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G92-1103 White Mold Of Dry Beans, James R. Steadman, Howard F. Schwartz, Eric D. Kerr

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

White mold symptoms, infection and control are covered here.

One of the most important diseases affecting dry beans in western Nebraska and Colorado is white mold caused by the fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. In a recent year, losses from this disease averaged as high as 20 percent, with a few individual field losses exceeding 65 percent.

G92-1090 Black Dot Disease Of Potato, Alexander D. Pavlista, Eric D. Kerr, Robert B. O'Keefe

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

The cause, symptom, disease cycle, influencing factors, effects and control of black dot are described. Black dot of potato, a disease caused by the fungus Colletotrichum coccodes, was recognized in Australia and Europe, then was observed and described in Canada in 1921. Since then this disease has spread to many potato production areas of the United States; its occurrence was first reported in Nebraska in 1988. In the past few years, black dot has been recognized on infected potato tissue from several areas of the state. The increased incidence of black dot in Nebraska may have been favored by high …

G92-1089 Control Of Pollurum And Typhoid Through Participation In The National And Nebraska Poultry Improvement Plans (Revised July 2002), Grasso M. Ebako, Del Wilmont

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Participation in the National Poultry Improvement Plan to prevent egg-transmitted diseases to small flocks, game birds, hobby, and exhibition flock owners is explained in this NebGuide.

The National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) is a cooperative state/federal program that was established in 1935 to reduce and eventually eliminate several diseases transmitted primarily through infected breeder flocks and theirs eggs. The plan's widespread acceptance among the commercial industry has almost completely eliminated Salmonella pullorum and Salmonella gallinarum from commercial breeding stocks. Participation in the plan has saved the commercial industry and small flock owners millions of dollars due to improved health and …

Nf92-91 Color And Fabric To Slenderize, Rose Marie Tondl

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses colors and fabrics that slenderize.

Nf92-95 Design Lines To Slenderize, Rose Marie Tondl

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses design line choices for slimmer dressing.

Nf92-92 Selecting Adjustable Clothes, Rose Marie Tondl

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact offers clothing suggestions for persons changing sizes.

G92-1110 The Thirteen-Lined Ground Squirrel: Controlling Damage, Dallas R. Virchow, Scott E. Hygnstrom

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide describes the physical characteristics, habits and management of the thirteen-lined ground squirrel.

Description

Thirteen-lined ground squirrels (Spermophilus tridecemlineatus) are common throughout the Great Plains. They have many common names such as "thirteen-liner" or "striped gopher." "Gopher" is a misnomer because true (pocket) gophers (Geomys bursarius and Thomomys talpoides) belong to another family of rodents.

Nf92-60 Feeding The Club Calf Properly, Scott Brady, Rick Stock, Doyle Wolverton

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact suggests a set of diets for club calves.

Nf92-88 Nebraska Solar Energy Companies, Ann Ziebarth

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Energy conservation measures are the first step that most households can make to reduce their contribution to the energy glut. For people interested in more significant changes using solar energy is one alternative. This NebFact identifies Nebraska firms that either manufacture or distribute solar energy equipment.

Nf92-101 Marriage Burnout, Herbert G. Lingren

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Marriage burnout, while painful, can give a couple the chance to examine their marriage and provide a trigger for growth. The couple who learns to cope with it often emerges with an even better, richer, more exciting marriage.

Nf92-80 General And Specialty Mail-Order Seed Sources, Susan Schoneweis

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact is a list of seed companies which carry vegetable seeds or plants.

Nf92-61 Fats In The Diet, Linda S. Boeckner

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses the nutritive value of fats.

Nf92-73 Nutrition And The Athlete: Fueling Your Sport, Linda S. Boeckner

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Increased activity brought on by participating in workouts, training or competition requires extra energy intake. Dietary plans that provide the most efficient energy sources will help to fuel the athlete for success. A diet built around high levels of complex carbohydrates protein intake is the best approach.

Nf92-57 Food Safety For Temporary Food Service Establishments, Julie A. Albrecht

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses food safety practices for temporary food service establishments.

Nf92-102 Turkey Basics, Julie A. Albrecht

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses the handling and cooking of turkey.

Nf92-100 Food Safety Thermometer, Julie A. Albrecht, Susan S. Sumner

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact offers a food thermometer for food safety.

Nf92-103 Food Safety For Babysitters, Julie A. Albrecht

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses food safety for babysitters.

Nf92-66 Nutrition And The Athlete: General Guidelines, Pre- And Post-Game Advice, Linda S. Boeckner

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

The following information porvides a quick look at what works best in nutritional care for the athlete. For more information consult a professional who is trained in sports nutrition.

Nf92-67 Nutrition And The Athlete: Weight Control For Wrestlers, Linda S. Boeckner

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

The American College of Sports Medicine warns that weight cutting through a combination of food restriction, fluid deprivation and dehydration can be harmful Restrictions of food and/or fluid can hinder normal growth and development in young athletes, impair performance, and endanger the wrestler's health. Coaches and trainers must consider the long-term needs of their student athletes.

Nf92-74 Nutrition And The Athlete: Protein Needs, Linda S. Boeckner

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

The following information explores some of the misconceptions about athletes' protein needs. In spite of current knowledge about protein use in the body, there is still an improper belief that protein supplements will result in a more well-muscled and efficient body. Please read on for an update on protein needs for athletes.

Nf91-45 Ramie, Rose Marie Tondl

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses ramie.

Nf91-20 Cutting Family Living Transportation Expenses, Kathy Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact offers suggestions for cutting family transportation costs.

Nf91-22 Cutting Family Living Recreation, Health Care, Gifts And Contributions, Education, And Other Expenses, Kathy Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses reducing family living, recreation, health care, gift and education expenses.

Nf91-3 Setting Reasonable Debt Limits, Kathy Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact assists in finding an appropriate debt level.

G91-1015 Perennials, Don Steinegger, Anne Streich

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

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.

G91-1029 Preventing Fruiting In Woody Plants, Don Steinegger

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

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 …

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

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses types of threads and their uses.

Nf91-16 Removing Smoke Odors From Clothing, Rose Marie Tondl

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses proper removal of smoke odors from clothing.

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

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

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

Nf91-1 Bankruptcy: Debtor's Last Resort, Kathy Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact outlines the options provided by bankruptcy.