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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 …

Crop Updates 2001 - Oilseeds, Mervyn Mcdougall, Debbie Thackray, Kevin Walden, G. Walton, Kevin Morthorne, Stephen Addenbrooke, Paul Carmody, Rafiul Alam, Glen Riethmuller, Greg Hamilton, Paul Blackwell, M. D. A. Bolland, M. J. Baker, A. J. Diggle, Chris Gazey, Imma Farre, Michael J. Robertson, Senthold Asseng, Ping Si, David Turner, David Harris, Françoise Berlandier, Christiaan Valentine, David Cook, Peter Mangano, David Cousins, Darryl Hardie, Ravjit Khangura, Martin Barbetti, Jenny Hawkes, Roger Jones, Cameron Weeks, Erin Hasson, David Eksteen, John Moore, Paul Matson, Carla Thomas, Lionel Martin

Crop Updates

ABSTRACT

This session covers twenty five papers from different authors:

FORWARD, Mervyn McDougall, CHAIRMAN, PULSES AND OILSEEDS PARTNERSHIP GROUP

PLENARY

1. Implications of the ‘green-bridge’ for viral and fungal disease carry-over between seasons, Debbie Thackray, Agriculture Western Australia and Centre for Legumes in Mediterranean Agriculture

2. Insect pest development in WA via the ‘green-bridge’, Kevin Walden, Agriculture Western Australia

VARIETIES

3. Performance of new canola varieties in AGWEST variety trials, G. Walton, Crop Improvement Institute, Agriculture Western Australia

4. New herbicide tolerant varieties in WA, Kevin Morthorpe, Stephen Addenbrooke, Pioneer Hi-Bred Australia P/L

5. IT v’s TT – …

Crop Updates 2001 - Pulses, M. Harries, W. O'Neill, R. French, N. Brandon, N. Runciman, S. White, M. Seymour, P. White, T. White, C. Veitch, J. Berger, N. C. Turner, K. H. M. Siddique, H. Clarke, G. P. Riethmuller, W. Macleod, J. Millar, T. N. Khan, R. Beermier, N. Brown, H. Dhammu, T. Piper, D. Nicholson, M. D'Antuono, K. Regan, J. Clements, C. Francis, C. Hanbury, C. White, B. Mullan, B. Hughes, R. Bowie, J. Warburton, P. Fisher, M. Braimbridge, F. Hoyle, W. Bowden, S. Lawrence, Z. Rengel, S. P. Loss, M. D. A. Bolland, R. Brennan, P. Tille, N. Schoknecht, J. Galloway, D. Wright, N. Burges, R. Jones, L. Latham, O Edwards, J. Ridsdill-Smith, M. J. De Sousa Majer, N. C. Turner, D. Hardie, P. Smith, R. Emery, E. Kostas

Crop Updates

This session covers sixty six papers from different authors:

1. Pulse Industry Highlights

2. CONTRIBUTORS

3. BACKGROUND

4. SUMMARY OF PREVIOUS RESULTS

2000 REGIONAL ROUNDUP

5. Northern agricultural Region, M. Harries, W. O’Neill, Agriculture Western Australia

6. Central Agricultural Region, R. French, Agriculture Western Australia

7. Great Southern and Lakes,N. Brandon, N. Runciman and S. White,Agriculture Western Australia

8. Esperance, M. Seymour, Agriculture Western Australia

PULSE PRODUCTION AGRONOMY AND GENETIC IMPROVEMENT

Faba bean:

9. germplasm evaluation,

10. Variety evaluation,

11. Sowing rate and time of sowing, Variation in root morphology, P. White and T. Pope, Agriculture Western …

Nebline, February 2001

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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 …

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 …

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 …

Crop Updates 2000 - Oilseeds, Paul Carmody, Ping Si, Rodney Mailer, Nick Galwey, David Turner, Kevin Morthorpe, Stephen Addenbrooke, Peter Nelson, Mike Jackson, Scott Paton, Ross Brennan, Noeleen Edwards, Mike Bolland, Bill Bowden, C. P. Gunasekera, L. D. Martin, G. H. Walton, K. H. M. Siddique, Sharon R. Niknam, David W. Turner, Abul Hashem, Harmonhinder Dhammu, David Bowran, The Canola Association Of Western Australia, Syed H. Zaheer, Ravjit Khangura, Martin J. Barbetti, Peter Carlton, Debbie Thackray, Jenny Hawkes, Roger Jones, Brenda Coutts, Françoise Berlandier, Ross Kingwell, Michael O'Connell, Simone Bennerhasset

Crop Updates

This session covers seventeen papers from different authors:

Introduction, Paul Carmody, Centre for Cropping Systems

CANOLA AGRONOMY

2. Genotype, location and year influence the quality of canola grown across southern Australia, PingSi¹, Rodney Mailer², Nick Galwey¹ and David Turner^{1, 1}Plant Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia, ²Agricultural Research Institute, New South Wales Agriculture

3. Development of Pioneer^® Canola varieties for Australian market,Kevin Morthorpe, StephenAddenbrooke, Pioneer Hi-Bred Australia Pty Ltd

4. Canola, Erucic Acid, Markets and Agronomic Implications, Peter Nelson, The Grain Pool …

Crop Updates 2000 - Lupins, Bill O'Neill, Geoff Thomas, Mark Sweetinham, Kedar Adhikari, Nick Galwey, Miles Dracup, Bob French, Debbie Thackray, Jenny Hawkes, Roger Jones, Françoise Berlandier, Yvonne Cheng, Lisa Smith, Chris Gazey, Michael O'Connell, Peter Carlton, John R. Peirce, Brad J. Rayner, Terry Piper, Peter Newman, Cameron Weeks, Mohammad Amjad, Glen Riethmuller, Paul Blackwell, Jairo A. Palta, Neil C. Turner, Robert J. French, Tim Setter

