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Crop Watch No. 2000-10, May 19, 2000, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Field Updates..........80

Stalk Borer Scouting..........81

Weeds in Soybeans..........82

Frosted Wheat..........83

Assessing Wheat Damage..........84

Corn Leaf Beetles..........85

Purple Loosestrife..........86

Wheat Diseases/Insects..........88

ECB Light Traps..........88

Crop Watch No. 2000-14, June 23, 2000, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Field Updates.........118

EPA Proposes Label Change..........119

How Drought Stress Affects Corn Plants..........120

Master of Agriculture..........121

IANR Mergers..........121

Irrigation Management..........122

Measuring Soil Moisture..........123

Grazing CRP..........124

Satellite Conference..........124

Crop Watch No. 2000-16, July 14, 2000, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Crop Updates..........136

Diagnostic Clinc Update..........139

Testing For White Mold..........140

Assessing Hail Damage..........141

CRP Released for Haying..........142

Drought Map..........142

Market Journal July 17..........143

Wheat Crop Down..........143

Comment on Programming..........144

Crop Watch No. 2000-19, August 4, 2000, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Field Updates..........161

Drought, Climate Assessment..........163

Strategic Irrigation..........164

Soybean Field Days..........166

Biotech Field Day..........166

Crop Update..........166

Dry Bean Field Day..........167

Diagnostics Report..........167

Sustainable Ag Tours..........168

Basic Biotechnology, Jennifer Flak, Julie Albrecht

Plant and Soil Sciences eLibrary

An introduction to traditional cross-breeding and genetic engineering of plants, and to biotechnology.

Objectives - Basic Biotechnology

After completing Nutrition Basic Biotechnology, participants should be able to:

• Describe one similarity between traditional cross-breeding and genetic engineering of plants.
• Give two limitations that are encountered with traditional cross-breeding of plants.
• Explain why genetic engineering is not limited in the same way as traditional cross-breeding.
• Define biotechnology in broad terms.
• List three plant applications of biotechnology.
• List the three areas of nutritional profiles that have been improved with biotechnology.

Modules:

• Lesson home
• Objectives - Basic Biotechnology
• Historical Uses of Biotechnology
• Basic Understanding …

Mp00-75 The 2000-2001 Nebraska Poultry Report, Mary M. Beck, Mindy M. Brashears, Necmettin Ceylan, Shelly R. Mckee, Lisa Nolan, Sheila Scheideler, Eva Wallner-Pendleton, Kimberly K. Franzen, Uaichai Puthpongsiriporn, Mohammad A. Jalal, Jodi Ash, Elizabeth Marsh, Haitham Yakout, Curtis Novak, D.J. Jordan, Ryan Mass, Ramiro Lucena, Mohammed Alomad, Samar Elnagar, Jennifer Bridger, Marcos X. Sanchez, Wade M. Fluckey

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

The Nebraska Poultry Report is produced every two years by the Animal Science Department's poultry faculty with contributions from others in the University of Nebraska who work with avian species. The purpose of the report is to make our activities known to the poultry industries in Nebraska. The majority of articles are based on on-going research but are written in a relaxed style for ease of reading.

2000 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 in Extension, Teaching and Research programs. It deals with the results that were done in reproduction, breeding, health, nutrition, economics and housing of swine.

Crop Watch No. 2000-23, September 29, 2000, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Share Your Thoughts..........200

Field Updates..........200

Feeding Corn to Swine..........201

Soil Moisture: Depleted..........203

Table of Moisture Level..........203

Irrigate Alfalfa This Fall..........204

Delay Anhydrous..........204

Tips for Filing LDPs..........205

Planting Cover Crops..........205

Value-Added Agriculture..........206

Readership Survey..........207

Ec00-279 Synchronizing Esetrus In Beef Cattle, Richard J. Rasby, Gene H. Deutscher

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Synchronization of estrus (heat) involves manipulating the estrous cycle of beef females in a herd so they can be bred at approximately the same time. There are several traditional protocols available for synchronizing estrus among beef females.

This extension circular discusses the programs and protocols used in synchronizing estrus in the beef cow.

Mp78 2001-2002 Nebraska Dairy Report

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Annual Report of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Dairy Research for 2001-2002. Topics include:

Optimal Replacement of Forage and Concentrate with a New Wet Corn Milling Product for Lactating Dairy Cows

Evaluation of Alternative Sources of Rumen Undegradable Protein with Wet Corn Milling Products for Dairy Cattle

Effect of Wet Corn Gluten Feed on Growth and Nutrient Digestibility of Dairy Heifers

Quality of Corn Silage and Wet Corn Gluten Feed Ensiled Together in Mini Silos

Use of Bt Corn Silage and Grain by Lactating Dairy Cattle

Effect of Nonenzymatically Browned Sunflower Seeds on Ruminal Fermentation and Milk Composition

Carbohydrate Composition of Commonly …

Discovery: The Student Journal Of Dale Bumpers College Of Agricultural, Food And Life Sciences - Volume 1 2000, Several Authors

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

No abstract provided.

