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Cropwatch No. 97-21, Aug. 29, 1997, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Inside

Atrazine label change............160

Ordering sweep nets............161

Climate assessment............161

New bean leaf beetle treatment thresholds............162

Making silage............163

PPD Clinic update............164

Hoppers in winter wheat............165

Cropwatch No. 97-20, Aug. 15, 1997, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Inside

Updates..........152

Bean rust worksheet..........153

Gray leaf spot slowed..........153

Goss's wilt in popcorn..........154

Setting your last irrigation..........155

Greenbug numbers up..........156

Natural mite enemies..........156

Roadside haying..........157

Crop insurance options..........157

Farm computers..........157

Plant & Pest Clinic update..........158

Weather data..........158

Development Of New Generation Cooperatives, Mike Turner

Cornhusker Economics

Dr. Mike Cook, Professor of Agricultural Economics at the University of Missouri and his students have interviewed over 50 newly created agricultural cooperatives. The purpose of this study was to determine the steps taken to establish a new business. In each case the newly formed business was to establish a value-added opportunity for agricultural producers. The steps taken included the following:

Factors Affecting The Coordination Of Agricultural Production And Marketing, Jeffrey S. Royer

Cornhusker Economics

Agricultural markets depend considerably less on open market transactions than 40 years ago. Increasingly, the production and marketing of agricultural products have been coordinated by forward contracting, production and marketing contracts, and vertical integration. The degree to which these alternative marketing mechanisms have been employed varies across commodities and products. Production contracts, marketing contracts, and vertical integration dominate in several livestock markets, including broilers, turkeys, eggs and milk, and in most specialty crop markets, including fruits, vegetables and sugar beets. Market transactions have continued to be more important for field crops and the cattle and hog markets although contract production …

Manure Distribution Field Day

Haskell Agricultural Laboratory (Northeast Research and Extension Center)

As the livestock industry in the midwest undergoes rapid change, issues associated with the storage and land application of the manure have increasingly become a focus of public concern. Both USDA and Land Grant Universities have increased their efforts in addressing the concerns raised in recent years.
The Manure Distribution Field Day on August 28, will highlight many of the research efforts currently underway at the University of Nebraska, Iowa State University, and South Dakota State University. Manure storage systems, land application equipment, and odor control associated with livestock systems will be highlighted. You will be able to view displays …

Nebline, August 1997

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Lancaster County Fair: July 30-August 3
“One Call--that's all”
4-H gardeners attend garden workshops
Control of ground ivy in the lawn
August blooming perennial flowers
1997 Household Hazardous Waste Collections
Shortest shower award
Antlions: the good, the odd and the ugly
Pesticide container recycling at fair, other sites in August
Bat sightings increase in August
Reuse wire coat hangers
Seedbeds for late summer alfalfa planting
Oats for fall pasture or hay
Evening program to highlight irrigation management and well decommissioning
How to deal with animal heat stress
Make plans now for passing on the family farm
Improve livestock water distribution …

Ard News August 1997

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

CONTENTS:

COMMENTS FROM THE DEAN
ARD REALLOCATION ENHANCEMENTS
PROJECTS APPROVED BY THE COMMODITY BOARDS JULY 1, 1997-JUNE 30, 1998
PROPOSALS SUBMITTED FOR FEDERAL GRANTS
NEW OR REVISED PROJECTS
GRANTS AND CONTRACTS RECEIVED JUNE AND JULY, 1997
REGIONAL RESEARCH TRAVEL COSTS
RESEARCH, EXTENSION AND EDUCATION TITLE OF THE 1996 FARM BILL
CSREES BUDGET FOR FY 1998
INDIRECT COST RECOVERY BUDGETING MODEL
INDIRECT COST RECOVERY BUDGETING MODEL
LEGAL NAME ON USDA GRANT PROPOSALS

Cropwatch No. 97-19, Aug. 1, 1997, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Inside

Reports from the field............144

Haying, grazing
restrictions lifted............145

Heat and pollination............145

Keep safe in heat............146

Spider mite answers............147

Common bunt in wheat............147

Panhandle field day............148

Wheat fertility needs............149

Recycle vehicle oil............149

Weather data............150

1998 Winter Wheat Budgets For South Dakota, Department Of Economics

Economics Pamphlet Series (1985-2016)

No abstract provided.

