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MK36
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Description:
Ideas for
developing effective
community groups.
Publication Date:
September 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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MF931
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Description:
Cleaning a community makes it appealing to prospective employers and visitors, may improve social connections, reduce crime, and improve public health.
Publication Date:
February 2007
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Development
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KELP_2_1
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Description:
Kansas Environmental Leadership Training consists of 5
training sessions. Module 2 introduces the topics: Components of Leadership, Urban Water Resources, State Water Agency
Publication Date:
April 2005
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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MF2665
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Description:
A good community is a place where everyone can readily acquire the means to pay for their basic needs, while pursuing higher goals. Economic life is a crucial part of a communitys health.
Publication Date:
December 2004
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Development
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MF2569
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Description:
This booklet is all about helping you design, plan and develop an organization intended to create positive changes at the local level.
Publication Date:
May 2004
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Development
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MF2592
|
Description:
Discusses hunger, malnutrition, food insecurity, poverty. Suggests community service activities (food banks, soup kitchens, fund raising dinners with inadequate food).
Publication Date:
September 2003
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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MF2563
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Description:
This publication presents a model with five critical
variables. The reader will learn about how the model is
specified and the five key forms of capital used in sustaining progress.
Publication Date:
September 2003
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Development
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S137
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Description:
Notebook was created to assist Extension educators as they develop leadership programming within their counties, help citizens improve their own leadership skills.
Publication Date:
June 2002
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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EP103
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Description:
Face-to-face conversation is becoming rare in this day of electronic devices. Without the personal touch, even members of a close-knit association can forget how to relate to one another.
Publication Date:
June 2001
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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EP102
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Description:
Decision making is the process of selecting one course of action from several alternative actions. It involves using what you know, (or can learn) to get what you need.
Publication Date:
June 2001
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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EP107
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Description:
Think about your reasons for not delegating some of your tasks at work or in the context of a volunteer role. If you are like most of us, you have some standard reasons.
Publication Date:
June 2001
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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EP106
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Description:
You can begin to organize your home and your life by establishing systems for getting out of the house in the morning, keeping track of important dates, housework, shopping, & bills.
Publication Date:
June 2001
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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EP101
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Description:
How do people set realistic goals and expectations? One way to make goals more realistic is to begin by examining values.
Values guide our day-to-day ways of feeling, thinking and behaving.
Publication Date:
June 2001
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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EP108
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Description:
Interpersonal conflict is suppressed in favor of group
harmony. Suppressing conflict only drives it underground to
reappear later in some more destructive form.
Publication Date:
June 2001
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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EP105
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Description:
Stress is the rate of wear and tear on your body caused by
living. It is the physical, mental and chemical adjustments that your body makes in accordance to the circumstances of your life.
Publication Date:
June 2001
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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EP104
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Description:
Keep a balance between your volunteer time, personal time, work time, etc. Accomplish priority items. Have free time without feeling guilty. Gain a sense of accomplishment.
Reduce stress.
Publication Date:
June 2001
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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EP81-94
|
Description:
Leads program: all leadership fact sheets combined into one file for easier access.
Publication Date:
February 2001
Language:
English
Subtopic:
|
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MF2492
|
Description:
Deals with a strategy for managing public communication in local government.
Publication Date:
October 2000
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Development
|
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MF2491
|
Description:
Identifies strategies to promote effective group decision making and action.
Publication Date:
October 2000
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Development
|
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MF2493
|
Description:
Provides suggestions for managing the policy-making process to ensure meaningful and controlled stakeholder input.
Publication Date:
October 2000
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Development
|
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MF2494
|
Description:
Provides an overview of public relations for local govenment.
Publication Date:
October 2000
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Development
|
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MF2496
|
Description:
Focuses on structuring a process and shaping the environment needed to resolve public conflicts, for local government.
Publication Date:
October 2000
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Development
|
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MF2495
|
Description:
Deals with the resolution of public disputes for local government.
Publication Date:
October 2000
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Development
|
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EP73
|
Description:
On-line consumer sales are currently not subject to any sales or use tax. Retailers argue they are losing revenue as
consumers replace local merchants with on-line merchants.
Publication Date:
August 2000
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Small Business, Development
|
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WQP_MANL
|
Description:
For local elected officials and their advisory boards (water-quality planning steering committee). Management options for city and county commissioners to implement water-quality protection plans.
Publication Date:
November 1999
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Development
|
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WQPGUIDE
|
Description:
A “how to” guide for Kansas communities and public water suppliers to develop a comprehensive local water quality
protection plan.
Publication Date:
November 1999
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Development
|
|
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L745
|
Description:
Factors in business success include competition, local trade area population, area income levels, household spending patterns, per capita expenditures, & local business community.
Publication Date:
September 1999
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Small Business
|
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SRP838
|
Description:
A mail survey was conducted in fall 1998 to determine Internet useamong 684 rural community leaders in Kansas. Nearly 62% of respondents indicated that they used the Internet.
Publication Date:
July 1999
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Development
|
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NCR604
|
Description:
Answers questions about the recycling programs available and the use of these programs.
Publication Date:
June 1999
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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SV439
|
Description:
Set of three videos
Publication Date:
January 1999
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Development
|
|
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MF2325
|
Description:
Provides ideas on how to build healthy and sustainable community of retailers in order to minimize leakage and increase retail capture (encourage citizens to buy locally).
Publication Date:
April 1998
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Development
|
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L829
|
Description:
Guide to volunteering. Volunteers are motivated by achievement, power, affiliation, recognition, and altruism. Recruitment, Manage conflict, reduce risks, handle burnout.
Publication Date:
March 1998
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Development
|
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SV429
|
Description:
Set of three video tapes.
Publication Date:
January 1998
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Development
|
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MF2275
|
Description:
Composting is often the most economical alternative for yard trimmings. It helps avoid landfill fees and transportation costs & provides organic material & mulch to a community or citizens.
Publication Date:
August 1997
Language:
English
Subtopic:
|
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MF2282
|
Description:
For local economic development and public service provision, the Office of Local Government provides: Information and Referral, Technical Assistance, Educational Outreach, Applied Research.
Publication Date:
August 1997
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Development
|
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MF2272
|
Description:
Provides overview of various aspects of marketing.
