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Nebline, December 1992
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Ag Update: Agricultural News & Events
Home Extension News
On-the-Grow: Horticulture News & Recommendations
The Cloverline: 4-H News and Events
Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) News
Extension Calendar
and other extension news
Nebline, November 1992
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Ag Update: Agricultural News & Events
Home Extension News
On-the-Grow: Horticulture News & Recommendations
The Cloverline: 4-H News and Events
Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) News
Extension Calendar
and other extension news
Nebline, October 1992
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Ag Update: Agricultural News & Events
Home Extension News
On-the-Grow: Horticulture News & Recommendations
The Cloverline: 4-H News and Events
Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) News
Extension Calendar
and other extension news
Weed Awareness
Nebline, September 1992
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Ag Update: Agricultural News & Events
Home Extension News
On-the-Grow: Horticulture News & Recommendations
The Cloverline: 4-H News and Events
Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) News
Extension Calendar
and other extension news
Nebline, August 1992
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Ag Update: Agricultural News & Events
Home Extension News
On-the-Grow: Horticulture News & Recommendations
The Cloverline: 4-H News and Events
Extension Calendar
and other extension news
County Fair Special Edition
Non-Member Application Of Dr. Ferman Moody For H. O. Sargent Award, Ferman Moody Dr.
Non-Member Application Of Dr. Ferman Moody For H. O. Sargent Award, Ferman Moody Dr.
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Non-Member Application of Dr. Ferman Moody for the H. O. Sargent Award. Attached is a vocational agriculture article by Dr. Moody, his speech to the FFA 64th National Convention detailing his time in the NFA, and his speech to the Selinsgrove Agricultural Conference.
Nebline, July 1992
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Ag Update: Agricultural News & Events
Home Extension News
On-the-Grow: Horticulture News & Recommendations
The Cloverline: 4-H News and Events
Extension Calendar
and other extension news
Nebline, June 1992
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Ag Update: Agricultural News & Events
Home Extension News
On-the-Grow: Horticulture News & Recommendations
The Cloverline: 4-H News and Events
Extension Calendar
and other extension news
Nebline, May 1992
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Ag Update: Agricultural News & Events
Home Extension News
On-the-Grow: Horticulture News & Recommendations
The Cloverline: 4-H News and Events
Extension Calendar
and other extension news
Nebline, April 1992
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Ag Update: Agricultural News & Events
Home Extension News
On-the-Grow: Horticulture News & Recommendations
The Cloverline: 4-H News and Events
Extension Calendar
and other extension news
Nebline, March 1992
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Ag Update: Agricultural News & Events
Home Extension News
On-the-Grow: Horticulture News & Recommendations
The Cloverline: 4-H News and Events
Extension Calendar
and other extension news
Nebline, February 1992
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Ag Update: Agricultural News & Events
Home Extension News
On-the-Grow: Horticulture News & Recommendations
The Cloverline: 4-H News and Events
Extension Calendar
and other extension news
Nf92-63 Cholesterol In Your Blood, Harriet Kohn, Linda S. Boeckner
Nf92-63 Cholesterol In Your Blood, Harriet Kohn, Linda S. Boeckner
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebFact discusses blood cholesterol.
Ec92-736 Safety With Center Pivot Irrigation, Rollin D. Schnieder
Ec92-736 Safety With Center Pivot Irrigation, Rollin D. Schnieder
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Center pivot irrigation has proven to be an effective and low labor method of applying water and agricultural chemicals, such as fertilizers and pesticides, to cropland. It is a young industry in terms of use. Consequently, manufacturers and users of the equipment have an opportunity keep it a safe method of water application. This publication gives pointers on how to use your center pivot irrigation system.
Rp92-217 No. 6 Delivering On A Live Cattle Futures Contract, Al Wellman
Rp92-217 No. 6 Delivering On A Live Cattle Futures Contract, Al Wellman
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
A producer who hedges with a live cattle futures contract normally will offset the futures position by buying a futures contract and selling the cattle on the cash market. However, there may be a time when it is advantageous to make delivery of the cattle against the contract. In fact, the potential or alternative for delivery is an important necessary contract feature.
