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Nebline, October 2002 Oct 2002

Nebline, October 2002

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

West Nile Virus: How Much Should You Worry?
Perennials with Silver Foliage
Garden Cleanup
Storing Vegetables
House Plant Insect Problems
2002 October/November Garden Calendar
Horticulture information center
Migrating Mice
Wolf Spiders: Big, Hairy and Real Fast
Using Rodenticides in Outbuildings, Garages and Barns
Now is the Time to Utilize Fall Alfalfa
Effects of a Freeze on Forages
Latest U.S. Drought Monitor Map
Grain Stubble Rental Rates
Garden Season Draws to a Close
How to Collect and Handle a Water Sample
Selecting a Tractor for an Acreage
Reducing Mouse and Rabbit Damage
Mice Bait Stations
How America Cooks Pasta
Healthy Eating: …

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Nebline, September 2002 Sep 2002

Nebline, September 2002

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Food Safety at the Workplace: September is National Food Safety Education MonthSM
Test Your Refrigerator Food Safety Savvy Quiz
Storing Sweet Potatoes
Low Water Use Flowers for Your Landscape
2002 September/October Garden Calendar
Fall Rose Show
Horticulture information center
Protect Yourself from West Nile Virus by Controlling Mosquitoes
Recycle Used Oil!
Fall Cleaning?
Head Lice Videotape in English, Spanish and Arabic!
Basic Information about the 2002 Farm Bill
Wait to Use Fall Forage
Fall is a Good Time to Control Problem Weeds
Latest U.S. Drought Monitor Map
Organic Production
Let Popcorn Mature on the Stalk
Drying Gourds
Raising Ducks …

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Nebline, August 2002 Aug 2002

Nebline, August 2002

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

4-H School Enrichment in Action!
NEP/4-H School Enrichment Participants Eat Healthier
A Community of Character!
Perennials with Colorful Foliage
An Easy Way to Dry Flowers
All America Rose Selections, All Time Classics
2002 August/September Garden Calendar
Stinging Wasps and Bees
Water Conservation Tips
Pesticides in Schools
Bat Sightings Increase in August
Is Fall or Spring Seeding of Alfalfa Best?
Farm Bill Informational Sessions Scheduled
Predicting the Last Irrigation
Deadline Approaches to Terminate Oral Farm Leases
Designing a Low Maintenance Landscape
Free Disease Testing for Backyard Poultry Flocks
New Pesticide Disposal Instructions
NU Landscape Connections: A Showcase Event
Other August/September UNL …

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Nebline, July 2002 Jul 2002

Nebline, July 2002

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

2002 Lancaster County Fair
Blue Flowers for the Garden
Lawn Care Tips Save Water During Drought
Fall Webworm
2002 July/August Garden Calendar
“Itchy Chiggers”
Mosquito Prevention and Control
What’s the Scoop on Insect Repellents?
Changes in the Nebraska Pesticide Act May Affect Termiticide Applications
Preparing Bins, Equipment for Harvest
Soybeans American Style: Using Innovation & Experience to Increase Profitability
Pesticide Container Recycling
Plant Turnips for Fall Grazing
Safety and Risk Management in Agricultural Tourism
Caring for Animals When Gone
State’s Rural Population is Growing
July/August UNL Programs and Events of Interest
Packing Your Lunch Can Save You More Than Money …

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Nebline, June 2002 Jun 2002

Nebline, June 2002

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

NFBA Helps Producers Analyze Their Farming Business
Local Grower Turns to Barley Straw as an Alternative Crop
Propagation of Shrubs from Softwood Cuttings
Bindweed Season is Here
Night Blooming Flowers Offer Evening Enjoyment
2002 June/July Garden Calendar
See a Roach? Identify it Before you Spray
EQIP Works With Producers to Conserve Natural Resources
Are Carpenter Ants Killing My Trees?
EPA Urges Caution When Using Disinfectants in Ducts
Controlling Algae in Ponds and Lakes
Pesticide Container Recycling
Sample Your Hay to Get Accurate Nutrient Analyses
Wildflowers and Native Plants
Some Wood Mulches Can Encourage Turf Mushrooms
Control of Smooth Sumac
Check …

