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Nebline, Nov./Dec. 2006 Nov 2006

Nebline, Nov./Dec. 2006

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Extension Offers Guardianship Trainings Mandated By the Nebraska Supreme Court
Guardianships Happen for Variety of Reasons
Pruning Ornamental Plants
Spark Up the Fireplace with Color
Test Nitrogen Levels this Fall, Begin Planning for Spring Fertilization
Free Soybean Cyst Nematode Sample Kits Available
Farming No-Till Increases for Major Nebraska Crops, Better for Environment, Fuel Saved
Computerized Farm Financial Recordkeeping Workshops
Preparing a Thanksgiving Feast Does Not Have to be Difficult!
Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe
$tretch Your Food Dollar with Healthy Snacks
Time-Saving Kitchen Tools for Holiday Gifts
President’s Notes — Alice’s Analysis
Household Hints: Tips for a Warm, Cozy and Efficient …


Ua66/5 Newsletter, Vol. I, Issue 1, Wku Agriculture Oct 2006

Ua66/5 Newsletter, Vol. I, Issue 1, Wku Agriculture

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter created by WKU Agriculture Department re: faculty/staff, students/alumni, student organizations and clubs and donors.


Nebline, October 2006 Oct 2006

Nebline, October 2006

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Seven Steps to a Healthier Habitat in the Home
Reduce Grain Depth to Save Time/Energy When Drying Grain
Don’t Feed Fresh Silage too Soon
Beware of Wood Heating Dangers
Spider Bite or Staph Infection? Diagnosis is Important
Tips to Prevent Recurrent Head Lice Infestations
Keep Out Unwanted Pests
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Healthy Food in a Hurry!
Awesome Banana Walnut Shake Recipe
“Cook It Quick!” Dishes Out Advice
Drying and Roasting Pumpkin Seeds
The A, B, C’s for a Healthy School
Nutrition Education Program Partners with Salvation Army’s Summer Day Camp
President’s Notes — Alice’s Analysis
Household Hints: Lower Your …


Nebline, September 2006 Sep 2006

Nebline, September 2006

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

4-H Partners With Lincoln After-School Programs
After-School Youth Participate in County Fair 4-H Activities
Free E-mail Horticulture Newsletter
Storing Vegetables and Fruit
Too Late to Spray Bagworms
Deep Watering in Fall Can Prevent Tree Death
A Clean Garden This Fall Means A Disease-Free Garden Next Spring
Take Precautions To Avoid Serious Injury When Operating ATVs
Stocking Up on MyPyramid- Style After-School Snacks
Fruit Muesli Recipe
$tretch Your Food Dollars with Beans
President’s Notes — Alice’s Analysis
Household Hints: Stain Removal Tips
Fall Maintenance
FCE News & Events
Starting the “New Year” Out Right
Chemical Control of Eastern Redcedar
Eastern Nebraska …


Frozen Beetle Treats Are Environmentally Friendly, W. John Hayden Aug 2006

Frozen Beetle Treats Are Environmentally Friendly, W. John Hayden

Biology Faculty Publications

At my rural household, the most vexatious insect pest has got to be the ubiquitous Japanese beetle. Native to Japan, these pests have infested most of eastern North America, with isolated infestations appearing in some western states. One reason that Japanese beetles are so bad is that they deliver a double-whammy: the larvae (grubs) consume roots and are particularly destructive of turf and pasture grasses while the adults consume leaves and flowers of a wide variety of plants, leaving behind skeletonized versions of the plant parts consumed.


