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Insect, Plant Disease, And Weed Science News, No. 91-8, May 10,1991, Alex Martin, Bob N. Stougarrd

Insect, Plant Disease, and Weed Science News (1987-1992)

In This Issue

Plant Disease

Cool, Wet Spring Contributes to Wheat Diseases.................... 43

Alfalfa Samples Show Black Stem and Leaf Spot .................... 44

Sycamore Anthracnose Fungus Active .................... 44

Weed Science

Timing is Essential to Control Leafy Spurge .................... 45

Now is the Optimum Time for Controlling Woody Plant Species .................... 45

1990 Winter Wheat Herbicide Selections May Influence Next Year's Planting Options .................... 46

Summer Weed Course Offered .................... 46

Igran Still Available .................... 46

Herbicide Guide Correction .................... 46

Glean Use on CRP Acres Eliminated .................... 46

Insect Science

Black Cutworm Moths Trapped; Scout Now .................... 47

Alfalfa …

Prediction Of Breeding Values For Twinning Rate And Ovulation Rate With A Multiple Trait, Repeated Records Animal Model, L. Dale Van Vleck, K. E. Gregory, S. E. Echternkamp

Department of Animal Science: Faculty Publications

A genetic correlation near unity between ovulation rate in heifers and later twinning frequency led to consideration of using measures of ovulation rate in heifers for each estrous cycle, beginning at puberty, to increase accuracy of selection for twinning rate. An initial evaluation with a multiple trait animal model for predicting breeding values included six genetic groups: 1) selected Scandinavian bulls, 2) transfers from other populations at the Research Center to a twinning project, 3) early-purchased Holsteins, 4) late-purchased Holsteins, 5) early purchases-other breeds. and 6) late purchases-other breeds. For ovulation and twin measures, heritabilities of .l00 and .070 and …

Insect, Plant Disease, And Weed Science News, No. 91-7, May 3,1991, Alex Martin, Bob N. Stougarrd

Insect, Plant Disease, and Weed Science News (1987-1992)

In This Issue

Plant Disease

Be Alert to Threat of Wheat Leaf Rust ……………. 37

Virus-resistant Com Hybrids Still Necessary ……………. 38

Slow Com Emergence? Consider Temperatures ……………. 38

Watch for Damping Off in Western Sugar Beets ……………. 39

Cedar Apple Rust Infections Appearing ……………. 39

Insect Science

Video Conference Set on Integrated Crop Management ……………. 39

Clover Leaf and Alfalfa Weevils Evident; Damage, Treatment Vary with the Pest ……………. 40

Alfalfa Weevil Growth Progresses Across State ……………. 41

Weed Science

Rotary Hoeing a Viable Weed Control Option ……………. 42

Use Charcoal to Clean Herbicide-Contamined Soil ……………. 42

Without Atrazine, …

Acuta Enews May 1991, Vol. 20, No. 5

ACUTA Newsletters

In This Issue

Golf outing set for St. Louis

Network ties islands together

Reorganization at Chicago

Recycling phone books

Party Line

Call for nominations

Review Of Axel Kuhn, Et Al., Revolutionsbegeisterung An Der Hohen Carlsschule, Priscilla A. Hayden-Roy

German Language and Literature Papers

In the last twenty years a number of scholars have discovered growing evidence for revolutionary sympathy and activity among German intellectuals living during the French Revolution. Axel Kuhn, historian at the Technische Hochschule in Stuttgart, has contributed to this body of research with his study of the Hohe Carlsschule, the military academy founded in Stuttgart by Duke Carl Eugen of Württemberg, famous for its oppressively strict discipline and its exceptionally talented students, including Friedrich Schiller. As Kuhn says, the book is written in the form of a detective novel, and relates how he went about uncovering and piecing together the …

Insect, Plant Disease, And Weed Science News, No. 91-6, April 26, 1991, Alex Martin, Bob N. Stougarrd

Insect, Plant Disease, and Weed Science News (1987-1992)

