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Ard News October 1995

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

CONTENTS:
COMMENTS FROM THE DEAN
OFFICE STAFF OBJECTIVES
ARD "SERVICE OBJECTIVES"
ADMINISTRATOR OBJECTIVES
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY - COPYRIGHTS
NEW OR REVISED PROJECTS
GRANTS AND CONTRACTS RECEIVED AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER, 1995
PROJECTS APPROVED BY THE COMMODITY BOARDS JULY 1, 1995 - JULY 30, 1996
FY 1996 CSREES BUDGET OUTLOOK
UNL MODEL FOR SHARING INDIRECT COST RECOVERY FUNDS
INDIRECT COST RECOVERY BY ARD UNITS DURING FY 1995

South Dakota Farm And Home Research, South Dakota State University

South Dakota Farm and Home Research: 1949 -1998

Service labs are 'bridges' between researchers and South Dakotans: SDSU analytical laboratories further the development of knowledge and play a vital role in providing valuable information to South Dakotans. [p] 1
Analytical. Services examine a host of plant-animal-mineral material: Analytical Services conducts a wide variety of tests and also acts as a clearing house, directing callers to the proper lab or person on SDSU's campus. [p] 2
Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory supports expansion of animal agriculture: Hundreds of samples arrive at the ADRDL every day. ADRDL tests and research have led to improved animal disease control and have …

Louisiana Agriculture Magazine, Fall 1995, Lsu Agricultural Experiment Station

Louisiana Agriculture

No abstract provided.

Bulletin 4307 - Grass Control In Pastures Using Herbicides, Alexandra Wallace

Bulletins 4000 -

This Bulletin discusses three methods for herbicide control of grasses in pastures:

• pasture manipulation, in the early stages of pasture growth;
• spray-topping late in the growing season; and
• hay freezing, late in the growing season.

Nebline, September 1995

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

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Environmental Focus

Community & Leadership Development

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Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)

Nebraska Association for Family and Community Education News

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Ard News August 1995

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

CONTENTS:

COMMENTS FROM THE DEAN
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRAINING COURSE
THE CULTURE OF CREDIT
PLANTS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
IANR INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH GRANTS PROGRAM
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER RESEARCH AND EDUCATION BUILDING SYMPOSIUM/DEDICATION
WIDAMAN TRUST DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE ASSISTANT AWARD
HARDIN DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP FOR 1995-1996
NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR JUNIOR FACULTY EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH AWARD
GRANTS AND CONTRACTS RECEIVED JUNE AND JULY, 1995
NEBRASKA ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST NEWS
PROPOSALS SUBMITTED FOR FEDERAL GRANTS
NEW OR REVISED PROJECTS

Nebline, August 1995

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Horticulture

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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

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1995 Lancaster County Fair Edition

Nebline, July 1995

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

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Nebraska Association for Family and Community Education News

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Louisiana Agriculture Magazine, Summer 1995, Lsu Agricultural Experiment Station

Louisiana Agriculture

No abstract provided.

Agricultural Research Division 109th Annual Report 1995

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

It is a pleasure to provide the 109th Annual Report of the University of Nebraska Agricultural Research Division (ARD). This report contains lists of current faculty, visiting scientists, and research associates; active research projects; refereed journal articles, books, and book chapters published; theses and dissertations written; germplasm/cultivars released; and awards received by faculty and graduate students. Also included are brief descriptions of accomplishments from selected research projects, information about the programmatic distribution of resources, and the financial report for the period July 1, 1994, to June 30, 1995. This report was compiled in compliance with the intent of the law …

Nebline, June 1995

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

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Ard News June 1995

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

CONTENTS:
COMMENTS FROM THE DEAN
GRANTS AND CONTRACTS RECEIVED APRIL AND MAY, 1995
PROPOSALS SUBMITTED FOR FEDERAL GRANTS
ARD ADVISORY COUNCIL ELECTION RESULTS
DR. CHRIS R. CALKINS SELECTED FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COURSE
NEW NU FOUNDATION ENDOWMENTS MANAGED BY ARD
IANR STRATEGIC PLAN
LICENSING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
THE EXCELLENCE IMPERATIVE: LEADERSHIP IN THE LAND GRANT SYSTEM

An Economic Study Of The Relative Profitability Of Alfalfa Production And Marketing Practices, David Claycomb

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The seasonality of the price of alfalfa hay in Kentucky was studied as well as the potential cost or profitability of storage of this hay. Economic comparison of alfalfa hay production to other farm enterprises was carried out. In addition, an estimate of the value of two qualities of alfalfa hay was calculated based on 1991 prices. The analysis of 41 years of marketing data demonstrated significant differences (P<.01) in price with seasonal lows in June/July and a steady increase in price to a high in March. In general (based on $100 per ton hay and 12% interest) the alfalfa hay producer could lose from $5 to $10 storing hay and selling at a later date. There were some specific conditions where he might have realized a return to storage of $0.16 to $1.48 per ton. A further evaluation of average (KY Feeder) and good (KY Pride) quality hays indicated that current prices of $70-$75 and $100 per ton respectively were the prices where a dairyman would be able to include this hay in the cow's total diet. Even with problems of quality and quantity of alfalfa hay, the economic returns to the production of alfalfa hay were favorable when compared to other crops in Kentucky with the additional benefit of alfalfa being a crop that can result in reduced soil erosion from sloping land. Returns above variable costs can be from $120 to $400 per acre depending upon yield and sale price. However, an understanding of seasonality of price as well as storage costs need to be considered by alfalfa hay producers to assure realizing the above returns.