Publication Date:
July 1997
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Small Business, Marketing
|
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SB662
|
Description:
Changes since 1940: replacement of wheat monoculture with crop diversity because of irrigation and government programs, replacement of gambling mentality of farmers with business rationality.
Publication Date:
August 1996
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Development
|
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MF2225
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Description:
Discusses different aspects of power, leadership and planning within a community.
Publication Date:
August 1996
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Development
|
|
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MF2064
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Description:
Elaborate on the idea that a community is similar to a human body, comprised of a set of interdependent organs.
Publication Date:
July 1996
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Development
|
|
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MF2184
|
Description:
Provides step by step procedures of starting a new business.
Publication Date:
April 1996
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Small Business
|
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SRP754
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Description:
A shortage of housing was the most critical problem.
Housing is needed to attract small industry.
Another problem was the lack of good jobs for young people.
Publication Date:
March 1996
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Development
|
|
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SV393
|
Description:
This is a short educational marketing video for use with decision makers, and community members. It builds on the strong tradition of home economics.
Publication Date:
January 1996
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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MF2122
|
Description:
Discusses planning procedures and the importance of citizen involvement.
Publication Date:
May 1995
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Development
|
|
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EP23
|
Description:
Landfills should manage yard wastes separately. Methods will vary depending on the volume and type of material, space available, and equipment.
Publication Date:
May 1995
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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EP18
|
Description:
Meanings of Environmental Terms: RECYCLABLE, RECYCLED, BIODEGRADABLE, PHOTODEGRADABLE, pre-consumer, Post-consumer waste
Publication Date:
May 1995
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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SV381
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Description:
Multicommunity collaboration is a new phraseology for an old concept: the concept of communities working together to address common interests.
Publication Date:
January 1995
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Development
|
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SV173
|
Description:
Discusses the important contributions wetlands can make to a community, such as flood safety, increased property values, and removal of contaminants to provide a clean water supply. Length: 15:00
Publication Date:
January 1994
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Development
|
|
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SV171
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Description:
The FCL program offers a fresh look at ways to invest in the future—for you, your family, and your community. It teaches skills that help you make a difference by building awareness.
Publication Date:
January 1993
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Development
|
|
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SRP658
|
Description:
This study focused on 12 markets across Kansas to understand how they were organized and to determine key factors involved in creating and maintaining a healthy market.
Publication Date:
August 1992
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing
|
|
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MF1047
|
Description:
Guide to public policy. Most citizens are willing to be involved in the public decision-making process, but they may hesitate because they don’t know how to get started.
Publication Date:
August 1992
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Development
|
|
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MF1032
|
Description:
Federal and Kansas laws that relate to sewing as a small business, with advice and addresses.
Publication Date:
April 1992
Language:
English
Subtopic:
|
|
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C724
|
Description:
Provides information on products that can be recycled into resources.
Publication Date:
May 1991
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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L775
|
Description:
Provides overview of different aspects of community economy; local businesses, real estate, consumers, employment, marketing, investment, local goverment, taxes.
Publication Date:
May 1991
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Development
|
|
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L832
|
Description:
Foundations can provide financial support for community development efforts and assist charitable organizations.
Money stays within the community and supplies funds for
improvements.
Publication Date:
March 1991
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Development
|
|
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L830
|
Description:
Communities plan for the future by envisioning what the future will be. How will the future be different? What
decisions can we make now, based on this perception of the future?
Publication Date:
February 1991
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Development
|
|
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MK30
|
Description:
Use money-saving tips to weed out
unnecessary expenses, reduce debt
and build financial security.
Publication Date:
September 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
|
|
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MF2796P
|
Description:
Poster describes how thousands of dollars can be saved and invested over 25 years by not smoking.
Publication Date:
December 2007
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Personal Finance
|
|
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MF2797P
|
Description:
Poster describes how thousands of dollars can be saved by eating at restaurants less frequently, and investing the savings.
Publication Date:
December 2007
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Personal Finance
|
|
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MF2811
|
Description:
Guide to money management for teens. Print only. See online version at:
http://moneytalks4teens.ucdavis.edu/
Publication Date:
June 2007
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Personal Finance, Finances
|
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MF2704
|
Description:
How to be a weath coach: provide advice to help consumers set up savings programs. America Saves Manual adapted for Kansas
Publication Date:
January 2007
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Personal Finance
|
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MF2754
|
Description:
Each month, around $50 in small change accumulates
in the average household. Invested over 20 years, this
will total more than $20,000 (calculated at 5% yield).
Publication Date:
January 2007
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Personal Finance, Finances
|
|
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MF2721
|
Description:
Take this quiz to get an idea of how well you have
managed your money so far. Choose the score that best
describes your current financial management practices.
Publication Date:
August 2006
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Personal Finance, Finances
|
|
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MF2720
|
Description:
This presentation will provide tools to assess your
financial strengths and weaknesses.
Publication Date:
August 2006
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Personal Finance, Finances
|
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S134G
|
Description:
This money management series covers budgeting, record keeping, banking and credit. 156 pages.
Publication Date:
April 2006
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Personal Finance, Finances
|
|
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MF2703
|
Description:
These 52 topics related to money management and wealth-building are reproducible and may be used in a variety of ways. Last page includes form-filler area to add new topic.
Publication Date:
February 2006
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Personal Finance
|
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MF2701P
|
Description:
If the average family invested the $1,000 a year it spends on credit card interest and finance charges, in 20 years, it would grow to nearly $40,000(at 5% yield). 8.5x11 web version
Publication Date:
January 2006
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Personal Finance, Finances
|
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MF2755
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Description:
The money you spend each weekday on a carry-out food,
invested over 20 years, will amount to more than $40,000.
Publication Date:
January 2006
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Personal Finance, Finances
|
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MF2700P
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Description:
If you give up a daily snack and invest the money you save, in 20 years, you will have more than $18,000
(calculated at 5% yield). Kansas Saves poster, reduced to 8.5x11 for web.
Publication Date:
January 2006
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Personal Finance, Finances
|
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PM52
|
Description:
Advice for online purchasing and control of impulse buying.
Publication Date:
November 2005
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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MF2676
|
Description:
Brochure for program to encourage consumers to save money and build wealth. Kansas Savers set a monthly savings goal of as little as $10 then try to save this amount each month.