In This Issue

Insect Science

Russian Wheat Aphids Spotty in the Panhandle………………31

Army Cutworm Still1breatens New Alfalfa ………………31

Insecticide Uses May be Eliminated ………………32

Weevils Now Evident Across the State ………………32

New Computer Software Aids in European Corn Borer Management ………………33

For Your Information ………………33

Plant Disease

Aerial Applicators Can Train at May Fly-Ins ………………34

Status Still Obscure for EBDC Fungicides ………………34

Examine Pine Trees for Disease; Plan Treatment ………………34

Weed Science

Triazine-resistant Kochia Requires Special Plan ………………35

Passport Registered ………………35

Herbicide Carryover May Limit Alfa1fa Replant Options ………………35

Thorough Laundering is Essential With Pesticide-Contaminated Clothing ………………36

“A Splendid Time Is Guaranteed For All,” Sgt. Pepper’S Lonely Hearts Club Band: A Brief Consideration, Randall Snyder

Randall Snyder Compositions

Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, the 13th of 18 Beatles albums, released in the United States on June 1, 1967, has come to be regarded as one of the seminal artifacts of popular culture of the 20th century. This short paper explores aspects of this music that reached such a broad audience, in particular, some observations of the albums’ astonishing textual and musical diversity as well as less-obvious commonalities that bind the 13 songs with a logic and unity rarely found in popular music.

Insect, Plant Disease, And Weed Science News, No. 91-5, April 19, 1991, Alex Martin, Bob N. Stougarrd

Insect, Plant Disease, and Weed Science News (1987-1992)

In This Issue

Plant Disease

Alfalfa Suffers Heavy Winterkill Losses ……………….. 25

Determining Degree of Alfalfa Damage ……………….. 25

DuPont Recalls Benlate DF, Tersan 1991 ……………….. 26

Insect Science

Corn Rootworm Control Starts with Planning ……………….. 27

Black Cutworm Moths Move into Nebraska ……………….. 27

Alfalfa Weevil Larvae May be Common ……………….. 28

Rootworm Insecticides Evaluated ……………….. 28

Field Scout Training Includes Pest Identification, Nutrient Concerns ……………….. 29

Weed Science

New Herbicides Released; Labels Changed ……………….. 30

Limit Herbicide Drift ……………….. 30

What's In A Name?, Robert S. Cook

Great Plains Wildlife Damage Control Workshop Proceedings

Communication is a vital part of this complex world in which we live. Even with the vast vocabulary that has evolved throughout recorded history, we still often find difficulty in expressing ourselves. As receivers of information, we struggle to grasp what the other person is trying to say. Also, when we speak to others, we struggle for the right words to use so that we can convey to that person exactly what we mean. The words we use and how we use them are very important to us as we communicate with each other. We have all experienced a time …

Environmentalism And Animal Welfare: Cornerstones Of Wildlife Damage Management, Rick D. Owens

Great Plains Wildlife Damage Control Workshop Proceedings

There are two issues which each of us, personally and as professional wildlife biologists, share a belief in, and which are essential to the conduct of our day-to-day wildlife management activities. Unfortunately, because of associated negative implications, we have failed to appropriately acknowledge and receive credit for our concerns regarding these issues. These are the issues of environmentalism and animal welfare. This discussion will serve to clarify what these terms should mean to us, why they should be considered cornerstones of wildlife damage management, and the actions we must take in addressing these issues. It is imperative that we become …

An Update On The Revision Of The Handbook, "Prevention And Control Of Wildlife Damage", Scott E. Hygnstrom, Robert M. Timm, Gary A. Larson

Great Plains Wildlife Damage Control Workshop Proceedings

Wildlife species have an important role in our environment and they provide many recreational, economic, and aesthetic benefits. Management of these species is necessary, however, when they cause damage to agricultural, industrial, and natural resources, and threaten personal property, public health, and safety. Published estimates indicate that commensal rodents, field rodents, and predators combined, cause >$2 billion in damage in North America annually. Because of the social and economic impacts of wildlife damage, there is a need for up-to-date information on the prevention and control of wildlife damage for producers, resource managers, administrators, and the public. The book, "Prevention and …

