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G08-1491 Drinking Water Treatment: Water Softening (Ion Exchange), Sharon Skipton, Bruce I. Dvorak, Shirley Niemeyer

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

The presence of calcium (Ca) and/or magnesium (Mg) in water results in water being considered "hard." Calcium and magnesium ions in water react with heat, metallic plumbing, and chemical agents such as detergents to decrease the effectiveness of nearly any cleaning task. Hard water can be softened using an ion exchange softening process. This 2008 guide discusses the ion exchange water softening process and related equipment used for household water treatment.

G08-1489 Drinking Water Treatment: Activated Carbon Filtration, Bruce I. Dvorak, Sharon Skipton

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Activated carbon filtration can effectively reduce certain organic compounds and chlorine in drinking water. It can also reduce the quantity of lead, dissolved radon, and harmless taste- and odor-causing compounds. This 2008 NebGuide discusses the principles, processes, and requirements of activated carbon filtration systems for the domestic (household) user.

G08-1376 Drinking Water: Fluoride, Sharon Skipton, Bruce I. Dvorak, Wayne Woldt, Andy Kahle

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

At optimal levels, fluoride in drinking water can be beneficial to dental health. Learn more about fluoride concentration and potential health effects in this 2008 NebGuide.

G08-1614 Drinking Water: Certified Water Testing Laboratories In Nebraska, Sharon Skipton, Bruce I. Dvorak, Wayne Woldt

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This 2008 NebGuide explains the certification process water testing laboratories follow, and lists certified government and commercial operated laboratories.

G08-1493 Drinking Water Treatment: Distillation, Bruce I. Dvorak, Sharon Skipton

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Homeowners are increasingly concerned about contaminants in their water supply that may affect health or cause taste, odor, or nuisance problems. Distillation, one of the oldest methods of water treatment, is an effective method for reducing many impurities found in water. This 2008 NebGuide discusses the process and related equipment used for household drinking water treatment by distillation.

G08-1784 Drinking Water: Nitrate-Nitrogen, Sharon Skipton, Wayne Woldt, Bruce I. Dvorak, Ralph Pulte

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Nitrate-nitrogen is sometimes present in drinking water. At certain levels it can present a health risk. Properly locating and constructing wells along with regularly testing can help manage risk and are discussed in this 2008 NebGuide.

G08-1823 Barley Yellow Dwarf Of Wheat, Barley, And Oats, Stephen N. Wegulo, Gary L. Hein, Roy C. French

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

The symptom's, impacts and management of Barley Yellow Dwarf (BYD), a virus disease affecting small grains, are discussed in this 2008 NebGuide. This information is based on observations of BYD in Nebraska wheat and oat fields in 2007 and on published research conducted elsewhere.

Chemigation Updates 2008

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Contents:
Chemigation Management
Biggest Hazard with Chemigation
Routes of Entry
Wind Drift Considerations
In Case of a Spill
Personal Safety
Distance From Pivot Point
Soil Infiltration Rate
Irrigation Management Tools
Our NRD Partneres as of 2007 and we invite others!
Watermark soil water sensors
Hansen AM400 Data Logger
How to Use watermark sensors?
Irrigation Trigger Levels for Different Soil Types
Example: change in soil water status
Atmometer (ETgage)
Using an ETgage for irrigation management
Crop coefficient (Kc)
Equipment considerations
In-Canopy Nozzle Packages
Subsurface Drip Irrigation Systems
Review of the Nebraska Chemigation Act
Definition of Chemical
Rule Change
Injection Location
Safety …

Ec08-706 Satellite Based Auto Guidance, Viacheslav I. Adamchuk

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Extension Circular 08-706 discusses satellite based auto guidance.

Ec08-137 Producing And Marketing Proso Millet In The Great Plains, Drew J. Lyon, Paul A. Burgener, Karen Deboer

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Extension Circular 08-137 discusses producing and marketing proso millet in the great plains.

Ec08-166 Noxious Weeds Of Nebraska : Common Reed, Stevan Z. Knezevic, Avishek Datta, Ryan E. Rapp

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Extension Circular 08-166 discusses noxious weeds in Nebraska : Common Reed.

Ec08-1871 Managing Wheat Streak Mosaic, Stephen N. Wegulo, Gary L. Hein, Robert N. Klein

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Extension Circular 08-1871 discusses managing wheat streak mosaic

Ec08-826 2008 Nebraska Farm Custom Rates -- Part Ii, H. Douglas Jose, Paige Bek

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Extension Circular 08-826 contains the 2008 Nebraska Farm Custom Rates -- Part II.

Ec08-477 The Junior Chef's Cookbook : A Collection Of Nep Recipes For Youth, Donnia Behrends, Candece Goshorn, Natalie Sehi

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Extension Circular 08-477 is the junior chef's cookbook : a collection of NEP recipes for youth.

Ec08-823 2008 Nebraska Farm Custom Rates - Part I, H. Douglas Jose, Paige Bek

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Extension Circular 08-823: 2008 Nebraska farm custom rates-Part I

Ec08-703 Drinking Water Treatment : An Overview, Bruce I. Dvorak, Sharon O. Skipton

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Extension Circular 08-703 discusses drinking water treatment : An Overview

Ec08-708 Precision Agriculture : Weed Targeting Herbicide Management, Viacheslav I. Adamchuk, Mark L. Bernards, George E. Meyer

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Extension Circular 08-708 discusses weed targeting herbicide management as part of the precision agriculture series.