Nebline, August 2006 Aug 2006

Nebline, August 2006

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Kids Ag Discovery Zone at County Fair is Interactive Experience
Fun Facts About Farm Animals
Predicting the Last Irrigation for Corn, Milo and Soybeans
Effect of Increasing Energy Prices on Irrigation Costs
Fall is the Best Time to Stop Henbit
Pesticide Container Recycling Program
Add Mulches to Landscapes to Protect Plants from Temperature Changes
Water Trees During Drought
Woody Plants Under Stress
Penstemon, a Great Acreage Flower
Don’t Use Black Walnut Shavings for Animal Bedding
Are You Winning the “Fruit & Vegetable Bowl Game?”
Summertime Steak Salad Recipe
Top Ten Reasons to Eat At Home
President’s Notes — Alice’s Analysis …


Field Evaluation Of Herbicides On Rice 2005, Drew T. Ellis, Ronald E. Talbert, Marilyn R. Mcclelland Jul 2006

Field Evaluation Of Herbicides On Rice 2005, Drew T. Ellis, Ronald E. Talbert, Marilyn R. Mcclelland

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Series

Field studies to evaluate herbicides in rice weed management systems were conducted in 2005 at the Rice Research and Extension Center near Stuttgart, Arkansas. New herbicides, herbicide mixtures, and application timings were evaluated for weed control efficacy and rice tolerance. Results of these studies, in part, provide useful information to producers, fellow researchers, and the crop protection industry for the most effective, economical herbicide programs for successful rice production in Arkansas.


Nebline, July 2006 Jul 2006

Nebline, July 2006

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Regularly Test Private Well Drinking Water for Safety
Approved Water Testing Laboratories
Nebraska Forest Service Expert Discovers Pine Wilt Treatment
Easier Gardening
Odorous House Ant
Chiggers Not a Health Concern, But Can Make Outdoor Activities Uncomfortable
Ants in the Lawn
Bats Under Porches, Patios
Prepare to Plant Alfalfa in August
Pesticide Container Recycling Program
Apply Manure Before Seeding Alfalfa
UNL Researcher Needs Alfalfa Fields With Pocket Gophers
Planting Vegetables for Fall
Methods of Drying Flowers
Measuring Distance
Caring for Animals When Gone
Spider Mites Common Problem on Trees, Other Plants
$tretch Your Food Dollar with Fruits and Vegetables
Red, White …


Nebline, June 2006 Jun 2006

Nebline, June 2006

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Bio-Fuels Can Help Bridge Energy Gap: Nebraska in Ideal Position to be Supplier of Biofuels
When to Harvest Bromegrass Hay
Sample Your Hay to Get Accurate Nutrient Analyses
Moving Round Hay Bales Can be Dangerous
Pumping Water for Ponds
Controlling Pests with Home Remedies
What Does Work: Boric Acid and Borates
More Home Remedies Debunked
Protect Stored Winter Clothing from Insect Damage
Getting Past the Nutrition Headlines
Bone Appetit Banana Smoothie Recipe
Walk Nebraska!
President’s Notes — Alice’s Analysis
Household Hints: Storing Summer Swimsuits
FCE News & Events
Summer Energy Saving Tips
Are You Ready for Sun’s Rays?
How White …


Nebline, May 2006 May 2006

Nebline, May 2006

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Bed Bug CSI: Investigating Bed Bug Infestations in Lincoln
2006 Perennial Plant of the Year
Cannas in the Garden
Ornamental Grasses for the Landscape
Can People Treat for Bed Bugs Themselves?
Everything Homeowners Need to Know About Termite Control Workshop, May 18
Controlling Ticks
Spring Cleaning? Take Advantage of Household Hazardous Waste Collections
Building a Bat House
Fertilizing Grass Pastures and Hay Lands
What is an Acre?
Butterfly Gardens
Family Skills and Desires
Control of Perennial Weedy Grasses
Maintaining Your Birch Tree
$tretch Your Food Dollar by $pending $mart
Saucy Pasta & Veggie Frittata Recipe
Calories Expended in Common Physical …


Pb1589-Commercial Insect And Mite Control For Trees, Shrubs And Flowers, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service Apr 2006

Pb1589-Commercial Insect And Mite Control For Trees, Shrubs And Flowers, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

Commercial Horticulture

No abstract provided.