Colloidal Silver Not Approved For Treating Animals, Clell Bagley

All Current Publications

FDA has received reports that products containing colloidal silver are being promoted for use in the treatment of mastitis and other serious disease conditions of dairy cattle, as well as for various conditions of companion animals. For example, FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine has received reports from the Agency's regional milk specialists and State inspectors that colloidal silver products have been found on some dairy farms.

Cropwatch No. 97-18, July 25, 1997, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Inside

Heat spell to continue...............134

2ndECB egg-laying...............136

Free software available...............136

2ndECB worksheet...............137

Pesticide runoff tracked...............138

Applicator training...............139

Wheat conference...............140

Panhandle Field Day...............140

New wheat varieties...............141

Beneficial insects...............141

You asked about it: tree plantings...............142

Weather...............142

Cropwatch No. 97-17, July 18, 1997, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Inside

Kill CRP weeds now.............128

Reports from the field.............128

Chinch bugs, greenbugs.............129

Western bean cutworms.............130

Control volunteer wheat.............131

You asked about it.............131

Optimal Hedge Ratios For Corn Marketing In Eastern South Dakota, Karen Brovold, Bashir Qasmi

Economics Research Reports (1969 - 2017)

In the past, few South Dakota agricultural producers have made use of the futures market to manage their risk exposure. According to a survey, conducted in 1970, only eleven percent of South Dakota producers used futures contracts and five percent used options to market their grain (Shane). The need for producers to become more market-oriented has increased with the passage of the 1996 Freedom to Farm Act. The Freedom to Farm Act gives producers increased flexibility to adjust production based on market incentives. Prices are expected to become more volatile due to changing market conditions over the next few years. …

Cropwatch No. 97-16, July 11,1997, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Sample the web version of CropWatch, see page 123.

Inside

Reports from the field.............120

Restrict 2,4-D use.............121

Pesticide hotline.............121

Corn rootworm beetles.............122

Bean bars and wipers.............123

Preharvest intervals.............123

You asked about it.............124

Organophosphates.............124

Combine adjustments.............125

Diagnostics update.............125

The Mercosur Rice Economy, Ralph Bierlen, Eric J. Wailes, Gail L. Cramer

AAES Research Reports and Research Bulletins

There has been growing interest among nations in the western hemisphere in preferential trading arrangements (Taylor et al., 1995; Schuh and Junguita, 1993). Since 1990, 33 regional agreements have been registered with the World Trade Organization — the supranational organization that sets the rules for international trade (Blandford, 1995). One of the most important of these trading arrangements is the Mercado Comun del Sur (Common Market of the South), commonly referred to by its acronym, the MERCOSUR. (See Table 1 for a definition of acronyms and technical terms.) The MERCOSUR is a customs union whose member nations are Argentina, Brazil, …

Nebline, July 1997

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Home*A*Syst: Helping you assess environmental risks in and around your home
Watch for squash vine borer
Summer patch of turfgrass
Storing extra seeds
Mower wounds can kill trees
Replant iris
Harvesting
Recycle your pesticide containers at the Lancaster County Fair!
Chigger alert! Don’t ruin your recreational outing
Master Beekeeping/Queen Rearing Workshops
The nonstop dropper
Water patrol checklist
Have you ever seen dead flies clinging to the top of vegetation?
UNL to conduct hands-on Diagnostic Clinics in July
Wheel traffic reduces alfalfa yield
Dealing with summer pasture shortages
Planning tips for noxious weed control in CRP contracts
Staying safe on the …

South Dakota Farm And Home Research, South Dakota State University

South Dakota Farm and Home Research: 1949 -1998

Director's comments [p] 1
Antelope Station celebrates 50 years of service at field day in September [p] 2
Efficient meat production is goal of two SDSU biotech researchers [p] 4
Advice is to prepare for the weather and know the market before planting wine grapes [p] 6
Researcher expects to solve puzzle of why cattle won't eat leafy spurge [p] 8
Five decades of problems solved, questions answered, at Antelope Range [p] 10
SDSU researcher is re-writing rulebooks for range management [p] 12
Conflicts between work and famlly shrink In a supportive work environment [p] 14
Viewers determine the content …

Louisiana Agriculture Magazine, Summer 1997, Lsu Agricultural Experiment Station

Louisiana Agriculture

No abstract provided.

