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G74-123 Weed Control In Reduced Tillage Corn (Revised May 1982), Russell Moomaw, Alex Martin, David P. Shelton
G74-123 Weed Control In Reduced Tillage Corn (Revised May 1982), Russell Moomaw, Alex Martin, David P. Shelton
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Weeds compete with corn plants for water, nutrients and light. Historically, the soil has been extensively tilled to prepare a seedbed and to lessen or remove weed competition. This tillage centered around moldboard plowing.
Results of a recent survey indicate that most Nebraska farmers now use some form of reduced tillage, with the moldboard plow being used on only 11 percent of Nebraska's corn acreage. Reduced tillage is used in many forms.
This NebGuide discusses how to control weeds using the different types of tillage systems.
G73-20 Fertilizing Through Center Pivots, Paul E. Flschbach
G73-20 Fertilizing Through Center Pivots, Paul E. Flschbach
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
There are two decisions and three sources of information that are needed before applying fertilizer solutions through a center-pivot sprinkler system. These are discussed in this publication.
The decisions are: the amount of nitrogen to be applied per acre through center-pivot sprinkler system; and the kind of fertilizer solution to be applied.
The information needed is: the number of acres that will be irrigated in one revolution of the center-pivot sprinkler system; the amount of time required to make one revolution of the center-pivot sprinkler system; and the rate at which your porportioning pump can inject a fertilizer solution into …
G73-58 Programmed Soil Moisture Depletion: Top Yields With Least Water (Revised), Paul E. Fischbach, Burt R. Sommerhalder
G73-58 Programmed Soil Moisture Depletion: Top Yields With Least Water (Revised), Paul E. Fischbach, Burt R. Sommerhalder
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
The development of automated irrigation has introduced a revised concept to irrigation water management that will mean savings of water and energy. By not completely refilling the root zone each irrigation, soil moisture storage capacity is left within the root zone to take advantage of any rainfall that occurs after an irrigation. Conservation of water is important because supplies are being depleted in many areas.
G73-42 Slaughter Cattle Sale Choices (Revised June 1976), Allen C. Wellman
G73-42 Slaughter Cattle Sale Choices (Revised June 1976), Allen C. Wellman
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Cattle sold for slaughter can be sold either on a live or carcass weight basis. The ability to compare bid price for these two alternatives is necessary if the producer is to receive the maximum return from the cattle being sold. This publication discusses these choices for the livestock producer to use.
G73-2 Fertilizer Management For Alfalfa (Revised August 1977), Delno Knudsen, George Rehm
G73-2 Fertilizer Management For Alfalfa (Revised August 1977), Delno Knudsen, George Rehm
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Adequate soil fertility is necessary for alfalfa production on both dryland and irrigated soils of Nebraska. With adequate, but not excessive fertilizer programs, irrigated alfalfa should produce 6 to 8 tons per acre. Dryland alfalfa on the same soils should, on the average, produce 2 to 3 tons per acre.
This NebGuide covers the following areas for fertilizer management for alfalfa: soil and water tests, lime, fertilizer for establishment, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, micronutrients, nitrogen recommendations and special problems.
Cc56-126 Poultry Profit Pointers: Feeding For Egg Production, Elvin C. Schulte
Cc56-126 Poultry Profit Pointers: Feeding For Egg Production, Elvin C. Schulte
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Eggs are produced from the feed we give our hens. The number of eggs taht are produced depends upon the amount and quality of the ration. For a hen to lay profitabily she must have a full feed of a properly balanced ration.
This campaign circular discusses what is needed to get the best egg production from your hens.
Cc56-139 Poultry Profit Pointers: Marketing Eggs, Elvin C. Schulte
Cc56-139 Poultry Profit Pointers: Marketing Eggs, Elvin C. Schulte
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
The egg represents the marketable, finished produce from the laying flock. Poultry raisers should be familiar with eggs and do everything possible to maintain egg quality. Eggs are a valuable human food because they are rich in protein, vitamins and minerals. Like other important protein foods, eggs should be properly handled to protect their quality.
This campaign circular discusses what to look for in the size eggs and how to handle them before taking them market.
