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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).
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Item Agriculture Taxes in Texas(2002-02-18) Jones, Lonnie L.; Stallmann, Judith I.; DBThis publication explains the tax exemptions and special provisions available to Texas farmers, ranchers and agribusiness managers and the effect of those exemptions on state and local governmental revenues.Item Balancing Forage Demand with Forage Supply (Spanish)(2001-09-10) White, Larry D.; Troxel, Tom R.; BWRanchers 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 English as B-1606.Item Cheese Prices(2003-08-25) Schwart Jr., Robert B.; Anderson, David P.; Knutson, Ronald D.; JWCheese prices are derived from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Market News, the National Agricultural Statistics Service, and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. This publication explains the process of cheese pricing. It includes information on hauling rates and freight differentialsItem Child Labor in Texas Agriculture(2005-04-28) Smith, David; BWWorkers under age 18 involved in agriculture have a disproportionate rate of injury and death when compared to older workers. This publication explains potential risks to young agricultural workers as well as the laws designed to protect these under-age workers.Item Child Labor in Texas Agriculture (Spanish)(2005-04-28) Smith, David; BWWorkers under age 18 involved in agriculture have a disproportionate rate of injury and death when compared to older workers. This publications explains potential risks to young agricultural workers as well as the laws designed to protect these under-age workers.Item Controlling Blow Flies (Spanish)(2007-10-08) Tomberlin, Jeffery K.; BWBlow flies lay their eggs on animal remains and can spread disease. To control blow flies, it is important to remove dead animals and dispose of them properly, and to use effective insecticides when necessary.Item Controlling the Pecan Nut Casebearer (Spanish)(2001-04-11) Knutson, Allen E.; Ree, Bill; BWOne 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 biological control.Item The Food and Fiber System and Production Agriculture's Contributions to the Texas Economy(2004-12-01) Nelson, Gene; JWIn 2001, Texas agriculture generated $14 billion in cash receipts. The production, processing, distribution and consumption of food and fiber products contributes substantially to the economy of Texas. This publication reports the contributions of the food and fiber system and individual commodities.Item Hurricane Preparedness for Livestock (Spanish)(2002-08-12) Paschal, Joseph C.; JWWhen a hurricane threatens, livestock owners should be prepared to protect their animals, their barns and equipment, and their feedstocks. This publication explains what to do to make sure your livestock are safe during hurricane season.Item Immigration and Labor Handbook(2008-11-20) Palma, Marco; Shingote, Abhishek; Ribera, Luis; Rosson, C. Parr; Falconer, Lawrence; Pena, Jose G.; LALaws governing immigration and labor can affect agricultural operations. This handbook explains how to comply with various immigration and labor laws. Topics covered include the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the green card process, nonimmigrant visas, Social Security no-match letters, federal income tax withholding for farm workers, the employment of minors, and many others.Item Impacts of Irrigation on Citrus in the Lower Rio Grande Valley (Spanish)(2008-07-11) Enciso, Juan; Sauls, Julian W.; Wiedenfeld, Robert P.; Nelson, Shad D.; LACitrus 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 available water supply. 1 graph, 5 tables, 8 photos, 14 pagesItem Installing a Subsurface Drip Irrigation System for Row Crops (Spanish)(2004-09-07) Enciso, Juan; JWThis 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 drip lines, back-filling, and installing filtration equipment.Item Integrating Deer, Quail and Turkey Habitat (Spanish)(2001-09-10) Lyons, Robert K.; Ginnett, Tim F.; BWThis leaflet offers management strategies for integrating habitats to accommodate white-tailed deer, bobwhite quail and Rio Grande turkey in one wildlife enterprise.Item Irrigation Monitoring with Soil Water Sensors (Spanish)(2007-07-25) Enciso, Juan; Porter, Dana; Peries, Xavier; JFMonitoring soil water content is essential if growers want to optimize production, conserve water, reduce environmental impacts and save money. This publication illustrates how soil moisture monitoring can improve irrigation decisions and how it also can prevent irrigating the crop too much or too little.Item Low Stress Cattle Handling in Dairy Environments (Spanish)(2009-05-04) Villarino, Mario A.; BWUsing low-stress methods of handling dairy cattle is efficient in terms of time and labor. This publication explains how cattle's natural instincts affect their responses, and ways handlers can use that knowledge to make handling easier and less stressful for the animals.Item Maintaining Subsurface Drip Irrigation Systems (Spanish)(2004-09-07) Enciso, Juan; Porter, Dana; Bordovsky, Jim; Fipps, Guy; JWA subsurface drip irrigation system should last more than 20 years if properly maintained. Important maintenance procedures include cleaning the filters, flushing the lines, adding chlorine and injecting acids. Details of these procedures are presented in a practical format.Item Managing Warm-season Improved Pastures (Spanish)(1999-02-17) Stichler, Charles; Prostko, Eric P.; Livingston, Stephen; GNThe quality and quantity of forage in pastures change throughout the year. This publication discussess weed control, fertilization, grazing management and rotational grazing as effective ways to manage pastures for high-quality production.Item Nitrogen Deposition in the Southern High Plains(2008-02-11) Upadhyay, Jeetendra; Auvermann, Brent W.; Bush, K. Jack; Mukhtar, Saqib; LANitrogen, the most abundant element in the atmosphere, is necessary for life. But too much of this vital element can have negative effects on the environment. This publication can help landowners in the Southern High Plains region of Texas learn how supplemental nitrogen in the atmosphere can affect their acreage. 6 pages, 6 figures, 1 tableItem Obtaining Disaster Assistance for Farms and Ranches(2005-10-11) Lovell, Ashley; Outlaw, Joe; JWAgricultural producers in counties declared disaster areas may apply for assistance from the Farm Services Agency and the Texas Department of Agriculture. This leaflet explains the programs available and how to apply.Item Obtaining Disaster Assistance for Farms and Ranches (Spanish)(2007-10-08) Taylor, Greg; BWAgricultural producers in counties declared disaster areas may apply for assistance from the Farm Services Agency and the Texas Department of Agriculture. This leaflet explains the programs available and how to apply.