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Articles 31 - 60 of 2095
Full-Text Articles in Curriculum and Instruction
G08-1360 Drinking Water: Copper, Sharon Skipton, Bruce I. Dvorak, Wayne Woldt, Steve Drda
G08-1360 Drinking Water: Copper, Sharon Skipton, Bruce I. Dvorak, Wayne Woldt, Steve Drda
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Too much copper in the human body can cause stomach and intestinal distress such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. This 2008 NebGuide discusses practices to manage copper in a domestic water supply such as one for a home or business.
G08-1376 Drinking Water: Fluoride, Sharon Skipton, Bruce I. Dvorak, Wayne Woldt, Andy Kahle
G08-1376 Drinking Water: Fluoride, Sharon Skipton, Bruce I. Dvorak, Wayne Woldt, Andy Kahle
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
At optimal levels, fluoride in drinking water can be beneficial to dental health. Learn more about fluoride concentration and potential health effects in this 2008 NebGuide.
G08-1614 Drinking Water: Certified Water Testing Laboratories In Nebraska, Sharon Skipton, Bruce I. Dvorak, Wayne Woldt
G08-1614 Drinking Water: Certified Water Testing Laboratories In Nebraska, Sharon Skipton, Bruce I. Dvorak, Wayne Woldt
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This 2008 NebGuide explains the certification process water testing laboratories follow, and lists certified government and commercial operated laboratories.
G08-1493 Drinking Water Treatment: Distillation, Bruce I. Dvorak, Sharon Skipton
G08-1493 Drinking Water Treatment: Distillation, Bruce I. Dvorak, Sharon Skipton
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Homeowners are increasingly concerned about contaminants in their water supply that may affect health or cause taste, odor, or nuisance problems. Distillation, one of the oldest methods of water treatment, is an effective method for reducing many impurities found in water. This 2008 NebGuide discusses the process and related equipment used for household drinking water treatment by distillation.
G08-1492 Drinking Water Treatment: Sediment Filtration, Bruce I. Dvorak, Sharon Skipton
G08-1492 Drinking Water Treatment: Sediment Filtration, Bruce I. Dvorak, Sharon Skipton
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Sediment filters remove suspended matter such as sand, silt, loose scale, clay or organic material from the water. Untreated water passes through a filter medium which traps suspended matter on the surface or within the filter. This 2008 NebGuide discusses the principles, processes, and requirements of cartridge sediment filtration systems for the household user.
G08-1489 Drinking Water Treatment: Activated Carbon Filtration, Bruce I. Dvorak, Sharon Skipton
G08-1489 Drinking Water Treatment: Activated Carbon Filtration, Bruce I. Dvorak, Sharon Skipton
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Activated carbon filtration can effectively reduce certain organic compounds and chlorine in drinking water. It can also reduce the quantity of lead, dissolved radon, and harmless taste- and odor-causing compounds. This 2008 NebGuide discusses the principles, processes, and requirements of activated carbon filtration systems for the domestic (household) user.
G08-1680 Rust Diseases Of Corn In Nebraska, Tamra A. Jackson
G08-1680 Rust Diseases Of Corn In Nebraska, Tamra A. Jackson
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Two rust diseases of corn occur in Nebraska. Common rust of corn occurs every year to some extent, and is caused by the fungus Puccinia sorghi. The other rust disease, southern rust, is caused by Puccinia polysora and occurs less frequently in Nebraska. Identification and management of these rust diseases of corn are discussed in this 2008 NebGuide.
G08-1784 Drinking Water: Nitrate-Nitrogen, Sharon Skipton, Wayne Woldt, Bruce I. Dvorak, Ralph Pulte
G08-1784 Drinking Water: Nitrate-Nitrogen, Sharon Skipton, Wayne Woldt, Bruce I. Dvorak, Ralph Pulte
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Nitrate-nitrogen is sometimes present in drinking water. At certain levels it can present a health risk. Properly locating and constructing wells along with regularly testing can help manage risk and are discussed in this 2008 NebGuide.
G08-1844 Stormwater Management: Pesticide Use In The Lawn And Garden, Clyde Ogg, Erin Bauer
G08-1844 Stormwater Management: Pesticide Use In The Lawn And Garden, Clyde Ogg, Erin Bauer
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This 2008 NebGuide explains how the proper use and application of lawn and garden pesticides can prevent potential water contamination from stormwater runoff.
Ec07-846 Nebraska Cash Corn Prices And Basis Patterns, Darrell R. Mark, Andrew J. Kabes
Ec07-846 Nebraska Cash Corn Prices And Basis Patterns, Darrell R. Mark, Andrew J. Kabes
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
The basis data in this 2007 publication are a valuable tool for producers across the state to use in marketing their grain. Basis is the difference between the local cash grain price in Nebraska and the nearby futures prices. A good understanding of local basis trends can help producers make grain marketing decisions and forecast basis when evaluating futures hedges.