Contents, Discovery Editors

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

No abstract provided.

Fermentation Of Glucose And Fructose By Leuconostoc Mesenteroides, Hüseyi̇n Erten

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The preferred order of glucose and fructose uptake by Leuconostoc mesenteroides was investigated in Glucose Fructose Yeast Extract Amino Acid medium with and without the addition of salt under anaerobic conditions. Strains NCIMB 8023 and NCFB 811 preferentially utilised glucose over fructose. A higher biomass was obtained when employing strain NCIMB 8023 compared with strain NCFB 811. The strains studied produced lactate and ethanol as major end-products, with lactate synthesis being greater than ethanol. Small amounts of acetate and mannitol were also formed.

The Effects Of Irrigation Water Salinity And Irrigation Water Amounts On Yield And Total Mineral Residues Of Broccoli ( Brassica Oleracea Botrytis), Engi̇n Yurtseven, H. Yonca Baran

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In this greenhouse study, the effects of irrigation water salinity in relation with the amounts of irrigation water on broccoli yields and mineral contents were investigated. For this purpose, five salinity levels (EC i =0.25-control, 1, 3, 6 and 9 dS/m) and 3 amounts of water (80, 100 and 120% of required water)were used in a factorial experiment in a completely randomized design with 3 replications. The fresh yields, biomass and total ash contents were determined and evaluated. While the yields were affected by both salinity and irrigation water levels, the biomass and total ash contents were affected only by …

Factors Affecting Iron Chlorosis Observed In Peach Trees In The Bursa Region, Haluk Başar

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

This research was implemented to determine the factors causing iron chlorosis observed in peach trees in the Bursa region. For this purpose, four peach orchards having trees with various degrees of chlorosis were selected. Soil and leaf samples were collected during a two year period. According to the results, chlorophyll, total Fe and active Fe contents of the leaves were negatively correlated with soil pH and lime (CaCO 3 ) and the active lime content of the soils. Significant positive correlations were found between organic matter content of the soils and chlorophyll, total Fe and active Fe content of the …

Effects Of Boron On Growth Of Various Wheat Varieties And Distribution Of Boron In Aerial Part, Süleyman Taban, İbrahi̇m Erdal

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The aim of this project was to determine the effects of boron on growth and boron distribution in the aerial part of wheat cultivars. For this purpose, soil samples collected from Kenan Evren training and research farm at the Faculty of Agriculture was used. The soil was clay loam in texture, containing 12% lime, with a pH of 7.91 and 1.52 mg kg -1 plant available boron. In greenhouse conditions, four Triticum aestivum cultivars (Bolal-2973, Bezostaya, Kirac, Gerek-79) and two Triticum durumcultivars (Cakmak-79, Kiziltan-91) were grown with boron at levels of 0,1 and 10 mg kg -1 levels as boric …

Effect Of Potassium And Magnesium Fertilization On Yield And Nutrient Content Of Rice Crop Grown On Artificial Siltation Soil, Abdülreşi̇t Brahi̇, M. Rüştü Karaman, M. Turgut Topbaş, Ari̇f Aktaş, Erdi̇nç Savaşli

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The main purpose of this study was to determine the effect of potassium and magnesium fertilization on the yield and N, P, K, Mg, Fe, Cu, Zn, Mn contents of rice crop grown on soil used for cultivation after siltation from the Kelkit River. The experiment was carried out in a randomised block design with 4 replications, using Riba rice grown in pots containing 5 kg of soil. Potassium, K 2 SO 4 , at 0, 20, 40, 60 and 80 kg K 2 O/ha and magnesium, MgO, at 0, 20, 40, 60 and 80 Mg/ha were applied before sowing. …

The Effects Of Storage Periods On Some Quality Features Of Various-Sized Potato Varieties, Kemalleti̇n Kara

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In this study, the effects of storage periods on some quality features of various dimensioned potatoes types were examined (2.5-5.0 cm, 5.0-6.5 cm and greater than 6.5 cm). The effects of storage duration on all properties except for the dry matter content were statistically significant. It was observed that with the extension of storage period, weight gain of the tubers decreased, and the other properties were not stable. There was no statistical significance among the tuber sizes in terms of specific weight, dry matter, the ratio of starch and protein and chip productivity, but weight loss and fat absorption ratio …

The Effects Of Vesicular-Arbuscular Mycorrhizae On The Plant Growth And Nutrient Uptake Of Cucumber, Si̇bel Çiğşar, Nebahat Sari, İbrahi̇m Ortaş

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

This study was conducted to investigate the effect of vesicular-arbuscular (VA) mycorrhizae on plant growth of cucumber. Yayla F 1 seeds were sown in sterile and non-sterile growing medium (organic manure:soil:mix of sand; v:v:v 1:1:1). The mix inoculum of Glomus mosseaand Glomus fasciculatumspores (10 g/plant) was placed 5 cm below the cucumber seed before sowing. In order to investigate the effects of VA mycorrhizae on plant growth, plant height, diameter, number of nodes were measured every 15 days. Also once a month biomass, P, Zn and Mn content of dry matter biomass and mycorrhizal infection were also determined. The results …

