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Locust Borer, Jay B. Karren, Alan H. Roe

All Current Publications

The locust borer, Megacyllene robiniae (Forster) belongs to the beetle family Cerambycidae, commonly known as the longhorned beetles, a name which refers to the long antennae of most of the species in this group.

University Of Nebraska Board Of Regents/ Academic Affairs Committee: Engagement With Community, John Owens

John Owens: Speeches and Appearances

Board of Regents and President Smith: It's a real pleasure to be able to discuss the University's role in engagement with you today on behalf of the four campuses that comprise the University of Nebraska.
In preparing this presentation I've drawn heavily upon the Kellogg Commission's report, entitled: "Returning to our Roots - The Engaged Institution," and the Michigan State University guidebook for planning-and-evaluating quality outreach, which is entitled: "Points of Distinction." I think both publications offer valuable insights as we explore the University's role as an engaged-partner with Nebraska.

Nebraska Cattlemen/Nebraska Cattle Women Conference, John Owens

John Owens: Speeches and Appearances

I’m so pleased to be here with you today, and I look forward to visiting and working with members of this group now and in the future. Since arriving in Nebraska nearly a year ago now on a snowy, blustery day, I’ve been delighted to take every opportunity that comes my way to get to know Nebraska and Nebraskans better. I want to know what you think are Nebraska’s greatest needs, now and in the future. I want to know how you think the University of Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources can help meet those needs. I seek …

Efficacy Of Sucker Control Method And Effect Of Topping Height On Axillary Bud Growth In Dark Fire-Cured Tobacco, Leslie Thompson

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The removal of terminal buds (topping) and sucker control are two practices that have an impact on yield and quality of dark tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.). Topping breaks apical dominance and encourages the growth of axillary buds (suckers). Following topping, growth regulator chemicals known as suckercides are commonly used to prevent axillary bud growth. Research has demonstrated that topping time, height, and sucker control method influence the quality and yield of the final product. Delaying topping past a critical developmental stage has been shown to reduce leaf yield. Topping height varies among geographical regions with most dark tobacco producers topping …

Nebline, December 2001

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Bioterrorism and the Biosecurity Measures We Can Use to Reduce our Risks
Biosecurity Related NebGuides and NebFacts
Deicing Salts Harmful to Plants
Houseplant Problems
Horticulture information center
Growing Cacti and Succulents
How Do Honey Bees Survive the Winter?
Nothing Brightens up a Winter Day Like the Song of a Bird
Looking for a New Hobby? Learn to Manage Bees and Produce Honey!
Extension Resources on Feeding Birds and Wildlife Habitat
Fungus Gnats Are Nuisance Often Found in Soil of Houseplants
Producer Question — Should I Aerate my Pasture?
Management Pays Better than Labor
Biosolids Improves Soil and Cuts Production Costs …

Risk Mapping For Northern Kenya And Southern Ethiopia, D. Layne Coppock

Environment and Society Faculty Publications

We used results from 120 group interviews collected in 1998 to quantify how inhabitants across northern Kenya and southern Ethiopia perceive and rank various risks to their livelihoods. We also mapped risk patterns using Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates. Respondents recognized 15 sources of risk overall, with the most common being reliable access to food and water. Other risks were not mentioned by a majority of respondents and reflected diversity in local situations. Country of residence, wealth class, gender, and predominant means of food production (pastoralism, agro-pastoralism, and farming) influenced risk ranking. For example, wealthy males were most concerned about …

Nebline, November 2001

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Celebrate Family Connections!
Take Time to be Thankful
Hints for Fruit Storage
Harvesting Popcorn
Winter Care For Strawberry Plants
Aloes, Easy and Fun to Grow
Horticulture information center
Pine Cones For Decoration
Combing: a Safe, Non-Toxic Method of Lice Control
Celebrate America Recycles Day
Head Lice Resources Available from the Extension Office
Asthma and Indoor Air Contaminants
Extension Record-Keeping Workshop Receives Award
Year End Financial Analysis and Planning
Beware of Entrapment in Moving Grain
Winterize Equipment Before Storing
Storing Leftover Pesticides
Heavy Water Use May Harm Septic Systems
Reduce Orchard Woes
Beware of Wood Heating Dangers]
T-U-R-K-E-Y Tips
Healthy Eating: …