Ec07-281 Body Condition Scoring Beef Cows: A Tool For Managing The Nutrition Program For Beef Herds, Richard J. Rasby, Leslie Aaron Stalker, Richard N. Funston
Ec07-281 Body Condition Scoring Beef Cows: A Tool For Managing The Nutrition Program For Beef Herds, Richard J. Rasby, Leslie Aaron Stalker, Richard N. Funston
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This 2007 Extension Circular describes the nine-point body condition scoring system, relationship between body condition and the productivity of the cow herd, and the use of body condition as a management tool to develop and monitor nutritional programs. Using body condition scoring as a management tool can increase the profit potential of the cow/calf enterprise.
G07-1153 Corn Cutworms, Robert J. Wright, Thomas E. Hunt, Keith J. Jarvi
G07-1153 Corn Cutworms, Robert J. Wright, Thomas E. Hunt, Keith J. Jarvi
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This 2007 NebGuide discusses cutworms in corn -- identification, conditions that favor infestations, damage they cause and control.
G07-479 Pesticide Laws And Regulations, Clyde Ogg, Larry D. Schulze, Shripat T. Kamble
G07-479 Pesticide Laws And Regulations, Clyde Ogg, Larry D. Schulze, Shripat T. Kamble
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This 2007 NebGuide provides general information on federal and state laws and regulations regarding pesticide applicator certification, licensing, and pesticide use in Nebraska.
G07-1769 Dealing With Skunks, Stephen Vantassel, Scott Hygnstrom, Dennis M. Ferraro
G07-1769 Dealing With Skunks, Stephen Vantassel, Scott Hygnstrom, Dennis M. Ferraro
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This 2007 NebGuide describes the most common skunks found in Nebraska, how to remove them, and prevent or manage the damage they can cause.
G07-1434 Controlling Beaver Damage, Stephen M. Vantassel, Scott Hygnstrom, Dennis M. Ferraro, Sam Wilson, Ron Fryda
G07-1434 Controlling Beaver Damage, Stephen M. Vantassel, Scott Hygnstrom, Dennis M. Ferraro, Sam Wilson, Ron Fryda
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This 2007 NebGuide describes beaver biology and behavior and characterizes the types of damage caused by them. It suggests control methods and equipment and describes legal restrictions.
G07-1766 Rust Of Dry Bean, Robert M. Harveson, James R. Steadman, Howard F. Schwartz
G07-1766 Rust Of Dry Bean, Robert M. Harveson, James R. Steadman, Howard F. Schwartz
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Rust is a disease that affects dry beans and can dramatically reduce yields. Integrating cultural, host resistance, and chemical management practices can help protect crops and discusses here in the 2007 NebGuide.
2007 Guide For Weed Management In Nebraska, Mark L. Bernards
2007 Guide For Weed Management In Nebraska, Mark L. Bernards
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
2007 Guide for Weed Management in Nebraska. Includes special sections on weed control in corn, soybean, wheat, other small grains, sorghum, turfgrass and alternative crops. Also includes sections on integrated weed management, classification of herbicides by mode and site of action and chemical family, herbicide application and sprayer recommendations, weed response ratings to specific herbicides, herbicide hazards, herbicide safety and herbicide resistance, weed management in herbicide-resistant crops and Nebraska noxious weeds.
G07-1753 Cercospora Leaf Spot Of Sugar Beet, R. M. Harveson
G07-1753 Cercospora Leaf Spot Of Sugar Beet, R. M. Harveson
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
The symptoms, factors favoring infection, prediction and control measures for Cercospora leaf spot of sugar beet is described in this 2007 NebGuide.
G07-1782 First Generation European Corn Borer Scouting And Treatment Decisions, R. J. Wright, Robert J. Wright
G07-1782 First Generation European Corn Borer Scouting And Treatment Decisions, R. J. Wright, Robert J. Wright
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
The decision to treat for European corn borer is complex and affected by many variables such as weather, plant maturity, borer survival and development, anticipated corn prices, insecticide efficacy, and costs versus anticipated returns. This 2007 NebGuide discusses the factors growers need to consider when assessing the need for control of first generation European corn borers in non-Bt corn.
G07-1783 Second Generation European Corn Borer Scouting And Treatment Decisions, Robert J. Wright
G07-1783 Second Generation European Corn Borer Scouting And Treatment Decisions, Robert J. Wright
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
The decision to treat for European corn borer is complex and affected by many variables, such as weather, plant maturity, borer survival and development, anticipated corn prices, insecticide efficacy, and costs versus anticipated returns. This 2007 NebGuide discusses the factors growers need to consider when assessing the need for control of second generation European corn borers in non-Bt corn.