Publication Date:
July 2005
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Personal Finance, Finances
|
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MF2677
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Description:
Poster for Kansas Saver program, which encourages consumers to save money. File is in 8.5x11 format for web use.
Publication Date:
July 2005
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Personal Finance, Finances
|
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MF2676_BW
|
Description:
Brochure and form with financial advice: pay off debts, use retirement programs, automatic savings plans, etc. Arranged for printing on 8.5x11 paper.
Publication Date:
May 2005
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Personal Finance, Finances
|
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MF2654
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Description:
Before You Invest: Get everything in writing. Make sure you understand the risks. If you do not understand how
an investment works, avoid it.
Publication Date:
July 2004
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Personal Finance
|
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MF2655
|
Description:
Before You Invest: Get everything in writing. Make sure you understand the risks. If you do not understand how
an investment works, avoid it.
Publication Date:
July 2004
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Personal Finance
|
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EFNEP5338
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Description:
Budget worksheet for income and expenses: rent, utilities, food, clothing, etc.
Publication Date:
October 2003
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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MF2591
|
Description:
Discusses food security, malnutrition, hunger, and poverty, with statistics and information on food programs. Includes recipe: Red Beans and Rice.
Publication Date:
September 2003
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Personal Finance
|
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MF2592
|
Description:
Discusses hunger, malnutrition, food insecurity, poverty. Suggests community service activities (food banks, soup kitchens, fund raising dinners with inadequate food).
Publication Date:
September 2003
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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L811
|
Description:
Kansas has support services which assist those facing unemployment or loss of income. This fact sheet presents
an overview of some community and family resources that can help.
Publication Date:
October 2002
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Finances
|
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MF685
|
Description:
Receipts, documentation, proof of ownership, & identification may be needed to collect insurance or retirement benefits; to receive military compensation; & to solve tax or inheritance problems.
Publication Date:
September 2001
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Finances
|
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L776
|
Description:
If your home was destroyed by fire or tornado, you would need to complete an inventory of possessions to be compensated by your insurance. In a burglary, police would need to know what was taken.
Publication Date:
September 2001
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Finances
|
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L801
|
Description:
Pull out all those records and papers you have stored all over the house. Begin sorting, because you don’t need to keep everything to have good records. Some of the papers may be unnecessary.
Publication Date:
August 2001
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Finances
|
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S134A
|
Description:
Tips and activities related to finding and maintaining a job.
Publication Date:
July 2001
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Finances
|
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MF2399
|
Description:
Publication will help you make an informed choice of a child care strategy that fits your business and is responsive to
the needs of your employees.
Publication Date:
June 1999
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Finances
|
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SRP807
|
Description:
From 1976-1996, total family living expenses increased 183.1 percent or an average of 8.7 percent per year. But in real dollars family living expenses increased only 2.8 percent.
Publication Date:
March 1998
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Personal Finance
|
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MF2281
|
Description:
Facts about privacy in today's world. A database profile which describes a person’s interests, financial & other records, can be compiled by one organization and shared with others.
Publication Date:
September 1997
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Personal Finance
|
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MF2281A
|
Description:
Telemarketers get your phone number and information from computerized mailing lists. Companies develop these lists from databases of information about people, or from telephone books, etc.
Publication Date:
September 1997
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Personal Finance
|
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MF2238L
|
Description:
Publication discusses child support, custodial and noncustodial parents, authorization for medical treatment, fringe benefit issues, insurance, inheritance, bank accounts, etc.
Publication Date:
August 1997
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Personal Finance, Blended Families
|
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MF2238E
|
Description:
The financial and legal issues that stepfamilies face can be quite complex. For example, financial and legal obligations to children and/or former spouses are often complicated by emotion.
Publication Date:
August 1997
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Personal Finance, Blended Families
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MF2228
|
Description:
facts about consumer fraud.
Publication Date:
October 1996
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Finances
|
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MF2029
|
Description:
Provides information on programming for limited resource families. Limited-resource learners (low education, low literacy) tend to avoid participation in adult education.
Publication Date:
January 1995
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Finances
|
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NCR537D
|
Description:
HELPING PEOPLE DEAL WITH LOSING JOBS.
Publication Date:
June 1994
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Personal Finance, Grieving, Finances
|
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SV340
|
Description:
Designed to assist educators in making an important change in programming. Consists of a series of interviews with Kansas EFNEP paraprofessionals who share their experiences.
Publication Date:
January 1994
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Personal Finance, Finances
|
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SV175A
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Description:
Helps low-income Kansas residents reduce the costs of heating and cooling their homes. The first program takes a typical weatherization client through the process of applying for…. Length: 20:00
Publication Date:
January 1994
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Personal Finance, Housing
|
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SV175B
|
Description:
The Kansas Weatherization Assistance Program helps low-income Kansas residents reduce the costs of heating and cooling their homes. Spanish Version
Publication Date:
January 1994
Language:
Spanish
Subtopic:
Personal Finance, Housing
|
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UNN14
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Description:
Worksheet to record household spending, 11"x17"
Publication Date:
October 1993
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Personal Finance, Finances
|
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C731
|
Description:
Guide to teaching children about money: allowances, money plans, sources of income, money mistakes, management skills.
Publication Date:
February 1993
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Personal Finance
|
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MF1054
|
Description:
Enviroshopping is Shopping With a Concern for the Environment. Reduce excess packaging, reuse products or packaging, recycle materials, reject wasteful products, respond to manufacturers.
Publication Date:
November 1992
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Finances
|
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MF1051
|
Description:
Includes Consumer Calendar, which identifies some seasonal sales & when they typically occur. List items you want to purchase under months when they are most likely to be on sale.
Publication Date:
September 1992
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Finances
|
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MF900
|
Description:
A warranty (or guarantee) describes the manufacturers or
sellers commitment to stand behind their products. It tells what will be done if a problem develops within a certain time period.
Publication Date:
September 1992
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Finances
|
|
|
L849
|
Description:
People avoid estate planning because it deals with death, property ownership, business, marriage, & family. Without a plan, state and federal law decide what happens to your estate.
Publication Date:
May 1992
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Finances
|
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L851
|
Description:
When someone dies owning property (real property, or tangible & intangible personal property) in Kansas, the law settles the estate. Probate determines what was owned, its value, & inheritor.