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Nebline, May 2002 May 2002

Nebline, May 2002

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Farmers Learn About Biosolids!
2002 All-America Rose Selections
Walnut Caterpillar
Basil for Your Garden
Annual Vines in the Landscape
2002 May/June Garden Calendar
Ant Problems? Try a Baiting Approach
Workshop: Everything Homeowners Need to Know About Termite Control
2002 Household Hazardous Waste Collections
Backyard Wildlife: To Feed a Hummingbird
Cattail Control in Sewage Lagoons
Pesticide Disposal Program a Success
Storage Methods to Reduce Hay Losses
Latest U.S. Drought Monitor Map
Annual Observed Precipitation – Lincoln, NE (in inches, 1887-2001)
Herbicide Application
Maintain Drainfield for Long-Term Septic System Use
Controlling Dandelions
New Test For Lyme Disease
Lyme Disease and Tick Management …

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Advantages And Disadvantages Of Home Ownership And Home Types, Leona K. Hawks, Tawnee Mccay Apr 2002

Advantages And Disadvantages Of Home Ownership And Home Types, Leona K. Hawks, Tawnee Mccay

All Archived Publications

This publication gives the advantages and disadvantages of home ownership. It also gives details on different types of homes that are available today.

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Nebline, April 2002 Apr 2002

Nebline, April 2002

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

The Nebraska Statewide Arboretum: A Gateway to Great Gardens
Plant a Moss and Wire Hanging Basket
Perennials with Interesting Flowers
2002 April/May Garden Calendar
Preventing Termite Infestations
Earth Day Events
Controlling Rabbit Damage in the Backyard
Warm Winter Improves Corn Flea Beetle Survival
Caution Urged When Using Anhydrous Ammonia
Are We Headed for Another Dry Year?
Security Concerns for Pesticides or Fertilizers
Lagoon Waste Systems
Planting Trees Properly
Using Wood Chips for Mulch Has Multiple Benefits
Composting Workshops
Healthy Eating: Enjoy Nebraska Foods
Let Children Play, Explore and Investigate to Learn About Food!
Focus on Food
USDA’s Meat and Poultry …

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Nebline, March 2002 Mar 2002

Nebline, March 2002

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

There’s No Place Like Home - lancaster.unl.edu
How We Use the Internet
Parsley
2002 Perennial Plant of the Year
Pruning Mature Deciduous Shrubs
Composting Workshops and Demonstrations
Horticulture information center
Get Your Bird Houses Ready Now
Pest-Proof Your House
Carpenter Ants Active in Early Spring
Uses of CCA-Treated Wood Will be Removed
Managing Grass Pastures in Eastern Nebraska
Chemigation Training Scheduled March 21
2002 Master Conservationist Award Nominations due April 1
Consider a Living Snow Fence for Next Winter
“Helping Acreage Owners Manage Their Rural Living Environment”
Newest Ways to Plant Trees
Criteria for Successful Bat Houses
April/May UNL Programs …

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Nebline, February 2002 Feb 2002

Nebline, February 2002

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

2002 is 4-H Centennial
2002 All America Selections
West Nile Virus Expected in Nebraska This Summer
Bugs Coming out of Firewood? Don’t Panic
Invasion of the Tiny Mites
Beginning Beekeeping Workshop
Rats (and Mice) ... Did you Know That ...
Farmers Tax Guides Available
Safely Feeding Moldy Hay Requires Observation
Renting Livestock Facilities
Fertilizing with Phosphorus
Fertilizing Crop Land with Biosolids
Landscape Lighting
Excess Solids May Harm Septic Systems
Pruning Overgrown Lilacs
Working with the Right Tools for Pruning
Add a Little Spice (and Herbs) to Your Life!
Healthy Eating: Enjoy Nebraska Foods
What Does 65 Pounds of Sugar Have …

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An Evaluation Of Germ City : Finding A Suitable Design, Suzanne Cherie Lusher Jan 2002

An Evaluation Of Germ City : Finding A Suitable Design, Suzanne Cherie Lusher

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

Evaluations are used to determine a program’s merit. “Germ City” utilizes experiential learning of adequate hand washing skills. An elementary school in southwestern West Virginia served to determine if the evaluation design for “Germ City” would prove to be an effective assessment for the hand-washing program. Four hundred and eighty-four participants completed an eight-question pre/post test; one hundred and forty-nine students underwent a hand quadrant evaluation. In addition, a soap and paper towel usage log was recorded. Fifty-four percent of the participants were male, forty-six percent female (n=483) with a mean grade level of 3.6 (n=484). Post test results indicated …

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Do You Have Tips For Selecting A Bicycle Helmet?, Karen Biers Jan 2002

Do You Have Tips For Selecting A Bicycle Helmet?, Karen Biers

All Archived Publications

No abstract provided.

