The NEBLINE, January 1997

Contents: 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 Nebraska Corn Expo Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Agriculture The value of composting Fence and windbreak protection New video for acreage owners: “Part-time Farming” Booklet examines pesticide runoff, water quality Hispanic families learn through the Nutrition Education Program (NEP) Healthy Eating: Marinated Black Bean Salad Weight management and intuitive eating Food changes for people with diabetes traveling abroad Focus on Food Family & Community Education: Alice\u27s Analysis FCE Leader training lessons Family and Community Education Club Council Household Hints: Stains Make attainable New Year\u27s resolutions TV can be tool for learning Character does count! 4-H Bulletin Board Nebraska State 4-H Volunteer Forum 4-H music contest Marjorie M. Humann Memorial 4-H Scholarship established 1997 Activity Calendar Horse Bits 4-H horse judging team going to Denver Gene Hanlon presented with 4-H Meritorious Service Award Population trends in Lancaster County 1st Annual Rural-Urban Tour of Omaha scheduled Area men and women encouraged to apply for LEAD Fellowships Lancaster County Extension Educator LaDeane Jha recognized Extension Calenda