Publication Date:
May 1992
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Finances
|
|
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L852
|
Description:
Trusts can help families meet a variety of estate planning objectives, such as avoiding probate or reducing costs, providing property management for surviving spouse or children, etc.
Publication Date:
May 1992
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Finances
|
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L853
|
Description:
Some individuals believe they receive the greatest estate planning benefits when they transfer their property before
their death, while they can still guide and affect the outcome.
Publication Date:
May 1992
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Finances
|
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|
L850
|
Description:
Print only.
Publication Date:
May 1992
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Personal Finance, Finances
|
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EFNEP5338X
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Description:
Here’s how to use the Monthly Worksheets to set up your own family spending plan: Set Goals, List Income, Plan for Expenses, compare actual to budget.
Publication Date:
November 1991
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Personal Finance, Finances
|
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NCR392
|
Description:
Teach children about money. Print only. See also:
C731 Money Wise: Helping Children Learn to Manage Money.
Publication Date:
February 1991
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Personal Finance, Finances
|
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MF971
|
Description:
Teaching adults is challenging, but the benefits are many.
Teaching is an opportunity to grow, learn more about a wide range of subjects, including public speaking, & meet new people.
Publication Date:
October 1990
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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L809
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Description:
Many circumstances may lead to sudden reductions in income. These include factory layoffs or cutbacks, the loss of a job, reduced farm income, loss of support from a spouse, or other reasons.
Publication Date:
March 1990
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Finances
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L810
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Description:
Rapid changes are stressful. Losing a job, experiencing a bad year in a farm or business operation, divorce or separation, or a death in a family can result in feelings of reduced self-worth.
Publication Date:
March 1990
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Finances
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L812
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Description:
Loss of income makes it difficult to pay for food, shelter, clothing, transportation, & medical care. Identify priorities; look at human & financial resources, community services.
Publication Date:
March 1990
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Finances
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MF934
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Description:
Much consumer spending is on consumer services, in contrast to products. Examples include child care, medical-dental care, teaching, banking, insurance, credit, painting, repairs, etc.
Publication Date:
August 1989
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Finances
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MF929
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Description:
Consumers are their own best protection when they exercise their rights and also accept the responsibilities which go with them; to research products, choose & use carefully, & complain.
Publication Date:
May 1989
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Finances
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MF928
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Description:
Some common sources of information include magazines, advertising, warranties, product labeling, seller-provided information, and educational materials.
Publication Date:
May 1989
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Finances
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MF888
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Description:
Remodeling refers to home improvements that are beyond normal repair maintenance & decorating. Consider how well the house meets your present & anticipated needs. Is the house too small?
Publication Date:
September 1987
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Personal Finance
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MF873
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Description:
guide to improving decision-making skills.
Publication Date:
June 1987
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Finances
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MF874
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Description:
Goals are results toward which people are willing to work; they are what you want, products or services (a new car or car repair), activities (a trip), money, or something less tangible.
Publication Date:
June 1987
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Finances
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L751
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Description:
Guide to working with lawyers.
Publication Date:
September 1986
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Finances
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MF1100
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Description:
This Farm Management guide reports Kansas land prices
and cash rents for 1990-2009.
Publication Date:
October 2009
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management
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MF2893
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Description:
Beef demand is sensitive to strength of the economy. Articles about dietary fat, cholesterol, and beef recalls reduce beef demand. Consumers demand convenient food products.
Publication Date:
January 2009
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing
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MF2876
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Description:
Consumers want consistently high quality beef products that are nutritious, flavorful, tender, safe, healthy, and convenient.
Publication Date:
January 2009
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing
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MF2568
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Description:
Description of commodity programs in the 2008 Farm Bill and a discussion of the decision making process that will be required of agricultural producers prior to program sign-up.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF907
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Description:
provides a method for farmers to evaluate MPCI and catastrophic coverage.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF363
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Description:
cost-return budget for alfalfa in Central and Eastern Kansas.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF291
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Description:
explains purpose of the balance sheet.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management
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MF266
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Description:
cost-return projection for beef cow-calf enterprise.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Management
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MF2143
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Description:
cost-return budget for brome hay in Central and Eastern Kansas.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF997
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Description:
cost-return budget (w-ch-f rotation) for cane hay in Western Kansas.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF2421
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Description:
cost-return budget for canola in South Central Kansas
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF275
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Description:
explains cash flow projection for operating loan determination.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management
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MF999
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Description:
provides cost and return estimates for center pivot irrigated dry-edible bean in Western Kansas.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF2602
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Description:
This budget is based on soybean production in rotation using a no-till system.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF584
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Description:
cost-return budget for center-pivot-irrigated alfalfa.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF2601
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Description:
This budget is based on corn production in rotation using a no-till system, with irrigation.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF585
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Description:
cost-return budget for center-pivot-irrigated corn.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF589
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Description:
cost-return budget for center-pivot-irrigated corn silage.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF2567
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Description:
Irrigated cotton requires less water than high-input crops, making it an option for farms with low well capacities. The limiting factor for cotton in Kansas is the number of growing degree units.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF998
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Description:
cost-return budget for center-pivot-irrigated sorghum silage.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF2600
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Description:
Budget based on grain sorghum production using a no-till system with irrigation.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF582
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Description:
provides cost and return estimates for center pivot irrigated grain sorghum in Western Kansas.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF586
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Description:
provides cost and return estimates for center pivot irrigated soybean in Western Kansas.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF800
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Description:
cost-return budget for center-pivot-irrigated oil-type sunflowers.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF583
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Description:
provides cost and return estimates for center pivot irrigated wheat in Western Kansas.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF2358
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Description:
provides an example of computing deferred tax liability.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management
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MF2161
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Description:
cost-return budget for corn in North Central Kansas.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF571
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Description:
cost-return budget for corn in Northeast Kansas.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF2157
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Description:
cost-return budget for corn in South Central Kansas.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF993
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Description:
cost-return budget for corn in Southeast Kansas.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF2150
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Description:
cost-return budget information (w-c-f rotation) for no-till corn in Western Kansas.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF2364
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Description:
cost-return budget for corn silage in Northeast Kansas.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF939
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Description:
cost-return budget for cotton in South Central and Southeast Kansas.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF2565
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Description:
Cotton is a potential alternative summer crop in an intensified dryland wheat-summer crop-fallow cropping system. The limiting factor in Kansas is the number of growing degree units.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF2540
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Description:
Cost-return budget for 2,400 head dairy
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Management
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MF272
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Description:
provides cost-return projection for dairy enterprise of 100 lactating cows.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Management
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MF2442
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Description:
cost-return projection for dairy enterprise of 2400 lactating cows.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Management
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MF2441
