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Nebline, May 2001

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Crop Genetic Engineering – 101
StarLink Corn—What is All the Fuss About?
Think About Apple Maggot Control Now
Three All-America Rose Selections Winners for 2001
Mulches
Perennials with Unique Flowers
Horticulture information center
It’s Springtime: Watch for Signs of Termites
We Love the Birds, But Sometimes They Drive Us Crazy!
Insects, Spiders, Mice and More
Reminder!! Household Hazardous Waste Collection for Lancaster County Residents
Controlling Volunteer StarLink™ corn
BSE (Mad Cow) and Foot & Mouth Disease, Ending the Confusion!!!
Strategic Mowing Helps Lawns Grow Healthfully
Trellis Construction
Healthy Tomatoes Result of Planning, Care
Suiting the Garden to the Gardener
Healthy …

Nebline, April 2001

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Human Diseases and Wildlife: Implications for Nebraska
Plant a Tree
Mom’s Day Garden
Annual Vines in the Landscape
What day is Arbor Day?
Summer Patch of Turfgrass
Horticulture information center
Termite Workshop on May 22
Household Hazardous Waste Collections for 2001
Safely Clean up After Rodents
Cans for Books
Test Soils for Nitrates; Adjust Application Rate Accordingly
Reduce Nitrogen and Maintain Yields; Multi-plot Research Results Show the Thresholds
Graze Conservatively Following Drought Year
Farm Labor
Diazinon Phase-Out Beginning
Lincoln Iris Society
Aerate Lawn to Improve Air Flow
How to Drive a Staple
Composting Workshops and Demonstrations for 2001
Anderson’s Post …

Nebline, March 2001

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Earth wellness festival! In its seventh year!
Curbside Recycling Offered Through NDEQ Grant!
Youth Are Making A Difference!
Coloring Eggs with Natural Dyes
Perennial Plant of the Year 2001
Purchasing Trees for Landscape Planting
Horticulture information center
Easter Lily Care
Increased Landfill Rates Are Still A Bargain
Are you Ready for Some Spring Invaders?
Where Wastes Should Go in Lancaster County: Suggest Disposal Options
Stunned by Fuel Bills? Reduce Energy Consumption
Termite Workshop on May 22
Following NU Nitrogen Recommendations Can Help Producers Cope with Fertilizer Costs
What do we Really Know About BSE “Mad Cow Disease”
Poor Germination and …

Nebline, February 2001

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

We’re Here When You May Need Us Most! http://lancaster.unl.edu
It's a Hit!
“But I don’t have a computer”
What Does the Future Hold for This Web Site?
Pruning Mature Deciduous Shrubs
2001 All America Selection
Basil for Your Garden
We need your help!
Beginning Beekeeping Classes: Kearney and Omaha
Editors Comment
Prevent Rabbit Damage to Trees and Shrubs
Computerized Financial Recordkeeping
What is Organic? Now We Know
New EPA Regulations
Display Tips for Farmers Markets
Egg Eating by Chickens
Lawn Care Management Focus of March UNL Workshop
It’s Garden Seed Catalog Time
Top Ten List
Healthy Eating
Helping of Holiday …

1st Lone Star Regional Native Plant Conference, David Creech, Dawn Parish, Matt Welch

Lone Star Regional Native Plant Conference

No abstract provided.

Genetic Analysis Of Kafirins And Their Phenotypic Correlations With Feed Quality Traits, In Vitro Digestibility, And Seed Weight In Grain Sorghum, C. Hicks, S. R. Bean, G. L. Lookhart, Jeffrey F. Pedersen, K. D. Kofoid, M. R. Tuinstra

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

Twenty-three entries of grain sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench), including eight inbred lines (five males and three females) and 15 hybrids, were evaluated to determine the proportion of γ, αII, and β-αI-kafirins and their association with contents of crude protein, fat, and starch; protein digestibility; in vitro dry matter disappearance; and seed weight. The male lines included three normal-seeded lines (TX2737, TX435, and P954063) and two large-seeded lines (Eastin1 and PL-1). Female lines consisted of three common U.S. seed parent lines (Wheatland, Redlan, and SA3042). The lines and their hybrids were grown under dryland conditions at two locations in …

Seed Physiology, Production & Technology: Germination, Emergence, And Yield Of 20 Plant-Color, Seed-Color Near-Isogenic Lines Of Grain Sorghum, Jeffrey F. Pedersen, J. J. Toy