Ec07-101 2007 Spring Seed Guide, Lenis Alton Nelson, Bruce Anderson, Robert N. Klein, Richard B. Ferguson, David D. Baltensperger, Charles A. Shapiro, Stevan Z. Knezevic, James Krall
Ec07-101 2007 Spring Seed Guide, Lenis Alton Nelson, Bruce Anderson, Robert N. Klein, Richard B. Ferguson, David D. Baltensperger, Charles A. Shapiro, Stevan Z. Knezevic, James Krall
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This circular is a progress report of variety and hybrid performance tests conducted by the Agronomy/Horticulture Department, the Northeast, West Central and Panhandle Research and Extension Centers, the South Central Agricultural Laboratory as part of the University of Nebraska and University of Wyoming at Torrington. Conduct of experiments and publication of results is a joint effort of the Agricultural Research Division and the Cooperative Extension Service. The following pages include the results of our variety testing programs for many crop species throughtout the state. We hope you find this information useful as you make hybrid and variety decisions for next …
Ec07-103 2007 Fall Seed Guide, Lenis Alton Nelson, David D. Baltensperger, Robert N. Klein, Bruce Anderson, Jerry D. Volesky, P. Stephen Baenziger, James Krall
Ec07-103 2007 Fall Seed Guide, Lenis Alton Nelson, David D. Baltensperger, Robert N. Klein, Bruce Anderson, Jerry D. Volesky, P. Stephen Baenziger, James Krall
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
The 2006 wheat crop has faced more than the usual number of challenges. Western Nebraska was again faced with shortages of rainfall as well as wheat streak mosaic. Eastern Nebraska fared better, but some places had soil borne mosaic problems. Overall, the state yield was down but becasue of similar problems throughout the Great Plains, the price of wheat has remained strong. This circular is a progress report of variety trials conducted by personnel of the Agronomy Department, West Central and Panhandle Research and Extension Centers and their associated agricultural laboratories and the South Central Ag Lab. Conduct of experiments …
2007 Nebraska Beef Cattle Report Summaries, Dennis R. Brink
2007 Nebraska Beef Cattle Report Summaries, Dennis R. Brink
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebGuide briefly summarizes recent beef research reported on in the 2007 Beef Cattle Report.
G07-1677 Rhizopus Head Rot Of Sunflower In Nebraska, Robert M. Harveson
G07-1677 Rhizopus Head Rot Of Sunflower In Nebraska, Robert M. Harveson
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Sunflower crops grown in Nebraska are susceptible to diseases caused by bacteria, viruses and nematodes, but the most economically damaging is head rot, caused by the fungal pathogen Rhizopus. This 2007 NebGuide discusses the pathogen, disease history, symptoms, and management.
G07-1676 Ascochyta Blight Of Chickpeas In Nebraska, Robert M. Harveson
G07-1676 Ascochyta Blight Of Chickpeas In Nebraska, Robert M. Harveson
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Ascochyta blight is the most serious chickpea disease worldwide. Integrating genetic resistance, crop rotation, and fungicide application is the best way to manage the disease and is discussed in this 2007 NebGuide.
G07-1523 Low Toxic Cockroach Control, Barbara P. Ogg, Clyde Ogg
G07-1523 Low Toxic Cockroach Control, Barbara P. Ogg, Clyde Ogg
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This 2007 NebGuide describes how to identify common cockroach species, what they need to survive, and effective, low-toxic alternatives to traditional chemical control options.
G07-1714 Drinking Water: Iron And Manganese, Bruce I. Dvorak, Sharon Skipton, Wayne Woldt, Gyanendra Prasai
G07-1714 Drinking Water: Iron And Manganese, Bruce I. Dvorak, Sharon Skipton, Wayne Woldt, Gyanendra Prasai
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Common water contaminants iron and manganese are not health hazards but can cause offensive taste, appearance and staining. Testing and treatment options are available for public and private water supplies and are discussed here in this 2007 NebGuide.
G07-1704 Chloramines Water Disinfection: Omaha Metropolitan Utilities District And Lincoln Water System, Sharon Skipton, Bruce I. Dvorak
G07-1704 Chloramines Water Disinfection: Omaha Metropolitan Utilities District And Lincoln Water System, Sharon Skipton, Bruce I. Dvorak
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Bacteria and other disease-causing organisms in drinking water can cause intestinal infections, dysentery and a variety of other illnesses. Water disinfection reduces disease-causing organisms and prevents the transmission of disease. This 2007 NebGuide discusses the disinfection process used by the Omaha Metropolitan Utilities District and Lincoln Water System.
G07-1678 The Relationship Of Dry Bean And Sugar Beet Pathogens With Common Weeds In Nebraska Production Fields, Robert M. Harveson
G07-1678 The Relationship Of Dry Bean And Sugar Beet Pathogens With Common Weeds In Nebraska Production Fields, Robert M. Harveson
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Certain weeds in the Nebraska Panhandle can serve as hosts for pathogens that cause disease in dry edible beans and sugar beets. Properly managing weed populations and rotating with nonhost crops can help control the spread of disease. This 2007 NebGuide discusses the symptoms, results and control of these pathogens.
G07-1756 Fine-Tuning A Sprayer With The "Ounce" Calibration Method, Robert N. Klein
G07-1756 Fine-Tuning A Sprayer With The "Ounce" Calibration Method, Robert N. Klein
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This 2007 NebGuide discusses guidelines to quickly evaluate the performance of a spryayer. Sprayer calibration, nozzle discharge and speed checks are evaluated with minimal calculations.