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Ec04-1891 Residential Turf Diseases Ii, John E. Watkins
Ec04-1891 Residential Turf Diseases Ii, John E. Watkins
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This two-page, 4-color extension circular covers the diseases and symptoms of residential turfgrasses. The diseases include: ascochyta leaf blight, fairy ring, slime mold, stripe smut, pink snow mold, gray show mold, and pythium blight.
Ec04-1890 Residential Turf Disease I, John E. Watkins
Ec04-1890 Residential Turf Disease I, John E. Watkins
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This two-page, 4-color extension circular identifies the disease and symptoms of residential turfgrasses in Nebraska. The list of diseases include: powdery mildew, summer patch, brown patch, rust diseases, dollar spot, leaf spot and melting out, and Curvularia leaf spot and blight.
Ec04-103 Fall Seed Guide, 2004, Lenis Alton Nelson, David D. Baltensperger, Robert N. Klein, Roger Wesley Elmore, P. Stephen Baenziger, James Krall
Ec04-103 Fall Seed Guide, 2004, Lenis Alton Nelson, David D. Baltensperger, Robert N. Klein, Roger Wesley Elmore, P. Stephen Baenziger, James Krall
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This circular is a progress report of variety trials conducted by personnel of the Agronomy Department and the South Central, West Central and Panhandle Research and Extension Centers and their associated agricultural laboratories. Conduct of experiments and publications of results is a joint effort of the Agricultural Research Division and the Cooperative Extension Service.
Ec03-1886 Sugar Beet Disease Profiles Ii: Foliar, Viral, And Nematode Diseases, Robert M. Harveson, James P. Stack, John E. Watkins, Loren J. Giesler, Jennifer L. Chaky
Ec03-1886 Sugar Beet Disease Profiles Ii: Foliar, Viral, And Nematode Diseases, Robert M. Harveson, James P. Stack, John E. Watkins, Loren J. Giesler, Jennifer L. Chaky
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This two-page, 4-color publication profiles the foliar, viral, and nematode diseases of sugar beet. Diseases and their symptoms discussed are: Rhizomania; Foliar -- Cercospora Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Phoma Leaf Spot, Bacteral Leaf Spot; Beet Curly Top; Beet Soilborne Mosaic; Nematodse; False Root-Knot; Cyst; and Root-Knot.
G03-1513 Understanding Fungal (Mold) Toxins (Mycotoxins), Michael P. Carlson, Steveb M. Ensley
G03-1513 Understanding Fungal (Mold) Toxins (Mycotoxins), Michael P. Carlson, Steveb M. Ensley
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Mycotoxins are chemicals produced by fungi (molds) under certain conditions. They are not essential for fungal growth or reproduction, and are toxic to animals or humans.
This NebGuide briefly discusses mycotoxins commonly encountered in grains and feeds used in Nebraska and the mycotoxicoses they cause. Mycotoxin sources and clinical signs, lesions, diagnostic aids and treatment for each mycotoxicosis are listed.
Ec03-181 Alfalfa In Nebraska, Bruce Anderson, Loren J. Giesler, Thomas E. Hunt, Shripat T. Kamble, Stevan Z. Knezevic, Charles A. Shapiro
Ec03-181 Alfalfa In Nebraska, Bruce Anderson, Loren J. Giesler, Thomas E. Hunt, Shripat T. Kamble, Stevan Z. Knezevic, Charles A. Shapiro
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Alfalfa is the most important forage crop grown in Nebraska, with over 1,000 acres grown in every county. It has the highest feeding value for livestock and one of the highest yield potentials. Alfalfa can produce more protein per acre than any other crop and can provide all of the protein needed by many livestock as well as supplying large amounts of vitamins, minerals, and energy. Protein of alfalfa. In also covers the cultural practices, insect pests, diseases, weeds that affect alfalfa.