Live cattle futures follow a Certificate of Delivery procedure, the details are covered later in this Fact Sheet. Mid-America Exchange delivery units equal one-half the size and have the same delivery conditions as the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) …
G92-1099 Estimating Effective Rainfall, Joel E. Cahoon, C. Dean Yonts, Steven R. Melvin
G92-1099 Estimating Effective Rainfall, Joel E. Cahoon, C. Dean Yonts, Steven R. Melvin
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
How irrigators can estimate effective rainfall, and use that estimate to schedule irrigations properly. Scheduling irrigation based on crop demand (see NebGuide G85-753 Irrigation Scheduling Using Crop Water Use Data, on the checkbook method) requires an estimate of effective precipitation or rainfall. Effective rainfall estimates are also important for planning cropping sequences in both dryland and irrigationd crop production. Effective rainfall is the amount of rainfall stored in the crop root zone. Rainfall that runs off the soil surface or passes through the root zone does not contribute to crop growth and yield. There are two steps to estimating effective …
Nf92-83 Older People: Where Should They Go For Clothes?, Rose Marie Tondl
Nf92-83 Older People: Where Should They Go For Clothes?, Rose Marie Tondl
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebFact offers suppliers of clothing, health aids and supplies for older persons.
Nf92-95 Design Lines To Slenderize, Rose Marie Tondl
Nf92-95 Design Lines To Slenderize, Rose Marie Tondl
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebFact discusses design line choices for slimmer dressing.
Nf92-92 Selecting Adjustable Clothes, Rose Marie Tondl
Nf92-92 Selecting Adjustable Clothes, Rose Marie Tondl
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebFact offers clothing suggestions for persons changing sizes.
Ec92-107 Nebraska Proso, Sunflower And Amaranth Variety Tests, 1992, David D. Baltensperger, Glen E. Frickel, Mark Swanson, Robert N. Klein, James Krall, Randy Anderson, Daryl Ellis, Drew J. Lyon
Ec92-107 Nebraska Proso, Sunflower And Amaranth Variety Tests, 1992, David D. Baltensperger, Glen E. Frickel, Mark Swanson, Robert N. Klein, James Krall, Randy Anderson, Daryl Ellis, Drew J. Lyon
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This circular is a progress report of proso, sunflower, and amaranth variety trials conducted in cooperation with the Panhandle Research and Extension Center, Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Conduct of the experiments and publication of results is a joint effort of the UNL Agricultural Research Division and the Cooperative Extension Service.
Ec92-891, Farm Financial Records: Record-Keeping Alternatives For Nebraska Producers, Timothy A. Powell, Raymond E. Massey, James E. Friesen
Ec92-891, Farm Financial Records: Record-Keeping Alternatives For Nebraska Producers, Timothy A. Powell, Raymond E. Massey, James E. Friesen
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
A well organized and complete set of records is an important part of a successful farm business. Farm records are needed to prepare income tax reports, as a basis for credit, and to assist with management decisions including lease arrangements, insurance programs, cropping decisions, marketnig, and participation in government programs.
Many options are available to Nebraska producers. They range from the simple hand-kept record books to fully computerized systems. A description of the major alternatives that are available to Nebraska producers follows in this publication.
Ec92-890 Farm Financial Records: Financial Analysis, Timothy A. Powell, Raymond E. Massey, James E. Friesen
Ec92-890 Farm Financial Records: Financial Analysis, Timothy A. Powell, Raymond E. Massey, James E. Friesen
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This publication is one is a series of four on farm financial records.
All farmers and ranchers should have a basic set of financial statements at their disposal and they should know how to analyze and interpret them. Financial records can eb used as a management tool, to aid in tax preparation, to provide a basis for credit, and to help in evaluating lease arragements, contracts, farm insurnace, and government programs.
Ec92-887 Pricing For Profit, Carol Thayer
Ec92-887 Pricing For Profit, Carol Thayer
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Pricing is systematically determining the "right" price for a product or service. Setting a price is easy, but determining the "right" price is more difficult. Pricing can be an educated guess or an orderly analsis.
This extension circular discusses the proper way of setting pricing goals in a business and determining a pricing strategy.
