Browsing Current Extension Publications Archive by Title
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(2007-01-31)This certificate accompanies the Quality Counts program. 1 page. It comes in packages of 25 certificates.
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(2004-01-27)This exhibitor card identifies young livestock exhibitors as participants in the Quality Counts! program. The card is printed with a leather-style background on heavy card stock. It features the 4-H clover and the FFA logo, ...
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(2005-08-31)Questionnaires provide a means of evaluating programs in an efficient, systematic and consistent manner. This publication explains how to develop a questionnaire.
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(2008-09-22)Groundwater conservation districts (GCDs) are being created in many parts of Texas to allow local citizens to manage and protect their groundwater. This publication answers frequently asked questions about groundwater and GCDs.
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(1998-07-29)Many stains can be removed from clothing if treated quickly. This publication discusses pre-treating and removing stains in washable fabrics.
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(2001-08-22)Many stains can be removed from clothing if treated quickly. This publication discusses pre-treating and removing stains in washable fabrics.
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(2000-05-04)This publication explains how to raise rabbits for a 4-H rabbit project. It discusses project options; breeds; equipment; breeding and kindling; sanitation; diseases, parasites and illnesses; processing; marketing; and ...
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(2008-05-30)Homeowners and landowners can build simple or complex systems to capture, store and use rainwater to water their landscape plants.
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(2008-07-14)As the population of Texas grows, so does the state's need for water. Rainwater harvesting is one way to keep up with the demand. Rainwater Harvesting in Texas gives residents information on how to collect rainwater for ...
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(2008-05-30)With the state's growing population and limited supply of groundwater and surface water, Texans must use water wisely. Rainwater harvesting is an approach that anyone can use to capture rainfall. This publication explains ...
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(2007-05-24)Providing enough water can be a problem when grazing livestock are on rangeland. This publication identifies sources of water that are the least expensive, explains how rainwater capture is done, and gives specific examples ...
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(2008-08-11)A raingarden is in artifical depression in the landscape that collects and stores rainfall runoff until it can infiltrate the soil. Raingardens help conserve water and protect it from surface pollution. In this publication ...
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(2008-08-11)A soil storage and infiltration system collects rainfall runoff from the roofs of buildings and directs it underground where it infiltrates the soil. Such a system conserves water and protects it from surface pollution. ...
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(2000-04-25)Range condition, or a rangeland's "state of health," is an ecological measurement of the current condition of a range. Range condition is evaluated by the plant species composition. This leaflet explains the importance of ...
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(1998-08-31)Photo-points provide a way for owners/managers to monitor rangeland health with a minimum of time and expense. This publication explains when, where and how often to photograph rangeland points, how to set up a photo point, ...
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(2004-03-26)The Total Resource Management approach helps ranchers make strategic, tactical and operational decisions for the best, most cost-effective use of resources. This publication offers step-by-step directions for implementing ...
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(2001-04-24)Livestock producers need to create flexible plans for dealing with drought. This publication explains the steps that should be included in such a plan, including taking a forage inventory, using stocker animals, establishing ...
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(2001-05-02)This publication outlines the steps that ranchers should take to survive a drought. Those steps include developing a plan for each enterprise of the operation, ranking strategic ranch goals, planning for resource flow, ...
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(2001-05-03)This publication explains how stocking rates and grazing management decisions can help a ranch survive a drought. To deal with drought, a rancher must monitor forage supply and demand; use a conservative stocking rate and ...
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(2001-05-31)When forage quality and/or quantity is affected by drought, livestock producers usually must decide whether to offer supplemental feed. This publication offers advice on making decisions about supplementation and gives ...