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Ec91-1764 Windbreak Establishment, James R. Brandle, Patricia Boehner, Sherman Finch

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successful windbreak planting depends on proper establishment and care during the first few years after planting. Time spent in site preparation, weed control, and replanting is repaid many times during the lifetime of the windbreak. Take no shortcuts in the planning and establishment of your windbreak.

Windbreaks are investments in the future value of your property. Each windbreak system is unique and your windbreak should be designed for your site and objectives. Your local conservation office can provide help in designing and installing your windbreak. These organizations can also help with recommendations on where to buy planting stock and how …

Nf91-33 Handling Eggs Safely At Home, Julie A. Albrecht, Alice Henneman

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This NebFact discusses egg handling safely.

Nf91-27 A Discussion Of 'Greenhouse' Gases, Steve Meyer, Ken Hubbard

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This NebFact discusses greenhouse gasses.

Nf91-8 Individual Vs. Group Health Insurance, Kathy Prochaska-Cue

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This NebFact examines the pros and cons of individual and group health insurance.

Nf91-4 How To Balance Your Checkbook, Kathy Prochaska-Cue

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This Nebfact has steps for balancing a checkbook.

Nf91-21 Cutting Family Living Food Expenses, Kathy Prochaska-Cue

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This NebFact discusses reducing family food expenses.

Nf91-25 Cutting Family Living Clothing And Personal Care Expenses, Kathy Prochaska-Cue

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This NebFact discusses reducing family living expenses.

Nf91-37 Thread Facts, Rose Marie Tondl, Wendy Rich

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This NebFact discusses types of threads and their uses.

G91-1020 Plumbing Systems Of Agricultural Sprayers, Robert D. Grisso, David L. Varner, Robert N. Klein

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Properly adjusting and maintaining the plumbing systems of agricultural sprayers can improve the efficiency and uniformity of chemical applications. The plumbing systems of agricultural sprayers are usually considered foolproof. Sprayer problems may occur however, when plumbing and/or modifications are improperly done or maintenance is ignored. Retrofitting, addition of electrical control systems, and replacement of pumps or nozzles require knowledge of the plumbing system and how changes will affect sprayer performance. Routine maintenance of the plumbing systems is essential.

Nf91-51 Kale: The "New" Old Vegetable, Laurie Hodges

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This NebFact discusses kale.

G91-1014 Ornamental Shrubs For Nebraska, Don Steinegger, Amy J. Greving

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This NebGuide outlines the characteristics of the ornamental shrubs that can be grown in Nebraska.

Shrubs play an important role in landscaping. They can be used as hedge borders, focal points, along the foundation of a home to "tie" it to the ground, and to fill large areas. Unlike annual flowers, or even some perennials, shrubs are usually planted with permanence in mind.

Nf91-45 Ramie, Rose Marie Tondl

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This NebFact discusses ramie.

Nf91-32 A Quick Consumer Guide To Safe Food Handling, Dennis Burson, Julie A. Albrecht

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This NebFact provides strategies to avoid foodborne illnesses.

Nf91-12 "Living" Trust: Cause For Consumer Concern, Kathy Prochaska-Cue

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This NebFact discusses warnings about possible scams related to living trusts in Nebraska.

Nf91-24 A Cash Flow Technique To Use In Household Budgeting, Kathy Prochaska-Cue

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This NebFact discusses reducing family food expenses.

Nf91-43 Blossom End Rot In Tomatoes, Laurie Hodges, Don Steinegger

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This NebFact discusses the causes, prevention and treatment of blossom end rot in tomatoes.

G91-1035 Tree Injuries -- Prevention And Care (Revised July 2002), Dave Mooter, Mike Kuhns

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It takes proper care and maintenance to keep trees healthy and safe. This is a guide toward that objective.

It has been said that a tree is not planted until it has been in the ground five years. This is especially true in Nebraska, where trees are sometimes difficult to grow.

Nf91-40 Insulation Information For Nebraska Homeowners, Ann Ziebarth

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This NebFact discusses insulation.

Nf91-39 Precipitation And Sprinkler Irrigation Monitoring For Managing Irrigation Scheduling, Steve Meyer, Kenneth Hubbard

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This NebFact discusses precipitation and sprinkler irrigation monitoring for managing irrigation scheduling.