Damage Due To Scent Marking By Eastern Gray And Fox Squirrels, John L. Koprowski

Great Plains Wildlife Damage Control Workshop Proceedings

The stripping of bark by eastern gray squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) is a serious problem in England with 50 to 100% of the trees damaged in some locations (Shorten 1957). The economic consequences of such damage have resulted in much research (Kenward 1982, 1983; Kenward and Parish 1986); squirrel-induced damage to trees also occurs in North America (Allen 1943, Brenneman 1954) but is rarely of the magnitude observed in England. At least 10 hypotheses (reviewed by Kenward 1983) have been suggested to account for bark-stripping damage including: 1) reduction of tooth wear; 2) uncontrolled gnawing reflex; 3) source of nesting material; …

The Denver Wildlife Research Center: An Update, Richard D. Curnow

Great Plains Wildlife Damage Control Workshop Proceedings

The Denver Wildlife Research Center (DWRC) has progressed as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) in its capability to support the APHIS Animal Damage Control (ADC) program and provide the agency and the public with expanded knowledge and new or alternative tools to reduce wildlife conflicts with agriculture and other human endeavors. As a result of this increased capability, the DWRC conducts research and provides data that conform to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Good Laboratory Practice Standards for pesticide registration and reregistration and to the guidelines of the Animal Welfare Act …

Home Ranges And Movements Of Coyotes In The Northern Chihuahuan Desert, V. W. Howard Jr., Gino G. Delfrate

Great Plains Wildlife Damage Control Workshop Proceedings

The coyote (Canis latrans) is among the most studied animals in North America. Because of its adaptability and success as a predator, the coyote has flourished and is still expanding its range. Coyotes can now be found throughout most of North America and south into Central America (Voight and Berg 1987). Studies in recent years have been extensive to understand the interrelationships of prey and coyotes (Shelton and Klindt 1974, Beckoff and Wells 1981), as well as demographic relationships (Davis et al. 1975, Knowlton and Stoddart 1978, Mitchell 1979, Bowen 1981) and feeding strategies (Todd and Keith 1976, Andelt et …

Developing A Coordinated Statewide Wildlife Damage Management Research And Extension Education Program, Paul D. Curtis, Daniel J. Decker

Great Plains Wildlife Damage Control Workshop Proceedings

Dealing with the negative side of human-wildlife interactions has become an increasingly important part of wildlife man-agement. This situation is due to a combina-tion of factors: human population growth and urbanization, patterns of land use associ-ated with human activities, and the increase in abundance of some wildlife species that cause problems for people. A broad consen-sus exists among state wildlife agency staff, state agricultural department staff, wildlife extension specialists, U.S. Department of Agriculture-Animal Damage Control agents, and state Farm Bureau officials that wildlife damage on agricultural lands has increased during the past 30 years, and white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) currently …

Implications Of The Animal Rights Movement For Wildlife Damage Management, Alice P. Wywialowski

Great Plains Wildlife Damage Control Workshop Proceedings

Animal rights advocates are a vocal and active segment of the public who are likely to protest the killing of animals to reduce wildlife-caused damage. Wildlife damage management frequently involves killing damage-causing animals. Most media portrayals of wildlife damage management programs emphasize the killing of wildlife, and so inherently evoke a negative response from the public. The goals of this paper are to help wildlife damage managers better understand animal rights advocates and to suggest possible means to reduce conflicts. To meet these goals, the animal rights movement is placed in a historical perspective with regard to the animal welfare …

Insect, Plant Disease, And Weed Science News, No. 91-4, April 5, 1991, Alex Martin, Bob N. Stougarrd

Insect, Plant Disease, and Weed Science News (1987-1992)

In This Issue

Insect Science

Chinch Bug Preview: Assess Risk; Plant Strategically............19

Scout for Wireworms; Treat Seeds and Soil .............. 21

Build a Trap............21

Alfalfa Weevil Larvae Found in Southwest Nebraska .............................................. 22