G1507 Summer Patch And Necrotic Ring Spot, John E. Watkins
G1507 Summer Patch And Necrotic Ring Spot, John E. Watkins
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebGuide describes the causes, predisposing conditions, and symptoms of summer patch and necrotic ring spot, and provides recommendations for their control.
Introduction
Two of the most destructive turfgrass patch diseases are summer patch and necrotic ring spot, both of which are present in Nebraska. The symptoms of necrotic ring spot and summer patch are essentially identical, making it difficult to distinguish the two apart in an affected turf. If the symptoms begin in May, necrotic ring spot is probably the cause; if they begin in July and August, then summer patch is suspect. In Nebraska summer patch is probably …
Nf02-518 Management Of Phytophthora Diseases Of Soybeans, Loren J. Giesler, Jane A. Christensen, Christopher M. Zwiener
Nf02-518 Management Of Phytophthora Diseases Of Soybeans, Loren J. Giesler, Jane A. Christensen, Christopher M. Zwiener
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Phythophthora diseases of soybean, caused by Phytophthora sojae, are present wherever soybeans are grown in Nebraska. The pathogen survives primarily as "resting" spores in the soil or in association with infested crop debris. Symptoms associated with Phytophthora sojae, infections include seed rots, pre- and post-emergence dampin goff of seedlings and stem rot of plants at various growth stages.
Knowledge of the races present in the state and how varieties with different resistance genes have performed in a grower's field is critical to variety selection for maximum profitability.
Nf02-520 Fungicide Spray Schedule For Home Garden Small Fruits, John E. Watkins, Jernnifer L. Chaky
Nf02-520 Fungicide Spray Schedule For Home Garden Small Fruits, John E. Watkins, Jernnifer L. Chaky
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Home grown strawberries, raspberries and grapes are a rewarding experience for the gardener as well as the consumer of the fresh fruits and jellies. If properly managed, these crops can be a source of enjoyment for years. To be successful, however, the home gardener must develop a sound integrated pest management (IPM) approach to controlling diseases and insect pests. A good IPM program makes use of cultural, varietal and chemical means of preventing or reducing disease losses.
This NebFact discusses which fungicides to use for which disease of small garden fruits and provides recommendations for a fungicide treatment schedule.
Nf02-519 Fungicide Spray Schedule For Home Garden Tree Fruits, Jennifer L. Chaky, John E. Watkins
Nf02-519 Fungicide Spray Schedule For Home Garden Tree Fruits, Jennifer L. Chaky, John E. Watkins
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Growing tree fruits in the home garden can be a very enjoyable experience, and with proper management, can provide many years of enjoyment. Success in growing tree frutis depends on following an approach known as integrated pest management, or IPM. In this management program, variety selection, cultural practices and chemical means are used to prevent or reduce losses due to diseases or insects.
This NebFact covers cultural practices, variety selection, the control of disease problems, and how to correctly use chemical controls for a safer environment.
Fungicide Spray Schedule For Home Garden Small Fruits, John E. Watkins, Jennifer L. Chaky
Fungicide Spray Schedule For Home Garden Small Fruits, John E. Watkins, Jennifer L. Chaky
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Growing fruit at home requires a sound integrated pest management approach to controlling diseases and insects.
Ec01-1880 Diseases Of Nebraska's Field Crops, Loren J. Giesler, Robert M. Harveson, Jim Stack, John E. Watkins, Jennifer L. Chaky
Ec01-1880 Diseases Of Nebraska's Field Crops, Loren J. Giesler, Robert M. Harveson, Jim Stack, John E. Watkins, Jennifer L. Chaky
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Each year, plant diseases are an important factor in reducing yields of Nebraska's field crops. The purpose of this publication is to provide concise information in an easy to use table for many of Nebraska's field crop diseases. The disease information is organized by crop.
Diseases covered in this publication include the four main groups of plant pathogens: fungi, bacteria, viruses, and nematodes.