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

Although there is growing demand for sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] with white seed and tan plant color, there is limited information on the overall agronomic fitness of sorghum with these characters. A set of experiments was conducted to evaluate the combined effects of plant color and seed color on sorghum germination, emergence, and agronomic performance. Twenty near-isogenic lines with red seed/tan plant (RT), red seed/purple plant (RP), white seed/ tan plant (WT), white seed/purple plant (WP) phenotypes were tested under field and laboratory conditions. Plant color X seed color interactions were not significant. Purple plant color phenotypes had higher …

Nebline, January 2001

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Families Stay Healthy Through Lancaster
County Nutrition Education Program (NEP)
Lancaster County NEP Employee Receives UNL Outstanding Employee Award
Nebraska Nutrition Education Program Receives National Award
Basic Tree Pruning
2001 Plants of the Year
Ten Steps To Good Gardening
Horticulture information center
How do Animals Survive our Cold Nebraska Temperatures?
Firebrat Frustration
Number One Nuisance/Number One Clown
SNAP Hires Manager
Testing Feed and Balancing Rations Saves Money
Private Pesticide Applicator Training
Computerized Financial Record Keeping
Starting Seedlings Indoors
Energy Information Goes Digital
Check Before Flushing
Energy Star Products Offer Energy, Environmental Savings
Good Hay is Valuable
Healthy Eating: Enjoy Nebraska …

Genomic Regions That Underlie Soybean Seed Isoflavone Content, K. Meksem, V. N. Njiti, W. J. Banz, M. J. Iqbal, My. M. Kassem, David L. Hyten, J. Yuang, T. A. Winters, D. A. Lightfoot

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

Soy products contain isoflavones (genistein, daidzein, and glycitein)that display biological effects when ingested by humans and animals, these effects are species, dose and age dependent. Therefore, the content and quality of isoflavones in soybeans is a key to their biological effect. Our objective was to identify loci that underlie isoflavone content in soybean seeds. The study involved 100 recombinant inbred lines (RIL)fr om the cross of ‘Essex’ by ‘Forrest,’ two cultivars that contrast for isoflavone content. Isoflavone content of seeds fromeach RIL was determined by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The distribution of isoflavone content was continuous and unimodal. The …

Nebline, December 2000

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Planting Your Small Farm's Future
Winter Care of Houseplants
Houseplant Insect Problems
Ways to Attract Birds
Air Layering Tropical Plants
Amaryllis Care
Pheromone Traps Help Control Pests
“Green” Gifts
Sneaky Rodents can be Tough to Catch
Give a Gift of Knowledge
Winter Activities for Kids
Fescue Endophyte Toxicity Found in the County
Discussion on Crop Biotechnology
Conservation Tree Program — New Species
To Prune is to Care
Nebraska Nuts Add Holiday Flavor
Deforestation in United States
“Do You Know What You Are Eating?”
It’s Prime Time for Prime Rib
Handling Holiday Leftovers When Dining Out
Family & Community Education (FCE): …

Nebline, November 2000

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Family Meals Nourish Body and Soul
Holiday Safety for Your Home
Houseplant Problems
Gifts for The Gardener
Winter Protection for Roses
Invisible Bites and Itches
America Recycles Day: Wednesday, November 15, 2000
Voracious Voles
Bugs in Your Firewood?
Grain Stubble Rental Rates
Assessing Alternative Ag Opportunities
Irrigation Well Data Available on Internet
Biosolids Cuts Production Costs and Improves Yields
Planting Designs With Wildlife in Mind
Sweet Dreams Little Tractor
Space Heater Cautions
Eat More Fruits for Good Health
Healthy Eating: Turkey Crescents
Serve Food Safely at Holiday or Party Buffets
Focus on Food
Family & Community Education (FCE): Clarice's Column …

Nebline, October 2000

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Two Kinds of People: Character Counts!
Viburnums in the Landscape
Storing Vegetables
Garden Cleanup
What is the Best Termite Control: Baits or Barriers?
Woolly Bears
Watch for Fall Invaders
Head Lice Information in Spanish!
Fall Is a Good Time to Control Problem Weeds
Making Financial Plans Now Will Help the Future of Farms and Ranches
ARPA Bill Increases Crop Insurance Subsidies
Making the “Right” Management Choices
Bait Stations for Rats and Mice
Plant Seeds Not Seedlings
Large Round Bale Storage
Fall Preparations – Asparagus, Cucurbits
Poultry Pests
Get Active! Pyramid
Healthy Eating: Apple Pizza
Healthy Halloween Treats
Kids in the …

