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G94-1221 Checking The Performance Of Your Landscape Irrigation System, Don Steinegger, Roch E. Gaussoin, Delynn Hay

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide outlines methods to assess and improve landscape irrigation performance. A properly designed and functioning irrigation system can save water, improve plant appearance, and reduce non-point source pollution. An irrigation system also must apply water uniformly, at a rate that the soil can absorb, and the proper amount to meet the water needs of the landscape plants. Runoff can result when an improperly functioning system applies water faster than the soil can absorb it. This runoff can carry applied fertilizer, such as nitrogen, as well as some pesticides into the streets and eventually into storm drains. Another concern is …

G94-1219 Worker Protection Standard For Agricultural Pesticides (Revised May 1997), Clyde Ogg, Larry D. Schulze

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide describes the Worker Protection Standard, helps you determine if you are covered or exempt from it, and provides information on how to comply.

The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) to protect employees on farms and in forests, nurseries, and greenhouses from exposure to agricultural pesticides (general or restricted use). The standard covers workers in areas treated with pesticides and employees who handle pesticides in the production of agricultural plants or commodities. It requires employers to protect two types of agricultural employees: agricultural workers and pesticide handlers (see definitions). The standard is …

G94-1200 Anthracnose Diseases Of Shade Trees (Revised July 1997), Laurie J. Stepanek, Mark O. Harrell, David S. Wysong

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide describes anthracnose diseases in sycamore, ash, oak, maple and walnut trees and offers suggestions for control.

Anthracnose diseases affect a wide variety of plants including many popular shade trees. Sycamore, ash, oak, maple, and walnut commonly exhibit symptoms each spring. Although the symptoms may appear serious, anthracnose diseases rarely kill trees. In most cases, healthy trees quickly recover from anthracnose infections with little damage to their long-term health.

Nf94-175 Can You Afford To Use Bst?, Jeffrey F. Keown

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses the affordability of BST.

Nf94-188 Food Guide Pyramid: Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs & Nut Group, Harriet Kohn

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses the Food Guide Pyramid, especially concerning the meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs and nut groups.

Nf94-202 Infant Feeding Requirements In The Child And Adult Care Food Program Meal Pattern, Darlene Martin

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact addresses issues specific to infants and the Child and Adult Food Care Program as administered by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Nf94-201 The Child And Adult Care Food Program, Darlene Martin

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses the Child and Adult Care Food Program as administered by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Nf94-157 Bacillus Cereus, Susan S. Sumner, Julie A. Albrecht

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses Bacillus cereus.

Nf94-158 Escherichia Coli 0157:H7, Susan S. Sumner, Julie A. Albrecht

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses Escherichia coli 0157:H7.

Nf94-161 Yersinia Enterocolitica, Susan S. Sumner, Julie A. Albrecht

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses Yersinia enterocolitica bacteria.

Nf94-160 Shigella, Susan S. Sumner, Julie A. Albrecht

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses Shigella.

Nf94-162 Clostridium Botulinum, Susan S. Sumner, Julie A. Albrecht

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses a toxin produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum.

Nf94-164 Salmonella, Susan S. Sumner, Julie A. Albrecht

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses Salmonella bacteria.

Nf94-163 Giardia Lamblia, Susan S. Sumner, Julie A. Albrecht

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses Giardia lamblia bacteria.

Nf94-165 Trichinella Spiralis, Susan S. Sumner, Julie A. Albrecht

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses Trichinella spiralis bacteria.

Nf94-168 Listeria Monocytogenes, Susan S. Sumner, Julie A. Albrecht

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.

Nf94-166 Aeromonas Hydrophilia, Susan S. Sumner, Julie A. Albrecht

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses Aeromonas hydrophilia bacteria.

Nf94-170 Campylobacter Jejuni, Susan S. Sumner, Julie A. Albrecht

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses Campylobacter jejuni bacteria.