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2002

Nebraska Cooperative Extension

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Nf02-539 Yield Suppressions Of Glyphosate-Resistant (Roundup Ready) Soybeans, Roger Wesley Elmore, Charles A. Shapiro, Lenis Alton Nelson, Alex Martin, Robert N. Klein Jan 2002

Nf02-539 Yield Suppressions Of Glyphosate-Resistant (Roundup Ready) Soybeans, Roger Wesley Elmore, Charles A. Shapiro, Lenis Alton Nelson, Alex Martin, Robert N. Klein

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact is about glyphosate which is a popular postemergence herbicide.


Ec02-179 Managing Livestock Manure To Protect Environmental Quality, Michael A. Reynolds, Brian L. Benham, Richard B. Ferguson, Christopher G. Henry, Charles A. Shapiro, James P. Stack, Charles S. Wortmann Jan 2002

Ec02-179 Managing Livestock Manure To Protect Environmental Quality, Michael A. Reynolds, Brian L. Benham, Richard B. Ferguson, Christopher G. Henry, Charles A. Shapiro, James P. Stack, Charles S. Wortmann

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This book covers the land application part of manure management. With increasing regulations, the livestock producer needs to understand the scientific principles that affect manure transformations and how to use these principles to manage the manure for maximum fertilizer value with minimal environmental impact. Improved land application of manure is one part of the solution, but we suggest that the producer evaluate the quantity of nutrients arriving on the farm as feed, animals, and fertilizer compared to the total that is exported. Achieving a nutrient balance will reduce potential environmental hazards often associated with animal agriculture.


Ec02-1565 Biology And Management Of Potato Insects, Robert J. Wright, Gary L. Hein, W. Wyatt Hoback, Alexander D. Pavlista Jan 2002

Ec02-1565 Biology And Management Of Potato Insects, Robert J. Wright, Gary L. Hein, W. Wyatt Hoback, Alexander D. Pavlista

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

A variety of insects can damage potatoes in Nebraska. Insects may feed directly on the tubers and damage the harvestable crop, or they may indirectly damage the crop by feeding on leaves or stems. If severe enough, indirect damage may reduce harvestable yield and quality. Insect feeding also may be important because some insects (e.g., aphids) may transmit plant diseases such as viruses when they feed, or others (e.g., psyllids) may inject toxins. This publication reviews the identification, biology, and management of common insect pests of potatoes in Nebraska. The basis for a successful integrated pest management (IPM) program for …


Nf02-542 West Nile Virus Guidelines For Horse Owners, Kathleen P. Anderson Jan 2002

Nf02-542 West Nile Virus Guidelines For Horse Owners, Kathleen P. Anderson

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

West Nile Virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne virus that can cause encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) or meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord) in humans and horses. Mosquitoes that acquire it from infected birds transmit the virus.


Nf02-538 Protect Your Credit And Identity, Debra E. Schroeder, Rebecca L. Versch Jan 2002

Nf02-538 Protect Your Credit And Identity, Debra E. Schroeder, Rebecca L. Versch

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact includes information on how you can protect your credit and your identity.


Nf02-544 Agencies And Organizations Serving Older Nebraskans, Shirley Niemeyer Jan 2002

Nf02-544 Agencies And Organizations Serving Older Nebraskans, Shirley Niemeyer

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Toll-free numbers and Web site addresses change. Agency responsibilities change over time. Refer to the phone directory or contact information. This is not a complete listing of all agencies and services. It is intended only to create awareness. No endorsement of services is intended, nor is any criticism intended of those omitted.


Nf02-494 Creating A Strong Family: Talking About Religion And Spirituality In Families, John Defrain Jan 2002

Nf02-494 Creating A Strong Family: Talking About Religion And Spirituality In Families, John Defrain

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact is about creating a strong family by talking about religion and other spiritualy things with your family.


Nf02-493 Creating A Strong Family: Looking At Life From A Family Strengths Perspective, John Defrain Jan 2002

Nf02-493 Creating A Strong Family: Looking At Life From A Family Strengths Perspective, John Defrain

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact gives inside advice on how to grow into a strong family.