Nebline, September 2000

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

National 4-H Week: Volunteers Make A Difference
Growing Hardy Bulbs
Fall Storage of Tender Bulbs, Corms, and Tubers
Drying Gourds
Dealing with Yellowjackets
Is Your Home a Hide-Away for Pests?
Is There a Cancer Epidemic in the United States?
Be Prepared for Head Lice
Prepare Grain Bins and
Equipment Before Harvest
Sobering Safety Statistics
Could Carbon be Your Next Crop? USDA publication examines the issue
Are you Looking for the Latest Wheat Variety Test Results?
U.S. Drought Monitor
The Contingency Plan and the Exit Strategy
Benefits of Acreage Windbreaks
African Violet Growing Tips
Trees from Seeds
Teens Gain Confidence in …

Nebline, August 2000

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Handling Food Safely at Home
Controlling Undesirable Perennial Grasses in the Lawn
Purple Loosestrife Noxious Weed
Storing Extra Seeds
Your Hummingbird Feeders Should Be Up and Running
Tips for Non-toxic Cricket and Spider Control
West Nile Virus and Rabbit Calcivirus Disease Alerts
New Website Help for Wildlife Damage Problems
Be Wary of Nitrate, Prussic Acid Poisoning This Summer
Deadline Approaches to Terminate Farm Leases
Fuel Price Adds $10 Per Acre to Irrigation Cost
Protect Hearing on the Farm
The Financial Plan
Marketing Strategies
Avoid Foliar Diseases on Tomatoes
Blight Affects Junipers, Windbreaks
Drinking Water Questions and Answers
200 Youth Explore …

Nebline, July 2000

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

4-H & County Fair = Family Time
All America Rose Selections, All Time Classics
Vegetable Gardening in The Fall
Lawn and Garden Water Check List
Watch for Squash Vine Borer
EPA Curbs Dursban Uses
Money Saving Techniques to Help Save the Environment
Be Good to Your Worms
Misplaced Wildlife Become Problems in Urban Areas
Utilizing Drought-Damaged Corn
Noxious Weed Number 7
The Operations Plan
Summer Care Yields Fall Harvest
Farmers’ Markets on the Rise (Part 2)
Fertilizing Roses
WIC Works Wonders!!
Healthy Eating: Homemade Whole Wheat Croutons
Make It A S*U*P*E*R Salad Summer!
Focus on Food
Family & Community Education …

Nebline, June 2000

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Biosolids: A Valuable Resource Benefits Lancaster County Farmers and Taxpayers
Propagation of Shrubs from Softwood Cuttings
Blue Flowers for the Garden
Think About Apple Maggot Control Now
To DEET or not To DEET
Extension Head Lice Videotape Wins National Award!
I’ve Got GOPHERS in My Garden!
Using Summer Annual Forage Grasses to Stretch Pastures in a Dry Year
SNAP Aiming for Late Summer Start Date
Hog Prices
The Marketing Plan
Control Weeds and Woody Plants
Farmers’ Markets on the Rise in Lincoln
Pine Wilt Disease Deadly to Pines
Soyfoods - A Serving a Day......
Healthy Eating
Focus on Food
What …

Nebline, May 2000

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Pesticide Myths Can Harm Water Quality
2000 Rose Winners for The New Millennium
Night Blooming Flowers Offer Evening Enjoyment
Goldenrod, Our Nebraska State Flower
Prevent Fleas Now!
Warm Weather is Here!
Water for the birds
It’s Tick Season
Diagnostic Help Available
Designing a Bt Refuge for Your Field
Corn Flea Beetle Survival Expected to be Above Average
Weather and Climate Information on the Web
U.S. Drought Monitor
Product or Service
Tuesday Farmers’ Market in Lincoln
Spring Iris Shows
Protective Covenants
May — Time to Control Leafy Spurge
Lincoln Housing Authority Seniors Experiment With New Foods
Healthy Eating: Quick Mini-Quiche
An …

