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G93-1168 Moisture Testing Of Grain, Hay And Silage, Bruce Anderson, Rick Grant

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide offers methods to help producers test moisture content of grain, hay, silage and other feeds.

Knowing the moisture and dry matter (DM) content of feeds is important to farmers for several reasons:

1. Livestock performance depends on DM consumed; thus, DM content must be known to accurately formulate rations.

2. Knowledge of moisture content is needed for harvest decisions during haying and silage chopping and for safe storage of grains, hay, and silage.

3. Moisture content is a major factor related to the value, or price, of forages and grain.

Every producer should be able to test for …

G93-1191 Glossary Of Water-Related Terms, William L. Kranz, Delynn Hay, James W. Goeke, David Gosselin

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide is a glossary of water quantity, quality and human health related terms involving water. Terms are defined in contexts that could affect Nebraskans. We depend upon water for our very existence. The impact of water quality and quantity issues has never been greater. Yet the terminology used to describe the water we drink, the water we provide to plants and animals, the water stored underground, in lakes, rivers, and oceans, is not well understood by many Nebraskans. This listing of water-related terms is intended to reduce the potential for misunderstanding presentations made by elected officials, environmental agencies and …

G93-1128 Understanding Groundwater, William L. Kranz, Delynn Hay, James W. Goeke

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide provides information on how groundwater exists, where it exists, and how it moves. Key definitions are highlighted. Water is the life blood of every living creature on earth. Approximately 70 percent of the earth's surface is covered with water. Through the wonders of nature, water can take on many different forms, from the water we drink, to the ice we use to chill a glass of lemonade, to the water vapor used to steam clean equipment. It is easy to understand the significance water plays in our lives, but it may be much more difficult to understand the …

Nf93-112 Damaged Trees: How To Select An Arborist Or Tree Service, David P. Mooter, John C. Fech, Myrna L. Powell

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact offers advice for selecting an arborist or tree service.

Nf93-135 Preservation, Care And Display Of Glass, Shirley Niemeyer

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses the preservation, care and display of glass.

Nf93-133 Water Nuisances: Deposits On Household Surfaces, Shirley Niemeyer

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses cleaning compounds for water deposits.

Nf93-132 Hiring A Professional House Cleaner, Shirley Niemeyer, Kathleen Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact offers guidance for hiring a professional house cleaner.

Nf93-65 Turfgrass Cultivars For Nebraska, Robert C. Shearman, Roch E. Gaussoin, Steve Westerholt, Terrance P. Riordan

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This fact sheet will assist in turfgrass cultivar selection for Nebraska. Cultivar lists are not inclusive. Consumers should use them as guides. Use all available information before making a final selection of grasses best adapted for use in your situation.

Nf93-120 The 1993 Atrazine Label Revision, Fred W. Roeth

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses the 1993 label revision of Atrazine.

Nf93-113 Proper Way To Ear Notch Pigs, Scott Brady, Doyle R. Wolverton, Donald G. Levis, Michael C. Brumm

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact offers instruction in pig ear notching.

G93-1175 Sanitation For Fly And Disease Management At Confined Livestock Facilities, John B. Campbell, Duane Rice

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide describes flies found in confined livestock facilities, how they breed, and how they can be controlled.

The stable fly and house fly are the major insect pests at confined livestock units. The stable fly has a piercing-type mouthpart which is used to pierce the skin to obtain a blood meal. House flies do not bite because they have a sponging-type mouthpart with which they feed on semi-liquid material. The life cycles of the two species are similar, consisting of eggs, larvae (maggots), pupae, and the adult. During summer months the stable fly completes its life cycle in about …

G93-1142 Sheep Insect Management, John B. Campbell

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Controlling insects that infest sheep is discussed here.

Most of the insects that infest sheep also infest goats, but very few insecticides are approved for lactating goats.

Nf93-137 Conservation Of Textile Items, Shirley Niemeyer, Patricia Cox Crews

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses preservation of textiles.

G93-1128 Understanding Groundwater, William L. Kranz, Delynn R. Hay, James W. Goeke

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide provides information on how groundwater exists, where it exists, and how it moves. Key definitions are highlighted. Water is the life blood of every living creature on earth. Approximately 70 percent of the earth's surface is covered with water. Through the wonders of nature, water can take on many different forms, from the water we drink, to the ice we use to chill a glass of lemonade, to the water vapor used to steam clean equipment. It is easy to understand the significance water plays in our lives, but it may be much more difficult to understand the …

Nf93-148 Checklist For Starting A Home-Based Business, Carol Thayer

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact offers a checklist for starting a home-based business.

Nf93-154 Effective Ways To Guide Children, Pat Steffens

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses effective ways to guide children.

Nf93-155 Rural Families Facing Economics And Emotional Stress, Herbert G. Lingren

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses rural families facing economics and emotional stress.

Nf96-143 Federal Estate And Gift Taxes, Ray Massey, Gary Bredensteiner

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses federal estate and gift taxes.

Nf93-146 Delayed Payment Of Federal Estate Taxes, Ray Massey, Gary Bredensteiner

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses delayed payment of federal estate taxes.

Nf93-115 The New Food Label, Julie A. Albrecht

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact explains the food labels introduced in 1993.

Nf93-156 Nutrition For Tobacco Smokers & Chewers, Judy A. Driskell

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses nutrition for tobacco smokers and chewers.

Nf93-151 Donating Foods, Julie A. Albrecht, Sharon Lauterbach

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses things to consider when donating foods.