Effect Of Zinc Microelement On Quality Of Some Wheat Cultivars Grown In Central Anatolia, Gülcan Kinaci

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Almost half of the cultivated areas of Turkey have been found to be zinc deficient. This deficiency is even more serious in Central Anatolia, the large cereal-producing region. Zinc is an essential element for nourishing plants, and also for normal development and functioning of humans and animals. Meeting the daily zinc requirement from diet is very difficult for people whose daily energy intake is based on cereals. However, wheat bread by itself contributes 40-70 % of daily energy intake for Turkish people. One way to overcome this problem is by increasing the zinc content of wheat by applying zinc to …

Growth And Variations In Proline, Sodium, Chloride, Phosphorus And Potassium Concentrations Of Chickpea ( Cicer Arietinuml. Cvs.) Varieties Under Salinity Stress, Hesna Özcan, Murat Ali̇ Turan, Özlem Koç, Yakup Çikili, Süleyman Taban

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Under salinity stress, growth and variations in proline, Na, Cl, P and K concentrations of three chickpea varieties (Canitez- 87, ILC-195/2 and Damla), which are cultivated widely in Turkey, were investigated. For this purpose, experimental soil was salinized with 68 mmol kg ^{-1}NaCl. The salinity responses of chickpea varieties were compared by means of various plant parameters. According to the results, Damla was affected by salinity stress much more than Canitez-87 and ILC-195/2 cultivars. However, under salinity stress, the dry weight of the Damla variety was influenced much less than the others. Sodium and Cl contents were generally found to …

Letter From The Dean, Charles J. Scifres

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

No abstract provided.

Instructions For Authors, Discovery Editors

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

No abstract provided.

Abstracts From The Student Presentations Of The Arkansas Chapter Of Gamma Sigma Delta, Discovery Editors

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

No abstract provided.

Ignoring Variation: Are We Missing Opportunities?, Behave

All Current Publications

This publication discusses the fact that each individual person and animal is so unique from one another and the opportunity to study and learn about the differences rather than the similarities and averages is often passed up.

Tolerance To Boron Toxicity Of Maize ( Zea Mays L.) Cultivars Widely Cultivated In Turkey, Aydin Güneş, Mehmet Alpaslan, Hesna Özcan, Yakup Çikili

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Boron tolerance of the following maize cultivars, Furio, Riogrande, Sele, DK 743, Helix, Missouri, Betor and Poker, was investigated. The experiment was carried out under greenhouse conditions. Boron was applied to the soil at 0, 10 and 30 mg kg -1 levels as H 3 BO 3 . Fresh and dry weights and B concentration and B uptake of the plants were determined at the end of the experiment. Boron tolerance of the corn cultivars was determined from the relationships between fresh and dry weights and B concentration and B uptake rates. According to the results, B tolerance of cultivars …

Crop Quality And Utilization: A Twelve-Hour In Vitro Procedure For Sorghum Grain Feed Quality Assessment, Jeffrey F. Pedersen, Todd Milton, R. A. Mass

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

Improvedmethods for assessing cereal crop feed value are a prerequisite for the genetic improvement of sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] feed value. Rate of starch digestion is now commonly believed to be the limiting factor in sorghum utilization by cattle (Bos taurus). However, techniques to assess this trait are not useful to sorghum breeders because of high labor inputs, lab error associated with starch measurement, and need for high numbers of replications. The objective of this study was to develop a simple technique capable of identifying differences in digestion between sorghum and corn (Zea mays L.) …

Ethylene Production, Cluster Root Formation, And Localization Of Iron(Iii) Reducing Capacity In Fe Deficient Squash Roots, Brian M. Waters, Dale G. Blevins

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

Dicots and non-graminaceous monocots have the ability to increase root iron(III) reducing capacity in response to iron (Fe) deficiency stress. In squash (Cucurbita pepo L.) seedlings, Fe(III) reducing capacity was quantified during early vegetative growth. When plants were grown in Fe-free solution, the Fe(III) reducing capacity was greatly elevated, reached peak activity on day 4, then declined through day 6. Root ethylene production exhibited a temporal pattern that closely matched that of Fe(III) reducing capacity through day 6. On the 7th day of Fe deficiency, cluster root morphology developed, which coincided with a sharp increase in the root Fe(III) …

Livestock As A Tool For Biodiversity In The Sagebrush Steppe, Usu Extension

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Biodiversity, or the variety of plant and animal species in a given location, has declined in many areas in the West. For example, woody plants, such as sagebrush and juniper now dominate many western landscapes.

Nutrients Influence Palatability, Usu Extension

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Animals form preferences for foods with high levels of energy and protein especially if they release quickly during digestion.