Ec92-2308 Principles And Practices For Food Sanitation Programs, Susan S. Sumner, Dianne L. Peters
Ec92-2308 Principles And Practices For Food Sanitation Programs, Susan S. Sumner, Dianne L. Peters
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Food plant sanitation programs will vary depending on the type of product produced. All sanitation programs begin wtih a commitment to construct, upgrade, and maintain the food processing system. Follow federal, state and local regulations. This publication will concentrate on your food plant sanitation program and will cover the following areas: plant and grounds, plant construction, equipment, receiving and storage, processing and packaging, warehousing and shipping, cleaning and sanitizing, personal hygiene and food handling.
Mp92-63 Adult Corn Rootworm Management, Lance J. Meinke
Mp92-63 Adult Corn Rootworm Management, Lance J. Meinke
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
The western corn rootworm (WCR), and the northern corn rootworm (NCR) are among the most economically important insect pests of field corn in the Unitd States. Crop losses and control expenses attributed to corn rootworms annually cost producers millions of dollars. Corn rootworm larvae can cause substantial injury to corn plants by feeding on corn roots.
This Extension circular covers these two corn rootworms, their population dynamics, management considerations, and research/emerging technologies.
Nf92-108 Sources Of Information — Organic Or Sustainable Vegetable Production, Laurie Hodges
Nf92-108 Sources Of Information — Organic Or Sustainable Vegetable Production, Laurie Hodges
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebFact is a list of companies, organizations and government offices that supply information for the gardener and small farmer who are looking at instituting organic or sustainable vegetable production.
Nf92-107 Resource List For Marketing Alternative Crops, Laurie Hodges
Nf92-107 Resource List For Marketing Alternative Crops, Laurie Hodges
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebFact is a resource list of companies, organizations, and government offices who offer and supply information for helping the small farmer/gardener market their alternative crops.
Mp92-64 The Stable Fly: A Pest Of Humans And Domestic Animals, Gustave D. Thomas, Steven R. Skoda
Mp92-64 The Stable Fly: A Pest Of Humans And Domestic Animals, Gustave D. Thomas, Steven R. Skoda
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Many species of flies are pests. Many people, if you were to ask them about flies, would be at least vaguely aware of the potential to flies to transmit disease organisms. But yet, for the most part, a fly is a fly is a fly. Sayings like "It must be about to rain, the house flies are biting" are still common and show a general need for more, readily accessible information, particularly about some of the pest flies.
Stable flies, obligate blood-feeders, are very important pests to the cattle industry and, at times, are pests to other groups (they're most …
Cc92-365 Stewardship Forest: The Sign You Care
Cc92-365 Stewardship Forest: The Sign You Care
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
What is a "Stewardship Forest?"
Forests are more than just trees, they are a vital resource in Nebraska. Forests provide homes for deer, squirrels, birds and a multitude of other animals. Forests clean air, purify water and protect valuable topsoil. Forests provide wind protection and conserve energy. Forests are a place to hike, picnic and camp. Forests grow wood for fuel, posts and lumber to build homes, furniture, toys and tools. Forests provide solace and beauty.
A "Stewardship Forest" is a parcel of well-managed forest or associated land whose owner is publicly recognized for being a "good steward" of the …
G92-1071 Ridge Plant Systems: Weed Control, Robert N. Klein, Gail A. Wicks, Alex Martin, Russell S. Moomaw, Fred Roeth, Robert G. Wilson, Paul J. Jasa
G92-1071 Ridge Plant Systems: Weed Control, Robert N. Klein, Gail A. Wicks, Alex Martin, Russell S. Moomaw, Fred Roeth, Robert G. Wilson, Paul J. Jasa
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Advantages and disadvantages of the ridge plant system, weed control before and at planting and economics of the system are discussed. Ridge planting combines tillage and herbicides to achieve improved weed control in row crops. Crop seed is planted into ridges formed during cultivation and/or ditching of the previous crop. In ridge planting, the planter follows the old row and ridge clearing sweeps or disks move the surface soil, residue and much of the weed seed out of the row. Weed seeds are deposited between the rows where, upon germination, they can be controlled with cultivation. Two cultivations are generally …