Nebline, April 2000

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Earth Wellness Festival: A Splashing Success!
Rhubarb in the Garden
Thank You Master Gardeners!
Plant a Tree
Great Plants: 2000 Plants of the Year
Prevent Termites With Landscaping, Home Maintenance
Let’s Make a Difference – Earth Day 2000
A Plague of Rabbits
What’s Buggin’ You?
Effect of Soaring Fuel Prices on Cost of Field Operations
Managing Fertilizer Use in Dry Soils
SNAP Producer Alliance Takes Next Steps
The Management Team
Road Maintenance
Rodent Proofing Your Home
Knowledge of Animal Laws Important-State Leash Law
Good Nutrition, Better Health
You Can’t Serve From an Empty Plate. So, F-E-A-S-T Frequently
Focus on Food …

Nebline, March 2000

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Stormwater Management and Water Quality: Urban Nonpoint Source Pollution
All America Selection 2000 Winners
Pruning Mature Deciduous Shrubs
Educate Yourself Before You Buy
Carpenter Ants are Frustrating!
Get Ready for Babies!
“Tiny Red Dots Moving on My Window Sill”
Cats — Keeping the Urban Predator in Check
Farming in a Drought
Could We Still Have a Y2K Disaster?
Stockmen Prepare for Drought
Tanks vs. Ponds and Creeks for Livestock Water
Dry Conditions Expected Through Spring
The Business Plan: Executive Summary
To Prune is to Care
On the Plate...Supplement Label Changes
Convenient, Safe and Nutritious Foods: It’s in a Can
Healthy …

Nebline, February 2000

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Southeast Nebraska Area Producers – SNAP, a history and update
2000 Perennial Plant of the Year
Basil
Mulches
Roosting birds making a mess?
Dust mites
EPA announces recall of AllerCare
Drought entering 2000 growing season
Sorghum seminar features marketing and production tips
Computerized financial record keeping
Selecting an alfalfa variety
Y2K dust bowl has arrived
The business plan
Water softening skin and detergent
Bait stations for rodent control
Stretching food dollars through the holidays
Healthy Eating: Winter Crisp
Heart healthy adventures
Focus on Food
Family & Community Education (FCE): Clarice's Column
FCE News
Raising boys to men
Ways to beat …

Nebline, January 2000

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Is your house healthy?
Landscaping the front yard
Humidity in home effects plants too
Amaryllis — Save that bulb for next year
Air layering tropical plants
Got the winter itches? Read this and itch some more
The giving tree
Swarming ants in the middle of winter?
Winter bubbles
Area producers planning to shift production to value-added grains
Pesticide Applicators Training
Grain check can save crop
Nebraska Conservation Trees Program
Selecting trees and shrubs
Pruning windbreak trees
Fertilizing trees
Providing water for winter birds
A safe kitchen
Healthy Eating
What to do if your power goes off: freezer/refrigerator guidelines
Focus on …

Basic Biotechnology, Jennifer Flak, Julie Albrecht

Plant and Soil Sciences eLibrary

An introduction to traditional cross-breeding and genetic engineering of plants, and to biotechnology.

Objectives - Basic Biotechnology

After completing Nutrition Basic Biotechnology, participants should be able to:

• Describe one similarity between traditional cross-breeding and genetic engineering of plants.
• Give two limitations that are encountered with traditional cross-breeding of plants.
• Explain why genetic engineering is not limited in the same way as traditional cross-breeding.
• Define biotechnology in broad terms.
• List three plant applications of biotechnology.
• List the three areas of nutritional profiles that have been improved with biotechnology.

Modules:

• Lesson home
• Objectives - Basic Biotechnology
• Historical Uses of Biotechnology
• Basic Understanding …

Crop Quality And Utilization: A Twelve-Hour In Vitro Procedure For Sorghum Grain Feed Quality Assessment, Jeffrey F. Pedersen, Todd Milton, R. A. Mass

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

Improvedmethods for assessing cereal crop feed value are a prerequisite for the genetic improvement of sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] feed value. Rate of starch digestion is now commonly believed to be the limiting factor in sorghum utilization by cattle (Bos taurus). However, techniques to assess this trait are not useful to sorghum breeders because of high labor inputs, lab error associated with starch measurement, and need for high numbers of replications. The objective of this study was to develop a simple technique capable of identifying differences in digestion between sorghum and corn (Zea mays L.) …

Ethylene Production, Cluster Root Formation, And Localization Of Iron(Iii) Reducing Capacity In Fe Deficient Squash Roots, Brian M. Waters, Dale G. Blevins

