Browsing by Subject "Crops"
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(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 ...
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(2006-03-30)Galls are abnormal swellings of plant tissue caused by insects, bacteria, fungi, mites or nematodes. Insects that cause galls include certain moth caterpillars, beetles, flies, jumping plant lice, aphids and small wasps. ...
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(2004-06-16)This leaflet describes the five most damaging grasshopper species in Texas, and offers suggestions for monitoring and control.
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(2005-07-01)The Hessian fly came from Russia and may have been introduced into the United States during the Revolutionary War. It has since spread to many parts of the country. By 2005, more than 67 counties in Texas reported Hessian ...
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(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.
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(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 ...
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(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 ...
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(2019-11-07)Crops and leafy vegetables are a rich source of protein, essential minerals, and fibers for the human diet, which may turn to toxic plants if exposed to heavy metals or metalloid contamination. Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb) and ...
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(2007-01-19)Monitoring 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 ...
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(2007-07-25)Monitoring 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 ...
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(2002-04-11)Irrigation water quality is determined by the total amounts of salts and the types of salts the water contains. In this publication you'll learn why well water can be salty, what problems salty water can cause, what tests ...
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(2003-04-30)This publication contains guidelines for determining whether water is suitable for irrigation and explains how water is classified by the type and degree of salinity problems it poses. Methods of alleviating these problems ...
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(2001-08-10)This publication is an aid to identifying caterpillar pests. There are detailed drawings, color photos, and an illustrated identification key. Depicted are fall armyworm, cabbage looper, saltmarsh caterpillar, tomato ...
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(2008-04-29)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-6A) ...
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(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) ...
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(2008-06-10)Cotton insect management techniques, 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-5A) ...
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(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.
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(1998-09-22)This publication highlights the factors determining hay quality and discusses fertility and water interaction, harvesting, quality losses and storage losses.
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(2008-02-19)Growing your own vegetables is a pleasant and satisfying way to enjoy nature and save money. But managing garden pest populations in the vegetable garden isn't always easy. This publication discusses ways to accomplish ...