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Nebline, November 1998

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Auntie Bacteria's holiday advice
Gifts for the gardener
Forcing bulbs
Attracting birds with the right plants
Rodent damage
Winter care for strawberry plants
Dealing with head lice? Even for experts, it's a head scratcher
Good reasons to recycle aluminum
Milk carton bird feeder
Migrating birds face many hazards
Achieving cleaner indoor air
Holding wet corn with aeration
Grain storage information on the web
Pesticide container recycling a success
Farm finances tight? Fertilize with biosolids and save $$
Acreage reply
Native prairie preservation
United States using less water
Reduce orchard woes
Mealtime tips for the preschool child
Healthy Eating: Holiday Turkey …

Nebline, October 1998

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Character Counts! for everyone
Growing hardy bulbs
Tree planting snafus
Timely care of hardy chrysantheums
Mole, mole, go away
Termite control options: baits vs. barriers?
Celebrate America Recycles Day
Household hazardous waste collection: November 7
It's time for your annual “pest-proof” check-up
Removing skunk odor
Temporary/emergency grain storage options
Control leafy spurge
Fall clean-up of warm-season grasses
The first frost, the last hurrah
Pasture weed control
What is this thing called winter desiccation?
Dormant planting grasses and legumes
Finding facts about vegetables and fruits
Healthy Eating: No-Crust Pumpkin Pie
Focus on Food
Preparing for the winter food olympics!
Family & …

Nebline, September 1998

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

National 4-H Week: October 4-10
Saving geraniums over winter
Perennials forever
Drying gourds
Seasonal needle drop on evergreens
Shades of autumn
“Why are we finding all these little reddish-brown beetles in our new home?”
Celebrate National Pollution Prevention (P2) Week
Birds of wonder: chimney swifts
Managing deer populations and damage
Bumblebees pollinating more
Recycling facts
Making the “right” management choices
Hard to control pasture weeds—fall is the time for control
Handle hay bales safely
Are you looking for the latest wheat variety test results?
Farm first-aid kits need to be user-friendly
Yes, no, or what?
Are you considering non-traditional livestock …

Nebline, August 1998

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Harvesting Everlasting Flowers for Drying
Watering tips
Scorch—curse of plants on the plains
New grass faces the big test
Storing extra seeds
Control of ground ivy in the lawn
Audubon purchases 610-acre O'Brien Ranch
Household hazardous waste collection
Don't get stung!
Allergic to bee stings?
Dealing with unwanted guests
How animals stay cool when it's hot!
Fruit, vegetables and freedom to farm
Prescribed burning of CRP
What is LB1209 and does it affect you?
Toxic plants
How often to pump your septic tank
Caring for animals when gone
Flies
Field Day features high-value crops
Buildings
Festival of Color
Fresh, fabulous …

Nebline, July 1998

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Lancaster County Fair: yesterday, today and tomorrow
Pruning roses
Vegetable gardening in the fall
Bean leaf beetle
Summertime can be hazardous to trees
Thinning is important
Read the label before purchasing and using DEET
Household hazardous waste collection: July 25
A clean-up treasure hunt
The importance of water in your backyard
Wonders of wildlife
Did you know. . .
Scouting for rootworm beetles could save big $ next year
Plant turnips for fall grazing
Forage following wheat
On-farm biosolids research yields
Managing seeding year alfalfa
Acreage enterprises
Who are your neighbors?
Field day will feature high-value crops for small farms …

Nebline, June 1998

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Wildwood Lake Watershed Project nearing completion
Propagation of shrubs from softwood cuttings
One potato, two potato, new potato
Pruning hedges
Water checklist for the landscape
Western Ribbon Snake Thamnophis proximus
My parents won’t want me to tell you this, but....
1998 pesticide container recycling begins in June
Glow little glowworm, glimmer, glimmer...
Harvest hay to fit your needs
1998 UNL Crop Management and Diagnostic Clinics
Prepare equipment for storage
Hay inoculants and preservatives
Plan the timing of grass hay harvest
Insect information on the web
Do you have a safe and adequate water supply?
Facts about CCA-pressure treated wood
The …

Nebline, May 1998

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Teens for Teens
Perennials with colorful foliage
Watering newly planted shade trees
Lilacs in the landscape
Repotting houseplants
How harmful are high copper levels in water?
Thank you!
Upcoming household hazardous waste collections
Tips for attracting birds
Yes, it’s safe, but does it work?
Snakes in the yard
Timing window approaching for control of leafy spurge
Soybean seed treatment good idea in cool, moist soils
Proper ballast improves tractor efficiency, stability
Controlling bolting musk thistle
Managing ponds for fish
Weed control in new tree plantings
Milk calcium for all it’s worth!
Focus on Food
The Clean Hands Campaign
How clean …

