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G91-1059 Point-And-Figure Analysis, Robin R. Riley, Lynn H. Lutgen

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This is the ninth and final NebGuide providing an overview for producers using technical analysis in marketing decisions. It covers point-and-figure analysis.

The point-and-figure chart is one kind of chart commonly used by people tracking prices in the futures market.

To construct this type of chart you need graph paper, a pencil, price information, and a little time to learn the technique. Charting services also offer point-and-figure charts for a fee.

G91-1057 Elements Of Technical Analysis, Robin R. Riley, Lynn H. Lutgen

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This seventh in a series of nine NebGuides on technical analysis in marketing centers on daily volume and open interest.

Volume and open interest are used to substantiate primary signals developed by technical analysis. They help investors find clues to market movement and bolster the chances of enhancing their financial position.

In the futures market, a new contract becomes a reality only when a new buyer and a new seller complete a transaction.

G91-1056 Support And Resistance Areas, And Will The Market Give Us A Second Chance?, Lynn H. Lutgen

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This is the sixth of nine NebGuides designed to aid producers in starting to use technical analysis in their marketing plan.

Among the most frustrating aspects of marketing are missed opportunities for good prices. These occur because producers becoming overly optimistic. This optimism stems from the belief that a bull market will keep going up.

Ultimately, the market does change direction -- it does so many times before the producer has priced his crop. This NebGuide examines where to draw additional support and resistance lines beyond the support and resistance trend lines explained in the second NebGuide in this series. …

Nf91-21 Cutting Family Living Food Expenses, Kathy Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses reducing family food expenses.

G91-1051 Charting The Markets (Introduction And Bar Charts), Lynn H. Lutgen

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide focuses on the basics of the bar chart as it depicts market trends on a continuing basis.

This is the first in a series of nine NebGuides dealing with different technical aspects of a market. The series is designed to give producers an opportunity to explore the basics of charting as a marketing approach, and to allow individuals to determine if they are interested in learning more about it.

These marketing NebGuides also are designed as a handy reference packet to aid in understanding what radio announcers and commodity brokers are saying about movements of the market.

G91-1031 How To Hire A Crop Consultant, J. F. Witkowski, Charles A. Shapiro, William L. Kranz, Robert J. Wright

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide reviews factors to consider when choosing a crop consultant. Efficient management of a profitable crop production system includes estimating pest populations, determining fertilizer needs, and, in the case of irrigation, monitoring soil/water conditions. Decisions regarding pest management should include information from recurring field visits that estimate pest populations, potential plant damage and crop growth. Regular visits to the field are necessary to monitor soil/water conditions by the use of soil probes, soil moisture blocks, tensiometers, or other methods to assure efficient application and use of irrigation water.

G91-1052 Determining Market Trends, Lynn H. Lutgen

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This is the second of nine NebGuides discussing basics of technical market analysis and benefits of following market trends to aid decision-making.

Most livestock and crop producers are not "day traders" -- participants in the market on a daily basis -- nor should they be. A typical producer may enter the market only a few times in a marketing year, or only once, as when selling the crop at harvest.

Because producers are not day traders, market trends are one of the most valuable tools, or indicators, that can be obtained from correctly executed charts.

G91-1019 Set Up Of Tillage, Planting And Directed Spray Equipment, Elbert C. Dickey, Robert Grisso, Alex Martin

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide discusses how to set up and operate liquid herbicide application equipment on tillage, planting and directed spray equipment.

Some herbicides require incorporation to obtain consistent weed control. Maintaining residue cover to reduce soil loss on erodible soils makes it necessary to incorporate herbicide while minimizing tillage. This need, combined with many row crop producers' preference for band application to reduce herbicide costs, creates some application challenges.

G91-1020 Plumbing Systems Of Agricultural Sprayers, Robert D. Grisso, David L. Varner, Robert N. Klein

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Properly adjusting and maintaining the plumbing systems of agricultural sprayers can improve the efficiency and uniformity of chemical applications. The plumbing systems of agricultural sprayers are usually considered foolproof. Sprayer problems may occur however, when plumbing and/or modifications are improperly done or maintenance is ignored. Retrofitting, addition of electrical control systems, and replacement of pumps or nozzles require knowledge of the plumbing system and how changes will affect sprayer performance. Routine maintenance of the plumbing systems is essential.

