Elvin F. Frolik, Ralston J. Graham

University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Agriculture: The First Century by Elvin F. Frolik and Ralston J. Graham

Chapter 1. University Facilities on or Near the Campus .......... 125

Chapter 2. Social Fraternities, Boarding Clubs, Cafes and Facilities in Private Homes .......... 131

The University Of Nebraska-Lincoln College Of Agriculture: The First Century Part Iii. Development Of The College/Ianr, Elvin F. Frolik, Ralston J. Graham

University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Agriculture: The First Century by Elvin F. Frolik and Ralston J. Graham

Chapter 1. Organization and Reorganization . . . . . . . 95

At the College of Agriculture/IANR Level . . . . . . . 95

At the Departmental Level - Agricultural Biochemistry . . . . . . . 102

At a Program Level - Natural Resources . . . . . . . 105

Chapter 2. A Century of Campus Growth . . . . . . . 106

Table 1. East Campus Buildings . . . . . . . 117

Table 2. Land Acquisition-East Campus and Environs . . . . . . . 123

The University Of Nebraska-Lincoln College Of Agriculture: The First Century Part Vi. Research/Extension Centers And Farms, Elvin F. Frolik, Ralston J. Graham

University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Agriculture: The First Century by Elvin F. Frolik and Ralston J. Graham

Chapter l. UN Field Laboratory at Mead/UN Agricultural Research and Development Center ........... 287

Chapter 2. Northeast Station/UN Northeast Research and Extension Center ........... 303

Chapter 3. North Platte Station/UN West Central Research and Extension Center .... 309

Chapter 4. Panhandle Station/UN Panhandle Research and Extension Center ........ 317

Section 1. Main Station ........ 317

Section 2. Northwest Agricultural Laboratory, Alliance ........ 325

Section 3. High Plains, Agricultural Laboratory, Sidney ........ 327

Chapter 5. South Central Station, UN South Central Research and Extension Center ........ 329

Chapter 6. UN Southeast Research and Extension Center, Lincoln ........ 332

Chapter 7. Fort …

The University Of Nebraska-Lincoln College Of Agriculture: The First Century Part Xi. Closely Related Organizations, Elvin F. Frolik, Ralston J. Graham

University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Agriculture: The First Century by Elvin F. Frolik and Ralston J. Graham

Chapter 1. Organized Agriculture and the Agricultural Societies . . . . . . . . 423

Chapter 2. Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement . . . . . . . . 427

Chapter 3. Ceres Club . . . . . . . . 428

Chapter 4. Great Plains Agricultural Council . . . . . . . . 429

Chapter 5. College of Agriculture Advisory Council . . . . . . . . 430

Chapter 6. Agricultural Builders of Nebraska, Inc. . . . . . . . . 432

Chapter 7. The Ag 40 Group . …

The University Of Nebraska-Lincoln College Of Agriculture: The First Century Part V. Departments, Quasi-Departments, And Liaison With Administrative Units Outside Of The College/Ianr, Elvin F. Frolik, Ralston J. Graham

University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Agriculture: The First Century by Elvin F. Frolik and Ralston J. Graham

Chapter 1. Agricultural Biochemistry ............ 136

Chapter 2. Agricultural Communictions ............ 141

Chapter 3. Agricultural Economics ............ 148

Chapter 4. Agricultural Education ............ 157

Chapter 5. Agricultural Engineering ............ 161

Chapter 6. Agronomy ............ 168

Chapter 7. Animal Science ............ 188

Chapter 8. Chemurgy ............ 202

Chapter 9. Dairy Science ............ 205

Chapter 10. Entomology ............ 216

Chapter 11. Food Science and Technology ............ 222

Chapter 12. Forestry, Fisheries and Wildlife ............ 227

Chapter 13. 4-H & Youth Development ............ 230

Chapter 14. Home Economics-Department, School, College ............ 236

Chapter 15. Horticulture and Forestry ............ 250

Chapter 16. Plant Pathology …

Ec87-107 Nebraska Proso And Sunflower Variety Tests, 1987, Lenis Alton Nelson

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This circular is a progress report of proso and sunflower variety trials conducted by the Panhandle Research and Extension Center, High Plains Agricultural Laboratory, and Northwest Agricultural Laboratory. Conduct of experiments and publication of results is a joint effort of the Agricultural Research Division and the Cooperative Extension Service.

