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Alternative Farm Business Models
(2009-03-26)
During economic downturns, producers need to consider alternative ways of doing business. This publication looks at such possibilities as sharing services and personnel and forming marketing co-ops and other joint entities.
Low Stress Cattle Handling in Dairy Environments (Spanish)
(2009-05-04)
Using low-stress methods of handling dairy cattle is efficient in terms of time and labor. This publication explains how cattle's natural instincts affect their responses, and ways handlers can use that knowledge to make ...
Limited Liability Companies and Corporate Business Structures
(2009-01-07)
This publication describes limited liability companies and corporate forms of business organization, including S-Corporations and C-Corporations.
Outdoor Recreation Participation Trends in Texas
(2009-01-06)
Outdoor recreation is a popular pastime in Texas. This publication reports on the participation and trends in outdoor recreation in the U.S. and Texas revealed in the National Survey on Recreation and the Environment ...
After the Conservation Reserve Program: Economic Decisions with Farming and Grazing in Mind
(2009-04-07)
As Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts begin to expire, landowners must decide to re-enroll the land in the program, convert it back to crops or leave it in permanent cover for grazing and for wildlife. This ...
RioGrande Wild Turkey Life History and Management Calendar
(2008-05-08)
This calendar is for landowners and managers who want to manage and improve their wild turkey habitat. The calendar is in easy-to-follow chart form and shows important annual events pertaining to wild turkey life history, ...
Dairy Biomass as a Renewable Fuel Source
(2008-03-19)
As the cost of fuel increases, so does the cost of operating motor vehicles and heating buildings. Researchers are investigating new sources of cleaner, cheaper, more environmentally friendly fuels. One possibility is ...
Carbon Markets: A Potential Source of Income for Farmers and Ranchers
(2009-03-10)
Agricultural producers may be able to increase their earnings by selling carbon credits to large carbon emitters. This publication explains the origins of the carbon market, the types of projects agriculturists can undertake, ...
Flooding and Fire Ants (Spanish)
(2008-08-05)
Fire ants can be a serious problem during and after a flood. This publication explains how to protect yourself when you must return to flooded structures or deal with storm debris.
Controlling Skunk Damage
(2007-03-13)
This publication discusses rabies, a diseases that skunks can transmit, and the damage that skunks can cause. Suggestions for environmental and mechanical control are given, as well as instructions on how to neutralize skunk odor.