The Land Grant University Movement And The Future Of Ianr Uaad, John Owens

John Owens: Speeches and Appearances

Good afternoon. It is a real pleasure for me to be here with you today, and I thank you for inviting me. I also, as I begin my remarks today, want to thank each of you for the work you do, everyday, to help make this a better university. Please know that work is both valued and appreciated.
I'd like to talk with you about a couple of topics today, and after that I'm going to open the floor for questions and comments. I look forward to hearing what you have to say, too.
The first topic I'm going to …

Nebline, October 2001

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Character Education Counts
Teaching Character by Example
Answers to Composting Questions
Growing Hardy Bulbs
Garden Cleanup
Fall Storage of Tender Bulbs, Corms and Tubers
Horticulture information center
My Child Was Sent Home With Head Lice — Now What Do I Do?
Eeek! There’s a Mouse in the House
Why Don’t Lice Treatments Seem to Work?
Insect Quiz
Facts and Myths of Hedge Apples
Sobering Farm Safety Statistics
Website Features Diverse Agricultural Opportunities
Most Grain Needs Aeration for Safe Storage
Moving Hay Bales Can be Dangerous
Corn Ethanol and By-Products Add Value to Nebraska
Keep Hay Bales Dry This Winter
Watch …

Ard News October 2001

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

CONTENTS:
Comments from the Dean
IANR Facility Needs: The Capital Construction Budget Request Process
Husker Genetics
CSREES Appropriations for FY 2002
National Research Initiative Funding - FY 2000
Changes in Graduate Enrollment 1993 - 1999
Grants and Contracts Received August and September 2001
Proposals Submitted for Federal Grants
New or Revised Projects

Vaccination Program For Beef Calves (2001 - Clell Bagley), Clell Bagley

All Current Publications

Vaccines are an important tool to use in herd health programs for the protection of animal health. However, vaccines do not prevent all disease by themselves, and should be used in conjunction with good management practices. The timing of vaccination and selection of product are important considerations.

Almonds Western Australia, Andrew Quinn, David Pocock

Horticulture published reports

The Almond industry 1s one of the less explored new industry options in Western Australia, despite offering one of the more significant opportunities for expansion and market development. Previous attempts to expand the industry have met with little progress primarily because of the small orchard areas planted, limited economies of scale, significant impact by birds and absence of a local processing plant.

Global Almond exports exceed US$1 billion per annum and are dominated by California. Almond products are traded in the international commodity market with prices primarily set by the USA.

Critical to the development of the industry in Western …

An Accelerated Feeding Study For Dairy Beef Steers, D. R. Zobell

All Archived Publications

A large number of Holstein bull (steer) calves are produced by the dairy industry. Producers who purchase these calves should understand that depending on the production strategy employed, the economic outcome could be quite broad. Dairy beef calves that are intensively managed, using aggressive feeding strategies to achieve high levels of efficiency, increase the opportunity for profitability.

Nebline, September 2001

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

4-H Centennial–1902-2002
4-H Centennial Quiz
Poison Ivy
Seasonal Needle Drop on Evergreens
Horticulture information center
Norfolk Island Pine
Tiny Flies in the House? Find the Source
Simple Fruit Fly Trap
The Kids are Back in School – So are Head Lice...
New Home? New Bugs!
Fall Household Hazardous Waste Collections
New Home? New Bugs!
Fall Is a Good Time to Control Problem Weeds
Prepare Grain Bins and Equipment Before Harvest
Nitrogen Fertilizer Sources
Crop Residues: An Economical Source of Feed
Nebraska Forest Service Ends Tree Distribution Program
Fall Dandelion Treatment
Livestock Buildings
Water Quickies for September
Fall Fertilizing is Best …

A Comparative Study Of Composted Organic Wastes And Ibdu Fertilizer In Nitrogen Utilization By Bentgrass Cultivars, David Mathews

