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    • Hall, Kent D.; Holloway, Rodney L.; Smith, Dudley (2000-04-12)
      This profile of potato production in Texas gives an overview of basic commodity information; discusses insect, disease and weed pests; and covers cultural and chemical control methods.
    • Hall, Kent D.; Holloway, Rodney L.; Smith, Dudley (2000-04-12)
      This profile of spinach production in Texas gives an overview of basic commodity information; discusses insect, disease and weed pests; and covers cultural and chemical control methods.
    • Hall, Kent D.; Holloway, Rodney L.; Smith, Dudley (2000-04-12)
      This profile of sweet potato production in Texas gives an overview of basic commodity information; discusses insect, disease and weed pests; and covers cultural and chemical control methods.
    • Hall, Kent D.; Holloway, Rodney L.; Smith, Dudley (2000-04-12)
      This profile of watermelon production in Texas gives an overview of basic commodity information; discusses insect, disease and weed pests; cultural and chemical control methods.
    • Masabni, Joseph (2009-02-24)
      With this manual, home gardeners are sure to be successful growing vegetables. It includes information on garden planning, crop selection, soil preparation, fertilization, planting techniques, watering, pest control and ...
    • Barnes, Larry W. (2009-01-16)
      Use this form to submit plant samples for disease diagnosis. Complete instructions are included.
    • Hall, Kent D.; Holloway, Rodney L.; Carey, John B.; Hoelscher, Clifford E. (1999-06-01)
      A 1996 survey of 242 Texas poultry operators found that fire ants and darling beetles have emerged as major pests in the industry. Survey results included types of poultry operations, pests, control methods and needs, and ...
    • Hanselka, C. Wayne; Hart, Charles R.; McGinty, Allan (2006-10-09)
      Rangeland health is the degree to which the integrity of the soil, vegetation, water, air and ecological processes are balanced and sustained. In this leaflet, you will learn techniques for monitoring processes such as ...
    • Hanselka, C. Wayne; Hart, Charles R.; McGinty, Allan (2006-10-09)
      Monitoring is essential for good rangeland management. This leaflet explains how to monitor the condition of your rangeland by using line, belt and step-point transects, as well as grazing exclosures. Used consistently ...
    • Way, M. O.; Cockrell, Jay (2008-03-11)
      This publication gives Texas rice farmers the latest research-based information about producing rice in Texas. Recommendations are based on research conducted by the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station and the USDA.
    • Cleere, Jason; Mazurkiewicz, Jim; Hammack, Stephen P. (2008-02-28)
      With as many as 16 breeds and breed-cross classes in Texas shows, classifying the breed of a show steer is not always easy. Show steers are sorted into breed classes based on visual characteristics, which is often a matter ...
    • Jones, Lonnie L.; Stallmann, Judith I.; Tanyeri-Abur, Aysen (1998-04-23)
      This publication presents basic information about Texas' current public revenue system, with emphasis on taxes at the state and local government levels. Each tax is evaluated for economic efficiency and competitiveness, ...
    • Drees, Bastiaan M.; Merchant, Michael E. (2002-10-04)
      The two-step method is a simple approach to controlling fire ants. The first step is to broadcast a bait insecticide over the entire yard. The second step is to treat individual mounds. Information is given on various bait ...
    • Merchant, Michael E.; Drees, Bastiaan M. (2006-08-07)
      The two-step method is a simple approach to controlling fire ants. The first step is to broadcast a bait insecticide over the entire yard. The second step is to treat individual mounds. The tips in this publication will ...
    • Taylor, Gene R.; Gray, Jason; Abernathy, Scott (1998-12-16)
      Thatch is the intermingled layer of living and dead grass stems, roots, rhizomes, and stolons that develops between the lawn's live green vegetation and the soil surface. A moderate thatch layer is beneficial, but excessive ...
    • Liu, Tong-Xian; Sparks Jr., Alton N. (2001-08-10)
      Thrips are the major arthropod pests of onions in Texas. With this publication, producers will be able to identify thrips and their damage. There are also sections on managing thrips and on insecticides and resistance.
    • Merchant, Michael E. (2002-08-23)
      This publication will help you identify ticks and learn their behaviors and potential dangers. Included are methods for avoiding, controlling and removing ticks.
    • Merchant, Michael E. (2002-08-23)
      This publication will help you identify ticks and learn their behaviors and potential dangers. Included are methods for avoiding, controlling and removing ticks.
    • Stokes, Sandra R. (1998-02-10)
      It is important for dairy operators to review their overall operations regularly and look for inefficiency. Production efficiency in dairies can be improved through changes in culling practices, reproductive efficiency, ...
    • Texas Wildlife Services (2008-04-15)
      Coyotes cause millions of dollars of damage yearly to livestock and crops in Texas. The leaflet explains coyote habits and the types of trap set, such as scent posts, dirt holes, and trail and carcass sets. The variety of ...