Ec08-101 Spring Seed Guide

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Extension Circular 08-101: Spring Seeds Guide of 2008.

Ec08-130 2008 Guide For Weed Management, Mark L. Bernards, Roch E. Gaussoin, Robert N. Klein, Stevan Z. Knezevic, Drew J. Lyon, Lowell D. Sandell, Robert G. Wilson Jr., Patrick J. Shea, Clyde Ogg

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

The 2008 Guide for Weed Management in Nebraska is a valuable tool for anyone with responsibility for controlling weeds in crop, pasture, range, turf or aquatic environments in Nebraska. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive publication that will enable the user to make sound weed control decisions based on unbiased, research-based information, and to carry out weed control activities in a safe and responsible manner.

This publication deals principally with herbicides as an aid for crop production. The suggestions for use are based on research at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Research and Extension Centers and elsewhere.

Ballot Issues Education For The 2008 General Election, J. David Aiken, Bradley D. Lubben

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Nebraska communities attempt to attract new employers to the community often by providing economic incentives to the new business: direct loans or grants, infrastructure improvements (roads, power, sewer lines, etc.), purchasing real estate, and job training grants. Communities can respond more quickly to new business development opportunities if the community has a pool of community development funds available for immediate use. The 1991 Nebraska Local Option Municipal Economic Development Act allows Nebraska cities and villages to create such a fund after preparing a community economic development plan, receiving voter approval and with continuing citizen review board oversight.¹ Under current …

Ec08-278 Grazing Crop Residues With Beef Cattle, Richard J. Rasby, Galen E. Erickson, Terry Klopfenstein, Darrell R. Mark

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Grazing cattle on crop residue is a valuable feed assets for livestock producers to consider. This Extension Circular review many aspects of grazing residues from nutrient content of residue, supplementation strategies based on desired performance, calculating stocking rates, and strategies to manage around founder. Allowing cattle to harvest their needs is a management strategy to reduce feed costs. Know what your expectations are for your operation, your cattle, and your crops.

G08-1569 Drinking Water: Uranium, Sharon Skipton

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Naturally occurring uranium has always been present in some drinking water supplies in Nebraska. It became a newly regulated substance in public community drinking water supplies when the Environmental Protection Agency revised the Radionuclides Rule, which took effect in December 2003.

Uranium occurs naturally in soil and rocks. It can enter groundwater and contaminate drinking water, which, over time, can harm health. Learn what testing and treatment options are available.

Ec08-1552 Drinking Water: Arsenic, Sharon Skipton

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Arsenic is a naturally occurring element present in rocks and soil. Arsenic is the 20th most abundant element in the earth’s crust and often forms compounds by combining with oxygen, chlorine, and sulfur. As water passes through and over soil and rock formations, it dissolves many compounds and minerals including arsenic. The result is that varying amounts of soluble arsenic are present in some water sources. Arsenic chemistry is complex because it has many forms.

This 2008 NebGuide discusses arsenic in public and private drinking water supplies.

G08-1490 Drinking Water Treatment: Reverse Osmosis, Bruce I. Dvorak, Sharon Skipton

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Homeowners can find out more about reverse osmosis (RO) in this 2008 guide, which discusses the principles and process of RO treatment for household drinking water.

G08-1333 Drinking Water: Lead, Sharon Skipton, Bruce I. Dvorak, Wayne Woldt, Steve Drda

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Small quantities of lead can be a serious health concern, especially for infants, children, and developing fetuses. This 2008 NebGuide discusses how to safely manage lead in a domestic water supply.

G08-1360 Drinking Water: Copper, Sharon Skipton, Bruce I. Dvorak, Wayne Woldt, Steve Drda

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Too much copper in the human body can cause stomach and intestinal distress such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. This 2008 NebGuide discusses practices to manage copper in a domestic water supply such as one for a home or business.

G08-1847 Economic Indexes For Beef Sire Selection, Matthew L. Spangler

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Selecting a beef sire can be made easier with economic indexes. This 2008 NebGuide illustrates the various beef sire selection indexes available.

G08-1844 Stormwater Management: Pesticide Use In The Lawn And Garden, Clyde Ogg, Erin Bauer

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This 2008 NebGuide explains how the proper use and application of lawn and garden pesticides can prevent potential water contamination from stormwater runoff.

G08-1817 Successful Transitions For High Conflict Families, Cindy Strasheim

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

High conflict families experiencing divorce and turmoil may find it difficult to think things through, unable to separate themselves from the problem to logically solve it. This 2008 NebGuide points out common distresses of divorce on children, including visitation and shared custody, and how interactions can occur more calmly.

G08-1475 Residential Onsite Wastewater Treatment: Mounds For Effluent Treatment, Janet R. Hygnstrom, Sharon Skipton, Wayne Woldt

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

A mound wastewater treatment system may be right for lots that have slowly permeable soils, sandy soils, or a high water table. Learn the advantages, disadvantages and maintenance considerations of a mound system in this 2008 NebGuide.