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G92-1091 Sewing With Knit Fabric, Rose Marie Tondl

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This publication discusses kinds of knits, testing for stretchability, and blocking, cutting and sewing with knits.

Knits are an important part of every wardrobe because they are comfortable to wear and easy to care for. They shed wrinkles well and do not ravel when sewn. Knits are versatile and can be seen in everything from the most casual wear to the dressiest. Knits come in a variety of fabrics that vary in texture, stretchability, fiber content, weight and design.

Rp92-455 Weight Management: Choose A Healthy Weight

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Everyday choices define lifestyle and can significantly affect body weight. Being too fat or too thin increases the likelihood that health problems will develop. Small daily choices may seem insignificant, but when they are repeated for months and years, their influence is subsntatial.

This research publication discusses the following points: what is a healthy weight?; choosing a healthy weight; height/weight tables are the traditional measure; body shape is as important as weight; total health affects weight; obesity has consequences; if you need to lose weight, avoid fat diets; and maintaining a healthy weight requires daily attention.

Nf92-101 Marriage Burnout, Herbert G. Lingren

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Marriage burnout, while painful, can give a couple the chance to examine their marriage and provide a trigger for growth. The couple who learns to cope with it often emerges with an even better, richer, more exciting marriage.

Nf92-73 Nutrition And The Athlete: Fueling Your Sport, Linda S. Boeckner

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Increased activity brought on by participating in workouts, training or competition requires extra energy intake. Dietary plans that provide the most efficient energy sources will help to fuel the athlete for success. A diet built around high levels of complex carbohydrates protein intake is the best approach.

Nf92-103 Food Safety For Babysitters, Julie A. Albrecht

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses food safety for babysitters.

Nf92-96 Nebraska Master Mix, Harriet Kohn

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact offers a master mix and many recipies for quick breads.

G92-1066 Agricultural Retirement Packages, Raymond E. Massey, Gary L. Bredensteiner

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide discusses Simplified Employee Pension plans and Keogh plans as an employee benefit provided by agricultural employers.

Retirement Plans

Various retirement packages allow pre-tax dollars to be used to save money until retirement age. The most familiar and easy to use retirement account is the Individual Retirement Account (IRA). Other accounts are Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) plans and Keogh plans.

This NebGuide discusses IRA, SEP and Keogh plans in the context of an employee benefit provided by the employer.

G92-1124 Converting Center Pivot Sprinkler Packages: System Considerations, Joel E. Cahoon, Norman Klocke, William L. Kranz

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide points out some of the system-oriented factors that should be considered when changing sprinkler packages on a center pivot irrigation system. Irrigators using existing center pivots may be interested in changing sprinkler packages for a number of reasons: to take advantage of new sprinkler technology, to overcome a poor design on the original package, to reduce energy requirements, or simply to replace worn sprinklers on an older machine.

G92-1100 Sugar Beet Nematode, Eric D. Kerr, F.A. Gray, G.D. Franc

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Symptoms, life cycle and control of sugar beet nematodes are among the topics covered here.

The sugar beet nematode, schachtii, is a major parasite of sugar beets, causing serious stand and yield reductions. It was first identified in 1859 on sugar beets near Halle, Germany. It was first observed in the United States as early as 1895 and was reported in two fields near Gering, Nebraska in 1926.

Nf92-91 Color And Fabric To Slenderize, Rose Marie Tondl

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses colors and fabrics that slenderize.

G92-1109 Musk Thistle, Robert Wilson, Fred Roeth, Alex Martin

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

The history, identification and chemical, mechanical and cultural control of musk thistle are discussed. Musk thistle is a major problem for many Midwestern landowners. It reduces forage yields by robbing moisture and plant food from palatable grasses. Livestock refuse to enter heavily infested areas and will not graze close to the spiny plants. Since its emergence as a serious weed problem in the late 1940s, musk thistle has invaded thousands of acres of Nebraska pastureland and even occurs in some cultivated fields. It has moved from the Kansas border to the South Dakota border and as far west as Colorado …

G92-1110 The Thirteen-Lined Ground Squirrel: Controlling Damage, Dallas R. Virchow, Scott E. Hygnstrom

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide describes the physical characteristics, habits and management of the thirteen-lined ground squirrel.

Description

Thirteen-lined ground squirrels (Spermophilus tridecemlineatus) are common throughout the Great Plains. They have many common names such as "thirteen-liner" or "striped gopher." "Gopher" is a misnomer because true (pocket) gophers (Geomys bursarius and Thomomys talpoides) belong to another family of rodents.