G87-848 Control And Eradication Of Pseudorabies In Swine, Alex Hogg, George W. Beran

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide discusses various plans to control and eradicate an increasingly important disease of swine--Pseudorabies.

Introduction and History

Pseudorabies (Aujeszky's Disease) is an acute, frequently fatal disease affecting most species of domestic and wild animals. The disease is caused by a virus of the Herpesvirus group, and is characterized by a variety of clinical signs--those involving the nervous and respiratory systems being particularly prominent. Pseudorabies is a persistent cause of loss in both cattle and sheep in many countries throughout the world.

Pseudorabies is an increasingly important disease of swine in the U.S. This increase in importance has paralleled the …

G87-849 Vaccinations In Sheep Flocks, Dale M. Grotelueschen

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

High economic return per dollar invested can result from proper flock health management. Vaccinations are part of health management.

A preventive health program in modern sheep production systems is advisable. High economic return per dollar invested can result from proper flock health management. Health management is much more than a vaccination program. Vaccinations themselves are considered for a variety of reasons. These include disease risk management and strict prevention. Vaccinations may also be indicated in situations where management practices other than vaccine administration do not produce optimum health or economic benefits.

It is not feasible to outline one vaccination program …

G87-895 Pelvic Measurements For Reducing Calving Difficulty, Gene H. Deutscher

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Pelvic measurements in heifers and bulls can be an important tool to help reduce the incidence and severity of calving difficulty. Calving difficulty results in a major economic loss to beef producers. This loss is estimated at $750 million annually nationwide. Calving difficulty increases calf death loss, cow mortality, labor and veterinary costs; it delays the return of cows to estrus and reduces conception rates. It also lowers calf weaning weight and market value, which results from breeding young heifers and cows to easy calving bulls to reduce calving difficulty. Studies show calf losses of 4 percent within 24 hours …

G87-846 Electrical Systems For Agricultural Buildings (Checklist), Gerald R. Bodman, Laverne E. Stetson, Jack L. Schinstock

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide is a checklist to help in evaluating both existing and new electrical installations for agricultural buildings.

Good electrical system design and installation is required to assure a safe, efficient system. Good practices and appropriate equipment are essential.

G87-860 How To Interpret The Dhia-230 Somatic Cell Count Report, Jeffrey F. Keown

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This guide explains how to examine DHIA somatic cell count reports and use them as valuable aids in identifying the major causes of individual herds.

Losses to mastitis are estimated at more than $200 per cow annually. In Nebraska annual losses total more than $20 million dollars.

Louisiana Agriculture Magazine, Winter 1987-1988, Lsu Agricultural Experiment Station

Louisiana Agriculture

No abstract provided.

Characteristics Of Successful Competitors: An Evaluation Of Potential Growth Rate In Two Cold Desert Tussock Grasses, Eissenstat D. M., Caldwell M. M.

Aspen Bibliography

Within the first few weeks after seedling emergence, Agropyron desertorum, a more competitive tussock grass, had a much higher mean relative growth rate (RGR) than Agropyron spicatum, a very similar, but less competitive species. However, beyond the early seedling stage, the two grasses had a remarkably similar whole-plant RGR in hydroponic culture and aboveground RGR in glasshouse soil, if root temperatures were above approximately 12° C. At soil temperatures between 5 and 12° C, A. desertorum exhibited a 66% greater aboveground RGR than A. spicatum (P < 0.05). Both species responded similarly to warming soil temperatures. In the field, however, tiller growth rates were generally similar. Neither species showed marked tiller elongation until a couple of weeks after snowmelt, by which time soil temperatures, at least to a depth of 10 cm, were above 12° C for a significant portion of the day. Above-ground biomass accumulation over a three-year period indicated that both grasses had similar potential growth rates whereas Artemisia tridentata ssp. vaseyana, a common neighbor planted in the same plots, had a much greater potential growth rate. The greater competitive ability of adult A. desertorum, as compared to A. spicatum, cannot be attributed to appreciable differences in potential growth rates.

