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The Pepper Weevil and Its Management
(1995-10-19)
The pepper weevil is a severe pest of sweet and hot peppers. The grubs feed inside buds of fruit, and there may be five to eight generations of pepper weevil in a year. This publication contains complete information on ...
Calculating Horsepower Requirements and Sizing Supply Pipelines for Irrigation
(1995-09-05)
Pumping costs are often one of the largest single expenses in irrigated agriculture. This publication explains how to lower pumping costs by calculating horsepower requirements and sizing supply pipelines correctly. Examples ...
The Proper Use of Cotton Harvest-Aid Chemicals
(1995-08-17)
Many factors influence the effectiveness of harvest-aid chemicals. One of the most important is plant maturity. This publication explains various methods by which producers can track plant maturity to ensure that defoliants ...
Hatching Eggs in the Classroom: A Teacher's Guide
(1995-07-28)
Science projects involving eggs and embryos can lay the foundation for studies of the life sciences, introduce scientific methods and promote an appreciation for life. This manual is designed to aid classroom teachers in ...
Perennial Weed Control During Fallow Periods in the Texas High Plains
(1995-08-17)
A three-phase perennial weed control program is detailed in this publication. It includes a chart with chemical suggestions for controlling specific weeds.
The Food Nutrition Link--Level III Nutrition for the Health of It
(1995-11-03)
4-H members in the level three food project learn about nutrients, foods of different cultures, and careers in the food industry.
The Food Nutrition Link - Level II Leader Guide
(1995-11-01)
This curriculum focuses on food buying, storage and preservation, and the nutritional value of convenience foods.
Production of Virginia Peanuts in the Rolling Plains and Southern High Plains of Texas
(1995-08-01)
Cultural practices such as crop rotation, maintaining plant nutrition, irrigation management and disease management are crucial for the successful production of Virginia peanuts. This publications describes these and other ...
Keys to Canola Production in South Texas
(1995-11-22)
Canola is a term patented by the Canadian government. It refers to rapeseed (Brassica napus), which has specific chemical properties that lend themselves to the production of a high-quality cooking oil and an edible meal ...
Correcting Nitrogen Deficiencies in Cotton with Urea-Based Products
(1995-11-22)
Correcting nitrogen deficiency is important for cotton plant growth. This publication explains nitrogen requirements, the problems associated with nitrogen deficiency, and ways to correct deficiencies using urea as a source ...