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Lead, Leona K. Hawks, Andria B. Hansen Jan 2002

Lead, Leona K. Hawks, Andria B. Hansen

All Archived Publications

No abstract provided.

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Radon, Leona K. Hawks, Andria B. Hansen Jan 2002

Radon, Leona K. Hawks, Andria B. Hansen

All Archived Publications

No abstract provided.

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How Can I Protect My Skin From The Sun?, Louise Young Jan 2002

How Can I Protect My Skin From The Sun?, Louise Young

All Archived Publications

No abstract provided.

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Do You Have Snowblower Safety Tips?, Richard Beard Jan 2002

Do You Have Snowblower Safety Tips?, Richard Beard

All Archived Publications

No abstract provided.

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Water, Leona K. Hawks, Andria B. Hansen Jan 2002

Water, Leona K. Hawks, Andria B. Hansen

All Archived Publications

No abstract provided.

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Nebline, January 2002 Jan 2002

Nebline, January 2002

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Salt Valley Clean Lakes Project Benefits Area Lakes
Wood For Your Fireplace
Recognizing Living, Hazardous Trees
Needle Diseases of Conifers
New Arsenic Standards Won’t Affect Lancaster Public Water Supplies
Beginning Beekeeping Workshop
Considering Ultrasonic Pest Control Devices? Save Your Money
Keeping Backyard Birds Safe
Check Condition of Stored Grain
Fertilizing Crop Land With Biosolids
Testing Feed and Balancing Rations Saves Money
Farm Management Web Page Added
“Care and Feeding” of Your Septic Tank
Frozen Pipes
Prevent Home Fires
One Diet You Just Can’t Fail
Eating Healthy: Enjoy Nebraska Foods
Seniors Rewarded with Feast
Clean Hands Campaign
Clarice’s Column
Household Hints …

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Integrating Environmental Education With Family And Consumer Science Education, Trina Lin Stangland Jan 2002

Integrating Environmental Education With Family And Consumer Science Education, Trina Lin Stangland

All Graduate Projects

This project provides lessons and activities for the integration of environmental education throughout the family and consumer science curriculum. The project reflects the most current standards including the Washington State Environmental Education Guidelines and Essential Academic Learning Requirements, as well as the Family and Consumer Science National Standards. Many appropriate areas of implementation were discovered in the review of literature. The lessons and activities presented in this project are informed by the literature and are, subsequently, diverse and desirable for family and consumer science education. Each lesson or activity includes detailed information on which standards they reflect as well as …

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Letter From The Dean, Gregory J. Weidemann Jan 2002

Letter From The Dean, Gregory J. Weidemann

Discovery, The Student Journal of Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences

No abstract provided.

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Discovery: The Student Journal Of Dale Bumpers College Of Agricultural, Food And Life Sciences - Volume 3 2002, Several Authors Jan 2002

Discovery: The Student Journal Of Dale Bumpers College Of Agricultural, Food And Life Sciences - Volume 3 2002, Several Authors

Discovery, The Student Journal of Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences

No abstract provided.

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Contents, Discovery Editors Jan 2002

Contents, Discovery Editors

Discovery, The Student Journal of Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences

No abstract provided.

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Instructions For Authors, Discovery Editors Jan 2002

Instructions For Authors, Discovery Editors

Discovery, The Student Journal of Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences

No abstract provided.

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Nebline, December 2001 Dec 2001

Nebline, December 2001

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Bioterrorism and the Biosecurity Measures We Can Use to Reduce our Risks
Biosecurity Related NebGuides and NebFacts
Deicing Salts Harmful to Plants
Houseplant Problems
Horticulture information center
Growing Cacti and Succulents
How Do Honey Bees Survive the Winter?
Nothing Brightens up a Winter Day Like the Song of a Bird
Looking for a New Hobby? Learn to Manage Bees and Produce Honey!
Extension Resources on Feeding Birds and Wildlife Habitat
Fungus Gnats Are Nuisance Often Found in Soil of Houseplants
Producer Question — Should I Aerate my Pasture?
Management Pays Better than Labor
Biosolids Improves Soil and Cuts Production Costs …

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Nebline, November 2001 Nov 2001