Comprehensive Review: Self-Study - Recommendations 1987, Southeast Research & Extension Center

Southeast Research and Extension Center: Reports and Administration

Foreword
    Introduction ....................................................... 1
    What Makes a Comprehensive Review Most Effective ................... 4
    Members of the Review Team ......................................... 5
    Review Schedule .................................................... 6

Southeast Nebraska Information ......................................... 10

Southeast Research and Extension Center
    History of the Organization ....................................... 11
    Organizational Structure of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln .... 12
    Organizational Structure of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources .. 13
    Internal Relationships of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources ..... 14
    Staff of Southeast Research and Extension Center and the Southeast
           Extension District ....... 15

Southeast Research and Extension Center Programs ....................... 17
    Cooperative Extension Service ..................................... 18 …

Biotechnology: Altering Agriculture And The Nature Of Food, Susan K. Harlander

Journal of the Minnesota Academy of Science

Fundamental discoveries in molecular biology within the past 30 years have initiated a biological revolution, which will have a profound effect on industry, government, and academic institutions. To date, the major industrial focus of this technology has been its use in the development of human healthcare-related products, such as human growth hormone, insulin, interferons, and interleukins, which can now be mass produced by genetically engineered microorganisms. However, the potential for genetically engineering plant, animal, and microbial cells with desirable structural, functional or chemical properties, offers an exciting new dimension for biotechnological input into the production and processing of foods. This …

Late Fall Transmission Of Nematodirus Battus (Nematoda: Trichostrongyloidea) In Western Oregon, Lora G. Rickard, Eric P. Hoberg, Gary L. Zimmerman, Jannell K. Erno

Harold W. Manter Laboratory of Parasitology: Faculty Publications

Studies on Nematodirus battusCrofton and Thomas, 1951, have shown a marked seasonality in the pattern of transmission. The life cycle normally involves only one parasitic generation per year. The infective third-stage larvae develop over the summer within eggs deposited on pasture. Eggs are sensitized by low temperatures during fall and winter; larval hatching follows in the presence of adequate moisture and proper osmotic conditions as the temperature rises above 10°C. This set of conditions, conducive to hatching, is regularly present only during spring; thus, hatching of eggs is concentrated into a few weeks during this time. Outbreaks of clinical …

Virus Disease Of Small Fruits, R. H. Converse

School of Biological Sciences: Faculty Publications

This illustrated handbook was compiled by international authorities on virus and viruslike diseases of small fruits. Crops covered are in the plant genera Fragaria (strawberry), Vaccinium (blueberry and cranberry), Ribes (currant and gooseberry), and Rubus (blackberry and raspberry). The history, geographic distribution, importance, symptoms, transmission, cause, detection, and control of virus and viruslike diseases attacking these crops are discussed.

An Inventory Of Apiculture Land Use Surveys, R C. Burking

Soil conservation survey collection

Each year the Apiculture Section of the Western Australian Department of Agriculture undertakes a series of surveys relating to flora prospects, land area suitability or wildfire damage to bee pastures. Such surveys may vary according to the requirements both in time and intensity and the report may be presented as a Departmental file comment or be of such significance to warrant a suitable publication. The Department of Agriculture is at present collating numerous surveys and reports undertaken by a variety of Research Officers in various Divisions. Computer data bases have been set up utilising the Records Management System which will …

Louisiana Agriculture Magazine, Fall 1986, Lsu Agricultural Experiment Station

Louisiana Agriculture

No abstract provided.