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Description:
cost-return projection for dairy enterprise of 600 lactating cows.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Management
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MF2537
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Description:
Cost-return information for soybeans in central and eastern Kansas
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF2145
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Description:
cost-return budget for double-crop sunflowers in North Central and Eastern Kansas.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF593
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Description:
cost-return of drylot backgrounding of beef and finishing beef.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management, Management
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MF600
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Description:
cost-return of drylot backgrounding of beef.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Management
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MF421
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Description:
Cost return budget for farm ewe flocks once-a-year lambing.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Management
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PK9
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Description:
Accounting, Budgeting,Buildings, Improvements, Business Arrangements, Farm Business Principles, Financial Managment
Crops, Labor, Land, Livestock Machinery, Equipment,
Public Policy, Taxes
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF292
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Description:
cost-return projection for farrow-to-finish swine.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Management
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MF2153
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Description:
cost-return projection for farrow-to-weaned pig.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Management
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MF2151
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Description:
cost-return projection for feeder pig nursery.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Management
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MF2146
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Description:
cost-return budget for fescue hay in Central and Eastern Kansas.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF270
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Description:
explains uses of financial ratios in financial managing.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management
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MF592
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Description:
cost-return of finishing beef.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Management
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MF634
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Description:
provides cost-return budget information for finishing feeder lambs.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Management
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MF648
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Description:
cost-return budget for forage sorghum silage in South Central Kansas. This budget is based on a forage sorghum put up as silage.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management
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MF2698
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Description:
The simplest description of GRP is that it is a put option
on expected county yield. The GRIP contract is a put option on expected county revenue. The grower carries the basis risk.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Finance
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MF2236
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Description:
explains government program for cost-return budgets
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management
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MF2159
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Description:
cost-return budget for grain sorghum in North Central Kansas.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management
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MF573
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Description:
cost-return budget for grain sorghum in Northeast Kansas.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management
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MF575
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Description:
explains cost-return budget for grain sorghum in South Central Kansas.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management
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MF995
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Description:
cost-return budget for grain sorghum in Southeast Kansas.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management
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MF904
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Description:
cost-return budget, w-s-f rotation and continuous sorghum, for grain sorghum in Western Kansas.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management
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MF288
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Description:
explains the debt-servicing capability of a farm business.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management
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MF294
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Description:
explains purpose of income statement.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management
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MF801
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Description:
lists income and financial trends for Kansas farms.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Finance
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MF905
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Description:
explains purpose of an integrated financial management package.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management
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MF489
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Description:
explains how to interpret and use the Amortization table.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management
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MF2144
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Description:
cost-return budget for sunflowers in North Central and Northeast Kansas.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF1013
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Description:
explains the source of prices in the Farm Management Guide cost-return budgets.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management
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MF2566
|
Description:
A key decision facing cow-calf producers is whether
to raise or purchase replacement breeding stock (heifers or
mature cows). The focus of this guide is strictly on heifers.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Management
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MF399
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Description:
cost-return projection for raising dairy herd replacements
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Management
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MF2100
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Description:
explains revenue insurance costs and coverage.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF2160
|
Description:
explains cost-return budget for soybean in North Central Kansas.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management
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MF570
|
Description:
cost-return budget for soybean in Northeast Kansas.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management
|
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MF2156
|
Description:
cost-return budget for soybean in South Central Kansas.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management
|
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MF994
|
Description:
cost-return budget for soybean in Southeast Kansas.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management
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MF2366
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Description:
cost-return budget (w-sb-f rotation) for soybean in Western Kansas.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management
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MF2599
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Description:
Publication for producers who purchase or acquire young kid goats to use grazing resources over the summer and early fall grazing season. Grazing meat goats can assist in brush control.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF2367
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Description:
cost-return budget for sub-irrigated alfalfa in Western Kansas.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF1008
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Description:
This budget estimates costs and returns for a season-long and early intensive grazing system for steers in Eastern Kansas.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Management
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MF1007
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Description:
This budget estimates costs and returns for a season-long and an early intensive grazing system.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management, Management
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MF887
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Description:
cost-return budget, w-sf-f rotation and wheat - confectionary sunflower - fallow rotation, for oil-type sunflowers in Western Kansas.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF2152
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Description:
cost-return projection for swine finishing barn.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Management
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MF2757
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Description:
Publication outlines facilities, feed costs, etc. with spreadsheets to help swine producers determine the profitability of raising pigs.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF2158
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Description:
wheat cost-return budget for North Central Kansas.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management
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MF572
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Description:
wheat cost-return budget for Northeast Kansas.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management
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MF574
|
Description:
wheat cost-return budget for South Central Kansas.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management
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MF992
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Description:
wheat cost-return budget for Southeast Kansas.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management
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MF903
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Description:
explains wheat cost-return budget (w-s-f rotation) in Western Kansas.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management
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MF1101
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Description:
explains profit objective pricing for a whole farm.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management
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MF1009
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Description:
provides cost-return of winter wheat grazing.
Publication Date:
October 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Management
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S140
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Description:
Information on starting and operating a farmers' market in Kansas.
Publication Date:
September 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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MK38
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Description:
Advice to save feed and fuel on farms.
Publication Date:
September 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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MK43
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Description:
The Kansas Farm Management Association's economists work cooperatively with Kansas farm families, providing production and financial management information for improved decision making
Publication Date:
September 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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MF2827
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Description:
Conservation Reserve Program landowners have options, including: keeping land under CRP contract, using land for crops, or using land for forage and/or livestock production.
Publication Date:
March 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Conservation Resource Programs
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MF2813
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Description:
This fact sheet summarizes a more comprehensive research report. Determine livestock market manager perceptions about animal identification systems, estimate costs.