Ec92-888 Farm Financial Records: Accounting Principles, Raymond E. Massey, James E. Friesen, Timothy A. Powell

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

In this publication, you will learn about record-keeping in general and accounting in particular. Acceptable accounting practices, financial statements and their use are presented. The object is to allow you to become familiar enough with accounting to be able to begin using a basic accounting system for various business purposes. This publication selectively chooses those portions of accounting which are applicable to agrticultural producers. The examples used deal with agriculture.

Ec92-1248 Growing Squash And Pumpkin For Food And Ornamentation, Laurie Hodges, Frederick P. Baxendale, David S. Wysong

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Pumpkin and squash are American members of the plant family Cucurbitaceae. Cucumbers, originally from India, muskmelons from the Middle East, and watermelons from Africa are other members of this important family of vine crops. Squash, like corn, was domesticated by Indians of Central America and spread to the 48 contiguous states of the United tates before the arrival of Columbus. Squash was among the first vegetables to be planted in Nebraska.

These crops can be used in many ways. The quick-growing, tender-skinned summer squash, when harvested and used while still immature, are delicious either steamed and buttered or sliced and …

Rp92-217 #2 Producer Marketing Mangement: Deferred Pricing Alternatives For Grain, Darrel Good

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Grain producers must make marketing decisions every day. First they must decide whether to price or hold grain. If they decide to price grain, they must then choose the most appropriate method of pricing: cash sale, forward contract, or hedging. If they decide to hold grain (not to price), they must choose the most appropriate method of retaining ownership.

This fact sheet presents some guidelines to help producers choose the least costly method of owning grain or speculating on price level changes.

G92-1117 The Sandwich Generation: A Cluttered Nest, Herbert G. Lingren, Jayne Decker

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

The needs of three generations and solutions to resolve their stresses are covered here.

Lisa and Bruce both have careers. They have a teen-age son, a college student daughter, a recently divorced daughter with a one-year-old child, and an elderly mother who needs an increasing amount of caregiving, all living in the same household. They are classic members of the sandwich generation.

In the 1990s, people live longer, they postpone marriage, more children are living at home to go to college, and an increasing number of adult children are returning home after a divorce or loss of job. Consequently, larger …

G92-1098 Cultivators For Conservation Tillage, Robert D. Grisso, Paul J. Jasa

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Cultivating residue-covered fields and ridge-till considerations are among the topics covered here.

In any conventional, conservation or no-tillage planting system, crop cultivation can be an excellent method of weed control. Cultivators used in residue-covered fields must allow residue to flow through the implement without clogging.

Extra penetration force may be required to cultivate no-till fields as compared to tilled fields. While many high-clearance cultivators are designed to handle conservation tillage conditions, some older cultivators can be modified to work in residue-covered fields when residue flow and soil penetration are maintained.

Combining mechanical and chemical weed control is economical and effective …

G92-1068 Planting And Harvesting Information For Nebraska Crops, Drew J. Lyon, David D. Baltensperger, Lenis Alton Nelson

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide gives information on the normal practices of planting and harvesting crops grown in Nebraska. This publication is a guide for some basic crop management practices for a variety of Nebraska crops. There are many special or unique cropping situations that will require some adjustments to these suggestions.

G92-1113 Family Nutrition Guide, Harriet Kohn, H. Darlene Martin

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This guide will help you make healthful food choices for yourself and family members over two years old.

Is your diet healthful? Write out what you and/or your family eat for one full day. Use the Dietary Guidelines (below) and the Food Guide Pyramid (center fold) to evaluate what was eaten. Check the last page for weight information. Now you are ready to plan to meet your nutritional needs.

Nf92-105 Sources Of Information On Herb Production And Marketing, Laurie Hodges

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact gives you information on herb production and marketing sources.

Nf92-56 Selecting A Lawn Care Company, John C. Fech, Keith Niemann, Roch Gaussoin

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact provides criteria for selecting a lawn care company.

G92-1123 Spinach And Swiss Chard, Laurie Hodges

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This is a guide to the growing, harvesting and use of spinach and swiss chard.

Spinach

Spinach is a cool season crop and belongs to the goosefoot family (Chenopodiaceae), along with Swiss chard and beets. Spinach is low in calories. It is a good source of vitamin C, vitamin A, and minerals, especially iron. After washing the leaves, cook them in a covered pan using only the water clinging to the leaves. After cooking, add salt and butter, vinegar, or mustard for added flavor. Spinach may be prepared in a souffle, creamed soup, or used raw in salads.

Swiss Chard …

G92-1107 Elm Leaf Beetle, David L. Keith, Frederick P. Baxendale, James A. Kalisch

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

History, identification, and indoor and outdoor control of the elm leaf beetle are discussed.

