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What Range Herbivores Eat -- and Why
(1999-02-15)
Different range animals have different diets. Some eat grass, some eat browse (leaves from woody plants) and forbs (wildflowers, weeds, etc.), and some eat all three. The differences in their diets allow many types of ...
Correcting Iron Deficiencies in Grain Sorghum
(1996-02-20)
Until grain sorghum develops an extensive root system, young plants may be unable to obtain enough ferrous iron to maintain normal growth. This publication offers strategies for avoiding, identifying and correcting iron ...
Understanding Forage Intake in Range Animals
(1999-02-08)
Forage intake is as important as forage quality. This publication explains the factors affecting forage intake. Available in Spanish as E-100S.
The Small Laying Flock
(1997-05-21)
This publication helps families interested in maintaining a small laying flock to produce eggs for home consumption. It covers housing, feeding and management of pullets and laying hens.
Managing Soybean Insects
(1999-07-29)
This publication details integrated pest management principles for managing soybean insects. Topics include variety selection, inspecting fields for insects and damage, soybean insect pests, and insecticide application ...
TEX-A-SYST: Reducing the Risk of Ground Water Contamination by Improving Household Wastewater Treatment
(1997-08-29)
Household wastewater treatment systems (septic systems) can contaminate ground water unless they are properly designed, constructed and maintained. This publication describes various kinds of systems and guides the homeowner ...
Using Petiole Analysis for Nitrogen Management in Cotton
(1996-03-15)
For cotton growers, maintaining proper nitrogen balance is a major concern. Petiole analysis, the laboratory analysis of the nitrogen content of leaf stems, can be coupled with plant monitoring to form an effective nitrogen ...
Managing Risk in a Dynamic World Economy
(1999-06-23)
This publication provides an overview of the globalization of U.S. agriculture, with special emphasis on implications for risk management. To be successful in a rapidly changing global environment, farmers will need a clear ...
Texas 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl Supplement
(1999-09-28)
A supplement to the Texas 4-H Quiz Bowl Guide, this publication offers suggested questions for use in a 4-H horse quiz bowl.
Livestock Seasonal Price Variation
(1999-09-21)
Seasonal price movements can be measured and used to help in marketing livestock. This publication includes 10-year seasonal price indexes for several livestock categories, and explains how to interpret and use the information.