Publication Date:
February 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Management
|
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MF2812
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Description:
This fact sheet summarizes a more comprehensive research report. Determine livestock market manager perceptions about animal identification systems, estimate costs.
Publication Date:
February 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Management
|
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MF2697
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Description:
Before Hiring, Employers Must: Decide if the worker is an Independent Contractor or Employee, get FEIN, complete Kansas New Hire Report, Register with Kansas Department of Revenue
Publication Date:
October 2007
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF836
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Description:
lists capital requirements and energy costs for irrigation.
Publication Date:
October 2007
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
|
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MF2474
|
Description:
Examines reason for recent interest in grain storage in Kansas:
low grain prices and wide basis levels at harvest, preserving
identity of crops, flexibility, reduced bottlenecks at harvest.
Publication Date:
September 2007
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Storage, Management
|
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MF2793
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Description:
International survey results aon beef purchase decisions and consumption habits: frequency, cuts of meat consumed, home vs. restaurants. Countries: USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan.
Publication Date:
August 2007
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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MF2780
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Description:
For disease tracing and control, animal identification
systems become especially important at the time cattle are marketed.
Publication Date:
May 2007
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management
|
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MF2756
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Description:
The most likely scenario for the 2007 Farm Bill is
one that looks similar to the 2002 Farm Bill. However, a
combination of new programs could be put in place.
Publication Date:
October 2006
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
|
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MF2360
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Description:
Shows comparisons between different irrigation energy costs. The selection of the irrigation fuel source is a significant decision; choices are electricity, natural gas, deisel, or propane.
Publication Date:
August 2006
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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MF2587
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Description:
Describes a simple computer program that evaluates pumping plant efficiency using on-farm records, compares irrigation energy options, repair economics.
Publication Date:
August 2006
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
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L885
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Description:
Are irrigation costs are reasonable? Is irrigation is paying its way? Fuel bills have parts related to pumping plant performance and to crop and irrigation management.
Publication Date:
July 2006
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
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SRP948
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Description:
An estimate of the total economic benefits of the KAES wheat breeding program averages $88.7 million per year, and costs were 4.8 million per year.
Publication Date:
June 2006
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Performance
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MF2719
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Description:
For competitive advantage, firms may need resources (human capital, branding, and processes) that are not easily imitated or substituted.
Publication Date:
January 2006
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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MF2706
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Description:
LRP is a federal insurance program administered by the Risk Management Agency (RMA) designed to protect livestock producers from price declines.
Publication Date:
December 2005
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing
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MF2705
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Description:
LRP is a federal insurance program developed and administered by the Risk Management Agency (RMA) designed to help protect livestock producers from price declines.
Publication Date:
December 2005
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing
|
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MF802
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Description:
provides labor information for use in farm budgets, enterprise studies, forward planning, and comparative studies.
Publication Date:
October 2005
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management
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MF2695
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Description:
Plans with an overriding vision and a specific mission for the organization will provide a solid foundation for the business and provide guidance for day-to-day activities.
Publication Date:
October 2005
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF2696
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Description:
Describes sole proprietorship, general and limited partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies as structures for farm businesses.
Publication Date:
October 2005
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF477
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Description:
provides definitions of important farm business terms.
Publication Date:
October 2005
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management
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MF391
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Description:
lists conversion factors, and areas and volumes of farm structures.
Publication Date:
October 2005
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management
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MF275A
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Description:
explains worksheet-cash flow projection for operating loan determination.
Publication Date:
October 2005
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management
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L718
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Description:
Discusses how beneficial improving walnut stands is for the wildlife habitat and investments.
Publication Date:
September 2005
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF2689
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Description:
Land values by district, region, month of sale, quality of land, type of road adjoining tract, improvements, mineral rights, contract sales, and irrigation are important characteristics.
Publication Date:
August 2005
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Finance
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C668
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Description:
A lease is a contract and terms of the lease will be interpreted and enforced in light of contract law. Over 50 percent of Kansas farmland and pastureland is rented.
Publication Date:
July 2005
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Finance
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MF2678
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Description:
The U.S. beef industry has been impacted by bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). The U.S. government has implemented measures to prevent BSE from entering the country.
Publication Date:
May 2005
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Diseases
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MF2679
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Description:
(Summary version)The U.S. beef industry has been impacted by bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). The U.S. government has implemented measures to prevent BSE from entering the country.
Publication Date:
May 2005
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Diseases
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MF2660
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Description:
This publication describes a data set of all sales of agricultural land in Kansas between 1986 and 2000, more than 100,000 observations.
Publication Date:
December 2004
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Finance
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MF2664
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Description:
Comparisons between expected progeny differences (EPDs) and their related weights. Ultrasound EPDs are valued by buyers.
Publication Date:
October 2004
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management
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MF2370
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Description:
Vineyard management and marketing: Grape vine characteristics, glossary, soil, cultivars, irrigation, pruning, harvest, pest control, care calendar, budget.
Publication Date:
September 2004
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF2657
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Description:
Haying and grazing is now allowed on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres regardless of moisture conditions under managed haying and grazing once every 3 years.
Publication Date:
September 2004
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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C542
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Description:
Designed to assist woodland owners in marketing their timber products.
Publication Date:
September 2004
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing
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MF2644
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Description:
Under marketing contracts, each hog carcass value comprises a base price augmented with a premium
or discount reflecting carcass quality attributes.
Publication Date:
July 2004
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management
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MF2544
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Description:
Programs and sources of information farmers and ranchers can use to improve their profitability, increase environmental stewardship, and maintain agriculture as a vibrant part of Kansas culture.
Publication Date:
June 2004
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Finance
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C663
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Description:
Provides an overview of the different aspects of the Kansas fence law.
Publication Date:
April 2004
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF2646
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Description:
The QSVP (Quality System Verification Program) is a set of 20 requirements for livestock production. It is being used by a group of Kansas beef producers.
Publication Date:
February 2004
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF2637
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Description:
Grid pricing increases the amount of carcass quality and yield grade information flowing to producers to help signal what processors want.
Publication Date:
December 2003
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing
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MF2583
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Description:
This research found that, on average, custom rates for a Kansas farm harvesting 1,000 acres are 20.4 percent lower than the true cost to own and operate machinery.