Behavioral Characteristics Affect Habitat Selection Of Domestic Ruminants, Cody B. Scott

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

I evaluated some of the factors affecting livestock distribution by conducting experimental (Chapters II and III) and observational (Chapter IV) studies. In Chapter II, I described the effect of locations of familiar foods and social interactions on choice of feeding location by lambs. Lambs were exposed to a pasture as subgroups of strangers and companions with different dietary habits (i.e., three lambs that preferred milo with three lambs that preferred wheat). Milo was placed on one end and wheat on the other, about 100 m apart. Strangers typically fed in different locations, reflecting dietary preferences. Conversely, companions fed in both …

Cropwatch No. 95-6, April 21, 1995, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Inside

Moss in stock tanks ........ 38

Corn planting dates ........ 39

Soil moisture ................... 39

Treating nightshade ........ 40

Late herbicides ................ 41

Kansas wheat .................. 41

Soil temperatures ............ 42

South Dakota Farm And Home Research, South Dakota State University

South Dakota Farm and Home Research: 1949 -1998

Partnerships spur progress and. productivity: The South Dakota Ag Experiment Station boasts a long history of partnerships. Traditional alliances with the Cooperative Extension Service and classroom educators are being augmented by new linkages with business, industry, and government. [p] 1
Modern, efficient dairy facility built as model for farmers: The new Dairy Research and Training Facility gives SDSU access to the latest dairy production technology in an .energy-efficient and labor-saving building. Researchers, students, and dairy producers will all benefit from the new facility. [p] 2
SDSU satellite program serves North American cattle producers: Top beef production experts are bringing their …

Nebline, April 1995

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Horticulture

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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

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Ard News April 1995

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

CONTENTS:

COMMENTS FROM THE DEAN
PROCEDURES FOR PROCESSING PROPOSALS
NEW OR REVISED PROJECTS
PROPOSALS SUBMITTED FOR FEDERAL GRANTS
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE RELEVANCY ANALYSIS
URBAN EMPHASIS WITHIN ARD PROGRAMS
RESEARCH PROGRAM COMPARISON: ARD vs OTHER SAESs
ESCOP/CSREES RESEARCH INITIATIVES -1995
FY 1996 FEDERAL RESEARCH BUDGET
SIZE OF NORTH CENTRAL REGION SAES PROGRAMS
SOURCES OF SAES FUNDING IN NC REGION
FACULTY RECOGNITION

Louisiana Agriculture Magazine, Spring 1995, Lsu Agricultural Experiment Station

Louisiana Agriculture

No abstract provided.

Nebline, March 1995

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Horticulture

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Family Living

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Environmental Focus

Community & Leadership Development

Extension Calendar

Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)

Nebraska Association for Family and Community Education News

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10 Common Questions About Food Irradiation, Charlotte Brennand

All Current Publications

No abstract provided.

Nebline, May 1995

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Horticulture

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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

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Nebline, February 1995

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

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Ec95-817 Nebraska Agricultural Producers Preferences For National Agriculture, And Food Policy After 1995, A.L. (Roy) Frederick, Glenn A. Helmers, Steven L. Elmore

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Farmers' preferences are important in the development of farm bills. In that spirit, the Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the Nebraska Agricultural Statistics Service recently asked a random sample of agricultural producers about their preferences for the 1995 farm bill. Similar surveys were undertaken in 1984 and 1989, prior to the last two farm bills. Each Nebraska survey was part of a larger, national effort. This year, 15 states, scattered across all regions of the United States, participated.

The purpose of this report is to summarize Nebraska producers' views on key issues likely to be …

Ec95-1249 Potato Production Stages: Scheduling Key Practices, Alexander D. Pavlista

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Characterization of potato growth and development is important for the scheduling of production practices, yield prediction and hail loss insurance. Most past descriptions emphasize above-ground vine growth, and neglect below-ground tubers. Recently, growth stages have been described integrating both practices to them. This circular describes stages of potato production and indicates key practices at each stage.

G95-1256 Managing Dairy Cattle For Cow Comfort And Maximum Intake, Rick J. Grant, Jeffrey F. Keown

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide describes housing, milking, and feeding systems that promote cow comfort, maximum feed intake, and profitability.

The goal of every dairy producer should be to provide housing and milking environments that promote cow comfort, milk production, and herd health. Feeding systems and strategies should maximize feed intake and ensure proper body condition. Cow movement to and from the parlor should be gentle and considerate.

Cow comfort can make a difference of several thousand pounds of rolling herd average milk production between two herds with similar genetics and rations. The successful producer will create a cow environment that minimizes stress, …

G95-1271 Mastitis Is A Disease -- Control Is An Everyday Task, Gerald R. Bodman, Duane N. Rice

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

A comprehensive mastitis control program will effectively control infections caused by both environmental and contagious pathogens.

Herd mastitis problems can be caused by both environmental and contagious pathogens (disease-causing organisms). These problems may occur separately or simultaneously. Various testing techniques are necessary to determine the type of causative organism and the infection level of the herd or individual cow. Appropriate tests include the CMT (California Mastitis Test), milk market somatic cell count (SCC), Dairy Herd Improvement Association (DHIA) SCC and laboratory cultures of milk from infected cows. Depending upon test results, mastitis control strategies may need to be changed to …

Nebline, January 1995

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

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Nf95-243 Soil Compaction Tips, Alice J. Jones

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact offers 50 tips to prevent soil compaction.

G95-1249 Dietary Guidelines For Children Age Two To Five, H. Darlene Martin

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This publication discusses the dietary needs and guidelines for young children.

If you have children or care for children who are between two and five years of age, you play a significant role in their health. The quality of care you provide will benefit the children within your care now and in the future. To provide adequate food choices for children, you need to understand what foods help children grow and develop.

Most of us know that good health and proper nutrition are important. The first step in helping children learn good nutritional habits is to practice them daily yourself. …