The NEBLINE, July 1999

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7-1999

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Published by University of Nebraska – Lincoln Extension in Lancaster County, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln, NE 68528-1507, (402) 441-7180 http://lancaster.unl.edu

Abstract

Contents:
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 marketing for small farms
Tractor safety tips (part 7)
Grasshopper alert!
Wet spring may mean more white grub damage
Ticks and disease transfer
Garden and Give Program
Healthy Eating: Southwest Salad
New, free “Cook It Quick” resources
Fad diets mostly hype
Focus on Food
Family & Community Education: Jean's Journal
Household Hints
Parenting tips for teaching character
Keeping Families First Day
Summer: A great time to practice family citizenship
Setting a good example
Health Awareness Day
4-H Celebration
1999 Official Lancaster County 4-H Council Ballot
4-H/FFA Showmanship workshops to be offered
Beef artificial insemination workshop
Fair Fun Day volunteers needed!
Food booth training
County fair livestock bedding
Volunteers are needed and appreciated!
Horse judging contest results
Public speaking for 4-H Clover Kids
Final Character Counts! camp dates set
Animal exhibitors
Ak-Sar-Ben
Right or wrong?
2002 CWF registration begins
Attention volunteers!
Safe Night USA
Pioneer Farm Family recognition scheduled for Lancaster County Fair
Town hall meeting scheduled
Testing a private water supply
Summer vacation precautions
Benefit horse show scheduled
More topics for The Nufacts information Center

Lancaster County Fair Special Insert