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Agriculture Builders Of Nebraska, Inc., John Owens

John Owens: Speeches and Appearances

There’s a story that a construction foreman one day noticed one of his workers pushing his wheelbarrow upside down around the work site.
“Hey,” the foreman shouted, “turn that thing right side up!”
The man with the wheelbarrow looked at him in surprise. “Don’t be silly,” he said. “Every time I do that, they put bricks in it!”
I think of that story sometimes, in the midst of these difficult economic times, as our states, its people, and its university, in turn, wrestle with budge cuts. Wouldn’t it be great if we all could just turn our wheelbarrows over and …

Agriculture Builders Of Nebraska, Inc. Morning Session, John Owens

John Owens: Speeches and Appearances

Good morning! On behalf of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources representatives here this morning, I want to express our very real pleasure in being with you, and our very great appreciation of all that you do. We in the Institute value the Agriculture Builders of Nebraska highly. Your support for our work and the wise counsel of ABN members has been invaluable to me personally since my arrival in Nebraska, and I know that is true of the entire Institute, as well. In fact, the thoughtful perspective and the confidential advice of the ABN Executive Committee in the …

Academic Senate Notes, John Owens

John Owens: Speeches and Appearances

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Effects Of Different Soil Salinity Levels On Germination And Seedling Growth Of Safflower (Carthamus Tinctorius L.), Mehmet Demi̇r Kaya, Ari̇f İpek, Ahmet Öztürk

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) is rated as moderately salt tolerant and it can produce profitable crops on saline soils. It is slightly more tolerant of salinity than barley but is more tolerant than wheat. Because salinity reduces germination and delays emergence, safflower stands tend to be irregular and crop yield is depressed. However, some varieties are less affected by salinity than others. In this study, we aimed to determine the effects of soil salinity levels (0.8, 2.5, 5.1, 8.7, 13.0, 15.2 and 23.0 dS m^{-1}) on germination and seedling growth of three safflower varieties, one of which is spiny (5-154 …

Determination Of Salt Tolerance Of Stock (Matthiola Tricuspidata) As A Potential Oil Crop, Mehmet Ali̇ Demi̇ral

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In this study the salt tolerance of stock (Matthiola tricuspidata) was investigated. For this purpose, a control and 4 different concentrations of NaCl + CaCl_2 were applied to plants grown under greenhouse conditions. Na, Cl and electrical conductivity (EC) analyses were conducted in soil, plant and leached samples. Yield, plant growth parameters and plant dry matter were also determined. All plants survived until the end of the experiments. Treatments affected the ion content and EC of leached and soil samples significantly. Increasing salinity conditions increased translocation of Na and Cl in plants. Flower numbers, seedpod numbers, and dry matter content …

Litter Decomposition Of Picea Orientalis, Pinus Sylvestris And Castanea Sativa Trees Grown In Artvin In Relation To Their Initial Litter Quality Variables, Temel Sariyildiz

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The aim of the present study was to determine the effects of the litter chemistry of spruce (Picea orientalis), pine (Pinus sylvestris) and chestnut (Castanea sativa) grown in the Artvin region on their decomposition rates. Freshly fallen litters from these species were analysed for total carbon, nitrogen, lignin, cellulose and hemicellulose. The litterbag technique was used to determine their mass loss in the field for 2 years. At intervals of 6, 12, 18 and 24 months, 5 litterbags of each species were collected and returned to the laboratory and then analysed for their mass losses. The results showed that differences …

Combustion Properties Of Calabrian Pine (Pinus Brutia Ten.) Wood Treated With Vegetable Tanning Extracts And Boron Compounds, Ergün Baysal, M. Kemal Yalinkiliç, Mehmet Çolak, Osman Göktaş

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Specimens prepared from Calabrian pine (Pinus brutia Ten.) wood were treated with borate-supplemented aqueous solutions of Calabrian pine bark powder, acorn powder, sumach leaf powder and gall-nut powder. Then, fire test methods containing flame source, without flame source and glowing stages was performed according to the ASTM E 160-50 American Standard. The results showed that the lowest temperature (323 °C) for the flame source stage was recorded for specimens treated with mixtures of boric acid and borax (BA and Bx). In the without flame stage, the lowest temperature (404 °C) was recorded for specimens treated with acorn powder and (BA …