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

Dicots and non-graminaceous monocots have the ability to increase root iron(III) reducing capacity in response to iron (Fe) deficiency stress. In squash (Cucurbita pepo L.) seedlings, Fe(III) reducing capacity was quantified during early vegetative growth. When plants were grown in Fe-free solution, the Fe(III) reducing capacity was greatly elevated, reached peak activity on day 4, then declined through day 6. Root ethylene production exhibited a temporal pattern that closely matched that of Fe(III) reducing capacity through day 6. On the 7th day of Fe deficiency, cluster root morphology developed, which coincided with a sharp increase in the root Fe(III) …

Nebline, December 1999

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Hello neighbor
Houseplant problems
Holiday safety
Cyclamen care
Dealing with woodpecker damage to houses
Backyard habitat
Are you feeding birds?
Recycling is for the birds
Renting facilities
Storage methods to reduce hay losses
Changes to waste management regulations announced
Biosolids cuts production costs and improves yields
Crop Protection Clinics
Water pipes
Tractor safety tips (part 12)
Planting designs with wildlife in mind
Conferences of interest
It’s not the potato’s fault
Healthy Eating: Savor the season...with beef!
Gift ideas defend against bacteria
Life’s little luxuries for 100 calories or less
Focus on Food
Family & Community Education: Jean's Journal
FCE News …

Nebline, November 1999

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Strong families—strong futures
Winterizing roses
Storing vegetables
House plant insect problems
Y2K houseplants?
Wildlife success story: return of wild turkeys
Wild turkey facts
Celebrate America Recycles Day November 15
Lady bird, lady bird, fly away from my home!
Pricing silage in the feed bunk
Winter pastures and supplements
The Walter Scott, Jr. Scholarships for prospective students
Grain storage information on the web
Cross fencing to improve pasture productivity
Low temperature injury
Tractor safety tips (part 11)
Proper mulching
Portable generators
Marketing your produce
Fall insect pest - Fleas
Food safety and storage in emergency situations
Healthy Eating: White Turkey Chili …

Nebline, October 1999

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Giving recipes a food safety update
Needle drop on evergreens
Answers to composting questions Fall clean up in the orchard
What do they like to eat?
Responsible hunting and landowner relations
Jumpin’ jiminy crickets
Autumn is a great time to clean your feeder
Head lice videotape available
October is the best time to treat hard to control pasture weeds
The value of composting
Plateau herbicide cleared for use in Nebraska
Grain storage information on the web
Fall and winter care of water gardens
Tractor safety tips (part 10)
Transplanting peonies
Household invaders
Modified food guide pyramid for ages 70+
Healthy …

Nebline, September 1999

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

National 4-H Week
Growing hardy bulbs
Fall storage of tender bulbs, corms and tubers
Hints for fruit storage
Where do fruit flies come from?
Kid's Corner
Wolf spiders are “big, hairy and real fast”
Reduce unwanted advertising mail!
September 20-26, 1999: Celebrate P2 Week!
Bee or wasp problems?
Fall clean-up of warm-season grasses
Prepare grain bins and equipment before harvest
Fall is a good time to control problem weeds Pricing silage into the feed bunk
On-farm grain storage
Prevent fires in wood-burning stoves
Tractor safety tips (part 9)
Water-saving adjustments
Mulch–mowing your lawn
Hemlock and livestock
Drinking water quality ‘report …

Nebline, August 1999

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Late summer lawn care practices
Control of ground ivy in the lawn
Harvesting guide for fruits and vegetables
Tips on watering lawns
Chives and garlic chives
Dealing with unwanted guests
What’s living in your mulch?
Water treatment equipment considerations
Monarch butterflies and Bt corn
Wheat growing information on the web
Predicting the last irrigation for corn, milo and soybeans
Calibrating a handheld sprayer
Seed alfalfa in August
Fall preparation to sodseed pastures
Don’t spill when you fill
Tractor safety tips (part 8)
Festival of color
Hay storage
Develop regular lawn equipment maintenance schedule
Food safety education impact—Lancaster County NEP
Healthy …

Nebline, July 1999

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

A day at the fair: Is competition good or bad?
Vegetable gardening in the fall
1999 “Plants of the Year” recommended for Nebraska
Water use in the landscape
Watch for Squash Vine Borer
Powdery mildew on ornamentals
Are you afraid of snakes? spiders? insects?
Master beekeeping and queen rearing workshops
Tread carefully when hiking in Nebraska: watch for poisonous snakes
Fertilizing grass pastures and hay lands-Part 2
Scouting for rootworm beetles could save big money next year
Be alert to the danger; poison hemlock abounds this year
Tips for late summer alfalfa planting
Field day will feature profitable crops and …