Nf00-410 Fungicide Options For Managing Foliar Diseases On Wheat, John E. Watkins
Nf00-410 Fungicide Options For Managing Foliar Diseases On Wheat, John E. Watkins
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Stripe and leaf rusts, tan spot and Septoria leaf blotch comprise the four primary foliar diseases of wheat in the central Great Plains. In eastern and south central Nebraska leaf rust and Septoria leaf blotch are common, and in the wheat-fallow-wheat regions of western Nebraska, tan spot is an important foliar disease. Stripe rust occurs statewide.
This NebFact discusses the options of treatment criteria, profitability of treatment, treatment products and timing for managing foliar diseases of wheat.
Nf00-426 Rhizopus Head Rot Of Sunflower, Robert M. Harveson
Nf00-426 Rhizopus Head Rot Of Sunflower, Robert M. Harveson
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebFact discusses the increase in sunflower production and the potential for diseases.
Ec98-1876 Foliar And Fruit Diseases Of Cucurbits, Jane A. Christensen, Loren J. Giesler
Ec98-1876 Foliar And Fruit Diseases Of Cucurbits, Jane A. Christensen, Loren J. Giesler
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Members of the cucurbit family are well adapted to Nebraska's weather conditions and are grown in both gardens and commercial fields. Cucurbits include cucumbers, squash, melons, gourds, gherkin, vegetable marrow, and pumpkins. They are susceptible to varying degrees to diseases caused by fungi, bacteria and viruses. Accurate disease diagnosis is an essential part of crop management and can help growers attain maximum yields.
This extension circular explains these diseases of cucurbits and how to control them.
G97-1326 Crabapples For Nebraska Landscapes, Don Steinegger, John E. Watkins
G97-1326 Crabapples For Nebraska Landscapes, Don Steinegger, John E. Watkins
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebGuide discusses the selection, care and disease possibilities of crabapples.
Many of the diminutive flowering trees are not hardy in Nebraska. One notable exception: the ornamental crabapple tree (Malus). By carefully selecting the planting site and the cultivar, the beauty of flowering crabs can be enjoyed in any part of the state.
Regardless of the season, crabapples lend landscape color and interest. The winter branch pattern and bark color are as much an asset as spring's flower color.
Mp68 1996-98 Dairy Report
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Annual Report of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Dairy Research for 1997-1998. Topics include:
Time of Initiating Dietary Fat Supplementaion on Lactation and Reproduction
A Soyhull:Soy Lecithin Soapstock Mixture for Early Lactation Dairy Cows
Nonenzymatically Browned Soybeans for Dairy Cattle
Feather and Blood Meal Combination for Lactating Dairy Cows
Impact of Nonfiber Carbohydrate Concentration on Forage Fiber Digestion
Sulfite Liquor-Treated Meat and Bone Meal for Dairy Cows
The OTHER Causes of Infectious Diseases
Test Day Genetic Evaluations
Income and Herdlife
Maternal Genetic and Cytoplasmic Effects in Dairy Cattle
Financial and Management Survey of Nebraska Dairy Producers
Free-Stall Design and Maintenance
Horizontal Silos …
G96-1289 Diseases Of Home Garden Strawberries, John E. Watkins, David S. Wysong
G96-1289 Diseases Of Home Garden Strawberries, John E. Watkins, David S. Wysong
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebGuide addresses on some of the common diseases affecting home garden strawberries in Nebraska and their control.
Strawberries are a favored fruit of home gardens. They have been adapted to a wide range of environmental conditions, but sometimes can be challenging to grow. Strawberry yields and fruit quality are influenced by interactions of environment, diseases, pests, and soil conditions.
Ec96-1768 Windbreak Management, James R. Brandle, Craig Stange
Ec96-1768 Windbreak Management, James R. Brandle, Craig Stange
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
The windbreaks on your farm are an important part of the agricultural landscape. They provide protection for the farmstead, livestock, and crops; provide habitat for wildlife; and contribute to an overall healthy environment for you and your family. They are living systems with youth, maturity, and old age. Like any other living thing they need proper care and management in order to continue to function at their best.