Cc56-131 Poultry Profit Pointers: Raising Chicks, Elvin C. Schulte
Cc56-131 Poultry Profit Pointers: Raising Chicks, Elvin C. Schulte
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Thie campaign circular discusses the best way for raising chicks. This circular covers housing, preparing, brooding, and feeding the chicks that you have purchased to raise.
Cc56-127 Profit Pointers For Poultry: A Management Program For Laying Hens, Elvin C. Schulte
Cc56-127 Profit Pointers For Poultry: A Management Program For Laying Hens, Elvin C. Schulte
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Building a profitable industry is a joint enterprise of farm producers, feed manufacturers, feed dealers, hatcherymen, educational institutions and allied industries.
This campaign circular discusses the selection, housing, equipment needed, water, feeding, health maintenance, ventilation, litter, lights, culling, record keeping, and marketing for raising poultry.
Cc143 Poultry Profit Pointers: Choosing Your Baby Chicks, Elvin C. Schulte
Cc143 Poultry Profit Pointers: Choosing Your Baby Chicks, Elvin C. Schulte
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
The successful poultryman is very careful in buying chicks, and in selecting birds for his breeding or laying flock. Well-bred stock will do quite well even when conditions are poor, but poor stock will not pay under the best conditions.
This campaign circular discusses what to look for when purchasing chicks for your farm. This includes disease-free chicks, and the types and breeds. It also discusses how many to start with, when to start, keeping records, how to feed them, and preparing the brooder house for the arrival of new chicks.
Ec38-118 Soil And Moisture Conservation In Nebraska, D.L. J. Gross, E.H. Doll
Ec38-118 Soil And Moisture Conservation In Nebraska, D.L. J. Gross, E.H. Doll
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
When the white men first explored Nebraska, they found little erosion taking place. They found the hills, particularly in eastern Nebraska, covered with a dense growth of grass, underlain with a thick mat of decaying debris. The valleys were even more densely covered with the water-loving grasses and sedges. The soil underneath the prairie was black and spongy, the result of centuries of accumulating humus. The valleys bordering the streams were boggy and abounded with springs. Clear water flowed constantly in the streams. The upland draws in the more favorable parts of the state were heavily covered with the big …
Rb34-6 The Relation Of Drouth To Water-Use In Nebraska, G.E. Condra
Rb34-6 The Relation Of Drouth To Water-Use In Nebraska, G.E. Condra
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Three severe drouths have occurred in Nebraska and adjacent states within the past eighty years, and less severe ones have come at moderately regular intervals. Their influence on the agricultural development of the state is well known, but their relation to water supply in general is not so well understood.
This research bulletin is a brief review of the relation of drouth to soil moisture, surface water, and groundwater supplies.
Ec31-133 The Management Of Nebraska Soils (Revised March 1936), P.H. Stewart, D.L. Gross
Ec31-133 The Management Of Nebraska Soils (Revised March 1936), P.H. Stewart, D.L. Gross
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
The agricultural lands of this country are its greatest natural resource. History points out that nations with vast areas of good farm land are most likely to prosper and survive over long periods of time. Local communities, too, prosper and flourish in proportion to the productiveness of the surrounding land. Schools, social life, and business develop best in areas where the land is productive and properly managed and conserved.
Nebraska, in common with other states, has suffered by the depletion of soil fertility. The reduction in acres in legumes and grasses, and the deplation of the organic matter in the …
Rb30-245 Water Supply And Sewage Disposal Systems For Farm Homes, Ivan D. Wood, E.B. Lewis
Rb30-245 Water Supply And Sewage Disposal Systems For Farm Homes, Ivan D. Wood, E.B. Lewis
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
When the well "goes dry" or when the windmill or pump breaks down, every one in the household immediately appreciates the value fo plenty of water. In other words, "You never miss the water until the well runs dry." Fortunately, in most sections of this state, plenty of pure water may be obtained by sinking wells of moderate depth, yet surprisingly few farm homes are supplied with running water in the kitchen even though the barn yards are equipped with hydrants and tanks.
It is the purpose of this bulletin to present a number of water supply and sewage disposal …