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Nf04-590 What Is Guardianship?, Eileen Krumbach, John Defrain, Bruce Cudly, Dina Rathje, Carol Lieske, Rene Ferdinand, Mary Evans, Mary Gordon
Nf04-590 What Is Guardianship?, Eileen Krumbach, John Defrain, Bruce Cudly, Dina Rathje, Carol Lieske, Rene Ferdinand, Mary Evans, Mary Gordon
Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports
This NebFact, the first in a series, discusses legal guardianship.
G04-1537 Wind Erosion And Its Control, Drew J. Lyon, John A. Smith
G04-1537 Wind Erosion And Its Control, Drew J. Lyon, John A. Smith
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebGuide discusses how wind erosion occurs and presents methods for reducing wind erosion on land devoted to crop production. Wind erosion is widespread on agricultural land in the Great Plains, particularly in the semi-arid regions. Wind erosion physically removes the most fertile part of the soil (organic matter, clay, and silt) and lowers soil productivity. This loss in productivity increases the costs of producing crops. Blowing soil can reduce seedling survival and growth, depress crop yields, and increase the susceptibility of plants to certain types of stress, including diseases.
Nf04-595 Surveillance For Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, David R. Smith, Dicky D. Griffin
Nf04-595 Surveillance For Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, David R. Smith, Dicky D. Griffin
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Veterinarians should consider BSE in their list of diagnostic differentials when cattle exhibit signs of behavioral changes, ataxia, or recumbency.
Nf04-593 Understanding How Usda-Fsis Determines The Age Of Cattle For Current Bse Regulations, Dicky D. Griffin, David R. Smith
Nf04-593 Understanding How Usda-Fsis Determines The Age Of Cattle For Current Bse Regulations, Dicky D. Griffin, David R. Smith
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebFact discusses the key points used by USDA-FSIS veterinary inspectors to classify cattle as being under or over 30 months of age. Age helps determine which carcasses will be segregated for removal of "specified risk materials" associated with bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).
Nf04-591 What Is Genetic Engineering And How Does It Work?, Patricia M. Hain, Julie A. Albrecht, Douglas A. Golick
Nf04-591 What Is Genetic Engineering And How Does It Work?, Patricia M. Hain, Julie A. Albrecht, Douglas A. Golick
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Genetic engineering is the process of manually adding new DNA to an organism.
G04-1542 Planning An Intergenerational™ Dialogue, Laverne Barrett, Andrea J. Gage
G04-1542 Planning An Intergenerational™ Dialogue, Laverne Barrett, Andrea J. Gage
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Intergenerational Dialogues can help communities address important issues. This NebGuide offers guidance.
The Intergenerational™Dialogue
An Intergenerational™Dialogue is usually a one-day, six-hour event that allows the five living generations to come together to create an action plan to address a specific community issue. When all age groups of the community are involved in problem solving, it is easier to gain solution commitment and a greater response to planned action. Does this sound too good to be true? The following is a descriptive outline for planning an Intergenerational Dialogue in a community. The basis for the NebGuide is the work completed by …
Nf411 Seed Treatment Fungicides For Soybeans, Loren J. Giesler
Nf411 Seed Treatment Fungicides For Soybeans, Loren J. Giesler
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Fungi can cause seed to rot. This publication describes treatments.
Nf152 Why Children Misbehave, Pat Steffens, Kathy Bosch
Nf152 Why Children Misbehave, Pat Steffens, Kathy Bosch
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebGuide provides insight into why children misbehave and offers strategies parents can use to prevent misbehavior.
Understanding why children misbehave is important. We can respond more effectively to them and their behavior when we figure out what is causing the problem. Effective parents know and use strategies and techniques to prevent a child's misbehavior.
Nf03-578 How Can I Help An Older Person Who May Have A Mental Illness?, Kathy Bosch
Nf03-578 How Can I Help An Older Person Who May Have A Mental Illness?, Kathy Bosch
Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports
Even though many persons suffer with a mental illness or disease at some point in their lives, these problems are treatable.