Windbreak management requires an understanding of how your windbreak works. Your goal is to maintain the health and vigor of individual trees and shrubs while maintaining the overall structure of the windbreak …
G96-1297 Buffalograss: An Alternative Native Grass For Turf (Revised October 1998), Terrance P. Riordan, Frederick P. Baxendale, Roch E. Gaussoin, John E. Watkins
G96-1297 Buffalograss: An Alternative Native Grass For Turf (Revised October 1998), Terrance P. Riordan, Frederick P. Baxendale, Roch E. Gaussoin, John E. Watkins
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebGuide discusses the benefits of buffalograss turf plantings.
Buffalograss (Buchloë dactyloides) is a native grass species which has prospered on the Great Plains for centuries. Both cyclic and prolonged droughts have allowed it to evolve water use efficiency and sod forming ability. People are using this short, fine-leaved prairie grass as an ecologically sound and energy efficient turf.
Ec96-1555 Insect Pest Management Strategies For Yards And Gardens, Frederick P. Baxendale, Robert J. Wright
Ec96-1555 Insect Pest Management Strategies For Yards And Gardens, Frederick P. Baxendale, Robert J. Wright
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
A growing awareness of problems associated with overusing pesticides has prompted many home gardeners and landscape managers to seek alternative methods of insect control. Integrated pest management (IPM) uses suitable methods in a compatible manner to maintain pest densities below levels of unacceptable injury.
IPM principles can be applied to all pest groups (insects, mites, weeds, plant diseases and vertebrates), and urban as well as agricultural settings. This publication will discuss how integrated pest management can be applied to insect and mite management in yards and gardens.
Ec95-1873 Cultural Practices That Influence Wheat Diseases, John E. Watkins, Robert N. Klein, Paul C. Hay, Lenis Alton Nelson
Ec95-1873 Cultural Practices That Influence Wheat Diseases, John E. Watkins, Robert N. Klein, Paul C. Hay, Lenis Alton Nelson
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
The health of a wheatcrop is determined well before the crop is planted. It is often the result of subtle factors in the management history of the field, including varieties, seed quality, seedbed, planting date, residue management and post harvest weed control. Wheat health management practices before the crop is planted must limit, as much as possible, the number of production hazards that must be dealt with after planting. Important diseases influenced by cultural practices include crown and root rot, wheat streak mosaic, soil-borne wheat mosaic, barley yellow dwarf, leaf rust, smut diseases, scab, Cephalosporium stripe and tan spot.
G95-1268 Lettuce And Other Salad Greens, Susan D. Schoneweis
G95-1268 Lettuce And Other Salad Greens, Susan D. Schoneweis
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebGuide discusses different salad greens, their uses and nutritional value.
Lettuce has been an important part of human diets since ancient times. It was customary for the Romans to precede their gargantuan banquets with refreshing lettuce salads in the belief that lettuce enhanced the appetite and relaxed the alimentary canal. It had other uses, too. Dried lettuce juice was used to aid sleep in Elizabethan times and through World War II lactucarium, a sedative made from wild lettuce extracts, was used in hospitals¹. Today, lettuce is used as the main ingredient in most salads and it is joined by …
G95-1233 Food Safety For Child Care Facilities, Julie A. Albrecht
G95-1233 Food Safety For Child Care Facilities, Julie A. Albrecht
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebGuide outlines proper techniques for providing safe food in child care facilities.
Children are at high risk for food-borne illnesses. Young children are particularly vulnerable to microbial food-borne diseases because of their under-developed immune systems.
In recent years, reports of food-borne illnesses have made headlines. Most of these outbreaks involved food prepared away from home. Many cases of food-borne illness go unreported because the symptoms are similar to the flu.
Foods contaminated with microorganisms are the cause of food-borne illnesses. Contaminated food does not, however, always taste bad, smell bad, or look bad. Therefore, it is almost impossible to …
G93-1176 Raspberries For The Home Garden, Donald E. Janssen, Don Steinegger
G93-1176 Raspberries For The Home Garden, Donald E. Janssen, Don Steinegger
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebGuide provides guidelines for identifying and cultivating raspberries.