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This research project that was conducted to provide evidence that composted organic waste materials do provide comparable nitrogen absorption efficiency in relation to an organic slow release fertilizer. Western's compost facility supplied the two different organic wastes, which had been composted for 1 year. The materials used were composted urban leaf litter, sawdust/manure mixture at a 50/50 ratio by volume and an organic fertilizer IBDU. These materials were applied to one cultivars of (Agrostis capillaries) and three cultivars of (A. palustris) at the rate of .S^/IOOO**2 in the months of April, June, and September. The plots were sampled one month …

Nebline, August 2001

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Science – It’s For Everyone!
Indoor Trees
Horticulture information center
Perennials with Colorful Foliage
Harvesting Guide for Fruits and Vegetables
Storing Extra Seeds
Cicadas: Mid-Summer Night’s Screamers
Leaving it to Beaver May Not be the Best Solution
Cicada Killers and Steel-Blue Cricket Killers
Are You Looking for the Latest Wheat Variety Test Results?
Sprayer Nozzle Tip Selection Fact Sheet Available
Nutrient Management Guide for Crops Published
Safety Should Always Come First
Terminating Farm Leases
Some Words on Water
The 2001 Acreage Owners Expo
Controlling Pocket Gophers
Drinking Water Q&A
Steps To Maintaining a Healthy Pasture
Home Canning Concerns
Healthy Eating: …

Paterson's Curse Management Handbook, Amelia Mclarty, Errol Kruger, Peter Stubbs, John Peirce, Chris Hawkins, Paul Wilson, Simon Merewether

Bulletins 4000 -

Paterson’s curse (Echium plantagineum) is one of the most damaging weeds to the Australian meat and wool industries. It infests an estimated 33 million hectares in southern Australia, at an annual cost to the sheep industry of $250 million in lost pasture productivity, control costs and wool contamination. In WA, it is found on about 5000 agricultural properties infesting some 500,000 ha. It is an extremely invasive weed, that reduces pasture productivity and stock carrying capacity by competing with and excluding more beneficial pasture species. The weed is also toxic to stock. It is important to implement control measures on …

Influence Of Inoculum Size On Phytase Production And Growth In Solid-State Fermentation By Aspergillus Niger, Chundakkadu Krishna, Sue E. Nokes

Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Faculty Publications

Solid–state fermentation is experiencing renewed interest for industrial enzyme production. Previous studies on the effects of fungal inoculum size on product yield have focused on spore inoculum. However, some organisms require vegetative inocula. This study investigated the effects of initial inoculum colony age, vegetative inoculum size, and duration of fermentation on the production of fungal biomass and phytase in solid–state fermentation using Aspergillus niger grown on wheat bran and soy meal. Initial inocula from 7– and 14–day–old potato dextrose agar (PDA) plates were used to study the effect of inoculum colony age in liquid culture and its further influence on …

Louisiana Agriculture Summer, 2001, Lsu Agcenter

Louisiana Agriculture

No abstract provided.

Nebline, July 2001

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Making A Difference The County Fair Way
Vegetable Gardening in the Fall
Start Avocados Seeds
Blue Flowers for the Garden
Viburnums in the Landscape
Horticulture information center
Add a Touch of Fragrance
Explore Spring Creek Prairie
Hey Acreage Owners!
Dispelling The Daddy Longlegs Myth
August Household Hazardous Waste Collections
The Origin of an Acre and Other Land Measures
Calibrating Farm Sprayers
Pesticide Container Recycling Dates Set
Tips for Late Summer Alfalfa Planting
The Acreage Owners Expo
Simplify Lawn Care During Drought
Mulching Can Make Gardening Easier
Healthy Eating: Enjoy Nebraska Foods
The Well-Dressed Salad
Is That Whole Wheat Bread Really …

Women Involvement In Food Crop Production, Processing And Marketing In Nigeria, Abiola O., Omoabugan O. B.

Bullion

The paper examines the extent of involvement of women in food crop production, processing and marketing in a typical African locality. Appropriate statistical techniques were employed in the data analyses. The findings show that women are greatly involved in the production, processing and marketing of food crops, especially cassava, which is one of the staple foods in sub-Saharan Africa.

Lincoln Downtown Rotary Club, John Owens

John Owens: Speeches and Appearances

Good afternoon, and thank you for inviting me to be here with you today. One of the things I'm enjoying most in my new position as University of Nebraska Vice President of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Harlan Vice Chancellor of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources is meeting the people who live in this state, in urban and rural areas, from Scottsbluff to Omaha, from Lincoln to Curtis, and at any number of towns - north, south, east, west - in between.

