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The Texas AgriLife Extension Service publishes research‑based information to help people improve their lives, businesses and communities. Most publications are available as pdf documents and can be viewed online at the Texas AgriLife Extension Bookstore (http://agrilifebookstore.org). Printed copies of many publications also are available and can be ordered from the Bookstore.

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    Anaplasmosis in Beef Cattle
    (1994-09-29) Gill, Ronald J.; EG
    Anaplasmosis is an infectious disease of cattle that destroys red blood cells. The disease is caused by a parasite, Anaplasma marginale, found in the red blood cells of infected cattle. It can be transmitted from infected to healthy cattle by insects or surgical instruments. The stages of the disease, control programs, and methods of treating and halting an outbreak are discussed.
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    Pink Bollworm Management in Texas
    (1995-01-12) Allen, Charles T.; ES
    Pink bollworms sometimes cause extensive damage to cotton crops in Texas. This publication describes the life cycle and season-long management of the pink bollworm. Texas Department of Agriculture Regulatory Requirements, cultural control zones, and suggested control products are listed.
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    Hatching Eggs in the Classroom: A Teacher's Guide
    (1995-07-28) Powers, Trey G.; Cartwright, A. Lee; ES
    Science projects involving eggs and embryos can lay the foundation for studies of the life sciences, introduce scientific methods and promote an appreciation for life. This manual is designed to aid classroom teachers in developing such projects and includes information on every step of the hatching process, from ordering the eggs to caring for the newly hatched chicks. For a companion video, order SP-72
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    Sports Field Maintenance
    (1995-07-31) Duble, Richard L.; EG
    Coaches are often more concerned with injuries, personnel problems and opponents than with the condition of the turf on their playing fields. This publication discusses management strategies, including mowing, fertilizing, watering and renovating, for developing a well-conditioned turf.
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    Production of Virginia Peanuts in the Rolling Plains and Southern High Plains of Texas
    (1995-08-01) Lemon, Robert G.; Lee, Thomas A.; JW
    Cultural practices such as crop rotation, maintaining plant nutrition, irrigation management and disease management are crucial for the successful production of Virginia peanuts. This publications describes these and other production considerations.
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    Perennial Weed Control During Fallow Periods in the Texas High Plains
    (1995-08-17) Bean, Brent W.; Keeling, Wayne; AP
    A three-phase perennial weed control program is detailed in this publication. It includes a chart with chemical suggestions for controlling specific weeds.
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    The Proper Use of Cotton Harvest-Aid Chemicals
    (1995-08-17) Stichler, Charles; Supak, James; Hake, Kater; Warrick, Billy; JW
    Many factors influence the effectiveness of harvest-aid chemicals. One of the most important is plant maturity. This publication explains various methods by which producers can track plant maturity to ensure that defoliants and dessicants are applied at the proper time. Other tips for obtaining good results from harvest-aid chemicals are included as well.
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    Calculating Horsepower Requirements and Sizing Supply Pipelines for Irrigation
    (1995-09-05) Fipps, Guy; JW
    Pumping costs are often one of the largest single expenses in irrigated agriculture. This publication explains how to lower pumping costs by calculating horsepower requirements and sizing supply pipelines correctly. Examples take the reader through a step-by-step process. A special section deals with selecting PVC pipe.
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    Balancing Forage Demand with Forage Supply
    (1995-09-25) Troxel, Tom R.; White, Larry D.; EG
    Ranchers must achieve a balance between stocking rate and forage supply for effective conversion of range forage to animal production. This publication can help ranchers evaluate current forage conditions, make timely forage inventories, plan stock flow, and calculate forage quantity. Available in Spanish as E-96S.
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    The Pepper Weevil and Its Management
    (1995-10-19) Riley, David; Sparks Jr., Alton N.; ES
    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 pepper weevil biology, sampling and control.
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    The Food Nutrition Link - Level II Leader Guide
    (1995-11-01) Bielamowicz, Mary K.; Cooksey, Dymple C.; Hall, Gayle; AP
    This curriculum focuses on food buying, storage and preservation, and the nutritional value of convenience foods.
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    The Food Nutrition Link--Level III Nutrition for the Health of It
    (1995-11-03) Bielamowicz, Mary K.; Cooksey, Dymple C.; Hall, Charles R.; JW
    4-H members in the level three food project learn about nutrients, foods of different cultures, and careers in the food industry.
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    Correcting Nitrogen Deficiencies in Cotton with Urea-Based Products
    (1995-11-22) Livingston, Stephen; Stichler, Charles; EG
    Correcting nitrogen deficiency is important for cotton plant growth. This publication explains nitrogen requirements, the problems associated with nitrogen deficiency, and ways to correct deficiencies using urea as a source of nitrogen.
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    Keys to Canola Production in South Texas
    (1995-11-22) Livingston, Stephen; Bremer, John E.; Parker, Roy D.; Miller, Travis; EG
    Canola is a term patented by the Canadian government. It refers to rapeseed (Brassica napus), which has specific chemical properties that lend themselves to the production of a high-quality cooking oil and an edible meal used in livestock rations. This publication discusses the growing, marketing and processing of canola.
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    Syrup Sorghums for Texas
    (1995-11-22) Livingston, Stephen; Coffman, Cloyce G.; EG
    This publication explains how to grow sorghum and make syrup the old-fashioned way. Some sweet sorghums provide molasses that is clear, medium or strong in both color and taste.
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    Assessing Hail and Freeze Damage to Field Corn and Sorghum
    (1995-11-30) Livingston, Stephen; EG
    When a crop has been damaged by hail, it is important to be able to gauge the extent of the damage, the potential for recovery of the damaged crop, and the actions that might be necessary to maximize the recovery process. This publication tells how to assess hail damage.
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    Correcting Iron Deficiencies in Grain Sorghum
    (1996-02-20) Livingston, Stephen; Coffman, Cloyce G.; Unruh, L. G.; EG
    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 deficiencies.
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    Using Petiole Analysis for Nitrogen Management in Cotton
    (1996-03-15) Livingston, Stephen; Hickey, M. G.; Stichler, Charles; EG
    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 management program. This publication explains the causes of nitrogen deficiencies, sampling procedures, and how to use the laboratory analyses and interpret the results.
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    Producing Early-Maturity (Group IV) Soybeans on the Texas Gulf Coast
    (1996-04-11) Klosterboer, Arlen; Miller, Travis; Livingston, Stephen; EG
    This publication provides background information on soybean production and marketing in Texas as well as specific guidance in selecting the best variety, preparing the soil and seedbed, fertilizing, managing pests, harvesting and minimizing field losses.
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    Integrated Brush Management Systems (IBMS): Strategies and Economics for Texas
    (1996-09-04) Hanselka, C. Wayne; Hamilton, Wayne T.; Conner, Richard; JW
    An IBMS is a strategic plan for long-range, integrated brush and weed management. Important steps in the process are selecting appropriate management technologies and analyzing the economic benefits from various alternatives. This publication includes decision-making information and charts for species such as mesquite, huisache, Macartney rose and others. Then, a discussion of economics leads the ranch manager step-by-step through a cost/benefit analysis. There is also information on software that can help with brush management decisions.