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G90-1005 Fruit Tree Cultivars For Nebraska (Revised September 1997), William A. Gustafson
G90-1005 Fruit Tree Cultivars For Nebraska (Revised September 1997), William A. Gustafson
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Proper fruit cultivar (variety) selection is important for successful and satisfying results from the home gardener's efforts. Selection should be based on family preferences, available space and intended use of the fruits. Harvest can be spread over several weeks if cultivars with different periods of maturity are planted.
It is important that homeowners select the kinds of fruit plants or cultivars that are best adapted for cultivation in their area of the state. They must have adequate hardiness to survive the winter, heat and drought tolerance to thrive in the summer, and the ability to survive spring frosts.
G90-1002 Child Labor Laws For Agriculture, Raymond Massey
G90-1002 Child Labor Laws For Agriculture, Raymond Massey
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebGuide details special considerations for employing persons 16 years of age and younger.
The employment of minors became regulated by the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. Amendments to this Act and additional Nebraska laws have further regulated child labor use.
Agriculture is given special provisions regarding child labor. Specific regulations pertaining to age, working hours and hazardous jobs have been written to assure that minors are not employed nor endangered while working in agricultural jobs.
The child labor provisions mentioned in this NebGuide apply to the agricultural employment of all non-family minors, migrant as well as local resident …
G90-1004 Growing Radishes And Table Beets, Susan D. Schoneweis
G90-1004 Growing Radishes And Table Beets, Susan D. Schoneweis
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Radishes and beets are easy to grow. Little space is required for them, and small successive plantings can yield an abundance of produce.
The radish, Raphanus sativus, is thought to have originated in East Asia, but the exact location is unknown. Radishes are one of the fastest growing vegetables, ready to harvest in 22 to 60 days. They prefer cool growing temperatures, and quickly become pungent (hot) when the weather gets too warm. Varieties (cultivars) may have round, long tapered, or oblong roots. Colors include crimson, hot pink, pink, white, bicolored and black.
Quick maturing radishes (30 days or …
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
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
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 …