Mp03-81 The 2003 Nebraska Poultry Report, Sheila Scheideler, Mary M. Beck, Curtis L. Novak, Leanne Labrash, Danilo J. Franco, Mohammad A. Jalal, David Monsalve, Trish Weber
Mp03-81 The 2003 Nebraska Poultry Report, Sheila Scheideler, Mary M. Beck, Curtis L. Novak, Leanne Labrash, Danilo J. Franco, Mohammad A. Jalal, David Monsalve, Trish Weber
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
The Nebraska Poultry Report is produced every two years by the Animal Science Department's poultry faculty with contributions from others in the University of Nebraska who work with avian species. The purpose of the report is to make our activities known to the poultry industries in Nebraska. The majority of articles are based on on-going research but are written in a relaxed style for ease of reading.
Ec03-219 2003 Nebraska Swine Report, Duane Reese
Ec03-219 2003 Nebraska Swine Report, Duane Reese
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
The 2003 Nebraska Swine Report was prepared by the staff in Animal Science and cooperating Departments for use in Extension, Teaching and Research programs. This publications deals with research on swine reproduction, breeding, health, nutrition, economics, and housing.
Ec03-153 Selecting Alfalfa Varieties For Nebraska, Bruce Anderson, Michael Trammell, Charles A. Shapiro, David D. Baltensperger
Ec03-153 Selecting Alfalfa Varieties For Nebraska, Bruce Anderson, Michael Trammell, Charles A. Shapiro, David D. Baltensperger
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
The most important variety decision on many farms and ranches is the selection of alfalfa. The choice of alfalfa variety affects production for three to ten or more years, whereas varieties of annual crops can be changed annually. Yield potential, pest resistance, and seed price should be considered when selecting alfalfa varieties in Nebraska.
Nf03-588 Turf Disease Fact Sheet No. 11: Management Program For Ascochyta Leaf Blight, John E. Watkins
Nf03-588 Turf Disease Fact Sheet No. 11: Management Program For Ascochyta Leaf Blight, John E. Watkins
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebFact explains a management program for wheat streak mosaic and high plains diseases of wheat.
Ec03-1569 Grasshopper Identification Guide For Cropland Grasshoppers: Summer Feeding Species, Ronald C. Seymour, Gary L. Hein, John B. Campbell, James A. Kalisch
Ec03-1569 Grasshopper Identification Guide For Cropland Grasshoppers: Summer Feeding Species, Ronald C. Seymour, Gary L. Hein, John B. Campbell, James A. Kalisch
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Summer feeding grasshoppers can cause severe damage to nearly all crops when they are abundant in field borders. Identification of the grasshoppers present is important because only four species are likely to cause significant crop damage. These four species are spur-throated grasshoppers that have a rounded head and a spur between their front legs. They are more common in weed-infested field borders and weedy adjacent pastures, but will move to cropland after consuming most of the weeds. Summer feeding grasshoppers overwinter as eggs and hatch through much of May and June.
Ec03-1568 Grasshopper Identification Guide For Rangeland And Pasture Summer Feeding Species, Ronald C. Seymour, John B. Campbell, Gary L. Hein, James A. Kalisch
Ec03-1568 Grasshopper Identification Guide For Rangeland And Pasture Summer Feeding Species, Ronald C. Seymour, John B. Campbell, Gary L. Hein, James A. Kalisch
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Many kinds of summer-feeding grasshoppers are found in Nebraska rangeland and pastures. Of these, the six species listed in this guide are most likely to be numerous during outbreak years. These species overwinter as eggs and hatch through much of May and June. When abundant they can cause severe damage to rangeland and pastures, especially when dry conditions limit grass growth. Identification of the species present is important because some have greater potential for damage than others.
Ec03-1567 Grasshopper Identification Guide For Rangeland Grasshoppers: Fall/Spring Feeding Species, Ronald C. Seymour, John B. Campbell, Gary L. Hein
Ec03-1567 Grasshopper Identification Guide For Rangeland Grasshoppers: Fall/Spring Feeding Species, Ronald C. Seymour, John B. Campbell, Gary L. Hein
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
On rare occasions, high population of early season range grasshoppers coincide with slow growth of spring grass, causing economic loss. Most early season range grasshoppers overwinter in the nymphal stage. These grasshoppers survive by hiding under debris and organic matter.
G03-1523 Low Toxic Cockroach Control, Barbara P. Ogg, Clyde L. Ogg
G03-1523 Low Toxic Cockroach Control, Barbara P. Ogg, Clyde L. Ogg
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebGuide describes how to identify common cockroach species, what they need to survive, and effective, low-toxic alternatives to traditional chemical control options.
