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Herbicides: How They Work and the Symptoms They Cause
(2008-10-31)
Knowing how herbicides work and how to use them safely is important for both agricultural producers and home gardeners. This publication describes the symptoms of each category of herbicides (growth regulators, photosynthesis ...
Drinking Water Problems: MTBE
(2008-08-28)
Methyl tertiary-butyl ether, a gasoline additive commonly known as MTBE, can contaminate ground water and cause health problems for those exposed to it for a long time. However, filtering devices can remove this and other ...
Impacts of Irrigation on Citrus in the Lower Rio Grande Valley
(2008-07-11)
Citrus is an important crop in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, but reduced water supplies in the area mean irrigation must be used. Citrus farmers can use different irrigation methods and practices to get the most from the ...
Impacts of Irrigation on Citrus in the Lower Rio Grande Valley (Spanish)
(2008-07-11)
Citrus is an important crop in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, but reduced water supplies in the area mean irrigation must be use. Citrus farmers can use different irrigation methods and practices to get the most from the ...
Safe Handling of Fresh Tomatoes (Spanish)
(2008-09-05)
This publication explains how to prevent food-borne illness by choosing, transporting, storing and preparing fresh tomatoes safely.
The Watershed Management Approach
(2008-08-11)
Watershed management is a coordinated environmental management framework that focuses on highest priority problems. This publication explains the data collection and data assessment that is part of such a system, and ...
Obtaining Disaster Assistance (Spanish)
(2008-09-24)
If you live in an area that has been declared a disaster area, you may be eligible for certain types of assistance. This publication explains how to apply for assistance through FEMA, how to apply for a recovery loan from ...
Cooking with Ground Pork
(2008-12-09)
This fact sheet describes the nutritional value and safe storage of ground pork, a commodity food. It also offers food preparation ideas.
Cooking with Canned Beef Stew
(2008-12-09)
This fact sheet describes the nutritional value and safe storage of beef stew, a commodity food. It also offers food preparation ideas.
Cooking with Cooked Ham (Spanish)
(2008-12-09)
This fact sheet describes the nutritional value and safe storage of ham, a commodity food. It also offers food preparation ideas.