Nebline, April 1998

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

earth wellness festival makes a splash
1998 All-America Roses
Conserve water with drip irrigation
Easter lily care
Bird gardens are for you
Belly up to the salad bar
1998 Household Hazardous Waste Collections
Label changes affect termite control: Come to a termite workshop April 22
A recyclable car?
Ants and clover mites invade homes in spring
Population boom
Did you know. . .
When you need a pesticide...
Children most susceptible to lead poisoning
Avoiding herbicide drift
Adding legumes to warm-season grasses
Livestock operators face new requirements
Caution urged when using anhydrous ammonia
Choosing the correct glove is important in …

Nebline, March 1998

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Managing our ground water resources
March to a different drummer
1998 All-America Selections
Be A Better Gardener 4-H Youth Program.
Shamrocks for St. Patrick's Day
Watch for the magnificent bald eagle! But, watch carefully
Bzzzzzz...Beginning Beekeeping Workshop Reminder
Termite Control Workshop for Homeowners: April 22
Pesticide Waste Disposal Program March 18 at Greenwood Cooperative
Hitting the links - golfers are environmentalists too!
Volunteers are needed!
Nitrogen fertilizer sources in a wet spring
CRP panel discussion to be held March 17
CRP controlled burn school
Upcoming events
Cross fencing to improve pasture productivity
Keeping animals on an acreage
Fertilizing grasses
New …

Nebline, February 1998

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

4-H: What it's all about
Basil for everyone
1998 Perennial Plant
of the Year
Winter care of houseplants
Soap or oil—that is the question
Terrariums
Be A Better Gardener 4-H Youth Program
One starling's a darling, but a flock is not!
What's buzzing? Register for Beginners Beekeeping Workshop
today!
Grab it off the web
Pest management in and around your home: what's your strategy?
Backyard wildlife—tips for success
Volunteers are needed!
For the birds
Extension meetings scheduled
CRP Meeting and Burn School Planned
Farm Leases Seminar
Check out these winter workshops
Oats for pasture, hay and silage
Management key to …

Nebline, January 1998

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Cooperative Extension takes advantage of geographic technology
Wood for your fireplace
Humidity in the home affects plants, too
Using garden catalogs
Houseplant maintenance
An evergreen for all seasons
Honey bees are dying by the millions!
Congratulations!
Boxelder bugs and the cluster fly
Pesticides and child safety
Extension meetings Scheduled
Crop management winter workshops
City purchases manure spreaders
for use in biosolids program
Feeding high quality hay after calving
Prepare calves for feedlots
Acreage development in Lancaster County
Learning about chemicals
Acreage owners workshop
Indulging without bulging
Focus on Food
A safe kitchen
Healthy Eating: Rib Eye Roast (Prime Rib)
Fast, …

Nebline, December 1997

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

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Nebline, November 1997

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Seven highly effective habits for holiday food safety
Lancaster County Extension Educator receives national awards
Hints for fruit storage
Rodent damage
Houseplants from seed
Plants have many roles
Pesticide storage
Timely care of hardy chrysanthemums
Forcing bulbs
Squirrels are busy preparing for cold winter days ahead
The big sleep
Building with recycled materials a sound business practice
The repellency of hedge apples: an old wives tale
Caulking cracks and crevices prevents entry by many pests
America unbugged: fast facts about bug fears and fascinations
Reduce hay losses during storage
Control winter annual weeds in dormant alfalfa
Introducing Beef Basics IV …

Nebline, October 1997

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Celebrate Character Counts! week
Books and activities celebrating the Six Pillars of Character
Caring for fuchsia
Garden poster contest for youth
Potbound
Harvesting popcorn
Clean up that garden
Last 1997 Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Web sights
There's a mouse in the house!
Interested in a variety of experiences?
Consider estate settlement costs early
No-till into alfalfa residual
Farmers need to protect themselves, employees from work-related illnesses
Fall clean-up of warm season grasses
Handling wastewater
Proper electrical wiring helps prevent most farm fires
CRP: blessing or curse?
Food Safety Programs
Safe Food for the Hungry '97--A Focus on Diversity
Diabetes control …

Nebline, September 1997

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Science at its best!4-H School Enrichment
Fall weed control
Drying gourds
Saving geraniums over winter
Storing sweet potatoes
House herbs
Collecting evergreen seeds
1997 Legislature increases penalties for illegal dumping!
Landfill rates increase, but still a bargain
Yellow jackets
Neighborhood clean-up
Frustrated by flies? Here are some helpful tips
Simple fruit fly trap
Sign up now for fall conservation work
County Committee election
Competition, consolidation predicted for grain bin industry
Ag marketing video course: “Agricultural Marketing and Entrepreneurship”
Last cutting of alfalfa
Avoid over-grazing warm-season grasses
Making good silage
Managing water resources
Festival of Color
Focus on Food
Don't Get …

