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Managing Crop Nutrients Through Soil, Manure and Effluent Testing
(1998-12-10)
Soil testing is the foundation of a sound fertility management program, and manure and effluent testing can provide additional information for its effective use.
Controlling the Pecan Nut Casebearer (Spanish)
(2001-04-11)
One of the most important nut-infesting pests of pecan is the pecan nut casebearer. This publication describes the casebearer and its seasonal cycle, and offers advice on scouting, trapping, insecticide selection, and ...
Explore the Genetic Frontier: 10 Steps to Safety: Regulating Plant Biotechnology
(2003-01-03)
Biotechnology is a tool for modifying the DNA of organisms to produce foods. Consumers need to know how these products are tested to safeguard human and animal health and the environment. This pamphlet discusses the agencies ...
Field Guide to the Insects, Mites and Mollusks of Nursery, Floral and Greenhouse Crops
(2000-01-12)
This field guide provides excellent photo identification keys for numerous pests and beneficials found in nursery, greenhouse and floral crops. The text includes a physical description, examples of damage and information ...
Crop Revenue Coverage (CRC)
(2008-10-17)
Crop Revenue Coverage guarantees a stated amount of revenue based on commodity futures prices. This publication explains how CRC works and gives examples based on harvest price scenarios.
Using Oils As Pesticides
(2006-10-30)
Petroleum and plant-derived spray oils show increasing potential for use as part of Integrated Pest Management systems for control of soft-bodied pests on fruit trees, shade trees, woody ornamentals and household plants. ...
Managing Insect Pests of Texas Sunflower
(1999-02-15)
Insect pests are often a major limiting factor in Texas sunflower production. This publication describes the major insect pests infesting the sunflower head, stalk, foliage and roots, and offers suggestions for controlling ...
Managing For High-quality Hay
(1998-09-22)
This publication highlights the factors determining hay quality and discusses fertility and water interaction, harvesting, quality losses and storage losses.
The Pepper Weevil and Its Management
(1995-10-19)
The pepper weevil is a severe pest of sweet and hot peppers. The grubs feed inside buds of fruit, and there may be five to eight generations of pepper weevil in a year. This publication contains complete information on ...
Managing Cotton Insects in the Lower Rio Grande Valley - 2008
(2008-04-17)
Cotton insect management practices, including cultural control techniques that reduce the risk of crop damage, are discussed. The emphasis is on monitoring and identifying insect populations in cotton. A supplement (E-7A) ...