Nebline, April 2006 Apr 2006

Nebline, April 2006

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Visioning Process Can Help Communities Shape Their Future
Bennet is First in Nebraska to do Visioning Process
Easter Egg-Handling Tips
Lemon Dill Egg Salad Recipe
Have You Tried Kohlrabi
Food Bank Needs Volunteers, Donations
President’s Notes — Alice’s Analysis
Household Hints: Benefits of Disinfecting Household Surfaces
FCE News & Events
Poison Prevention
Tease-Proof Your Child
Acreage Insight Clinic: Horse Nutrition & Management, April 13
Effect of Increasing Energy Prices on Farming Costs
Oats for Extra Pasture, Hay and Silage
Consider Burning Shelled Corn as an Alternative Heating Fuel
Tornado – Will You be Ready?
Financial Resources and Skills
Protect Woody …


Nebline, March 2006 Mar 2006

Nebline, March 2006

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Nebraska 4-H Summer Camps Provide Ultimate Camping Experience for Youth
All-America Selection Vegetables for 2006
Shamrocks for St. Patrick’s Day
Hints for Starting Transplants
Red Flour Beetles
ewf needs volunteers
Household Hazardous Waste Collections for 2006
Don’t Get Trapped in a Smelly Situation
Pocket Gophers in Your Alfalfa? UNL Wildlife Researcher Needs Your Help!
Collection of Unwanted Pesticides, March 16
Diesel vs. Propane Irrigation Systems
Commercial Pesticide Applicator Training
Worried About the High Cost of Fertilizer?
Pollination Requirements for Tree and Small Fruits
Upcoming Acreage Insights Clinics
Type of Farm Enterprise and Crop(s) Produced
$tretch Your Food Dollar with Canned …


Nebline, February 2006 Feb 2006

Nebline, February 2006

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Making Nutrition Education a Hands-On Experience for Youth
PUDDING CUP Recipe
PEANUT BUTTER BITES Recipe
YUMMY BUG Recipe
YOGURT PARFAIT Recipe
Private Pesticide Applicator Certification
Dormant Spray for Alfalfa Weeds
Commercial Pesticide Applicator Training
Crop Protection Clinic, Jan. 23
Commercial Pesticide Applicator Training
Boost Profits by at Least $20/ Acre Workshop, Feb. 15
Chemigation Certification Training
Fertilizing Crop Land with Biosolids Workshop, March 9
Dealing with Winter Flies
Beginning Beekeeping 2-Day Workshop
Be My Valentine? Consider these mating curiosities from the insect world...
Amazing Facts... About Honey and Honey bees
Household Hints: Rise and Shine with Clean Bed Linens
President’s …


The Physiology Of Cranberry Yield, Teryl Roper Jan 2006

The Physiology Of Cranberry Yield, Teryl Roper

Cranberry Station Fact Sheets

No abstract provided.


Research Update Meeting 2006 - Sare Project, Water And Plant Canopy Management: Sanding, Pruning, Irrigation, Drainage, Carolyn J. Demoranville, Hilary A. Sandler, Frank Caruso, Anne L. Averill, Justine Vanden Heuvel, Martha Sylvia Jan 2006

Research Update Meeting 2006 - Sare Project, Water And Plant Canopy Management: Sanding, Pruning, Irrigation, Drainage, Carolyn J. Demoranville, Hilary A. Sandler, Frank Caruso, Anne L. Averill, Justine Vanden Heuvel, Martha Sylvia

Cranberry Station Extension meetings

No abstract provided.


Research Update Meeting 2006 - Insect Management 2006, Anne L. Averill Jan 2006

Research Update Meeting 2006 - Insect Management 2006, Anne L. Averill

Cranberry Station Extension meetings

No abstract provided.


Pesticide Safety 2006 - Best Management Practices 2006, Carolyn J. Demoranville Jan 2006

Pesticide Safety 2006 - Best Management Practices 2006, Carolyn J. Demoranville

Cranberry Station Extension meetings

No abstract provided.


