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Ec90-437 Let's Preserve: Tomatoes And Tomato Products, Julie A. Albrecht

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Several tomato plants can yield lots of fruit. Preserving tomatoes in various ways to serve throughout the year is an excellent way to use your harvest.

This publication provides procedures to safely process a variety of tomato products. The publication Let’s Preserve: Canning Basics: (EC90-434) gives information on boiling water and pressure canners, jar and lid selection, and preparation.

Ec90-436 Let's Preserve: Fruit And Fruit Products, Julie A. Albrecht

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Home canned fruits can he a delightful addition to family meals through the year. Canning fruits also may be an economical way to preserve quality foods at home.

Fruits can be safely preserved at home using a boiling-water canner. Pressure canners also are acceptable. This publication includes processing times for both procedures.

Refer to the publication Let’s Preserve: Canning Basics (EC90-434) for procedures for using a boiling-water and for information on canner or pressure canner selecting, preparing and filling jars.

Ec90-435 Let's Preserve: Vegetables And Vegetable Products, Julie A. Albrecht

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

High quality home canned vegetables can add nutrients and variety to your meals throughout the year. Canning favorite and special products can be a rewarding experience and a source of pride for many people. Vegetables can be safely preserved at home by following the procedures in this publication.

Pressure canning is the only recommended method for canning low-acid vegetables.

G90-975 Health Insurance For Older People (Revised February 1991), Kathleen Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This guide discusses basic Medicare benefits on private health insurance, commonly called Medigap insurance, available to supplement Medicare.

Medicare

What are the two parts of Medicare?

Medicare Part A -- Hospital Benefits. This pays for your care while you are in the hospital, and for related health services after you leave the hospital, including necessary care in a Medicare approved nursing home.

Medicare Part B -- Medical Insurance. This helps pay doctor bills and hospital out-patient expenses.

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

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 …

G90-945 A Gardener's Guide For Soil And Nutrient Management In Growing Vegetables, E.J. Penas, Dale T. Lindgren

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

How to manage soil and nutrients when growing vegetables is discussed here, as is soil testing, soil pH, organic matter, and the use of commercial fertilizers.

Using fertilizers as nutrient sources in growing vegetables is one cultural practice that can improve production if done correctly. This means using the right fertilizer material, applying it at the correct rate and time, and using the proper method of application.

Fertilizer needs for vegetables depend on the kind of vegetable grown, chemical properties of the soil, previous cropping history, and adequate water for plant growth. Guidelines here are based on soil chemical properties …

G90-974 The Beaf Leaf Beetle In Soybeans (Revised September 1994), Thomas E. Hunt, J. F. Witkowski, Robert J. Wright, Keith J. Jarvi

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

The identification and life cycle of the bean leaf beetle are discussed along with scouting techniques, economic thresholds, and cultural control tactics.

The bean leaf beetle is a common insect found in Nebraska soybean fields. The insect also feeds on peas, snap beans, and dry beans. Although present in alfalfa and sweet clover in the early spring before soybean emerges, the insect is not known to damage either legume.

Use integrated pest management (IPM) when planning how to reduce bean leaf beetle damage. Integrated pest management is a sustainable approach to managing pests by combining biological, cultural, physical, and chemical …

G90-958 House Fly Control Guide, John B. Campbell

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Control and background of house flies are discussed here.

Description

The adult house fly is dull gray, 1/4 inch long, with four distinct stripes behind the head. The abdomen is pale. The underside of the male is yellowish. The larvae are typical whitish fly maggots. The pupae are dark brown and 1/3 inch long.

G90-992 Evapotranspiration (Et) Or Crop Water Use, Norman L. Klocke, Kenneth Hubbard, William L. Kranz, Darrell G. Watts

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

What must irrigators consider in the most efficient use of water? Read on.

Irrigators in the Great Plains have two major challenges in the years ahead:

1. Maintain groundwater quality by adjusting management to minimize the leaching of agri-chemicals from the crop root zone;

2. Continue profitable production in the face of a less abundant and increasingly costly water supply.

Irrigators must learn to convert water to grain the most efficient manner possible. Applying only enough water to meet full evapotranspiration (ET) of the crop is one key to efficient water use (ET is also called crop water use.)

Cc90-351 Team Building: Organizing A Team, Arnold J. Bateman

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Most managers and organizational leaders recognize the interdependence of employees or other group members and the need for cooperation to accomplish the work. A team that is communicating and functioning well has synergy; that is why people working as a team can achieve better results than individuals working alone. That does not mean, however, that productivity will automatically go up by putting a group of good performers together.

G90-1001 Spray Drift Of Pesticides, Larry D. Schulze, Robert Grisso, Robert Stougaard

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide discusses conditions that cause particle drift, and methods private and commercial applicators may employ to reduce drift potential from pesticide spray applications.