Publication Date:
April 2003
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
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MF264
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Description:
lists the feed requirements of beef cattle.
Publication Date:
October 2002
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Nutrition, Marketing, Management
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MF2561
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Description:
Quantifies producer motives for entering into marketing
agreements and using grid pricing. Marketing issues and
mandatory price reporting also are documented.
Publication Date:
June 2002
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing
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MF2546
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Description:
Illustrates the relationship between seasonal variation in heifer feeding profitability, cattle prices, corn prices, feeding cost of gain, and cattle performance for Western Kansas feedlots
Publication Date:
June 2002
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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MF2499
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Description:
This publication helps determine the potential economic benefit from varying flour extraction rates of hard white wheat versus hard red wheat.
Publication Date:
May 2002
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing
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MF2547
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Description:
Explains seasonal trends in steer feeding profits, cattle prices, feeding cost of gain and cattle feeding performance in Kansas.
Publication Date:
May 2002
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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L887
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Description:
Describes types of sunflower, discusses market supply, demand, and prices. It also discusses how to develop a marketing plan for the crop.
Publication Date:
September 2001
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Production, Marketing, Finance
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MF2516
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Description:
Discusses agronomic considerations, machinery considerations and economic considerations of narrow row corn.
Publication Date:
August 2001
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Production, Machinery
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MF2536
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Description:
Explains concepts and economic issues behind conservation buffers: grass buffers, grassed waterways, vegetative filter strips, which filter contaminants from runoff before it enters streams or rivers.
Publication Date:
August 2001
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Conservation Resource Programs
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MF2533
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Description:
This publication describes trends in the dry-edible bean industry and didcusses their implications for Kansas and Colorado producers.
Publication Date:
July 2001
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing
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MF2532
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Description:
Discusses the characteristics of echinacea and their implications for Kansas producers.
Publication Date:
July 2001
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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MF2514
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Description:
This publication describes trends in sunflower production and discusses the implications for Kansas producers
Publication Date:
July 2001
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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MF2498
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Description:
Certified seed has passed field inspection and seed
testing standards for varietal purity. Noncertified seed is called farmer-saved or home-grown seed.
Publication Date:
July 2001
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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MF2512
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Description:
This publication describes new uses for soybeans and illustrates differences in value across soybean varieties.
Publication Date:
June 2001
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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MF2513
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Description:
This publication compares yield potentials and prices of corn and sorghum in Kansas and the United States through the past two decades.
Publication Date:
May 2001
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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SRP876
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Description:
Agronomy field research results from the field research sites for the 2000 growing season
Publication Date:
May 2001
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF2504
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Description:
This publication helps beef producers who forward contract feeder cattle make decisions about feeding calves to varying weights and producers making feeder cattle purchase decisions.
Publication Date:
April 2001
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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SRP873
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Description:
Beef cattle research: reproduction, breeding, genetics, management, range and grazing nutrition, growing and finishing, meat science, food safety
Publication Date:
March 2001
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing
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SRP727
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Description:
Beef cattle research: reproduction, breeding, genetics, management, range and grazing nutrition, growing and finishing, meat science, food safety
Publication Date:
January 2001
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing
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C697
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Description:
Weight, lot size, health, muscling, frame size, condition, fill, breed, presence of horns and time of sale were all significant factors affecting feeder cattle prices.
Publication Date:
January 2001
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management
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MF2497
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Description:
This publication presents trends in white corn production and
marketing in recent years; it is used in high quality, light-colored flour for food use.
Publication Date:
November 2000
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing
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MF2471
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Description:
Outlines the costs/returns of converting to sprinkler irrigation for various pumping capacities. Labor savings are a major consideration, also acreage, yield, pumping capacity, & equipment cost.
Publication Date:
November 2000
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
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MF2487
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Description:
Compares business performance for publicly traded food and agribusiness firms in various states.
Publication Date:
August 2000
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF2458
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Description:
Discussion about pricing efficiency of grain markets. Includes definitions of commodity market terms and worksheets & examples for grain marketing plans.
Publication Date:
July 2000
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing
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MF2464
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Description:
Tenderness is beef's most important palatability attribute.
Segregate carcasses by tenderness, and tenderize meat. Some
consumers will pay more for guaranteed tender steak.
Publication Date:
May 2000
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management
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MF2457
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Description:
Determines the major factors causing beef demand to shift over time:
Competing meats, demographic shifts, convenience, health and safety concerns.
Publication Date:
March 2000
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Management
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MF2449
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Description:
Crops such as Roundup Ready soybeans and Bt corn gained rapid acceptance among crop producers. Some food processors and export markets have announced plans to purchase only non-GM grain.
Publication Date:
March 2000
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF2448
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Description:
Provides case studies on four cooperatives for educational use.
Publication Date:
December 1999
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF2432
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Description:
Provides an overview of the natural and organic beef industry.
Publication Date:
December 1999
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Management
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MF2431
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Description:
Provides an overview of contracting and integration and discuss risk factors associated with vertical coordination. Contracts between producers and processors may reduce risk.
Publication Date:
December 1999
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF2430
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Description:
Examines economic trends in corn industry: Food-Grade yellow, white, blue, or organic corn, nutritionally dense (for livestock), waxy, High Amylose, Starch, Lysine, or Oil corn.
Publication Date:
October 1999
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF2427
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Description:
Provides overview of the Kansas specialty crop industry: vegetables, sweet corn, melons, orchard crops, tree nurseries and greenhouses.
Publication Date:
August 1999
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Production, Production, Management
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SRP835
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Description:
Agronomy field research results from the field research sites for the 1998 growing season
Publication Date:
May 1999
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF2400
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Description:
Examines white wheat production and its economic trends: Millers and bakers prefer it, particularly in export markets. It must be kept separate from red wheat to maintain its benefits.
Publication Date:
April 1999
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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C683
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Description:
This publication describes the full spectrum of alfalfa production in Kansas.
Publication Date:
October 1998
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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C695
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Description:
A summary of the major points and conclusions of a calf management research study.
Publication Date:
October 1998
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Reproduction, Marketing, Management
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SRP817
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Description:
Measurements detect strengths and weaknesses in a farm business and indicate financial progress. Farm financial ratios provide one way to evaluate the condition of a farm
business.