G91-1029 Preventing Fruiting In Woody Plants, Don Steinegger

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This NebGuide covers what to use to prevent fruiting or remove fruit from ornamental landscape trees and shrubs.

The ideal shrub or tree for a home landscape is one that is aesthetically pleasing, architecturally suitable, and adapted to its site. Aesthetically, plants with season-long foliage and fall color are desirable. The landscape value of these plants increase if they also produce flowers and fruits.

Despite the increased value of a flowering plant, some people consider spent flowers and fruits undesirable litter, especially when they fall on driveways and sidewalks. Also, plants producing edible fruit and serving as landscape plants require …

G91-1015 Perennials, Don Steinegger, Anne Streich

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This NebGuide describes perennial flowers that will withstand Nebraska's winters outdoors and that will bloom within the growing season.

Herbaceous perennials normally live for many years under local growing conditions, dying back to the ground each winter. They vary in height, leaf texture and flower color, and are the backbone of the flower garden for many home gardeners.

G91-1049 Controlling Internal Parasites In Swine, B.E. Straw

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This publication addresses the identification, prevention and control of internal parasites in swine and lists characteristics of principle dewormers.

Whether pigs are raised in confinement or on pasture, controlling internal parasites is essential to the overall herd health program. Recent studies by Tom Kennedy of A.E.F. Research, Inc, Waunakee, WI, have shown that worm infestation is prevalent on both a farm and individual pig basis. Of the farms examined, 91 percent raised pigs on concrete, wire or slotted floors, but more than 90 percent of all farms were infested with one or more kinds of worms.

G91-1039 Respiratory Infections In Domestic Poultry Flocks, Eva Wallner-Pendleton, Dale Webb

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This NebGuide discusses the most common respiratory infections in poultry, and includes steps to diagnose, prevent, and treat each.

Small poultry flocks are susceptible to a number of respiratory infections. Some of these produce extremely mild illness while others may result in a high number of deaths.

Regardless of whether birds are raised for meat, eggs, breeding or show purposes, respiratory infections result in decreased performance. They may also disqualify a bird for show, and pose disease hazards for other poultry on the same premises.

Nf91-47 Micro-Fibers, Rose Marie Tondl

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This NebFact discusses the advancements of micro-fibers in the clothing industry.

G91-1045 Turfgrass Weed Prevention And Management (Revised December 1994), Roch E. Gaussoin, Alex Martin

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This NebGuide discusses control strategies and recommendations for weed control in turf.

Weeds are a major problem in lawns and normally are the most visible of turfgrass pests. Weeds affect the function, health and appearance of the turf as they compete with desirable turfgrass plants for space, light, water and nutrients.

Nf91-14 Moth Protection For Woolen Apparel, Rose Marie Tondl

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This NebFact discusses methods for protecting woolen apparel from moth damage.

G91-1043 Water Runoff Control Practices For Sprinkler Irrigation Systems, William L. Kranz, David P. Shelton, Elbert C. Dickey, John A. Smith

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This NebGuide describes techniques to help reduce water runoff from fields irrigationd with sprinkler irrigation systems.

Water runoff is often a problem associated with sprinkler irrigation systems operated on sloping terrain. Soil particles, fertilizers and pesticides can become part of runoff waters and can be moved from their target locations, causing degradation of surface water quality.

Other potential problems associated with runoff include a lack of soil moisture in localized areas of the field, crop nutrient deficiencies, washed-out seeds or plants, and increased irrigation water pumping costs.

G91-1101 Peach Leaf Curl And Related Diseases, L.V. Coziahr, David S. Wysong

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The identification, causes and control of peach leaf curl and related diseases are discussed.

Peach leaf curl is a common and widespread disease of peaches. In Nebraska it is found wherever peaches are grown, but it is usually not severe in the drier areas of western Nebraska. The disease is favored by the milder, wetter climate of eastern Nebraska.

Nf91-48 Sewing With Micro-Fibers, Rose Marie Tondl

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This NebFact offers suggestions for working with micro-fibers.

Ec91-1556 Subterranean Termites And Their Control, Shripat T. Kamble

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Termite damage to residential and commercial buildings in the U.S. costs more than $1 billion annually. Subterranean termites, the most destructive of all termite species, account for 95% of the damage. Subterranean termites occur in every state except Alaska. Two subterranean termite species, Reticulitermes flavipes (Kollar) and R. tibialis Banks, are found in Nebraska. Control of these termites costs more than $1 million each year.