Spray drift of pesticides away from the target is an important and costly problem facing both commercial and private applicators. Drift causes many problems including:

1. damage to susceptible off target sites,

2. a lower rate than intended which can reduce the effectiveness of the pesticide, wasting pesticide and money, and

3. environmental contamination, such as water pollution and illegal pesticide residues.

Drift occurs by two methods; vapor drift and particle drift. This NebGuide focuses mainly …

G90-980 Rose Mosaic And Rose Rosette Diseases, John E. Watkins

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

The rose mosaic and rose rosette diseases may cause a variety of symptoms, including reduced plant vigor and flower quality. Early detection is essential to control.

Roses have been cultivated as an ornamental for 4,000 to 5,000 years and now are distributed worldwide. Rose virus and virus-like diseases occur wherever roses are grown. Since roses are vegetatively-propagated through budding or grafting, these pathogenic agents are easily spread during propagation. Infection by virus or virus-like agents may cause a wide variety of symptoms. These can range from latent, symptomless infections to mosaic leaf patterns and distortions, severely distorted canes, and finally, …

G90-979 Powdery Mildew Of Roses, John E. Watkins

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Cause, symptoms of and conditions for powdery mildew are covered, as well as ways to control the disease.

The rose is one of the most popular flowering ornamentals in the world. It is thought to have first been cultivated 4,000 to 5,000 years ago in northern Africa. Today it is a favorite ornamental for landscapes, as well as the most important commercial cut flower.

Nf90-277 Setting Up Your Own Business: Planning Your Insurance Coverage, Cheryl Burkhart-Kriesel, Paul H. Gessaman

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Among the important business decisions you will make each year are your decisions about insurance. Both the type(s) of insurance you decide to carry and the level of coverage provided through each type of insurance are important. In event of a serious mistake by yourself or your employee, an accident, a natural or man-made disaster, or other similar event, it's likely your insurance coverage is all that will stand between you and a major loss - possibly all that's between you and a bankruptcy.

G90-977 Johne's Disease (Paratuberculosis), Duane N. Rice, Douglas G. Rogers

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide discusses paratuberculosis (a costly disease) of cattle, sheep and goats, its causes, clinical signs, transmission, diagnosis and control measures.

Johne's Disease, or paratuberculosis, is a chronic wasting disease that causes considerable production losses in adult cattle, sheep and goats. The disease is caused by Mycobacterium paratuberculosis, a bacterium related to the tuberculosis bacterium Mycobacterium bovis.

This bacterium causes an enteritis (inflamed intestinal tract) that results in severe weight loss and diarrhea. Some animals may be so emaciated (thin, dehydrated) that they are condemned at slaughter; others may suffer from reduced productivity long before clinical (visible) signs …

Rp375 Angora Goats In The Midwest, R. M. Jordan

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Angora goats and the mohair they produce are not major agricultural products in the United States and certainly not in Minnesota where there are fewer than 3,000 Angora goats. Flocks are small and often are owned by those interested in hand weaving. Nevertheless, mohair finds a ready market. In 1989, raw mohair prices in Texas were: kid hair (it's much finer), $6.50/lb; yearling hair, $2.00/lb; and adult hair, $1.00/lb. In addition, mohair incentive payments have amounted to $30 to $15 per head the past two years. These high hair prices are stimulating interest in goat production among an increasing number …

G90-987 Colostrum Quality And Absorption In Baby Calves, Duane N. Rice, Douglas G. Rogers

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide explains the importance of early feeding of high quality colostrum to the newborn calf.

The intake and absorption of colostral immunoglobulins, which include antibodies against disease, are essential to the health of the newborn calf. The newborn calf is virtually devoid of circulating antibodies and thus relies on antibodies acquired from colostrum for protection against common disease-causing organisms (pathogens). Significant amounts of the antibodies obtained from good quality colostrum, if fed early enough, are transferred across the small intestine and into the blood during the first few hours of life (passive transfer). Antibodies entering the blood are further …

G90-978 Byproduct Feedstuffs For Beef And Dairy Cattle, Don J. Kubik, Rick Stock

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide details the type of byproduct feedstuffs available for beef and dairy cattle, a description of their characteristics and discussion of their nutrient value. Byproduct feeds have become a stabilizing factor in the economic success of many beef and dairy operations. Byproduct feeds are the residue that remains after feeds have been processed. The processing of soybeans into soybean meal results in a large supply of soybean hulls. Processing corn into high fructose syrup provides corn gluten feed and corn bran. Converting corn starch into ethanol provides distillers grains. Hominy, a byproduct of processing corn starch for human consumption, …

Ec90-268 Nebraska Beef Weaning-Yearling Worksheet

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

EC90-268, Nebraska Beef Weaning-Yearling Worksheet helps farmers and ranchers keep track of details on a an animal's performance through a given year.