Comparative Study Of Wood Density By Specific Amount Of Void Volume (Porosity), İlker Usta

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Various methods were progressively investigated to determine wood density within the most reliable void volume (porosity) values. Three softwood species of Bornmulleriana fir (Abies bornmulleriana Mattf.), Eastern spruce (Picea orientalis Lipsky), and Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) grown indigenously in Turkey were selected to obtain a comparison among the green volume (GV), oven dry (OD) and maximum moisture content (MMC) methods. Volume definition had a great effect on density, which tended to vary significantly between and also within species caused by differences in the ratio of cell wall to air spaces. Accordingly: (a) GV might not give more accurate density …

Evaluation Of Land Use Potential And Suitability Of Ecosystems In Antakya For Reforestation, Recreation, Arable Farming And Residence, Şeref Kiliç, Suat Şenol, Fati̇h Evrendi̇lek

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

It is essential that land use decisions made by local administrations be compatible with sustainable use and management principles of natural resources. In this study, we evaluated the use potential and suitability of 27 land mapping units of 4,891 ha in Antakya for three different land use types: (1) recreation- reforestation, (2) residence and (3) arable farming. For this purpose, land suitability evaluation was carried out using soil and land data, the ŞENOL land evaluation system, and a PC compatible ILSEN software package. The study showed that a total of 478 ha of land had the potential for residential use …

The Reaction Of Crotonic Anhydride With Scots And Corsican Pine: Investigation Of Kinetic Profiles And Determination Of Activation Energies, Ni̇lgül Özmen, Ni̇hat Sami̇ Çeti̇n

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The kinetics of the reaction of crotonic anhydride with Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) and Corsican pine (Pinus nigra) using pyridine as catalyst/solvent was investigated and activation energies for the initial reaction determined. Activation energies were calculated from the Arrhenius equation using rate data obtained from time-course experiments repeated at several temperatures. In one method, reaction constants (k) were determined experimentally, while in the other method initial rates were extrapolated at time zero. With the rate constant method, activation energy values for Scots and Corsican pine were calculated as 39.0 (±5.8) and 30.3 (±6.8) kJ mol^{-1}, respectively. The method of initial …

Estimation Of The Effect Of Soil Salinity On Crop Yield Using Remote Sensing And Geographic Information System, Mehmet Ali̇ Çullu

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

This study was conducted to estimate the effect of salinity on crop yield by employing a geographical information system (GIS) and remote sensing technologies. The saline soils of Arıcan village, located in the southeastern part of Harran Plain, were studied. Surface soil samples representing each soil series in the study area were collected and analyzed to generate an electrical conductivity (EC) map of the study area soils. Using ground truth information, satellite images were classified and land use classes were determined in the study area. The EC map, land use map, soil map and parcel map were combined and analyzed …

Effects Of Plant Density And Number Of Shoots On Yield And Fruit Characteristics Of Peppers Grown In Glasshouses, H. Yildiz Daşgan, Kazim Abak

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Plant density and pruning systems play a key role in the effective use of the area inside the greenhouse. Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) cultivars, Amazon-long green and Balo bell-shape type, were grown in the winter cultivation period in a glasshouse. A constant space of 80 cm between rows with different within-row spacings (45 cm, 30 cm and 15 cm) and shoot numbers (between one and four shoots per plant) were applied to optimize plant density and number of shoots. Wider within-row spacing and higher shoot numbers per plant increased the number of leaves. However, the individual leaf blade area was …

Effect Of Indole-3-Butyric Acid And Different Strains Of Agrobacterium Rubi On Adventive Root Formation From Softwood And Semi-Hardwood Wild Sour Cherry Cuttings, Ahmet Eşi̇tken, Sezai̇ Erci̇şli̇, İsmai̇l Şevi̇k, Fi̇kretti̇n Şahi̇n

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of a range of Indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) concentrations (250, 500 and 750 mg 1^{-1}) alone and in combination with three strains of Agrobacterium rubi (A1, A16 and A18) on the rooting capacity of wild sour cherry (Prunus cerasus L.) softwood and semi-hardwood cuttings. The bacterial strains used in the present study were isolated from the foliage of pome fruits (from apple and pear orchards) growing in the eastern Anatolia region of Turkey. No rooting was observed on the cuttings of wild sour cherry with control treatment (no IBA or bacterial treatment) in …