Seminar Proceedings: Goats And The Farming System. Bridgetown, August 14, 1986, L J.E Karlsson

Agriculture reports

Definition of goat fibre types - John Karlsson New breeding regulations for goats - Jim Maddams Requirements for keepign feral goats - David Rees Managing aspect of gaot farmining - John Karlsson Sheep and goat fibre market outlook - Peter Eckersley Review of the Australian goat meat industry - Larry King Goast establishment options and costs - Bruce Shields Economic comparison of mohair, cashmere and sheep - Garry Parlevliet Angora mohair breeders of Australia Litd - Graham Larke Australian cashmere industry - Tod Kirwan Worms in goats and their control - Joan Eggleston Selling cashmere through the ACMC - Lucinda …

Production Of Aflatoxin On Damaged Corn Under Controlled Environmental Conditions, D. M. Wieman, G. M. White, Joseph L. Taraba, I. J. Ross, Clair L. Hicks, Bruce E. Langlois

Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Faculty Publications

Aflatoxin B₁ production by Aspergillus flavus (NRRL 6432) was determined on physically damaged corn stored at 35,25 and 20°C and at relative humidities of 97 and 92%. Production at lower relative humidities of 80 and 85% were also tested at 25°C. Production lag times were significantly different for all test conditions. Lag times ranged from 46 h at 97% relative humidity and 35°C to 173. 8 h at 20°C and 92% relative humidity. Aflatoxin B, concentration doubled every 6 to 10 hours after a level of 10 ppb had been reached. Production rate constants were not significantly different between …

The Edible Oil Scene Problem And Opportunity, Shymal Roy

IIMB Management Review

No abstract provided.

Louisiana Agriculture Magazine, Summer 1986, Lsu Agricultural Experiment Station

Louisiana Agriculture

No abstract provided.

Agricultural Research Division 100th Annual Report, July 1, 1985, To June 30, 1986

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

This 100th Annual Report contains lists of current faculty, active projects, refereed journal publications, brief descriptions of research in selected areas, and the financial report for the period July 1, 1985, through June 30, 1986. Research programs in agriculture, home economics, and natural resources at the University of Nebraska have changed greatly since the U.S. Congress approved the establishment of an Agricultural Experiment Station in each state with the passage of the Hatch Act on March 2, 1887. Although Hatch funds account for a smaller proportion of the total research expenditures in the program today, this legislation continues to be …

The Effect Of Utah Population Growth On Conversion Of Agricultural Land To Residential Land, Suzanne Shoshana Dyner

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

Land resources are essential to the production of many goods and services, including food, fiber, housing, and recreation. Often, these alternate uses are thought to be incompatible, and the conventional wisdom holds that in a place such as Utah, where rapid population growth is occurring near farming activities, at least some agricultural land must be converted to developed uses. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the strength of the relationship between population growth and change in farmland, especially cropland, in Utah.

Theoretically, population growth has been assumed to affect the amount of land in agricultural use. An empirical …

South Dakota Farm And Home Research, South Dakota State University

South Dakota Farm and Home Research: 1949 -1998

Director’s Comment: Thirteen citizen’s-your neighbors-will set our goals. Help them out [p] 2
Keep oats clean: No racehorse premium, dockage, even refusal at the elevator if oats carry live insects [p] 3
McCrory Gardens facelift: Added attractions coming to garden that has already attracted worldwide acclaim [p] 6
Shared goals: Seedsmen and SDSU are partners in research and education acreage east of Brookings [p] 10
New: a chloride test: SDSU is first land=grant lab to make the recs; chloride mat boost your wheat yields [p] 12
More sheep, more disease: Scientists have become sleuths, tracking down elusive ‘villain’ in sheep …

Louisiana Agriculture Magazine, Spring 1986, Lsu Agricultural Experiment Station

Louisiana Agriculture

No abstract provided.

1986 Little International Agricultural Exposition Catalog, Little International Agricultural Exposition South Dakota State University

Little International "Little I" Agricultural Exposition Catalogs

No abstract provided.