Ec90-267 Nebraska Beef Sire Summary Card

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

EC90-267, Nebraska Beef Sire Record Card helps farmers and ranchers keep track of details on a sire's performance through a given year.

G90-972 Reducing Calf Losses With Top Management, Don Hudson, Duane Rice, Dale Grotelueschen

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

A herd health program, replacement heifer selection, cow nutrition, calving management and more are covered here.

Seventy-five to eighty percent of the death loss in calves occurs at birth or in the first two weeks of life. Many factors affect the livability of the calf, including: nutrition of the heifer and the cow, calving difficulty, sanitation in the calving area, and management of the cow-calf pair after calving.

G90-960 Laws That Impact Our Lives, Georgia L. Stevens

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Laws enforced through the government's role as regulator and protector have a daily impact on our lives.

How Do Laws Affect Us?

Laws have a daily impact on our lives--whether they relate to social services, education, housing, nutrition, food safety, consumer rights or the environment. Public policies such as legislation, resolutions, appropriations, new regulations for a current law or court decisions are used as solutions to problems expressed by the public. These actions are the result of public issues that have been debated and compromised through the policymaking process. The basic element is the process used to solve a public …

G90-957 Is Burning Wood Economical?, Rollin D. Schnieder

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This publication discusses factors to consider in determining the economics of heating with wood.

Many residents are trying to reduce their home heating costs by burning wood in a fireplace, stove or furnace. Before getting too "fired up" over wood heating, it's a good idea to be able to answer "yes" to the question, "Is it worth it?"

People can frequently justify burning wood for social reasons because they enjoy the fire--it's fun, good exercise, an enjoyable family outing, or it gives a feeling of independence from the use of our nonrenewable energy resources. From a purely economic point of …

G90-999 Nutritional Management Of The High-Producing Dairy Cow In The 1990s, Rick J. Grant, Jeffrey F. Keown

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide discusses important aspects of grouping and feeding systems, body conditioning, and nutritional requirements for high-producing dairy cows.

An effective feeding system allows maximum intake of a nutritionally balanced ration. The use of production-enhancing compounds, such as Bovine Somatropin (BST), makes proper nutritional management of high-producing dairy cows even more critical. This NebGuide discusses important aspects of grouping and feeding systems, body conditioning, and nutritional requirements for high-producing dairy cows.

As herd production levels continue to increase along with the average herd size, it is becoming more difficult for many dairy producers to feed their cattle adequate nutrients to …

G90-1003 Maximizing Feed Intake For Maximum Milk Production, Rick J. Grant

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide emphasizes the importance of maximizing feed intake for maximum milk production, and management practices which stimulate feeding activity by dairy cattle.

The goal of most dairy producers is to maximize milk production in a cost-effective manner. On the typical dairy farm, feed costs represent nearly 50 percent of the total milk production cost. Economically, it is important to maximize feed intake, improve efficiency of feed use, and lower feeding costs. Many dairy producers fail to realize that there is more involved with properly feeding a dairy cow than looking at a computer printout of a balanced ration. With …

G90-998 How To Interpret And Use The ProstaphTm Test, Jeffrey F. Keown

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

The ProStaph 1^TMMastitis costs U.S. dairy producers almost two billion dollars per year in lost milk production and treatment costs.

Mastitis is the major health problem of dairy cattle. The actual lost income for each mastitis infection is more than $400. Over 70 percent of the economic loss in mastitis is due to lost milk production from subclinically infected cows (those without apparent symptoms).

Subclinical forms of mastitis may not be observed by the milkers or other individuals in the dairy operation. Since there may be little or no visible change in the udder or milk, a laboratory …

G90-988 A Process For Building Coalitions, Georgia L. Stevens

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

What should you consider in building coalitions? This NebGuide offers guidelines.

What is a Coalition?

1. A coalition is a group of organizations and individuals working together for a common purpose. There are two types of coalitions:

2. "One issue" or event coalitions only have to agree on one particular issue. The coalition is dissolved when the issue has been solved or the event has been coordinated.

"Multi issues" coalitions have related issues, such as nutrition and health, child care needs, elderly health care, or the environment. This more permanent type of coalition recognizes the value of mobilizing together for …

G90-986 Strengthening The Couple Relationship, Herbert G. Lingren

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

After a couple has been married for a number of years, there seems to be a lack of individual artistry and creativity in the relationship. Each person becomes involved in a routine of relating to the other in a certain way. Patterns develop because of living in the same house and responding to children's needs. Couples develop certain habitual work patterns, see the same people socially, etc. The same ways of relating and behaving may persist, unchallenged and unchanged, for years. The behavior will continue long after it has ceased to produce delight, zest or growth. Therefore, the most destructive …