Backyard Fanner Back for 39th Season................... 22

CPMU Conference Set for Kearney .......................... 22

Plant Disease

Select Oats for Disease Resistance ............................ 23

Wheat Management Guide "'Wealth of Information" ............................ 23

Early Garden Chores Can Reduce Disease Threat ............................ 23

Weed Science

Control Thistle; Avoid Penalty Costs ........................ 24

National Trends In Programming, Preparation And Staffing Of County Level Cooperative Extension Service Offices As Identified By State Extension Directors, David M. Agnew, Richard Foster

Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication: Faculty Publications

A variety of technical, economical, and social changes are rapidly altering the lives of people served by the Cooperative Extension Service (CES). At the same time Extension has been undergoing the difficult task of evaluating its effectiveness in addressing the needs of society. Reorganizing Extension programs to address the changing clientele directly affects the jobs of field-based faculty in the CES. As Extension responds to the Futures Task Force Report (COP, 1987) and moves to issues programming, a high degree of change will be required. “As we approach the year 2000, Extension is caught in the rapids of change” (Geasier, …

Perceptions Of Agribusiness Leaders Toward Agricultural Education In Nebraska, Allen G. Blezek, Roy D. Dillon

Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication: Faculty Publications

The need for change today is perhaps no greater than within the ranks of public programs in agricultural education. Technological advancements coupled with the need for even greater economic efficiency not only continues to encourage and force change, but suggests that the pressures for even better educational programs in agriculture will continue until change actually occurs or most importantly is actually perceived to occur.

Miller (1983), stated that “other teachers also often perceive our students (agricultural education) as the less talented and our instructional content as less than rigorous.” He further indicated that “our image with legislators is best characterized …

Behavioral Consultation As A Process For Linking The Assessment And Treatment Of Social Skills, Susan M. Sheridan, Stephen N. Elliott

Department of Educational Psychology: Faculty Publications

There has been recent interest in social skills assessment and treatment among researchers and practitioners. The research bases in these areas are expanding rapidly, and the identification of valid assessment methods and effective intervention strategies is promising. However, few researchers have identified ways in which social skills assessment and intervention can be linked in a practical manner. Likewise, the process by which services are delivered is rarely addressed. The purpose of this article is to present a model by which the interaction between social skills assessment and intervention can be enhanced, with a focus on the problem-solving process. One effective …

Acuta Enews April 1991, Vol. 20, No. 4

ACUTA Newsletters

In This Issue

ACUTA Forum

Travel cards save money

Reorganization at Chicago

Regional Directors elected

Enchancing campus safety

Drew's Knowledge Initiative

Evaluation Of Milkweed Floss As An Insulative Fill Material&#;, Patricia Cox Crews, Shiela A. Sievert, Lisa T. Woeppel, Elizabeth A. Mccullough

Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design: Faculty Publications

Milkweed, a perennial plant that can adapt to adverse soil conditions, is being developed as an alternative crop. Fiber characterization and potential market identification are critical to its development. The most promising commercial use for milkweed floss is as a loose fill for jackets and comforters. The purpose of this research was to evaluate milkweed floss as an insulative fill material and to compare its performance to other insulators. Seven identical jackets were constructed using different fill materials matched on a per unit weight basis. The insulation (clo) values for the jackets were measured using a standing, heated manikin in …

Nebline, April 1991

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Ag Update: Agricultural News & Events

Home Extension News

On-the-Grow: Horticulture News & Recommendations

The Cloverline: 4-H News and Events

Extension Calendar

and other extension news

Biological Effectiveness Of High-Energy Protons: Target Fragmentation, Francis A. Cucinotta, Robert Katz, John W. Wilson, Lawrence W. Townsend, Judy Shinn, Ferenc Hajnal

Robert Katz Publications

High-energy protons traversing tissue produce local sources of high-linear-energy-transfer (LET) ions through nuclear fragmentation. We examine the contribution of these target fragments to the biological effectiveness of high-energy protons using the cellular track model. The effects of secondary ions are treated in terms of the production collision density using energy-dependent parameters from a high-energy fragmentation model. Calculations for mammalian cell cultures show that at high dose, at which intertrack effects become important, protons deliver damage similar to that produced by γ rays, and with fragmentation the relative biological effectiveness (RBE) of protons increases moderately from unity. At low dose, where …