Publication Date:
October 1998
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Finance
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MF2344
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Description:
Growers of certified organic products use renewable resources for soil fertility & energy. Biological control of pests is encouraged. Crop rotations with a soil building program is required.
Publication Date:
July 1998
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Soil Conservation, Production, Marketing
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MF2338
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Description:
Provides information on cross hedging cull sows in the lean hog futures market.
Publication Date:
June 1998
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management
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SRP810
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Description:
Agronomy field research results from the field research sites for the 1998 growing season
Publication Date:
May 1998
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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EP67
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Description:
Provides answers for those wishing to expand their dairies.
Publication Date:
May 1998
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Management, Livestock
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MF2318
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Description:
Provides answers for those wishing to expand their dairies.
Same as #EP67.
Publication Date:
May 1998
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Management, Livestock
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SRP811
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Description:
The most common type of landlord-tenant crop-share lease in NW Kansas was a 25-75% arrangement, whereas the 33.3-66.7% crop production share was the most prevalent in SW and south central Kansas.
Publication Date:
May 1998
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Finance
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SRP804
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Description:
Beef cattle research: reproduction, breeding, genetics, management, range and grazing nutrition, growing and finishing, meat science, food safety
Publication Date:
March 1998
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing
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SRP807
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Description:
From 1976-1996, total family living expenses increased 183.1 percent or an average of 8.7 percent per year. But in real dollars family living expenses increased only 2.8 percent.
Publication Date:
March 1998
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Personal Finance
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WKIRP
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Description:
The economy of western Kansas is tied to Ogallala Aquifer. Publication focuses on partnership among farmers, agribusinesses, state government, & Kansas State U. to use & protect this resource.
Publication Date:
February 1998
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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MF2307
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Description:
Guide to growing, selecting, marketing, and selling eggs directly from the farm.
Publication Date:
January 1998
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Reproduction, Marketing, Management
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MF2242
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Description:
Subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) systems are feasible for some field crops & arrangements. Center pivot cropping
systems are more economical for quarter-section fields (160 acres).
Publication Date:
October 1997
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Finance
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SRP793
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Description:
The benefit-to-cost ratio was 11.95 for the KAES wheat
breeding program. For each $1 invested in varietal improvement, nearly $12 was earned by Kansas wheat producers.
Publication Date:
October 1997
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Performance
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MF2284
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Description:
Introduces the concept of cross hedging, presents examples of markets used to cross hedge commodities, and recommends strategies.
Publication Date:
September 1997
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management
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MF2272
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Description:
Provides overview of various aspects of marketing.
Publication Date:
July 1997
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Small Business, Marketing
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MF2244
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Description:
Discusses how to effectively calculate farm machinery operation costs.
Publication Date:
May 1997
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery, Finance
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MF2267
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Description:
Explains how to cross hedge cull cows in the 90-percent lean, boneless beef futures contract and to examine the associated hedging risk.
Publication Date:
April 1997
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management, Management
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MF2259
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Description:
Highlights the importance of cow-calf enterprise analysis and provides an overview of the records needed and implementation of a complete cow-calf enterprise analysis.
Publication Date:
April 1997
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management, Management
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SRP783
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Description:
Beef cattle research: reproduction, breeding, genetics, management, range and grazing nutrition, growing and finishing, meat science, food safety
Publication Date:
March 1997
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing
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MF2234
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Description:
When summer crops are exposed to freezing temperatures,
producers must determine if crop should be harvested for grain or livestock feed. See charts to estimate crop yield loss.
Publication Date:
August 1996
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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SB662
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Description:
Changes since 1940: replacement of wheat monoculture with crop diversity because of irrigation and government programs, replacement of gambling mentality of farmers with business rationality.
Publication Date:
August 1996
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Development
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MF2221
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Description:
Discusses best method of estimating the value of pigs.
Publication Date:
July 1996
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management, Management
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MF2226
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Description:
Provides a simple method of forecasting crop prices necessary for cost/return budgets.
Publication Date:
July 1996
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management
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MF2035
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Description:
Reviews the basic Uniform Commerical Code provisions governing sales of agricultural products and how they have been treated by the courts.
Publication Date:
April 1996
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing
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SRP757
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Description:
One-third sharing of the crop by the landlord was the primary
arrangement. A basic principle of a good lease is sharing of production in the same proportion as resources contributed.
Publication Date:
March 1996
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Finance
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SRP758
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Description:
Rates of return to owned investment in land varied from a high of 18.59% in the southwest association in 1974 to a low of -7.98% in the same association in 1981.
Publication Date:
March 1996
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Finance
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SRP756
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Description:
Beef cattle research: reproduction, breeding, genetics, management, range and grazing nutrition, growing and finishing, meat science, food safety
Publication Date:
February 1996
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing
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MF2162
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Description:
Provides cattle producers information about the effects of various characteristics on feeder cattle prices.
Publication Date:
January 1996
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management, Management
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MF2142
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Description:
Provides information on how cow-calf producers can improve the sale-prices for weaned steer and heifer calves.
Publication Date:
January 1996
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Marketing, Management, Management
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MF2163
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Description:
Leasing beef cows conserves capital and shares risk. Determine sharing arrangements, costs, ownership of livestock & buildings, pasture, feed.
Publication Date:
November 1995
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Finance
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MF2169
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Description:
Designed to motivate farmland owners to consider the impact of their actions on land value. Environmental hazards, such as contaminated water or soil, can reduce land value.
Publication Date:
October 1995
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF2137
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Description:
Discusses costs and benefits of liming acid soils to adjust pH for better crop yields. Landlords traditionally paid for this long-term benefit, but tenants may be asked to share the costs.
Publication Date:
October 1995
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF2148
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Description:
Provides performance measures for specific farm types in Kansas: balance sheet, income statement.
Publication Date:
October 1995
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management
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MF2155
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Description:
Postharvest systems should be designed to provide proper treatment of each plant species to prolong quality of the flowering stem & to make the most effective use of labor possible.
Publication Date:
September 1995
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Production, Flowers
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MF2119
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Description:
Provides a description of quality evaluation techniques regarding hard winter wheat.
Publication Date:
June 1995
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Performance, Marketing
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MF2123
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