Udder Diseases Of Sheep, Clell Bagley

All Current Publications

There are two major udder disease problems of ewes, hardbag and bluebag. They both tend to occur sporadically and are frustrating for producers to treat or prevent.

Disease Resistance In Cattle, Clell Bagley

All Current Publications

The ability of cattle to resist the many disease processes to which they are exposed is truly amazing. And yet, when several adverse factors combine, this resistance can be overcome and result in a herd disaster which is just as amazing. This discussion will be broken down into four major areas. But it is the combined functioning of all four areas that actually provides disease resistance.

Infectious Cattle Diseases And Vaccines, Clell Bagley

All Current Publications

Vaccines are available for 20 to 30 infectious diseases of cattle. With the various brand names and different combinations available, the choice of vaccines can become very complicated. Calves vaccinated under 6 months of age should generally be re-vaccinated again after that age to provide a longer lasting immunity.

Bluetongue In Cattle, Clell Bagley

All Current Publications

Bluetongue (BT) is a viral disease that is spread mainly by one specific type of gnat. Other gnats and blood sucking insects may occasionally transmit BT, but they are much less important in its transfer. Cattle are the main reservoir for overwintering of the virus in temperate climates.

Understanding Bull Breeding Soundness Exams, Clell Bagley, Craig Burrell

All Current Publications

Controversy still exists about Breeding Soundness Examinations (BSE) and what they can and cannot do. At times they are not used because of a lack of understanding of their value while at other times they are used with unrealistic expectations. First, BSE is performed to identify bulls with reduced fertility not just to find those which are sterile. Very few bulls are sterile but a significant percent have reduced fertility.

Toxic Contaminants In Harvested Forage, Clell Bagley

All Current Publications

Harvested forages are vitally important and commonly used for beef production. But contamination can occur which results in reduced forage quality and palatability or may even result in animal illness and death. Outlined below are some of the common problems that should be considered.

Weaning Calves Successfully, Clell Bagley

All Current Publications

The production loss and death loss of calves at weaning is second only to the losses at calving. Weaning is a very stressful time and bovine respiratory disease (pneumonia, shipping fever, etc.) is a common problem. Coccidiosis and other digestive problems, such as acidosis, (grain overload) are also common.

Controlling Coliform Mastitis, Clell Bagley

All Current Publications

Coliform mastitis is usually considered as an acute disease although some milder forms and even chronic cases do occur. It is caused by the bacterial organism Escherichia coli, hence the name, coliform. Other, related organisms, Enterobacter aerogenes and Klebsiella pneumoniae, are also often called “coliforms.”

Staph Mastitis: Herd Control Program, Clell Bagley

All Current Publications

Mastitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus is a major problem for some dairy herds. It causes high Somatic Cell Counts (SCC), reduces milk quality, and may cause a loss of milk market. It limits milk production for the herd, reduces efficiency, and continues to spread to other cows.

Cat Plague - Veterinarian Caution, Clell Bagley

All Current Publications

Plague has been in the news from several areas in the much from world. The Center for Disease Control has become especially concerned about two aspects of plague (and these concerns affect veterinarians in Utah very directly); first, plague has been increasing in recent years in the western states and second, cats are being recognized more often as being associated with human plague cases.

Internal Parasites, Clell Bagley

All Current Publications

Internal parasites and how they affect animals.

Nutritional Diseases Of Sheep, Clell Bagley

All Current Publications

Nutritional diseases result from a deficiency, an excess or an imbalance of nutrients. They are common but usually produce only sporadic cases of illness or death loss. However, the wrong combination of events can lead to devastating losses.