Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- File Type
Articles 1 - 19 of 19
Full-Text Articles in Life Sciences
G73-73 Sweet Potatoes (Revised June 1992), R.E. Neild, Laurie Hodges
G73-73 Sweet Potatoes (Revised June 1992), R.E. Neild, Laurie Hodges
Laurie Hodges
Varieties, requirements and culture, harvesting and storage of sweet potatoes. The sweet potato, a member of the morning glory plant family, is native to tropical America. It is an important food plant in warmer regions of the world and is adapted to southeastern Nebraska. Sweet potatoes may be boiled, baked, fried, or candied. They have high food value. Varieties with deeply yellow colored roots are a good source of vitamin A.
Nf97-344 Weights And Measures Guidelines For Sales At Farmers' Markets, Roadside Stands And Other Commercial Outlets, Laurie Hodges
Nf97-344 Weights And Measures Guidelines For Sales At Farmers' Markets, Roadside Stands And Other Commercial Outlets, Laurie Hodges
Laurie Hodges
This NebFact focuses on the sale of fresh produce at farmers' markets, roadside stands, and other seasonal outlets.
Nf91-50 Bee Pollination Of Cucurbit Crops, Laurie Hodges, Fred Baxendale
Nf91-50 Bee Pollination Of Cucurbit Crops, Laurie Hodges, Fred Baxendale
Laurie Hodges
This NebFact discusses bee pollination of cucurbit crops.
G00-1778 Field Windbreaks, James Brandle, Laurie Hodges
G00-1778 Field Windbreaks, James Brandle, Laurie Hodges
Laurie Hodges
gricultural producers face many challenges as they try to balance efficient production systems with increasing environmental demands. For these systems to be successful, they must optimize the balance between inputs and final production. Field windbreaks are one way to increase yields while at the same time reducing inputs and improving both environmental quality and production efficiency. Windbreaks reduce wind speed and alter the microclimate in sheltered areas. Field windbreaks reduce wind erosion and the damage to crops caused by wind-blown soil. They improve water use efficiency, reduce risks associated with drought, and manage blowing snow.
Field windbreaks provide positive economic …
Nf92-69 Selected Vegetable Cultivars For Nebraska, Susan Schoneweis, Laurie Hodges
Nf92-69 Selected Vegetable Cultivars For Nebraska, Susan Schoneweis, Laurie Hodges
Laurie Hodges
This NebFact provides information about cultivars of garden vegetables available to grow in Nebraska.
G90-993 Basic Cultural Practices For Commercial Production Of Green (Snap) Beans, Laurie Hodges
G90-993 Basic Cultural Practices For Commercial Production Of Green (Snap) Beans, Laurie Hodges
Laurie Hodges
This NebGuide discusses cultivar selection, production, pest management and packing of commercial green beans. Cultivars Selection of cultivars depends on intended use or market. "Processor" cultivars are low in fiber and are best for home garden and roadside markets as well as processing. These include the various Bush Blue Lake selections (BBL 47, BBL 92, BBL 274) and others such as Early Gallatin, Eagle, Slenderwhite, Labrador, Flo, and Peak. The "fresh market" or "shipping" beans have high fiber to maintain quality during long distance shipping. These include Strike, Podsquad, Blazer, Triumph, Atlantic, Gatorgreen, Greencrop, Sprite, and many others. Cultivars with …
Nf91-43 Blossom End Rot In Tomatoes, Laurie Hodges, Don Steinegger
Nf91-43 Blossom End Rot In Tomatoes, Laurie Hodges, Don Steinegger
Laurie Hodges
This NebFact discusses the causes, prevention and treatment of blossom end rot in tomatoes.
G80-496 Tomatoes In The Home Garden, Laurie Hodges, Dale T. Lindgren, Susan Schoneweis
G80-496 Tomatoes In The Home Garden, Laurie Hodges, Dale T. Lindgren, Susan Schoneweis
Laurie Hodges
This NebGuide outlines tomato rearing practices, cultivars and possible pest, disease and weed control problems.
Tomatoes come in a wide range of fruit colors, sizes, shapes and maturities. Ripe tomatoes may be red, yellow, orange, pink or even green. Shapes vary from globe or round to slightly flattened, pear-like or cherry-sized. Often consumers complain tomatoes purchased in grocery stores are lacking in flavor or have tough skin. In a home garden, you can grow the tomatoes you prefer, including a wide selection of fruit colors, flavors, textures and sizes. Although rumored, there is no direct link between fruit acidity and …
Nf96-313 Guides For Development Of A Farmers Market, Laurie Hodges
Nf96-313 Guides For Development Of A Farmers Market, Laurie Hodges
Laurie Hodges
This NebFact contains a list of resources for starting and running a farmers' market.
Nf94-127 Growing Seedless (Triploid) Watermelons, Laurie Hodges
Nf94-127 Growing Seedless (Triploid) Watermelons, Laurie Hodges
Laurie Hodges
This NebFact has information on growing seedless watermelons.
Nf99-404 Income Generation Using Alternative Crops, Roger D. Uhlinger, Laurie Hodges
Nf99-404 Income Generation Using Alternative Crops, Roger D. Uhlinger, Laurie Hodges
Laurie Hodges
This NebFact examines considerations for utilizing alternative crops for income generation.
Nf92-105 Sources Of Information On Herb Production And Marketing, Laurie Hodges
Nf92-105 Sources Of Information On Herb Production And Marketing, Laurie Hodges
Laurie Hodges
This NebFact gives you information on herb production and marketing sources.
G74-108 Wilts Of Cucurbits (Revised October 1994), James R. Steadman, David L. Keith, Laurie Hodges
G74-108 Wilts Of Cucurbits (Revised October 1994), James R. Steadman, David L. Keith, Laurie Hodges
Laurie Hodges
Discussion covers the symptoms, disease cycles, and control measures for bacterial and Fusarium wilts of cucurbits, including cucumbers, cantaloupe, watermelons, squash, and pumpkins. Wilt caused by squash vine borer also is covered.
Nf92-104 Post-Harvest Handling Of Commercial Vegetable Crops -- Resource List, Laurie Hodges
Nf92-104 Post-Harvest Handling Of Commercial Vegetable Crops -- Resource List, Laurie Hodges
Laurie Hodges
This NebFact gives a resource list for post-harvest handling of commercial vegetable crops.
Nf91-51 Kale: The "New" Old Vegetable, Laurie Hodges
Nf91-51 Kale: The "New" Old Vegetable, Laurie Hodges
Laurie Hodges
This NebFact discusses kale.
Nf92-53 European Corn Borer Injury To Peppers, Frederick P. Baxendale, Laurie Hodges
Nf92-53 European Corn Borer Injury To Peppers, Frederick P. Baxendale, Laurie Hodges
Laurie Hodges
This NebFact discusses European corn borer injury to peppers.
Nf97-353 What Is Quality. . . .In A Tomato?, Laurie Hodges
Nf97-353 What Is Quality. . . .In A Tomato?, Laurie Hodges
Laurie Hodges
This NebFact examines the many factors affecting tomato quality.
Nf92-106 Reference Material For Commercial Vegetable Producers And Extension Agents, Laurie Hodges
Nf92-106 Reference Material For Commercial Vegetable Producers And Extension Agents, Laurie Hodges
Laurie Hodges
This NebFact gives you information on reference material for commercial vegetable producers and Extension Agents.
Nf96-274 Seed Sources For Commercial Vegetable Production, Laurie Hodges
Nf96-274 Seed Sources For Commercial Vegetable Production, Laurie Hodges
Laurie Hodges
This NebFact has addresses of distributors of seeds for commercial vegetable production.