Raspberries can be successfully grown in Nebraska. They are grown primarily by the home gardener and used fresh or frozen, in jams or in jellies. The red, yellow, black, and purple raspberry types are grown in eastern Nebraska, while western Nebraskans primarily grow only red berries.
This publication is not intended for the commercial grower but is, instead, targeted towards home gardeners who have limited space for raspberry production.
G92-1119 Rust Diseases Of Turfgrass, John E. Watkins, Roch E. Gaussoin
G92-1119 Rust Diseases Of Turfgrass, John E. Watkins, Roch E. Gaussoin
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebGuide describes the various rust diseases common to Nebraska and offers suggestions for maintaining a vigorous and disease-resistant lawn.
Rust diseases occur on all turfgrasses; however, most rust problems occur on Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, tall fescue and zoysia. In the cool-temperate regions of North America, cool season turfgrasses may suffer severe injury late in summer by attack from one of the rust pathogens. In addition, rust-weakened plants are much more susceptible to injury from environmental stresses and to attack by other turfgrass pathogens.
G92-1084 Culture Of Cole Crops, Laurie Hodges, R.E. Neild
G92-1084 Culture Of Cole Crops, Laurie Hodges, R.E. Neild
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
How to grow successfully broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, and kohlrabi.
Cole crops, which include broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, and kohlrabi, can be successfully grown on most soils if drainage is good and the crop is supplied with adequate water and nutrients, particularly nitrogen. Light-textured soils usually produce earlier crops but heavier soils hold more moisture and tend to produce crops that hold quality longer at maturity.
Cole crops have shallow root systems. Inadequate moisture may cause small cauliflower heads to form prematurely. Rainfall or irrigation following a prolonged dry spell may cause splitting of cabbage and kohlrabi. Supplemental …
G92-1112 Lice Control On Cattle, John B. Campbell
G92-1112 Lice Control On Cattle, John B. Campbell
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Identifying and controlling lice on cattle both are covered here.
Cattle lice may be the most underestimated livestock insect in terms of economic losses. The USDA estimates that U.S. livestock producers lose $125 million a year to cattle lice.
Heavy louse populations cause lowered milk production, loss of flesh, stunted growth, general unthriftiness and anemia. "Chronic" or "carrier" cows may abort due to louse-induced anemia. During severe winters, louse-infested animals are more susceptible to respiratory diseases.
G92-1106 Controlling Rats, Scott E. Hygnstrom, Dallas R. Virchow
G92-1106 Controlling Rats, Scott E. Hygnstrom, Dallas R. Virchow
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Ways to recognize rat problems and control rats are covered here.
The Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus) (also known as the common brown rat) is a destructive pest. Found in and around towns and farms throughout Nebraska, these rodents eat and contaminate large amounts of feed, damage structures by their gnawing and burrowing, and spread diseases that affect livestock and humans.
G91-1026 Sunflower Production In Nebraska, James A. Schild, David D. Baltensperger, Drew J. Lyon, Gary L. Hein, Eric D. Kerr
G91-1026 Sunflower Production In Nebraska, James A. Schild, David D. Baltensperger, Drew J. Lyon, Gary L. Hein, Eric D. Kerr
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Seeds, seedbed preparations, fertilizing and controlling weeds in sunflowers are among the topics covered here. Sunflowers are native to Nebraska. Cultivated for centuries by native American Indians as a food crop, sunflowers were taken to Europe in the mid-16th century. Oilseed sunflowers have been a U.S. crop since 1986. Sunflower production is divided into two market classes, oil and confectionery. The oil type is by far the most commonly grown market class. Recent health trends have brought sunflower cooking oil into prominence because the oil is low in saturated fats. Confectionery types are grown for the edible roasted sunflower seed …