Population Densities Of Liriomyza Huidobrensis (Blanchard, 1926) (Diptera: Agromyzidae) In Insecticide-Treated And Non-Treated Cucumber Producing Greenhouses In The İzmir Region, Hasan Sungur Ci̇velek, Zeynep Yoldaş

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Liriomyza huidobrensis (Blanchard) (Diptera: Agromyzidae) is an important pest in cucumber greenhouses in Çamönü (Menderes, İzmir), Turkey. This study was carried out during the spring and autumn production seasons in 1999 and 2000 in two greenhouses belonging to a local farmer, each of them 1000 m^2 in size. The infested leaves from insecticide-treated and non-treated greenhouses were sampled weekly. The leaves were sampled weekly from both greenhouses and kept in our laboratory under observation to compare the number of emerging leafminer adults. Despite the applications, during three of the four seasons examined, pest density in the insecticide-treated greenhouse was not …

Evaporative Cooling Efficiency Of A Fogging System For Greenhouses, Hasan Hüseyi̇n Öztürk

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The objective of this study was to investigate the efficiency of fogging system (FS) for greenhouses. The experiments were carried out in a multi-span plastic greenhouse (PG), 105.6 m wide and 205 m long, made of 11 spans. The FS consists of a water softener and filters to prevent nozzle clogging, a water reservoir, pumps and a pressure regulator, and fog generating nozzles (FGN). The required pressure for FGN was 4.5 atm. Three nozzle lines with 82 FGN were installed in each span of the PG. At each nozzle line, 82 FGN were uniformly located at 2.5 m nozzle spacing. …

2003 International Pinot Noir Celebration Program, International Pinot Noir Celebration

Willamette Valley Archival Documents - IPNC

This document is the 2003 program for the International Pinot Noir Celebration (IPNC), held annually on the campus of Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon. The program contains a detailed schedule of the celebration’s major events, presentations, and meals, as well as information regarding guest speakers, chefs, and artists visiting the campus. The program also includes a short description of all participating wineries for 2003, both foreign and domestic, along with a listing of the IPNC board of directors and all major supporters and contributors to the event.

G03-1485 Guidelines For The Prudent Use Of Antibiotics In Food Animals, Katherine Irwin, David R. Smith, Grasso M. Ebako, Steve Ensley, Dicky D. Griffin, Arden Wohlers

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide explains why antibiotics must be used with care and how to prudently use antibiotics to treat food animals.

Antibiotics are used to improve animal health and productivity. You, the animal caregiver, make important decisions about how antibiotics are finally used in food producing animals. Antibiotics should be used prudently to ensure they are effective, do not leave residues in food, and will continue to benefit man and animals in the future. Are you prepared to make the best decisions about using antibiotics in animals?

Cc03-432 Make Every Drop Count In Your Home On Your Yard

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Did You Know...

Weather adjustments to an automatic irrigation system can conserve A LOT of water.

A system applying 1 inch of water to an average size lawn (approximately 5,000 square feet) that has already received sufficient rain wastes over 3,000 gallons of water -- a year's supply of drinking water for 17 people.

G03-1520 Current Issues Affecting Youth Swine Shows, Rosie Nold

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

The original purpose of youth livestock shows was two-fold: 1) to provide an educational experience where young people could learn animal management practices, as well as personal/character development; and 2) to recognize the best animals in the industry.

This NebGuide addresses practices which have developed to enhance the appearance of a pig that is to be exhibited, but which may be detrimental to the commercial pork industry.

G03-1514 Use Of Feed Contaminated With Fungal (Mold) Toxins (Mycotoxins), Michael P. Carlson, Steve M. Ensley

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Mycotoxins are chemicals produced by fungi (molds) under certain conditions. They are not essential for fungal growth or reproduction, and they are toxic to animals or humans. They are naturally occurring chemicals found in grains, food and feed consumed by humans and animals and cannot be completely avoided. Accordingly, we try to control the amount of such chemicals ingested by humans and animals.

