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Texas 4-H Forestry Invitational Handbook
(2009-04-05)
The Texas 4-H Forestry Invitational is a competitive event on forestry knowledge and skills. This handbook covers the invitational rules, topics and contest exercises. It is both a manual for the invitational and a guide ...
Introduction to Futures Markets
(2009-01-07)
An introduction to futures markets, this publication describes the history of the markets, defines terminology and offers advice on how to use futures effectively in farm marketing programs.
Weed Identification: Using Plant Structures as a Key
(2002-04-15)
Weed identification is necessary to the success of any weed control program. Frequently, simple plant keys or "picture book identification guides are used to identify weeds. This handbook, which identifies and labels plant ...
Assisting Difficult Calving
(2006-12-20)
Calving difficulty is frequently caused by disproportionate size--the calf is too big for the birth canal. This publication discusses the stages of labor, how to assist in delivery and what to do after the delivery of a calf.
Home Canned Salsas
(2000-06-26)
Salsas are easy to make at home, but it is important to follow tested recipes and process them correctly. In this publication are complete directions for working with various kinds of peppers to make chili salsa, tomatillo ...
Herbicides: How They Work and the Symptoms They Cause
(2008-10-31)
Knowing how herbicides work and how to use them safely is important for both agricultural producers and home gardeners. This publication describes the symptoms of each category of herbicides (growth regulators, photosynthesis ...
Brush Busters: How to Estimate Costs for Controlling Small Cedar
(2001-04-25)
Simple directions help you determine the density of cedar on rangeland or improved pastures, and then estimate the cost of controlling these plants with any of the three Brush Busters methods.
Drinking Water Problems: MTBE
(2008-08-28)
Methyl tertiary-butyl ether, a gasoline additive commonly known as MTBE, can contaminate ground water and cause health problems for those exposed to it for a long time. However, filtering devices can remove this and other ...
Protecting Cattle from Horn Flies
(2004-05-24)
Horn flies are the most damaging insect to cattle in Texas. This publication explains biological, cultural and chemical methods of controlling horn flies. Various insecticides used to suppress horn flies are listed
Impacts of Irrigation on Citrus in the Lower Rio Grande Valley
(2008-07-11)
Citrus is an important crop in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, but reduced water supplies in the area mean irrigation must be used. Citrus farmers can use different irrigation methods and practices to get the most from the ...