Dynamic Modeling Of Microclimate And Environmental Control Strategies In A Greenhouse Coupled With A Heat Pump System, Ilhami Yildiz, D. P. Stombaugh Jan 2006

Dynamic Modeling Of Microclimate And Environmental Control Strategies In A Greenhouse Coupled With A Heat Pump System, Ilhami Yildiz, D. P. Stombaugh

BioResource and Agricultural Engineering

The purpose of this study was to develop and validate a dynamic simulation model to be employed in accurate prediction of microclimate in a greenhouse as a function of dynamic environmental factors. The model has options to evaluate the effects of location, time of the year, orientation, single and double polyethylene glazings, conventional and heat pump heating and cooling systems, open and confined greenhouse systems, CO2 enrichment, variable shading, and the use of night curtains. Conventional gas furnace and evaporative cooling, respectively, provided heating and cooling in the conventional system. In the heat pump systems, gas-fired heat pump units …


Simulated Performances Of A Heat Pump System For Energy And Water Conservation In Open And Confined Greenhouse Systems, Ilhami Yildiz, D. P. Stombaugh Jan 2006

Simulated Performances Of A Heat Pump System For Energy And Water Conservation In Open And Confined Greenhouse Systems, Ilhami Yildiz, D. P. Stombaugh

BioResource and Agricultural Engineering

The purpose of this study was to determine and compare the performances of conventional and heat pump systems for energy and water conservation in open and confined greenhouse systems. Conventional gas furnaces and evaporative cooling, respectively, provided heating and cooling in the conventional system. In the heat pump systems, gas-fired heat pump units provided both heating and cooling. The greenhouse with heat pump units also had an option to be operated as a completely confined system, using one of the heat pump units as a dehumidifier. Average energy consumption in winter was 56.9, 23.5, and 11.3 MJ/day.m² in the conventional, …


Sugar-Enhanced Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2006, Elizabeth T. Maynard Jan 2006

Sugar-Enhanced Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2006, Elizabeth T. Maynard

Midwest Vegetable Trial Reports

The Indiana Agricultural Statistics Service reported sweet corn for fresh market sales was harvested from 5,200 acres in Indiana in 2005 and had a total value of $7.6 million. Sweet corn fields are located throughout the state. In Northern Indiana bicolor corn is most commonly grown. Varieties with improved eating quality are of interest to both producers and consumers. Producers are also interested in yield, ear size and appearance, and agronomic characteristics. This paper reports on eighteen sweet corn cultivars with homozygous se or mixed se and sh2 (synergistic) genetics that were evaluated at the Pinney-Purdue Ag Center, Wanatah, IN.


Supersweet Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2006, Elizabeth T. Maynard Jan 2006

Supersweet Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2006, Elizabeth T. Maynard

Midwest Vegetable Trial Reports

The Indiana Agricultural Statistics Service reported sweet corn for fresh market sales was harvested from 5,200 acres in Indiana in 2005 and had a total value of $7.6 million. Sweet corn fields are located throughout the state. In Northern Indiana bicolor corn is most commonly grown. Varieties with improved eating quality are of interest to both producers and consumers. Producers are also interested in yield, ear size and appearance, and agronomic characteristics. This paper reports on twenty sh2 sweet corn cultivars known as ‘supersweet’ or ‘enhanced’ or ‘augmented supersweet’ that were evaluated at the Pinney-Purdue Ag Center, Wanatah, IN.


Supersweet Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2006, Elizabeth T. Maynard Jan 2006

Supersweet Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2006, Elizabeth T. Maynard

Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Research Reports

The Indiana Agricultural Statistics Service reported sweet corn for fresh market sales was harvested from 5,200 acres in Indiana in 2005 and had a total value of $7.6 million. Sweet corn fields are located throughout the state. In Northern Indiana bicolor corn is most commonly grown. Varieties with improved eating quality are of interest to both producers and consumers. Producers are also interested in yield, ear size and appearance, and agronomic characteristics. This paper reports on twenty sh2 sweet corn cultivars known as ‘supersweet’ or ‘enhanced’ or ‘augmented supersweet’ that were evaluated at the Pinney-Purdue Ag Center, Wanatah, IN.


