The United States has provided a safety net to agricultural producers since the first comprehensive agricultural and food policy legislation was enacted in the 1930s. Since 2014, the farm safety net has relied on two key ...

During the past decade, there has been a tremendous influx of new landowners into South Central Texas, particularly in the four counties of Austin, Colorado, Fayette, and Washington. This area of the state is fast becoming ...

This publication explains how to decontaminate and disinfect a well, test the well water and check for well damage after a flood.

This publication explains how to disinfect water after a flood as well as where to find water in an emergency when supplies are limited.

If your well has been flooded, it must be shock chlorinated before it can be used as a source of drinking water. This publication explains how to disinfect a well using either dry chlorine or liquid household bleach.

Iron and manganese can give water an unpleasant taste, odor and color. In this publication you'll learn how to know whether your water contains iron or manganese and how to eliminate these contaminants with various treatment ...

Lead in drinking water can damage the brain, kidneys, nervous system and red blood cells. This publication explains how lead can enter drinking water, how to have your water tested, and how to eliminate lead from drinking water.

High levels of arsenic in drinking water can poison and even kill people. This publication explains the symptoms of arsenic poisoning and common treatment methods for removing arsenic from your water supply.

High levels of copper in drinking water can cause health problems. This publication explains the effects of copper in water and methods of removing it. 4 pp.

Lead in drinking water can damage the brain, kidneys, nervous system and red blood cells. This publication explains how lead can enter drinking water, how to have your water tested, and how to eliminate lead from drinking water.