The purpose of this NebGuide is to provide guidelines on use of mycotoxin-contaminated feeds.

Ec03-153 Selecting Alfalfa Varieties For Nebraska, Bruce Anderson, Michael Trammell, Charles A. Shapiro, David D. Baltensperger

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

The most important variety decision on many farms and ranches is the selection of alfalfa. The choice of alfalfa variety affects production for three to ten or more years, whereas varieties of annual crops can be changed annually. Yield potential, pest resistance, and seed price should be considered when selecting alfalfa varieties in Nebraska.

Ec03-181 Alfalfa In Nebraska, Bruce Anderson, Loren J. Giesler, Thomas E. Hunt, Shripat T. Kamble, Stevan Z. Knezevic, Charles A. Shapiro

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Alfalfa is the most important forage crop grown in Nebraska, with over 1,000 acres grown in every county. It has the highest feeding value for livestock and one of the highest yield potentials. Alfalfa can produce more protein per acre than any other crop and can provide all of the protein needed by many livestock as well as supplying large amounts of vitamins, minerals, and energy. Protein of alfalfa. In also covers the cultural practices, insect pests, diseases, weeds that affect alfalfa.

Common Stressors For Aging Adults, Kathy Bosch

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Mental health is not easy to define, but aging successfully should mean a person has good mental health. This does not mean older adults will never experience any problems or diseases, but that symptoms will be treated and controlled. Mental health problems should not interfere with leading a rewarding life.

Nf247 Assistance With Wildlife Damage Problems In Nebraska, Scott E. Hygnstrom, John M. Hobbs, James G. Bruner, James Weverka, Dallas R. Virchow, Dennis M. Ferraro

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Nebraskans who experience damage and nuisance problems with wildlife can get assistance from several public and private organizations. This NebFact describes the most direct route to the solution of your problem. A reference guide lists who to contact for information, materials, permits, and hands-on assistance.

Nf567 Parenting From A Distance, Cindy Strasheim

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This publication provides a review of the research conducted on parenting a child who doesn't live with you.

G03-1510 Using Burrow Builders For Pocket Gopher Control, Dallas R. Virchow, Scott E. Hygnstrom, Bruce Anderson

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Pocket gophers spend nearly their entire lives underground and may only appear aboveground when they excavate soil to the surface or when they disperse to new areas. Each animal moves tons of soil during a year and creates dozens of mounds, sometimes in the span of a few days.

This NebGuide discusses how to use tractor-drawn mechanical bait applications to manage pocket gophers.

G03-1518 Chip Budding: An Old Grafting Technique For Woody Plants With Rediscovered Advantages For Nebraska, William A. Gustafson, T.M. (Todd) Morrissey

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Chip budding is one of the primary grafting methods used for the asexual propagation of woody plants used to produce named cultivars (varieties) or clones of many ornamental trees, shrubs, fruit and nut trees. It is one of the two most popular budding systems used in nursery production, and it is the only budding system that can be done on rootstocks (stocks) that have either active or dormant vascular cambiums.

This NebGuide explains how to perform the technique and lists which plants can be successfully chip budded.

G03-1515 Sampling And Analyzing Feed For Fungal (Mold) Toxins (Mycotoxins), Michael P. Carlson, Steven M. Ensley

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Mycotoxins are chemicals produced by fungi (molds) under certain conditions. They are not essential for fungal growth or reproduction, and are toxic to animals or humans. They are naturally present in feed and cannot always be avoided.

The purposes of this NebGuide are to provide information about sampling feeds to detect the presence of mycotoxins in them and about how feeds may be analyzed for mycotoxins.

Nf03-573 Handling Used Oil A Guide For Small Businesses, Gabe Hodill, Janet R. Hygnstrom, Bruce I. Dvorak

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact is about handling used oil for small businesses and gives references to used oil collection sites.

Ec03-1567 Grasshopper Identification Guide For Rangeland Grasshoppers: Fall/Spring Feeding Species, Ronald C. Seymour, John B. Campbell, Gary L. Hein

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

On rare occasions, high population of early season range grasshoppers coincide with slow growth of spring grass, causing economic loss. Most early season range grasshoppers overwinter in the nymphal stage. These grasshoppers survive by hiding under debris and organic matter.