Publications

Interest in climate change has prompted a market for carbon credits. Learn how livestock operations produce greenhouse gases and how to reduce emissions and benefit from carbon credits. This publication includes tables of the relative effect of manure management practices on methane and nitrous oxide emissions and of rangeland management practices on carbon sequestration. It also includes examples of carbon credit estimates for swine and cattle operations. Learn More

Companion animals play an important role in the lives of many Americans. The companion animal industry has limitless unique opportunities for those wishing to seek a career working to improve the lives of dogs, cats, rabbits and more.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Animal Science Department hosted a two-night series on companion animal careers in November 2008. This conference took an in-depth look into the different sectors within the companion animal industry. Professionals who work with companion animals, both as a full time career or through volunteer work, were interviewed to gain their thoughts on the industry and their suggestions for individuals seeking careers working with companion animals.

Run Time: 120 minutes.

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The Handbook was developed as supporting material for a series of daylong educational workshops focused on enhancing the performance of center pivots through improved understanding of the design and management characteristics of center pivots. The Handbook is also useful as a stand alone document for individual or group educational efforts. Learn More

This four-page NebGuide includes an identification guide and general discussion of the cereal aphid species most commonly found in Nebraska small grains, corn, sorghum, and millet. It includes an illustration of aphid anatomy and identification keys and photos for western wheat aphid, Russian wheat aphid, bird cherry-oat aphid, greenbug, corn leaf aphid, and English grain aphid. Learn More

The naming of plants is done in a systematic method to allow gardeners and landscape professions to easily communicate about plants. The classification system is explained in this publication. Learn More

This 260-page book provides illustrations and key details to identify 191 of Nebraska's forbs, shrubs and cacti. This guide is a valuable resource for research, study or pleasure.

The book is divided into four major sections: introductory text and illustrated guide to plant identification; and sections composed of plant descriptions of forbs, cacti and shrubs.

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This book provides illustrations and key details to identify more than 100 grass and grass-like plants found in Nebraska.

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Plant symptoms may be caused by biotic (living organisms) or abiotic (nonliving) agents. Many abiotic factors can cause symptoms in a landscape or garden. These factors include nutrient imbalances, drought or excess soil moisture, limited light, reduced oxygen availability, air pollution, soil pH extremes, pesticide toxicity, compaction, cultural practices, mechanical damage, and low or high temperatures. Insects, mites, fungi, bacteria, nematodes, viruses, parasitic higher plants, protozoa, and grazing or browsing animals are all examples of biotic agents that damage plants. Learn More

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