G91-1010 Managing Corn And Sorghum Residues During The Ecofarming Fallow Period, Robert N. Klein, Gail A. Wicks

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide explains how to maintain an appropriate residue cover with ecofarming in the fallow period before winter wheat to reduce soil erosion and conserve soil moisture. Ecofarming is a system of controlling weeds and managing crop residues throughout a crop rotation with minimum use of tillage. This will reduce soil erosion and production costs while increasing weed control, water infiltration, moisture conservation and crop yields. In the winter wheat-ecofallow corn or grain sorghum-fallow rotation, corn or grain sorghum is no-till planted into winter wheat stubble in May. During the previous summer or fall the winter wheat stubble was treated …

G91-1046 Conservation Tillage And Planting Systems, Paul J. Jasa, David P. Shelton, Alice J. Jones, Elbert C. Dickey

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Tillage system descriptions and comparisons are included here. Moldboard plowing, followed by such secondary tillage operations as disking and harrowing, was once the most common, or traditional, tillage system before planting. Soil erosion potential from rainfall on sloping lands was great and requirements for labor and fuel were high compared to other tillage and planting systems. One of the most commonly used tillage systems in Nebraska today is two diskings followed by field cultivation. Unfortunately, the potential for soil erosion may be great because the number of tillage operations involved may not leave adequate residue cover for erosion control. Today …

G91-1026 Sunflower Production In Nebraska, James A. Schild, David D. Baltensperger, Drew J. Lyon, Gary L. Hein, Eric D. Kerr

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Seeds, seedbed preparations, fertilizing and controlling weeds in sunflowers are among the topics covered here. Sunflowers are native to Nebraska. Cultivated for centuries by native American Indians as a food crop, sunflowers were taken to Europe in the mid-16th century. Oilseed sunflowers have been a U.S. crop since 1986. Sunflower production is divided into two market classes, oil and confectionery. The oil type is by far the most commonly grown market class. Recent health trends have brought sunflower cooking oil into prominence because the oil is low in saturated fats. Confectionery types are grown for the edible roasted sunflower seed …

Nf91-51 Kale: The "New" Old Vegetable, Laurie Hodges

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses kale.

Nf91-43 Blossom End Rot In Tomatoes, Laurie Hodges, Don Steinegger

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses the causes, prevention and treatment of blossom end rot in tomatoes.

Nf91-35 Amaranth Grain Production In Nebraska, David D. Baltensperger, Drew J. Lyon, Lenis Alton Nelson, Alan J. Corr

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses amaranth grain production in Nebraska.

G91-1034 Evaluating The Feeding Value Of Fibrous Feeds For Dairy Cattle, Rick J. Grant

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide describes what makes fiber unique as a nutrient, how it's measured, and the impact different dietary fiber levels have on milk production and feed intake.

Fiber content of feed or forage affects its feeding value. Understanding fiber and how it is used is necessary to properly feed dairy cows. Each of the following topics will be addressed to better understand fiber nutrition in the dairy cow:

1. What is fiber?

2. How will too little or too much fiber in the diet affect the cow's metabolism and subsequent production?

3. What are optimal levels of fiber in the …

G91-1027 Protein And Carbohydrate Nutrition Of High Producing Dairy Cows, Rick J. Grant

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide discusses the protein and carbohydrate requirements for milk production by dairy cows, and feeding guidelines to meet those requirements.

Crude protein makes up 14 to 19 percent, and carbohydrates 65 to 75 percent of the total ration dry matter in common dairy cow diets. As milk production per cow increases above 19,000 to 20,000 pounds per year, understanding how these nutrients are used by the dairy cow for milk production allows the formulation of diets that optimize solids-corrected milk production.

G91-1041 Feeding The Bovine Somatotropin (Bst) Treated Dairy Cow, Rick J. Grant, Jeffrey F. Keown

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Proper feeding management of dairy cows treated with bovine somatotropin is emphasized.

When dairy producers decide to use bovine somatotropin (BST) in their herds, proper nutritional management is critical to its success.

The final decision to use BST is likely an economic one: will the use of BST in a producer's operation generate a positive cash flow?

Nf91-34 Food Safety For Farmers' Market Vendors, Julie A. Albrecht

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses food safety issues for farmers' market vendors.

Nf91-33 Handling Eggs Safely At Home, Julie A. Albrecht, Alice Henneman

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses egg handling safely.

Ec90-435 Let's Preserve: Vegetables And Vegetable Products, Julie A. Albrecht

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

High quality home canned vegetables can add nutrients and variety to your meals throughout the year. Canning favorite and special products can be a rewarding experience and a source of pride for many people. Vegetables can be safely preserved at home by following the procedures in this publication.

Pressure canning is the only recommended method for canning low-acid vegetables.

G90-972 Reducing Calf Losses With Top Management, Don Hudson, Duane Rice, Dale Grotelueschen

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

A herd health program, replacement heifer selection, cow nutrition, calving management and more are covered here.