The elm leaf beetle is an imported pest, first found in the United States in 1834. Common throughout Nebraska, it is almost exclusively a pest of elms, including the American, Siberian and other varieties. Japanese Zelkova is also readily attacked. Adults (beetles) vary in color from yellow to olive green, and have a black stripe near the outside of each wing cover. They can be confused with other beetles of similar appearance (western corn rootworm, striped cucumber beetle), but they are distinctive in that they occur …

G92-1104 Getting Started In Beekeeping, Marion D. Ellis, Frederick P. Baxendale

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide provides information on beginning beekeeping in Nebraska.

Beekeeping in Nebraska

There are approximately 700 beekeepers in Nebraska operating about 115,000 colonies of bees. Annual honey production in the state ranges from 5 to 11 million pounds depending on weather conditions and available flora. The honey from each area is a unique blend of nectars from the available flora. In a good area under favorable conditions, a properly managed colony can produce 100 pounds or more of honey. The six-year average (1986-1991) for honey production per colony in Nebraska is 75 pounds.

Of far greater importance is the role …

G92-1081 Factors That Affect Soil-Applied Herbicides, R. S. Moomaw, Robert N. Klein, Alex Martin, Fred Roeth, P.J. Shea, G.A. Wicks, R. G. Wilson

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Characteristics of soil-applied herbicides are discussed, including site of uptake by weeds, solubility, adsorption, persistence, leaching potential, photodecomposition, and volatility. For best performance, preemergence and preplant herbicides must be placed in the top 0 to 3 inches of soil. Placement is important because the herbicide must enter the germinating weed seedling in order to kill it. Herbicides can be blended into the soil by mechanical incorporation, rainfall, or sprinkler irrigation, depending on the herbicide. Herbicide characteristics that determine their performance are site of uptake by weeds, solubility, adsorption, persistence, leaching potential, photodecomposition, and volatility. An understanding of these factors will …

G92-1097 Root And Crown Rot: Winterkill Complex Of Winter Wheat, John E. Watkins, Ben Doupnik, Jr., Eric D. Kerr, Robert N. Klein

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Root and crown rot--winterkill complex is discussed, including nature of the complex, symptoms, control, and management rationale. Root and crown rot of winter wheat is an interrelated disease complex caused by the interaction of infection of roots and crowns by Bipolaris sorokiniana and/or Fusarium graminearum and harsh winter conditions. It is an insidious, persistent and inconspicuous disease complex that reduces wheat yields each year. In extreme cases, entire fields or large areas within fields are killed. The ultimate effect is loss of stands, poor plant vigor, reduced yield and lower grain quality.

G92-1093 Use Of Animal Drugs In Livestock Management, Duane N. Rice, Barbara E. Straw

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

How to handle antibiotics and other drugs to prevent residues in meat while maintaining an effective animal health program.

Use of animal drugs in food animal production must be accepted as a responsibility rather than a right when trying to improve animal health. Drugs should be used to enhance a health program and not as a substitute for good management.

Disease prevention is based on good nutritional and environmental factors, sanitation, and the use of a complete herd health program. Use of vaccines for common diseases and in some cases segregation or culling of infected animals is important. Good management …

Nf92-61 Fats In The Diet, Linda S. Boeckner

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses the nutritive value of fats.

G92-1111 Mineral And Vitamin Nutrition Of Dairy Cattle, Rick J. Grant

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide focuses on the best sources of minerals and vitamins, current requirements for production, and feeding practices to best meet these requirements and promote health and productivity of dairy cattle. Dairy cattle require at least 17 minerals and three vitamins in their diet for optimal milk production, reproductive performance, and herd health. Although classical mineral or vitamin deficiency symptoms are rare, in many cases under- and overfeeding of certain minerals and vitamins does occur. Even small imbalances or deficiencies can develop into reproductive, health, and milk production problems. As herd milk production averages in Nebraska climb, it will become …

G92-1070 Feeding Dairy Cattle For Proper Body Condition Score, Rick Grant, Jeffrey F. Keown

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide describes feeding and management practices that allow the producer to control body condition throughout lactation and the dry period.

Body condition score is a critical measure of a dairy feeding system's effectiveness. Adequate body fat reserves promote milk production, reproductive efficiency, and herd longevity. Excessively fat cows or overly thin cows run much greater risks of metabolic problems, lower milk yield, poor conception rates, and dystocia (difficult calving). Failure to attain proper body condition or rapid changes in body condition score during early lactation may indicate problems in herd health or feeding management.