Crop Updates

This session covers nineteen papers from different authors:

1.1999 Lupin Highlights, Bill O’Neill, LUPIN PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENTS AND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

LUPIN ANTHRACNOSE

2. Anthracnose – 1999/2000, Geoff Thomas and Mark Sweetingham, Agriculture Western Australia

LUPIN BREEDING AND AGRONOMY

3. The genetic control of mildly restricted branching in narrow-leafed lupin (Lupinus augustifolius L), Kedar Adhikari^1,3, Nick Galwey^1,3 and Miles Dracup^2,3 1Plant Sciences, University of Western Australia 2Agriculture Western Australia ³Cooperative Research Centre for Legumes in Mediterranean Agriculture, University of Western Australia

4. Genotype x time of sowing interaction in lupins – Mingenew, Bob French, …

Crop Updates 2000 - Pulses, Kerry Regan, Peter White, Kamdambot Siddique, W. O'Neill, J. Russell, R. J. French, N. Brandon, C. Gaskin, N. Runciman, M. Seymore, J. Berger, N. C. Turner, R. Carpenter, C. Ludwig, R. Kenny, Q. Ma, M. H. Behboudian, J. A. Palta, H. Clarke, J. Stott, J. Howieson, K. L. Regan, R. Shackles, C. Francis, N. Acikgoz, N. Atikyilmaz, R. S. Malholtra, M. Baker, J. Clements, C. Hanbury, C. White, B. P. Mullan, R. Lancaster, I. Guthridge, I. Pritchard, P. Fisher, M. Braimbridge, J. Bignell, R. Beermier, W. Bowden, M. D. A. Bolland, G. P. Riethmuller, R. F. Brennan, S. Lawrence, Zen Rengel, S. P. Loss, P. Vedeniapine, C. Kirkwood, D. Wright, L. Latham, R. Jones, M. J. De Sousa Majer, D. Hardie, Oonagh Byrne, Penny Smith, Françoise Berlandier, N. Keals, R. Emery

Crop Updates

This session covers fifty nine papers from different authors:

1.1999 PULSE INDUSTRY HIGHLIGHTS

2. CONTRIBUTORS

3. BACKGROUND

4. SUMMARY OF PREVIOUS RESULTS

5. 1999 REGIONAL ROUNDUP

6. Northern Agricultural Region^, W. O’Neill, AGWEST

7. Central Agricultural Region J. Russell and R.J. French AGWEST

8. Great Southern and Lakes N. Brandon, C. Gaskin and N. Runciman, AGWEST

9. Esperance Mallee M. Seymour, AGWEST

PULSE PRODUCTION AGRONOMY AND GENETIC IMPROVEMENT

10. Faba Bean

11. Desi chickpea Traits associated with drought resistance in chickpea, J. Berger, N.C. Turner, CLIMA and CSIRO Plant Industry, R.J. French, AGWEST, R. Carpenter, C. Ludwig and R. …

Crop Updates 2000 Cereals - Part 3, Roslyn J. Jettner, Blakely Paynter, Glenn Macdonald, Pierre Fievez, Ian Foster, David Tennant, Wal Anderson, James Ridsdill-Smith, Celia Pavri, Ross Chapman, Senthold Asseng, Steve Carr, Brad Nutt, Lindrea Latham, Roger Jones, Anyou Liu, Clinton K. Revell, David Ferris, Roy Latta, Lisa-Jane Blacklow, Chris Matthews, Ted Woodburn, Paul Yeoh, Ian Rose, Anita Lyons, Simon Cook, Matthew L. Adams, Robert J. Corner

Crop Updates

This session covers eighteen papers from different authors:

BARLEY AND OAT AGRONOMY

1. Unicorn barley must meet malting specifications to be a viable option, Roslyn Jettnerand Blakely Paynter, Agriculture Western Australia

2. Optimum oat seed rates, Glenn McDonald, Agriculture Western Australia

3. Production and Quality of export Oaten Hay (1998 and 1989), Pierre Fievez, Pierre Fievez and Associates

FROST

4. Climatology of Frost in Southern Western Australia, Ian Foster, Agriculture Western Australia

5. Flowering calculator, David Tennant, Agriculture Western Australia

6. Some options for managing the risk of frost damage, Wal Anderson, Agriculture Western Australia

PASTURE

7. …

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 …

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 …

Nebline, June 1999

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Using biosolids or manure as a source of phosphorus
Controlling undesirable perennial grasses in the lawn
Summer flowering perennials
GreatPlants releases new plants for 1999
The world is their litter box
“What can I spray around my house to keep bugs out?”
Read the label before purchasing and using DEET
Fertilizing grass pastures and hay lands-Part 1
Talking over the fence
Weed control in and around a sewage lagoon
Feeding the home flock
Tractor safety tips (part 6)
Horse Information Available on the Web
Shaping evergreen trees
To have or not to have–that is the sumac dilemma
1,500 youth benefit …

Nebline, May 1999

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

“Welcome to the Real World”
Perennials with interesting flowers
Sweet potatoes
Gardening for children
Use baits for sweet-loving ants
Dandelions: bad or good?
Did you know?
Clean water: do you take it for granted?
What are rain forests?
Pesticide container recycling program
Nitrogen can increase soybean yields
Controlled traffic in fields
Tips to wash pesticide-contaminated clothing
Poison ivy – an irritating plant
Tractor safety tips (part 5)
Butterfly gardening
WIC (Women Infants and Children) celebrates 25 years
Healthy Eating: Variable Vegetable Strata
The disappearing lunch hour
You CAN gain weight eating low fat foods!
Focus on Food
Family & Community …