Nebline, August 1997

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Lancaster County Fair: July 30-August 3
“One Call--that's all”
4-H gardeners attend garden workshops
Control of ground ivy in the lawn
August blooming perennial flowers
1997 Household Hazardous Waste Collections
Shortest shower award
Antlions: the good, the odd and the ugly
Pesticide container recycling at fair, other sites in August
Bat sightings increase in August
Reuse wire coat hangers
Seedbeds for late summer alfalfa planting
Oats for fall pasture or hay
Evening program to highlight irrigation management and well decommissioning
How to deal with animal heat stress
Make plans now for passing on the family farm
Improve livestock water distribution …

Nebline, July 1997

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Home*A*Syst: Helping you assess environmental risks in and around your home
Watch for squash vine borer
Summer patch of turfgrass
Storing extra seeds
Mower wounds can kill trees
Replant iris
Harvesting
Recycle your pesticide containers at the Lancaster County Fair!
Chigger alert! Don’t ruin your recreational outing
Master Beekeeping/Queen Rearing Workshops
The nonstop dropper
Water patrol checklist
Have you ever seen dead flies clinging to the top of vegetation?
UNL to conduct hands-on Diagnostic Clinics in July
Wheel traffic reduces alfalfa yield
Dealing with summer pasture shortages
Planning tips for noxious weed control in CRP contracts
Staying safe on the …

Nebline, June 1997

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Happy Birthday! Lincoln's Biosolids Land Application Program is five years old
1997 Pesticide Container Recycling Begins June 20 in Bennet!
Brighten your outdoor area with hanging baskets
Raise the mower height
Think about apple maggot control now
Balcony gardens
Watering
Scented geraniums
I found some bugs in my walls, can I bring them in?
Understanding termite baits
Ophidiophobia? fear of snakes
Living green
EQIP sign-up underway
Farmers at risk for permanent hearing loss
Providing water to pastured livestock
Diagnostic clinics set for July at ARDC
Pasture rent
Round bales can withstand elements if stored properly
Pond management
Assessing rural life …

Nebline, May 1997

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

earth wellness festival--a blast!
Festival wins award
Be a Better Gardener program gets youth off to a good start
Girdling tree roots
Designer greens
Garden pets
Over the garden fence
Lilacs in the landscape
Free latex paint exchange
Plants deer will not eat
The Antelope Commons Project good for Holmes Lake
Where have all the honey bees gone?
BLUE THUMB program “Giving Water a Hand”
The ups and downs of newsprint recycling
Earthworm casts can predict soil health
Postemergence weed control in alfalfa
Putting CRP back in production
Cleaning can be dangerous
The methodology and ramifications of greenbelting all agricultural …

Nebline, April 1997

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Recognizing volunteers
New faces at Lancaster County Cooperative Extension
Educate yourself before you buy
Over the garden fence
Don't just smell the flowers...prune
All-America rose selection 1997 winners
Healthy transplants for the home garden
1997 Household Hazardous Waste Collections
Control sugar ants with baits: a least toxic alternative
Backyard Stewardship
Termite Control Workshop for Homeowners
Why are woodpeckers beating on my house?
Robins keep banging into my window--why?
Prevent grass tetany
UNL Crop Management Winter Curriculum a success!
Switch to narrow-row corn planting may not pay off
Use anhydrous ammonia safely
Monitor stored grain to prevent spoilage
Seed coatings on …

Nebline, March 1997

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Character Counts!
Dave Varner to Dodge County
Shamrocks for St. Patrick's Day
Over the garden fence
Outdoor gardening begins
Starter solutions?
Fungus gnats
Farmers along the Platte help feed sandhill cranes!
The Poison Center Hotline saves lives!
earth wellness festival opportunities are endless!
Coloring eggs with natural dyes
Fence ornamentals to prevent rabbit damage
Living Green!
Start today to make quality hay
Planning conservation work
Preparing CRP for pasture and hay use
Feeding high quality hay after calving
Record-keeping emphasis of swine program
Acreage/Small Farm Owner Workshop
Pesticide certification
Nebraska resources ideal for aquaculture
Protecting drinking water
Food, nutrition and …

Nebline, February 1997

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Living on a few acres in Lancaster County
Acreage development accelerates
Over the garden fence
Squirrel damage to trees
Thornless honeylocust
What do birds like to eat?
1997 All America Selection winners
Seedless grapes in Nebraska
New 4-H horticulture garden program
Swarm of ants in the winter? Hard to believe, but true!
Woodpeckers come knocking
Plants have many roles
Wheat fields needed for summer application of biosolids
Benes farm joins effort to protect Wildwood Lake Watershed
Free lead poisoning prevention program identifies children at risk
Satellite conference on CRP
Chemigation training scheduled
1997 grain sorghum seminars
Grain yield monitors
UNL …