Nebline, November 2001

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Celebrate Family Connections!
Take Time to be Thankful
Hints for Fruit Storage
Harvesting Popcorn
Winter Care For Strawberry Plants
Aloes, Easy and Fun to Grow
Horticulture information center
Pine Cones For Decoration
Combing: a Safe, Non-Toxic Method of Lice Control
Celebrate America Recycles Day
Head Lice Resources Available from the Extension Office
Asthma and Indoor Air Contaminants
Extension Record-Keeping Workshop Receives Award
Year End Financial Analysis and Planning
Beware of Entrapment in Moving Grain
Winterize Equipment Before Storing
Storing Leftover Pesticides
Heavy Water Use May Harm Septic Systems
Reduce Orchard Woes
Beware of Wood Heating Dangers]
T-U-R-K-E-Y Tips
Healthy Eating: …

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Ua64/23 Linkages, Wku Consumer & Family Sciences Oct 2001

Ua64/23 Linkages, Wku Consumer & Family Sciences

WKU Administration Documents

Linkages is the official alumni newsletter of the WKU Department of Consumer & Family Sciences.

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Nebline, October 2001 Oct 2001

Nebline, October 2001

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Character Education Counts
Teaching Character by Example
Answers to Composting Questions
Growing Hardy Bulbs
Garden Cleanup
Fall Storage of Tender Bulbs, Corms and Tubers
Horticulture information center
My Child Was Sent Home With Head Lice — Now What Do I Do?
Eeek! There’s a Mouse in the House
Why Don’t Lice Treatments Seem to Work?
Insect Quiz
Facts and Myths of Hedge Apples
Sobering Farm Safety Statistics
Website Features Diverse Agricultural Opportunities
Most Grain Needs Aeration for Safe Storage
Moving Hay Bales Can be Dangerous
Corn Ethanol and By-Products Add Value to Nebraska
Keep Hay Bales Dry This Winter
Watch …

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Nebline, September 2001 Sep 2001

Nebline, September 2001

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

4-H Centennial–1902-2002
4-H Centennial Quiz
Poison Ivy
Seasonal Needle Drop on Evergreens
Horticulture information center
Norfolk Island Pine
Tiny Flies in the House? Find the Source
Simple Fruit Fly Trap
The Kids are Back in School – So are Head Lice...
New Home? New Bugs!
Fall Household Hazardous Waste Collections
New Home? New Bugs!
Fall Is a Good Time to Control Problem Weeds
Prepare Grain Bins and Equipment Before Harvest
Nitrogen Fertilizer Sources
Crop Residues: An Economical Source of Feed
Nebraska Forest Service Ends Tree Distribution Program
Fall Dandelion Treatment
Livestock Buildings
Water Quickies for September
Fall Fertilizing is Best …

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Nebline, August 2001 Aug 2001

Nebline, August 2001

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Science – It’s For Everyone!
Indoor Trees
Horticulture information center
Perennials with Colorful Foliage
Harvesting Guide for Fruits and Vegetables
Storing Extra Seeds
Cicadas: Mid-Summer Night’s Screamers
Leaving it to Beaver May Not be the Best Solution
Cicada Killers and Steel-Blue Cricket Killers
Are You Looking for the Latest Wheat Variety Test Results?
Sprayer Nozzle Tip Selection Fact Sheet Available
Nutrient Management Guide for Crops Published
Safety Should Always Come First
Terminating Farm Leases
Some Words on Water
The 2001 Acreage Owners Expo
Controlling Pocket Gophers
Drinking Water Q&A
Steps To Maintaining a Healthy Pasture
Home Canning Concerns
Healthy Eating: …

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Nebline, July 2001 Jul 2001

Nebline, July 2001

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Making A Difference The County Fair Way
Vegetable Gardening in the Fall
Start Avocados Seeds
Blue Flowers for the Garden
Viburnums in the Landscape
Horticulture information center
Add a Touch of Fragrance
Explore Spring Creek Prairie
Hey Acreage Owners!
Dispelling The Daddy Longlegs Myth
August Household Hazardous Waste Collections
The Origin of an Acre and Other Land Measures
Calibrating Farm Sprayers
Pesticide Container Recycling Dates Set
Tips for Late Summer Alfalfa Planting
The Acreage Owners Expo
Simplify Lawn Care During Drought
Mulching Can Make Gardening Easier
Healthy Eating: Enjoy Nebraska Foods
The Well-Dressed Salad
Is That Whole Wheat Bread Really …

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