Sugar-Enhanced Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2006, Elizabeth T. Maynard Jan 2006

Sugar-Enhanced Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2006, Elizabeth T. Maynard

Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Research Reports

The Indiana Agricultural Statistics Service reported sweet corn for fresh market sales was harvested from 5,200 acres in Indiana in 2005 and had a total value of $7.6 million. Sweet corn fields are located throughout the state. In Northern Indiana bicolor corn is most commonly grown. Varieties with improved eating quality are of interest to both producers and consumers. Producers are also interested in yield, ear size and appearance, and agronomic characteristics. This paper reports on eighteen sweet corn cultivars with homozygous se or mixed se and sh2 (synergistic) genetics that were evaluated at the Pinney-Purdue Ag Center, Wanatah, IN.


Pumpkin Cultivar Evaluation, Northern Indiana, 2006, Elizabeth T. Maynard Jan 2006

Pumpkin Cultivar Evaluation, Northern Indiana, 2006, Elizabeth T. Maynard

Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Research Reports

"Pumpkins grown for Halloween and other decorative purposes continue to be an important crop for many Midwestern vegetable farmers. Breeders are developing new varieties with improved appearance and disease resistance. A trial was conducted to evaluate varieties."


On-Farm Evaluation Of Tomato Cultivars For Disease Resistance, 2006, Dan Egel, Butch Zandstra, Elizabeth T. Maynard Jan 2006

On-Farm Evaluation Of Tomato Cultivars For Disease Resistance, 2006, Dan Egel, Butch Zandstra, Elizabeth T. Maynard

Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Research Reports

Bacterial spot of tomatoes (Xanthomonas campestris pv. vesicatoria) causes lesions on leaves, stems and fruit. Under conditions of hot, humid, rainy weather, defoliation can result in a loss of yield. In addition, lesions on fruit result in a direct loss of marketability. This disease is managed primarily with applications of fixed copper bactericides, crop rotations, greenhouse sanitation and healthy seed/transplants. Even in properly managed commercial fields, however, bacterial spot can cause yield losses. Although there are no varieties with complete resistance to bacterial spot, we report here the results of an on-farm trial that indicates some varieties may have partial …


Pumpkin Cultivar Evaluation, Northern Indiana, 2006, Elizabeth T. Maynard Jan 2006

Pumpkin Cultivar Evaluation, Northern Indiana, 2006, Elizabeth T. Maynard

Midwest Vegetable Trial Reports

"Pumpkins grown for Halloween and other decorative purposes continue to be an important crop for many Midwestern vegetable farmers. Breeders are developing new varieties with improved appearance and disease resistance. A trial was conducted to evaluate varieties."


On-Farm Evaluation Of Tomato Cultivars For Disease Resistance, 2006, Dan Egel, Butch Zandstra, Elizabeth T. Maynard Jan 2006

On-Farm Evaluation Of Tomato Cultivars For Disease Resistance, 2006, Dan Egel, Butch Zandstra, Elizabeth T. Maynard

Midwest Vegetable Trial Reports

Bacterial spot of tomatoes (Xanthomonas campestris pv. vesicatoria) causes lesions on leaves, stems and fruit. Under conditions of hot, humid, rainy weather, defoliation can result in a loss of yield. In addition, lesions on fruit result in a direct loss of marketability. This disease is managed primarily with applications of fixed copper bactericides, crop rotations, greenhouse sanitation and healthy seed/transplants. Even in properly managed commercial fields, however, bacterial spot can cause yield losses. Although there are no varieties with complete resistance to bacterial spot, we report here the results of an on-farm trial that indicates some varieties may have partial …


Introduction To Edible Crops, Larry A. Sagers Jan 2006

Introduction To Edible Crops, Larry A. Sagers

All Archived Publications

No abstract provided.


Pesticide Safety 2006 - Insecticides Update 2006, Anne L. Averill Jan 2006

Pesticide Safety 2006 - Insecticides Update 2006, Anne L. Averill

Cranberry Station Extension meetings

No abstract provided.