Nebline, January 1997

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Agribusiness education: a priority for Extension!
NEBLINE survey completed
Disease-resistant plants
The most common houseplant disease
Over the garden fence
Plants to decrease indoor pollution
New 4-H horticulture classes for Lancaster County Fair
New 4-H horticulture garden program
Tree hotel
Illegal insecticide use threatens health
Hibernation happenings
Newly-discovered magnet producing bacteria may clean environment
January is nota slow month for some pesky pests
Are any two alike? Snowflakes
Snug in the snow
Crop protection clinics
Pork production seminar
Cash in on hay marketing opportunities
Dormant planting grasses and legumes
1997 pesticide applicator training
Use soil tests to improve alfalfa production …

Nebline, December 1996

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Lancaster County Extension's Web Site on the Internet
Over the garden fence
Keep trees fresh
December garden hints
Cyclamen care
Protect gift plants
Nebraska Soybean Day and Machinery Expo
Agronomy Highlights 1996
Crop Protection Clinic
“Part-time Farming” video
"Returning to the Farm" dates set
Compost marketing
Environmentally friendly holidays
Snow science
Humidity in the home environment affects plants, too
Cybercase of the invisible itches
Bluff Road Landfill rates have increased, but are still low
Where wastes should go
Cut up the world
Biodegradable plastic from corn
earth wellness festival receives grant
1996 Safe Drinking
Water Act: will it affect you? …

Nebline, November 1996

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Holiday food safety
Lancaster County Extension Educator recognized
Over the garden fence
Snow molds
Harvesting and storing winter squash
November garden hints
Winterizing roses
Winter care for strawberry plants
Harvesting popcorn
"Preparing Ag Professionals for Tomorrow's Challenges"
Emergency conservation program
1996 pesticide container recycling program nets over 17,000 containers
Beef Basics Home Study Courses
Precision Decisions '96
Report illegal dumping!
Household hazardous waste collection on November 2
The aluminum age
Wood for your fireplace
Which spider's the biter? You can't tell from looking at the bite!
Bt corn: environmentally friendly pest control
Cleaning closets? What to do with those unwanted …

Nebline, October 1996

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Remember safety during harvest
Fall clean up in the orchard
Over the garden fence
Caring for fuchsia
Fall lawn care
October garden hints
The Herb Garden
Set harvest equipment to reduce damage
Center for Grassland Studies offers seminar series
Precision Decisions '96
"Part-time Farming" video
Termite Control Workshop for Homeowners
Garden residue aids wildlife
"Pest-proof" checklist
Yikes! Jumpin' Jiminy Crickets
How did that get in here?
Protect home from outside cold
Environment-conscious shopping can save money
The coolest way to SQUASH an aluminum soda pop can
Make a ground bird feeder
Worried about youth?
Bone health affected by diet
Family …

Nebline, September 1996

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Horticulture

Rural $ense

Family Living

4-H & Youth

Environmental Focus

Community & Leadership Development

Extension Calendar

Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)

Nebraska Association for Family and Community Education News

and other extension news and events

Nebline, August 1996

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

I Care For My Animals
The garden fence
August garden hints
An easy way to dry flowers
Harvesting fruits and vegetables
The Herb Garden
Hungry hoards of hoppers, again!
Recycle your pesticide containers at the 1996 Lancaster County Fair!
Special field day and tour on specialty crops
August plantings of alfalfa and grass
Grazing drought-stressed pasture
Bug bites
Cicada killers are common now
Bug zappers—good, bad, electrifying?
Let’s manufacture monster bubbles!
EnviroShorts
Yow! Watch out for yellow jackets!
Watersheds & water quality
New items accepted at recycling sites
Ants are public enemy #1
Nebraska State 4-H Camp NatureLink weekend
Family …

Nebline, July 1996

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Horticulture

Rural $ense

Family Living

4-H & Youth

Environmental Focus

Community & Leadership Development

Extension Calendar

Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)

Nebraska Association for Family and Community Education News

and other extension news and events

Nebline, June 1996

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Plugging abandoned wells can save lives and groundwater
1996 Pesticide Container Recycling Program begins in June
The garden fence
A mulch for all seasons
Squelch squash vine borers
Growing indoor trees
Think about apple maggot control now
The Herb Garden
Tips on harvesting lettuce
Be prepared for drought
Weed resistance... going the distance
Rooting out pasture weeds
Wiping out woody weeds
Steps to calibrate your spray equipment
Preventing problems when grazing alfalfa
Horace the Hippo says...
Woodlands make poor pastures
Yard and garden water management
Urban walnut trees--are they valuable?
Protect your family from carbon monoxide
Bat Bites
Lincoln-Lancaster County …