Latest News Briefs

August 01, 2008
Bugs, Bugs – Everywhere!
Look high or low and you will see some pesky bugs becoming quite prominent in our home landscapes. Many times they are more of a nuisance than a problem. More

July 03, 2008
Horticulture Help Line Established at Extension Office
What’s wrong with my tree? What is this bug I found in my yard or home? What is this spot in my lawn? What kind of tree should I plant? Why won’t my tomatoes bear fruit? More

June 20, 2008
Conservation Practices Proving Their Worth
This spring conservation practices such as terraces, waterways, grade stabilization structures, CRP fields, and no till systems have been put to the test and are proving their worth These practices have helped to reduce runoff water from our fields and lessen the impact from pollutants entering our creeks and rivers. They help to maintain the productivity of the soil and to retain nutrients and pesticides. With the high cost of fertilizer, seed, pesticides and other inputs, the more we can keep them on the target area the better. More

June 13, 2008
Grass Clippings and Lawn Fertilizer Potential Pollutants for Streams and Rivers
The lawn mowers are going strong trying to keep up with the abundant growth this spring. Your mowing practices can be a potential threat to the water quality of our streams and rivers. How can grass clippings become a contaminant of creeks and rivers? More

June 13, 2008
Play it Safe- Lock Up Pesticides, Prevent Poisonings
Every 13 seconds, a poison control center receives a phone call about an unintentional poisoning. The American Association of Poison Control Centers reports that more than 50% of the two million poisoning incidents each year involve children younger than six years old. In 2006 alone, poison control centers reported more than 77,000 calls with concerns about potential exposure to common household pesticides. More

June 06, 2008
Digging Best Option for Controlling Thistles Now
Musk thistles as well as many of its relatives are coming into full bloom. Those pretty purple Musk thistle blooms look nice now but mean problems later. Once the plant has bolted or shot up a seed stalk, control options are limited. More

May 30, 2008
Extension Corner - Spring Presenting Challenges to Farmers
This spring it is hard to miss the yellow flowered plants that appear to be everywhere. They are in alfalfa fields, ditches, vacant lots, waste places and more. This abundant plant is called Tallhedge mustard. More

May 22, 2008
We’re on the move!!!
Effective next week, the UNL Extension office in Washington County will be moving to a new location! After 36 years in downtown Blair, we will be loading up and moving across town to our new home at 597 Grant Street--Suite 200! More

May 16, 2008
Begin Scouting for New Bagworms Appearing in Trees and Shrubs
Homeowners are advised to be on the lookout for new bagworms emerging from the brown, oval-shaped cocoon-like structures hanging down from their evergreen trees and shrubs. More

May 13, 2008
Extension Corner - Kids and camp
With schools winding down for the year, kids start dreaming of lazy days of summer. Meanwhile, parents are thinking about how to keep their young ones busy and happy through the coming months. Think about camps as a piece of the summer puzzle. More

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