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Aluminum, Georgia C. Lauritzen

All Archived Publications

This publication addresses the risks involved with using aluminum.

10 Common Questions About Food Irradiation, Charlotte Brennand

All Current Publications

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Checklist For Used Tractors, Von Jarrett

All Current Publications

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Daily Maintenance Procedure, Von Jarrett

All Current Publications

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Engine Cooling System, Von Jarrett

All Current Publications

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Caring For Your Tires, Von Jarrett

All Current Publications

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Bleeding Air From Diesel Fuel Lines & Filters, Von Jarrett

All Current Publications

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Diesel Fuel Storage, Von Jarrett

All Current Publications

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Fourteen Commandments For Tractor Operators, Von Jarrett

All Current Publications

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Getting The Most Out Of Your Tractor, Von Jarrett

All Current Publications

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Living With Fuel Contamination, Von Jarrett

All Current Publications

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Controlling Hydraulic System Contamination, Von Jarrett

All Current Publications

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Spark Plug Operation Selection And Maintenance, Von Jarrett

All Current Publications

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Tractor Air Conditioning, Von Jarrett

All Current Publications

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Prolong The Life Of Equipment, Von Jarrett

All Current Publications

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Scheduling Oil Sampling, Von Jarrett

All Current Publications

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Trouble Shooting, Von Jarrett

All Current Publications

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Cold Tractor Operations, Von Jarrett

All Current Publications

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Buying A Used Farm Machine, Von Jarrett

All Current Publications

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Maintain Machinery In Winter, Von Jarrett

All Current Publications

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What You Need To Know About Retreads, Von Jarrett

All Current Publications

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Food Safety And The Microwave, Georgia Lauritzen

All Current Publications

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Nf95-216 Ascites Syndrome In Broiler Chickens, Eva Wallner-Pendleton, Sheila Scheideler

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact explains the number one cause of broiler death in home flocks and how to prevent it.

G95-1237 Feeding And Care Of Orphaned Foals, Kathleen P. Anderson

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This publication stresses the importance of care and feeding when foals are orphaned.

Feeding and raising orphaned foals can be an extreme challenge particularly if the foal was orphaned at birth. Losing a mare is never expected and being left with a motherless orphan can turn into an unexpected nightmare. Intensive management will optimize the foal's survival chances.

Nf95-244 Dating Violence And Acquaintance Assault, Herbert G. Lingren

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses dating violence and acquaintance assault.

G95-1262 Feeding The Beef Cow Herd--Part Ii Managing The Feeding Program, Richard J. Rasby, Ivan G. Rush, Don C. Adams

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Feed costs are the cow/calf producer's greatest expense in producing a weaned calf. To remain competitive, cow/calf operators must use economical feeding programs. It is important to match the available feed resources with the nutrient requirements of the first-calf-heifer and cow. Both over- and underfeeding the cow herd can lead to high production costs.

Nutrient requirements for heifers calving as 2-year-olds and cows calving as 3-year-olds and older are shown in Table I. Beef cows are seldom fed complete rations where ingredients are weighed daily. Generally, most of a cow's ration is forages such as: 1) summer and winter range, …

G95-1238 1995 Usda Sire Evaluation Changes, Jeffrey F. Keown

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This publication discusses the 1995 USDA Sire Evaluation Report and its impact for dairy producers.

The January 1995 USDA Sire Evaluation Report incorporates changes that will not only increase the accuracy of prediction for cow and sire evaluations, but also includes a base change. Major changes included:

new Mature Equivalent Factors,

adjustments incorporated for days open,

and the genetic base year changed to 1990.

Let's discuss each change and look at how these changes will effect the 1995 proofs.

Rp489 Impacting Private Sector Policy For Families, Georgia L. Stevens

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Who is caring for families(*) these days? Historically, we've had the notion that families needed to be self-sufficient. But, today, dramatic changes in family structure and family member's employment have shifted this thinking. As family policy educator and researcher Shirley Zimmerman (personal communication, April 26, 1993) states,

"increasingly it is recognized that the well-being of families is dependent on the functioning of other societal institutions, such as government and business. For this reason, government is taking an expanding interest in the role of the private sector, namely business and industry, for ensuring the health and economic security of workers and …

G95-1269 Creating Sustainable Families, Herbert G. Lingren

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide discusses strategies for strengthening interpersonal family relationships.

As the 20th century draws to a close, there has been increasing concern about the family's ability to cope with the multiple stressors and demands placed upon it. Is the family still capable of providing a safe, nurturing, and wholesome place where children can grow up to become competent, productive adults? The current divorce rate claims one in two first marriages. Alcoholism among adults and youth is a major social and family problem. Reports of domestic violence and child abuse have increased 500 - 700 percent in the past 25 years. …

G95-1244 Ventilation Fans: Efficiency And Maintenance, David P. Shelton, Gerald R. Bodman

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This publication describes efficiency and design factors to consider when selecting a ventilation fan. Basic maintenance procedures needed for efficient operation are also discussed.

An energy efficient ventilation system requires good design and good equipment. Selecting efficient ventilation fans and keeping them in good working condition will keep operating costs down.