Ard News June 2001

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

CONTENTS:
Comments from the Dean
National C-FAR A New Advocacy Group for Research Funding
Hatch Funds Allocations
Widaman Trust Distinguished Graduate Assistant Award
Hardin Distinguished Graduate Fellowship for 2000-2001
ARD Advisory Council Election Results
Shear-Miles Fellowship 2001-2002
Proposals Submitted for Federal Grants
Grants Received June and July 2001
New or Revised Projects

Nebline, June 2001

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Grilling It Safely
Handling Food Safely on the Road
Watch for Squash Vine Borer
Zoo Garden
Days Between Flowering and Harvest of Vegetables
Horticulture information center
Night Blooming Flowers Offer Evening Enjoyment
Hey Kids! Out of School and Already Bored? Try Rearing Butterflies and Moths
Latex Paint Exchange: June 23
“Itchy Chiggers”
Some Common Butterfly Larval Host Plants
What Bio-Security Issues Should You Take on Your Livestock Operation?
Pesticide Container Recycling Program
Prepare Equipment for Storage
EPA Starts Phasing Out Diazinon This Spring
Manure Handling
Shock Chlorination of Domestic Water Supplies
2001 Plants of the Year Winners Recommended for Nebraska …

Infectious Reproductive Diseases Of Small Ruminants, Clell Bagley

All Current Publications

Several diseases which infect small ruminants result in abortion or reduced fertility and some may also infect humans (zoonotic diseases).

Extension Retirees Luncheon, John Owens

John Owens: Speeches and Appearances

Good afternoon. It is a pleasure to be here with you today. It is always a pleasure to visit with the people who have made the work we do in the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources their work, and I want to thank each of you for the years and the gifts you gave Nebraska and the University as a representative of University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension. I am a strong supporter of extension because I have long believed that Cooperative Extension is the best "out of the classroom" educational opportunity ever devised.

Nebline, May 2001

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Crop Genetic Engineering – 101
StarLink Corn—What is All the Fuss About?
Think About Apple Maggot Control Now
Three All-America Rose Selections Winners for 2001
Mulches
Perennials with Unique Flowers
Horticulture information center
It’s Springtime: Watch for Signs of Termites
We Love the Birds, But Sometimes They Drive Us Crazy!
Insects, Spiders, Mice and More
Reminder!! Household Hazardous Waste Collection for Lancaster County Residents
Controlling Volunteer StarLink™ corn
BSE (Mad Cow) and Foot & Mouth Disease, Ending the Confusion!!!
Strategic Mowing Helps Lawns Grow Healthfully
Trellis Construction
Healthy Tomatoes Result of Planning, Care
Suiting the Garden to the Gardener
Healthy …

Ard News April 2001

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

CONTENTS:

Comments from the Dean
Proposed University of Nebraska Policy an Ownership of Intellectual Property
Foundation Seed Division Current and Future Changes
Proposed Statement on Licensing of Agronomic Crops Supported by Commodity Check-Oil Funds
Grants and Contracts Received February and March, 2001
FY 2001 Federal Research and Development Funds
Proposals Submitted for Federal Grants
New or Revised Projects

Louisiana Agriculture Spring, 2001, Lsu Agcenter

Louisiana Agriculture

No abstract provided.

Nebline, April 2001

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Human Diseases and Wildlife: Implications for Nebraska
Plant a Tree
Mom’s Day Garden
Annual Vines in the Landscape
What day is Arbor Day?
Summer Patch of Turfgrass
Horticulture information center
Termite Workshop on May 22
Household Hazardous Waste Collections for 2001
Safely Clean up After Rodents
Cans for Books
Test Soils for Nitrates; Adjust Application Rate Accordingly
Reduce Nitrogen and Maintain Yields; Multi-plot Research Results Show the Thresholds
Graze Conservatively Following Drought Year
Farm Labor
Diazinon Phase-Out Beginning
Lincoln Iris Society
Aerate Lawn to Improve Air Flow
How to Drive a Staple
Composting Workshops and Demonstrations for 2001
Anderson’s Post …