Some people see a cockroach and immediately grab a can of bug spray, but a quick spray from an aerosol can won't provide long-term control. Ingredients in most aerosol and "bomb" treatments repel cockroaches. Using these products can cause the cockroaches to hide deeper inside walls and be more difficult to control later. To make the most of your efforts to control cockroaches, use a multiple tactic approach. First, you need to understand a little about the …
G1507 Summer Patch And Necrotic Ring Spot, John E. Watkins
G1507 Summer Patch And Necrotic Ring Spot, John E. Watkins
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebGuide describes the causes, predisposing conditions, and symptoms of summer patch and necrotic ring spot, and provides recommendations for their control.
Introduction
Two of the most destructive turfgrass patch diseases are summer patch and necrotic ring spot, both of which are present in Nebraska. The symptoms of necrotic ring spot and summer patch are essentially identical, making it difficult to distinguish the two apart in an affected turf. If the symptoms begin in May, necrotic ring spot is probably the cause; if they begin in July and August, then summer patch is suspect. In Nebraska summer patch is probably …
Nf568 Parents Forever/Kids Talk About Divorce, Cindy Strasheim
Nf568 Parents Forever/Kids Talk About Divorce, Cindy Strasheim
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This publication explains the Kids Talk About Divorce program.
Nf03-573 Handling Used Oil A Guide For Small Businesses, Gabe Hodill, Janet R. Hygnstrom, Bruce I. Dvorak
Nf03-573 Handling Used Oil A Guide For Small Businesses, Gabe Hodill, Janet R. Hygnstrom, Bruce I. Dvorak
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebFact is about handling used oil for small businesses and gives references to used oil collection sites.
Nf522 Teens Making Choices: Involvement Is Important, Rosalie Bakken
Nf522 Teens Making Choices: Involvement Is Important, Rosalie Bakken
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This publication offers ideas to adults who want to help their teens learn how to make good decisions.
As tomorrow's leaders, teens need to know how to make safe, thoughtful and wise decisions. They need to have a sense of values to guide their decisions. They also need the skills and the confidence to stand up for decisions they know are right. Parents and other adults can help teens develop these qualities by asking them to take part in important family, school and community activities. This gives youth the chance to work with adult leaders and learn from them. At …
Nf02-539 Yield Suppressions Of Glyphosate-Resistant (Roundup Ready) Soybeans, Roger Wesley Elmore, Charles A. Shapiro, Lenis Alton Nelson, Alex Martin, Robert N. Klein
Nf02-539 Yield Suppressions Of Glyphosate-Resistant (Roundup Ready) Soybeans, Roger Wesley Elmore, Charles A. Shapiro, Lenis Alton Nelson, Alex Martin, Robert N. Klein
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebFact is about glyphosate which is a popular postemergence herbicide.
Ec02-177 Purple Loosestrife, Stevan Z. Knezevic
Ec02-177 Purple Loosestrife, Stevan Z. Knezevic
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) is an introduced invasive weed that isover running thousands of acres of wetlands and waterways in the Midwest. Once purple loosestrife invades a wetland, natural habitat is lost and the productivity of native plant and animal communities is severely reduced. These losses in turn interfere with various levels of the ecosystem and area recreational activities such as fishing, boating and hunting, diminishing revenue from tourism and impairing the social and economic well being of local communities. A single control measure cannot provide long-term, sustainable control of this weed. An integrated approach, using a variety …
Ec02-152 Value Of Potatoes For Feeding Livestock, Alexander Pavlista, Ivan G. Rush
Ec02-152 Value Of Potatoes For Feeding Livestock, Alexander Pavlista, Ivan G. Rush
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Potatoes are relatively high in feed value and can be used as an energy source for livestock. The protein found in potatoes is relatively easy to digest and utilize. On a per land unit or per growing time unit, potatoes produce more energy than any other crop. The purpose of this publication is to evaluate potato's value as a feed for cattle, sheep and hogs, and to describe advantages and potential problems.