Seventy-five to eighty percent of the death loss in calves occurs at birth or in the first two weeks of life. Many factors affect the livability of the calf, including: nutrition of the heifer and the cow, calving difficulty, sanitation in the calving area, and management of the cow-calf pair after calving.

G90-960 Laws That Impact Our Lives, Georgia L. Stevens

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Laws enforced through the government's role as regulator and protector have a daily impact on our lives.

How Do Laws Affect Us?

Laws have a daily impact on our lives--whether they relate to social services, education, housing, nutrition, food safety, consumer rights or the environment. Public policies such as legislation, resolutions, appropriations, new regulations for a current law or court decisions are used as solutions to problems expressed by the public. These actions are the result of public issues that have been debated and compromised through the policymaking process. The basic element is the process used to solve a public …

G90-971 Accent On Accessories, Carol Thayer

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This publication describes how to select shoes, hosiery, handbags, belts, scarves, and jewelry to complement and add the finishing touches to your appearance.

Accessories are the little things that add sparkle to your appearance; the finishing touches that complete an outfit and make it yours. Accessories can center others' attention on your best features through harmony of line, color, and texture. They can add a touch of the latest fashion.

Ec90-434 Let's Preserve: Canning Basis, Julie A. Albrecht

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Canning can be a safe and economical way to preserve quality food at home. Home preserved foods can provide a variety of nutritious food for your family all year long.

How Canning Preserves Foods

The high water content of most fresh foods makes them very perishable. Foods spoil or lose their quality for several reasons:

growth of undesirable microorganisms - bacteria,molds, and yeasts

activity of food enzymes

reactions with oxygen

moisture loss

G90-990 Explosion Venting And Suppression Of Bucket Elevator Legs, David Jones

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Explosion vents and explosion suppression devices limit the danger and damage associated with grain dust explosions. This NebGuide discusses these devices and design guidelines for application on bucket elevator legs.

The bucket elevator leg has been identified as a major source of grain dust explosions. As a bucket elevator leg conveys grain, the elements necessary for a grain dust explosion are possible. Fuel (grain dust in suspension above the minimum explosive concentration), oxygen and confinement are inherent inside a functioning bucket elevator leg. Introduction of an ignition source will initiate a grain dust explosion.

G90-945 A Gardener's Guide For Soil And Nutrient Management In Growing Vegetables, E.J. Penas, Dale T. Lindgren

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

How to manage soil and nutrients when growing vegetables is discussed here, as is soil testing, soil pH, organic matter, and the use of commercial fertilizers.

Using fertilizers as nutrient sources in growing vegetables is one cultural practice that can improve production if done correctly. This means using the right fertilizer material, applying it at the correct rate and time, and using the proper method of application.

Fertilizer needs for vegetables depend on the kind of vegetable grown, chemical properties of the soil, previous cropping history, and adequate water for plant growth. Guidelines here are based on soil chemical properties …

G90-957 Is Burning Wood Economical?, Rollin D. Schnieder

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This publication discusses factors to consider in determining the economics of heating with wood.

Many residents are trying to reduce their home heating costs by burning wood in a fireplace, stove or furnace. Before getting too "fired up" over wood heating, it's a good idea to be able to answer "yes" to the question, "Is it worth it?"

People can frequently justify burning wood for social reasons because they enjoy the fire--it's fun, good exercise, an enjoyable family outing, or it gives a feeling of independence from the use of our nonrenewable energy resources. From a purely economic point of …

G90-985 Discipline -- An Effective Life Guide, Herbert G. Lingren

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

There is no doubt that discipline is needed in families. Society could not exist if people acted without concern for others. Why, then, is there so much disagreement about this subject?

Parents often misunderstand and confuse the terms discipline and punishment. They see them as being the same thing but they are not. The dictionary defines discipline as "a system of rules governing conduct." It is "training that corrects, molds, or perfects." In contrast, punishment is defined as "retributive suffering, pain, loss, or penalty." The term discipline has its origin in the word "disciple" -- a follower who learns from …

G90-983 Equipment Adjustments For Herbicide Incorporation, Robert Grisso, Elbert C. Dickey, Alex Martin

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide discusses how to operate liquid herbicide application equipment on tillage implements.

Heightened concerns for energy and soil conservation have caused producers to reduce the number of secondary tillage operations while trying to maintain satisfactory incorporation of herbicides. Many herbicides are carried into the soil by rainfall or sprinkler irrigation and do not require mechanical incorporation. However, some soil-applied herbicides require mechanical incorporation to reduce volatility and photodecomposition losses. These are Eradicane, Sutan+ and Treflan.