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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

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.

Ec92-889 Farm Financial Records: Selecting A Computerized Accounting Program, James E. Friesen, Raymond E. Massey, Timothy A. Powell

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This publication addresses the use of accounting for agricultural management. It builds upon the information of accounting practices and financial statements as they relate to agriculture. It discusses accounting and record keeping as they relate to selecting a computerized record keeping system for an agricultural business.

Ec92-888 Farm Financial Records: Accounting Principles, Raymond E. Massey, James E. Friesen, Timothy A. Powell

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

In this publication, you will learn about record-keeping in general and accounting in particular. Acceptable accounting practices, financial statements and their use are presented. The object is to allow you to become familiar enough with accounting to be able to begin using a basic accounting system for various business purposes. This publication selectively chooses those portions of accounting which are applicable to agrticultural producers. The examples used deal with agriculture.

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

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.

Ec92-2307 Food Microbiology/Foodborne Illness, Julie A. Albrecht, Susan S. Sumner

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This extension circular discusses the microorganisms in food. Bacteria, yeasts, and mold are microorganisms associated with foods. The individual microorganism cannot be seen without the aid of a microscope. Microorganisms may be classified into three groups according to their activity: beneficial, spoilage, and pathogenic. All three microorganisms will be discussed.

Ec92-124 Nebraska Handbook Of Range Management, James L. Stubbendieck, Patrick E. Reece

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Every Nebraskans should be interested in rangeland. The plants, soil, and water are the foundation of Nebraska's economy and quality of life. Rangeland is one of Nebraska's most important and valuable natural resources because it:

• produces forage for livestock and wild game;

• provides a varied habitat for many wildlife species;

• protects the soil from wind and water erosion;

• preserves a "germplasm bank" for many plant species that may become important for yet unknown uses;

• purifies and enhances the environment by cleasing the air, filtering the runoff to streams, increasing the intake of precipitation, and aiding …

Ec92-1248 Growing Squash And Pumpkin For Food And Ornamentation, Laurie Hodges, Frederick P. Baxendale, David S. Wysong

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Pumpkin and squash are American members of the plant family Cucurbitaceae. Cucumbers, originally from India, muskmelons from the Middle East, and watermelons from Africa are other members of this important family of vine crops. Squash, like corn, was domesticated by Indians of Central America and spread to the 48 contiguous states of the United tates before the arrival of Columbus. Squash was among the first vegetables to be planted in Nebraska.

These crops can be used in many ways. The quick-growing, tender-skinned summer squash, when harvested and used while still immature, are delicious either steamed and buttered or sliced and …

Ec92-718 Caution Look Up! Power Lines May Be Overhead, Rollin D. Schnieder

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Accidents are caused by carelessness. Always be careful, avoid accidents and don't become a statistic when working around power lines.

This publication discusses how to avoid accidents such as kite flying; working with irrigation pipe, augers, cranes and booms; stacking hay; TV antennas; tree pruning and spraying; and fallen wires. It also discusses what should be done in case a person comes in contact with power lines.

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

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.

Rp92-438 Food Additives: What Are They?, Patricia Redlinger, Diane Nelson

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Fewer and fewer Americans produce their own food, yet consumers demand and enjoy a food supply that is flavorful, nutritious, convenient, readily available, safe, abundant, varied, and reasonably priced. Food additives and technology make that possible.

This research publication covers what food additive are, why are they used, how they are regulated, and what can individuals do when they are concerned about food additives. It also contains a guide to food additives table.

Rp92-455 Weight Management: Choose A Healthy Weight

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Everyday choices define lifestyle and can significantly affect body weight. Being too fat or too thin increases the likelihood that health problems will develop. Small daily choices may seem insignificant, but when they are repeated for months and years, their influence is subsntatial.

This research publication discusses the following points: what is a healthy weight?; choosing a healthy weight; height/weight tables are the traditional measure; body shape is as important as weight; total health affects weight; obesity has consequences; if you need to lose weight, avoid fat diets; and maintaining a healthy weight requires daily attention.

Rp92-217 #2 Producer Marketing Mangement: Deferred Pricing Alternatives For Grain, Darrel Good

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Grain producers must make marketing decisions every day. First they must decide whether to price or hold grain. If they decide to price grain, they must then choose the most appropriate method of pricing: cash sale, forward contract, or hedging. If they decide to hold grain (not to price), they must choose the most appropriate method of retaining ownership.

This fact sheet presents some guidelines to help producers choose the least costly method of owning grain or speculating on price level changes.

Rp92-217 No. 19 Cost Of Grain Storage, J. William Uhrig

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Grain marketing decisions are among the toughest the farm owner/operator or manager must make. Grain producers store grain to speculate on receiving higher prices, earn a return above storage costs, or to take advantage of government programs. Prices must increase enough to cover the additional costs, or forward contract prices must exceed current prices by more than the cost of storage in order to justify forward pricing. The gain in prices received can come from both changes in price level and changes in basis.

This research publication discusses all the areas of the cost of grain storage.

