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After the Conservation Reserve Program: Economic Decisions with Wildlife in Mind
(2009-04-07)
As Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts begin to expire, landowners must decide to re-enroll the land in the program, convert it back to crops or leave it in permanent cover for grazing and for wildlife. This ...
The Multiple Peril Crop Insurance Actual Production History (APH) Insurance Plan
(2008-10-07)
The Actual Production History insurance plan protects against crop losses from a number of causes. All aspects of this insurance are described, including reporting requirements for the producer.
Income Protection (IP) Insurance
(1999-06-09)
The Income Protection program insures producers against lost income from reductions in yield or price. Examples guide the reader through the process of selecting coverage according to different pricing scenarios.
Installing a Subsurface Drip Irrigation System for Row Crops (Spanish)
(2004-09-07)
This publication describes the components of a subsurface drip irrigation system and the procedure for installing such a system. Each step is outlined and illustrated. Steps include tape injection, trenching, connecting ...
Crop Management Factors: What is Important?
(1999-09-29)
Various management factors, including specific practices and the persistence of those practices over time, can greatly influence farm profitability. Some of those factors are managing for high yield or low production cost, ...
Managing Winter Annual Grasses in South & Southwest Texas
(1999-01-19)
Winter annual pastures in South and Southwest Texas provide high-quality forage for cattle, sheep and goats when native and bermuda grass pastures are dormant. This publication discusses the proper management of winter ...
Phosphorus--Too Much and Plants May Suffer
(2008-05-09)
The buildup of phosphorus in lawns, gardens, pastures and croplands can cause plants to grow poorly and even die. This publication explains how to identify problems caused by excessive phosphorus and how to correct those problems.
Field Guide to the Insects and Mites Associated with Pecan
(1997-08-29)
This field guide helps pecan growers identify some of the insects and mites commonly seen in pecans, both pests and natural enemies. Proper identification is important in making a management decision. The book is divided ...
Non-Traditional Soil Additives: Can They Improve Crop Production?
(2002-06-26)
Non-traditional soil additives include soil conditioners such as organic materials and minerals, soil activators that claim to stimulate soil microbes or inoculate soil with new beneficial organisms, and wetting agents ...