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Perennials That Beat The Heat, Bob Henrickson
Perennials That Beat The Heat, Bob Henrickson
Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources: News Releases
I have always admired plants that seem to enjoy blooming in hot weather. Perennial favorites like the lavender-blue spikes of Russian sage, the dependable black-eyed susan, purple coneflower and "Autumn Joy" sedum, have become mainstays in the border. We can also mention the "Moonbeam" coreopsis, dazzling daylilies, garden phlox, yarrow, hosta and the striking hardy hibiscus. All of the previous plants are excellent choices for the hot summer perennial garden, providing beauty without much care. Thankfully, there are many more summer bloomers to choose from that are starting to gain the attention they deserve. The next time you think about …
Nebraska Food Products Featured At The 2005 State Fair, Jill D. Gifford, Vicki Miller
Nebraska Food Products Featured At The 2005 State Fair, Jill D. Gifford, Vicki Miller
Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources: News Releases
Nebraska State Fair visitors can taste the state's diverse food products at an exhibit sponsored by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Food Processing Center. More than 20 Nebraska food companies will display their products and distribute samples Aug. 27-Sept. 5 in State Fair Park's University of Nebraska building. Visitors to the Nebraska Food Manufacturers' Exhibit can taste popcorn, pickles, cheeses, sauces, jellies, meats and many more products. This is the 10th year for the popular free exhibit. Companies scheduled to participate are: Bluestem Herb Farm, Beatrice; Jisa's Farmstead Cheese, Brainard; Pastabilities Unlimited, Firth; Garvin Meats, Franklin; HR Poppin' Snacks, Gibbon; Solid …
Control Stable Flies To Reduce Stress For Cattle, Jack Campbell, Sandi Alswager Karstens
Control Stable Flies To Reduce Stress For Cattle, Jack Campbell, Sandi Alswager Karstens
Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources: News Releases
As if recent hot, humid days weren't tough enough, Nebraska cattle are battling stable flies, which can exacerbate heat stress and other problems, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln entomologist said. Cattle producers should act now to reduce stable flies in feedlots, said Jack Campbell, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources entomologist at UNL's West Central Research and Extension Center at North Platte.