Search
Now showing items 2791-2800 of 6453
Reference Guide for Texas Ranchers (Spanish)
(2005-11-16)
Effective ranch management requires a tremendous amount of information about subjects such as livestock husbandry, grazing management, weed and brush control, and seeding rangeland. Practical information about these topics ...
Using Flexible Pipe (poly-pipe) with Surface Irrigation
(2005-10-05)
Aimed at farmers and irrigators who want to irrigate their crops using flexible plastic pipes (commonly called "poly-pipe), this publication highlights (1) advantages of using poly-pipe, (2) factors to consider in selecting ...
Brush Busters: How to take the Green out of Greenbriar
(2005-10-31)
Greenbriar can become a problem on rangelands and croplands. The basal stem spray method described in this publication will control greenbriar effectively. There are instructions for preparing the herbicide mix and for ...
Municipal District Heating and Cooling Co-generation System Feasibility Research
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
In summer absorption refrigerating machines provide cold water using excess heat from municipal thermoelectric power plant through district heating pipelines, which reduces peak electric load from electricity networks in ...
CCHP System with Interconnecting Cooling and Heating Network
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
The consistency between building heating load, cooling load and power load are analyzed in this paper. The problem of energy waste and low equipment usage in a traditional CCHP (combined cooling, heating and power) system ...
Subterranean Termites
(2005-12-05)
Subterranean termites are the most destructive pests of wood in the United States. This publication explains the distribution, identification, biology and habits of subterranean termites. It also describes the damage they ...
Calibrating Pesticide Application Ground Equipment
(2000-07-05)
This pocket-sized guide gives step-by-step instructions for calibrating ground sprayers. Tables provide instructions, examples and sample formulas for determining speed of application, flow rate and the amount of pesticide ...
Nitrate and Prussic Acid Poisoning
(2001-09-05)
Nitrate and prussic acid poisoning in cattle are noninfectious conditions that can kill livestock. This publication explains the causes and symptoms of these conditions as well as preventive measures and sampling and testing ...
On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Selecting and Permitting
(2005-04-30)
This publication explains factors to consider when choosing an on-site wastewater treatment system and lists the nine steps required to obtain a permit for one. It includes addresses and phone numbers of Texas Natural ...
Farm and Ranch Personnel Management
(2009-05-01)
People--human capital--are an important resource in making a farm or ranch business more competitive in today's business environment. This publication summarizes the ideas about modern personnel management that illustrate ...