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Spreader Calibration for Turfgrass
(1999-12-08)
To apply pesticides and fertilizers on turfgrass properly, you must have accurately calibrated equipment. This publication explains how to calibrate rotary and drop spreaders. A list of spreader operation tips is included.
Crop Management Factors: What is Important?
(1999-09-29)
Various management factors, including specific practices and the persistence of those practices over time, can greatly influence farm profitability. Some of those factors are managing for high yield or low production cost, ...
Butterfly Gardening in Texas
(1999-07-14)
This two-poster set features dramatic photographs of butterflies, caterpillars and plants that attract them. These decorative posters provide information on how to raise caterpillars and attract butterflies to a home garden. ...
Farmland Ownership
(1999-09-25)
Buying land can be difficult for agricultural producers. Determining the value of land is one concern. This publication describes the primary determinants of land value, focusing on land rent and a related measure, ...
Managing Winter Annual Grasses in South & Southwest Texas
(1999-01-19)
Winter annual pastures in South and Southwest Texas provide high-quality forage for cattle, sheep and goats when native and bermuda grass pastures are dormant. This publication discusses the proper management of winter ...
Bovine Paratuberculosis of Dairy Cattle
(1999-03-11)
Paratuberculosis, or Johne's (pronounced "Yo-nees) disease, is a chronic intestinal infection of cattle. It is increasingly recognized in both dairy and beef herds. This publication discusses transmission of the bacteria, ...
On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Subsurface Drip Distribution (Spanish)
(1999-08-12)
A subsurface drip system distributes wastewater to the lawn through a system of tubing installed below the ground surface. This publication explains the advantages, disadvantages, maintenance steps and estimated costs of ...
On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Spray Distribution (Spanish)
(1999-08-12)
Spray distribution systems for wastewater treated on site are much like lawn irrigation systems. This publication explains the advantages, disadvantages, maintenance steps and estimated costs of spray distribution systems.
Hydrogen Sulfide in Drinking Water: Causes and Treatment Alternatives
(1999-06-15)
If drinking water has a nuisance "rotten egg odor, it contains hydrogen sulfide. This leaflet discusses how hydrogen sulfide is formed and how the problem can be corrected.
Brush Busters: How to Estimate Costs for Controlling Pricklypear
(1999-04-15)
Simple directions help you determine the density of pricklypear on your land, and then estimate the cost of controlling these plants with the pad or stem spray method.