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Care Labels and Your Clothes
(1998-05-12)
This publication explains the care symbols that must appear on all clothing. These labels indicate proper care methods--washing, drying, bleaching, ironing and dry cleaning. If clothes are damaged when specified care ...
Bacterial Fruit Blotch of Watermelon
(1999-06-28)
Bacterial fruit blotch is a disease occurring sporadically in almost all areas of Texas where watermelons are grown. This publication discusses symptoms, diagnosis and disease development and management.
Managing Crop Nutrients Through Soil, Manure and Effluent Testing
(1998-12-10)
Soil testing is the foundation of a sound fertility management program, and manure and effluent testing can provide additional information for its effective use.
Stocking Rate Decisions
(1999-02-15)
Stocking rate determines animal performance, financial return, and the long-term condition of the range. This publication discusses the factors that affect stocking rate, the relationship of stocking rate to carrying ...
New 4-H Leader's Handbook
(1999-12-07)
The wealth of information in this handbook will help the new volunteer become a skilled and effective 4-H leader.
Contracts as a Risk Management Tool
(1999-04-15)
About one-third of the total value of U.S. agricultural production is produced under contract arrangements. This publication explains marketing and production contracts, and gives specific detail about contracts in swine ...
Weed Identification: Using Plant Structures as a Key (Spanish)
(1999-08-30)
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 ...
Sprayer Calibration for Turfgrass
(1999-12-08)
Proper application of pesticides and fertilizers on turfgrass is possible only with accurately calibrated equipment. This publication explains how to calibrate sprayers and includes a visual inspection checklist.
Group Risk Plan (GRP) Insurance
(1999-06-09)
Group Risk Plan Insurance helps producers manage risk by insuring them against widespread loss of production. The insurance is described in detail, and examples are given for various yields and prices.
Freestall Facilities in Central Texas
(1999-06-04)
Dairy producers in Central Texas will find this information useful in evaluating freestall dairy facilities. Other topics to be considered in evaluating a change in facilities include moisture deficits for the area, labor ...