Insect, Plant Disease, And Weed Science News, No. 91-3, March 29, 1991, Alex Martin, Bob N. Stougarrd, Lisa Brown Jasa

Insect, Plant Disease, and Weed Science News (1987-1992)

In This Issue

Plant Disease

Wheat Stands Good; Begin Scouting For Crown Rot................. 13

Pre-Plant Testing For Corn Nematode May Help................. 14

Catch Diplodia Tip Blight Early................. 15

Insect Science

Pounce and Ambush Approved Cutworms................. 15

Charts Aid in Determining Response to Alfalfa Weevils................. 16

Weed Science

Weed Control Essential To Successful No-Till................. 17

Compare Components In Combination Herbicides................. 17

Table: Components in Individual Herbicides................. 18

For Your Information................. 14

Insect, Plant Disease, And Weed Science News, No. 91-2, March 22, 1991, Alex Martin, Bob N. Stougarrd, Paul J. Jasa

Insect, Plant Disease, and Weed Science News (1987-1992)

In This Issue

Weed Science

Accent and Counter 20CR-

The Story Continues To Change

Manage Weeds with Prescribed Burns……………….2

Weed Tour Set……………….2

Plant Disease

Select Quality Seed to Avoid Later Problems……………….3

Seed Treatments Offer Some Security……………….4

Consider Metalaxyl for Treating Soil, Alfalfa Seed……………….4

Insect Science

Tribute To Robert Roselle……………….5

Still Early For Sampling Weevils……………….5

Quality Samples Ensure Better Diagnosis……………….6

Environmental Programs

Pesticides: Risk Varies With Entry Routes……………….5

For Your Information……………….3

Frontmatter & Table Of Contents

Eastern Wildlife Damage Control Conference: 5th (1991)

PROCEEDINGS OF THE FIFTH EASTERN WILDLIFE DAMAGE CONTROL CONFERENCE

Edited by
Paul D. Curtis
Michael J. Fargione
James E. Caslick
Editorial Assistance: Carol Rundle

October 6-9,199 1
Sheraton Inn and Conference Center
Ithaca, New York

Sponsored by:
Cornell Cooperative Extension, Cornell University
Department of Natural Resources, Cornell University
National Animal Damage Control Association
New York State Renewable Resources Extension Program
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
New York Chapter, The Wildlife Society
New York Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
SUNY-College of Environmental Science and Forestry
United Conservation Alliance
USDA-APHIS -Animal Damage Control
USDA-Extension Service-Natural Resources and Rural …

Acuta Enews March 1991, Vol. 20, No. 3

ACUTA Newsletters

In This Issue

Telecom graduate study

Greenville Tech outgrows PBX

World-calling discounts

Call for Presentations

Update on Hawaii

Listing of exhibitors

Fall 1990 Occurrence Report

Nebraska Bird Review

Fall 1990 Occurrence Report

During the period from 1 July to 31 December 1990, 284 species were recorded in the state. This compares with 291 species in the second half of 1989, 282 species in 1988, 296 in 1987, and 293 in 1986. The map below gives a representation of the frequency of reports within the state.

The report which follows gives information on reporting counties in a rough west to- east order. Counties of similar longitude are dealt with in a north-to-south fashion with some consideration for keeping counties along river valleys together. Those counties whose data is found …

Nebraska Bird Review- Whole Issue March 1991 Volume 59 Number 1

Nebraska Bird Review

Table of Contents

1990 Treasurer's Report

1990 Christmas Count

Fall 1990 Occurrence Report

A Second Specimen Record of Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus) from Nebraska........................ 2

1991 National Wildlife Federation Eagle Survey Results ........................2

Fall 1990 Whooping Crane Report ........................3

Notes ........................3

Book Reviews ........................3