Ec02-219 Nebraska Swine Report, Duane Reese
Ec02-219 Nebraska Swine Report, Duane Reese
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
The 2002 Nebraska Swine Report was prepared by the staff in Animal Science and cooperating Departments for use in Extension, Teaching and Research programs. This publications deals with research on swine reproduction, breeding, health, nutrition, economics, and housing.
Ec02-179 Managing Livestock Manure To Protect Environmental Quality, Michael A. Reynolds, Brian L. Benham, Richard B. Ferguson, Christopher G. Henry, Charles A. Shapiro, James P. Stack, Charles S. Wortmann
Ec02-179 Managing Livestock Manure To Protect Environmental Quality, Michael A. Reynolds, Brian L. Benham, Richard B. Ferguson, Christopher G. Henry, Charles A. Shapiro, James P. Stack, Charles S. Wortmann
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This book covers the land application part of manure management. With increasing regulations, the livestock producer needs to understand the scientific principles that affect manure transformations and how to use these principles to manage the manure for maximum fertilizer value with minimal environmental impact. Improved land application of manure is one part of the solution, but we suggest that the producer evaluate the quantity of nutrients arriving on the farm as feed, animals, and fertilizer compared to the total that is exported. Achieving a nutrient balance will reduce potential environmental hazards often associated with animal agriculture.
Ec02-173 Spotted And Diffuse Knapweed, Neil L. Heckman, Ryan M. Goss, Roch E. Gaussoin, Stevan Z. Knezevic, John L. Lindquist
Ec02-173 Spotted And Diffuse Knapweed, Neil L. Heckman, Ryan M. Goss, Roch E. Gaussoin, Stevan Z. Knezevic, John L. Lindquist
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Spotted knapweed (Centaure amaculosa Lam. = C. biebersteinii DC.) and diffuse knapweed (C.diffusa Lam.) are two of Nebraska’s seven noxious weeds. They are also noxious in at least 17 other states. These are closely related species that are well adapted to a variety of habitats including open forests, rangelands and pastures, Conservation Reserve Program lands, roadsides, and ditch banks. Centaurea is a large genus of over 400 species, 32 of which are common weeds of the United States and several of which [e.g., yellowstar thistle, C. solstitalis L, and Russian knapweed, C. repens L. =Acroptilon repens (L.) …
Ec02-172 Plumeless Thistle, Kara L. Hilgenfeld, Alex Martin
Ec02-172 Plumeless Thistle, Kara L. Hilgenfeld, Alex Martin
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Plumeless thistle (Carduus acanthoides L.) is one of seven noxious weeds in Nebraska. An introduced invasive broadleaf weed native to Europe and Asia, plumeless thistle currently infests about 65,000 acres in Nebraska. Infestations of plumeless thistle may reduce productivity of pastures and rangeland, where infestations tend to be the largest. Plumeless thistle competes with and suppresses growth of desirable species. Heavy infestations prevent livestock from grazing the area and lighter infestations prevent livestock from eating plants growing near the thistle. Estimates place the annual loss in Nebraska agricultural production due to plumeless thistle at $162,000. Although plumeless thistle is …
Ec02-171 Canada Thistle, Robert G. Wilson
Ec02-171 Canada Thistle, Robert G. Wilson
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Canada thistle [Cirsium arvense (L) Scop.] is one of the seven species defined by Nebraska law as a noxious weed. At least 35 other states also have determined by law that Canada thistle poses a threat to the economic, social, and aesthetic well-being of the residents of their state. Canada thistle is probably the most widespread of all the thistle species and many land managers consider it the most difficult thistle to control. In Nebraska, Canada thistle is estimated to infest 460,000 acres.
Ec02-176 Musk Thistle, Fred Roeth, Steven R. Melvin, Irvin L. Schleufer
Ec02-176 Musk Thistle, Fred Roeth, Steven R. Melvin, Irvin L. Schleufer
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Musk thistle (Carduus nutans L.) is an introduced invasive broadleaf weed native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia. In these areas it is a minor weed because natural enemies keep its population low. When the plant was introduced into North America, its natural enemies were left behind. Without these natural checks, the thistle is able to thrive and compete with native vegetation.
Musk thistles aggressively invade all lands in Nebraska. Typical cropland weed control methods are very effective against them; however, land with permanent cover (pasture, range, roadway ditches and wasteland) that is not tilled or treated with a …