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Brush Busters: How to Estimate Costs for Controlling Small Cedar
(2001-04-25)
Simple directions help you determine the density of cedar on rangeland or improved pastures, and then estimate the cost of controlling these plants with any of the three Brush Busters methods.
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 ...
Protecting Cattle from Horn Flies
(2004-05-24)
Horn flies are the most damaging insect to cattle in Texas. This publication explains biological, cultural and chemical methods of controlling horn flies. Various insecticides used to suppress horn flies are listed
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 ...
Habitat Appraisal Guide for Rio Grande Wild Turkey
(2007-09-04)
The Rio Grande wild turkey habitat appraisal guide gives landowners and managers a standardized, systematic way to evaluate current habitat conditions. It can be used to identify limiting factors. It also contains suggestions ...
Structure-Infesting Wood-Boring Beetles
(2006-03-28)
Several kinds of beetles damage stored wood, structural timbers and other wood products. This publication explains how to detect, identify, prevent and control powderpost beetle, old house borer and others.
Safe Tractor Operation: Driving on Highways
(2004-09-16)
About 50 tractor drivers are killed each year in collisions with other vehicles on public roads. Many of these accidents could be prevented. This publication describes the legal requirements for operating a tractor on ...
Propeller Flow Meter (Spanish)
(2007-10-01)
Propeller flow meters are commonly used to measure water flow rate. They can also be used to estimate irrigation water use. This publication explains how to select, install, read and maintain propeller flow meters.
Synchronizing Estrus in Cattle
(2007-04-13)
Cattle producers can synchronize estrus (heat) to breed fertile females rapidly. The manipulation of the reproductive process reduces the need to detect estrus, creates a more uniform calf crop, and shortens the breeding ...
Non-Chemical Control of Plant Diseases in the Home Garden
(2000-02-16)
Plant diseases can be caused by certain organisms or by environmental factors. This publication discusses non-chemical methods that suppress disease-causing organisms.