Rp92-445 Marketing Crafts And Other Products To Tourists, Sherri Gahring, Shirley Niemeyer, Rae Reilly, Janeann Stout

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

The travel and tourism industry is the third largest employer in the United States, supporting over 5.85 million travel-related jobs. Foreign and domestic visitors traveling in the United States generate over $327 billion in tourism revenues in a year, making travel and tourism the third largest retail sales industry.

If you target the tourist market, what types of products appeal to people who take part in different tourist activities? Are handcrafted items of interest to tourists? How can you improve existing marketing strategies?

To find answers to these questions, a research team from Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska gathered information from …

G92-1117 The Sandwich Generation: A Cluttered Nest, Herbert G. Lingren, Jayne Decker

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

The needs of three generations and solutions to resolve their stresses are covered here.

Lisa and Bruce both have careers. They have a teen-age son, a college student daughter, a recently divorced daughter with a one-year-old child, and an elderly mother who needs an increasing amount of caregiving, all living in the same household. They are classic members of the sandwich generation.

In the 1990s, people live longer, they postpone marriage, more children are living at home to go to college, and an increasing number of adult children are returning home after a divorce or loss of job. Consequently, larger …

Nf92-54 Let's Talk About Handling Stress, Pat Steffens

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

You need stress in your life! Does that surprise you? Perhaps so, but it is true. Without stress, life would be dull and unexciting. Stress adds flavor, challenge, and opportunity to life. Too much stress, however, can seriously affect your physical and mental well-being. A major challenge in this stress-filled world of today is to make the stress in your life work for you instead of against you.

G92-1098 Cultivators For Conservation Tillage, Robert D. Grisso, Paul J. Jasa

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Cultivating residue-covered fields and ridge-till considerations are among the topics covered here.

In any conventional, conservation or no-tillage planting system, crop cultivation can be an excellent method of weed control. Cultivators used in residue-covered fields must allow residue to flow through the implement without clogging.

Extra penetration force may be required to cultivate no-till fields as compared to tilled fields. While many high-clearance cultivators are designed to handle conservation tillage conditions, some older cultivators can be modified to work in residue-covered fields when residue flow and soil penetration are maintained.

Combining mechanical and chemical weed control is economical and effective …

G92-1102 Fertilizer Management For Dry Edible Beans, James A. Schild, Dave Nuland, Gary W. Hergert, Robert G. Wilson

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Soil sampling and proper fertilization of dry beans will assist the producer in obtaining consistent top yields. Excellent yields of high quality dry beans can be obtained in western Nebraska. Traditional growing areas are the Panhandle and the southwestern part of Nebraska near Colorado. The highest bean yields are produced on fertile soils. Dry beans respond to fertilizer if the soil test shows the nutrient to be in the low to medium fertility range.

G92-1076 Canola Production, Lenis Alton Nelson, Alan Grombacher

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Canola, which produces a vegetable oil low in saturated fat, has potential for becoming an alternative crop for Nebraska agriculture. Canola produces an oil that has the lowest saturated fat content of any vegetable oil. Today, there is an increasing demand for this oil by diet-conscious consumers. In 1985, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognized rapeseed and canola as two different species, based on their content and uses. Rapeseed oil is used in industry, while canola oil is used for human consumption. High erucic acid rapeseed (HEAR) oil contains 22-60 percent erucic acid, while low erucic acid rapeseed …

G92-1068 Planting And Harvesting Information For Nebraska Crops, Drew J. Lyon, David D. Baltensperger, Lenis Alton Nelson

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide gives information on the normal practices of planting and harvesting crops grown in Nebraska. This publication is a guide for some basic crop management practices for a variety of Nebraska crops. There are many special or unique cropping situations that will require some adjustments to these suggestions.

Nf92-104 Post-Harvest Handling Of Commercial Vegetable Crops -- Resource List, Laurie Hodges

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact gives a resource list for post-harvest handling of commercial vegetable crops.

G92-1113 Family Nutrition Guide, Harriet Kohn, H. Darlene Martin

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This guide will help you make healthful food choices for yourself and family members over two years old.

Is your diet healthful? Write out what you and/or your family eat for one full day. Use the Dietary Guidelines (below) and the Food Guide Pyramid (center fold) to evaluate what was eaten. Check the last page for weight information. Now you are ready to plan to meet your nutritional needs.

Nf92-106 Reference Material For Commercial Vegetable Producers And Extension Agents, Laurie Hodges

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact gives you information on reference material for commercial vegetable producers and Extension Agents.

Nf92-105 Sources Of Information On Herb Production And Marketing, Laurie Hodges

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact gives you information on herb production and marketing sources.

Nf92-56 Selecting A Lawn Care Company, John C. Fech, Keith Niemann, Roch Gaussoin

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact provides criteria for selecting a lawn care company.

Nf92-82 Gypsy Moth, Mark Harrell, Frederick Baxendale

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses gypsy moths.

Nf92-53 European Corn Borer Injury To Peppers, Frederick P. Baxendale, Laurie Hodges

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses European corn borer injury to peppers.