Browsing by Author "McFarland, Mark L."

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    • Best Management Practices for Conservation/Reduced Tillage 
      Abrameit, Archie; Stichler, Charles; McFarland, Mark L. (2006-08-02)
      Farmers today should use best management practices to be successful. Because of increased crop production costs, most farmers need to re-evaluate how they till and consider adopting reduced or conservation tillage practices. ...
    • Clearing Debris from Land 
      McFarland, Mark L. (2005-09-30)
      After a hurricane or other severe storm, the largest task homeowners and business owners face is often clearing away the debris. These safety tips can help you avoid injury while removing trees and other debris from your property.
    • Clearing Debris from Land (Spanish) 
      McFarland, Mark L. (2007-10-08)
      After a hurricane or other severe storm, the largest task homeowners and business owners face is often clearing away the debris. These safety tips can help you avoid injury while removing trees and other debris from your property.
    • Crop Nutrient Needs in South and Southwest Texas 
      Stichler, Charles; McFarland, Mark L. (2001-05-07)
      This publication explains the nutrient needs of corn, grain sorghum, cotton, wheat and warm-season perennial grasses in South and Southwest Texas.
    • Decontaminating Flooded Wells 
      Boellstorff, Diana; Dozier, Monty; Provin, Tony; Dictson, Nikkoal; McFarland, Mark L. (2005-09-30)
      This publication explains how to decontaminate and disinfect a well, test the well water and check for well damage after a flood.
    • Decontaminating Flooded Wells (Spanish) 
      Boellstorff, Diana; Dozier, Monty; Provin, Tony; Dictson, Nikkoal; McFarland, Mark L. (2007-10-08)
      This publication explains how to decontaminate and disinfect a well, test the well water and check for well damage after a flood.
    • Disinfecting Water Wells by Shock Chlorination 
      Dozier, Monty; McFarland, Mark L. (2005-09-30)
      If your well has been flooded, it must be shock chlorinated before it can be used as a source of drinking water. This publication explains how to disinfect a well using either dry chlorine or liquid household bleach.
    • Disinfecting Water Wells by Shock Chlorination (Spanish) 
      Dozier, Monty; McFarland, Mark L. (2007-10-05)
      If your well has been flooded, it must be shock chlorinated before it can be used as a source of drinking water. This publication explains how to disinfect a well using either dry chlorine or liquid household bleach.
    • Drinking Water Problems: Iron and Manganese 
      Dozier, Monty; McFarland, Mark L. (2004-02-20)
      Iron and manganese can give water an unpleasant taste, odor and color. In this publication you'll learn how to know whether your water contains iron or manganese and how to eliminate these contaminants with various treatment ...
    • Drinking Water Problems: Iron and Manganese (Spanish) 
      Dozier, Monty; McFarland, Mark L. (2004-02-20)
      Iron and manganese can give water an unpleasant taste, odor and color. In this publication you'll learn how to know whether your water contains iron or manganese and how to eliminate these contaminants with various treatment ...
    • Drinking Water Problems: Lead (Spanish) 
      Dozier, Monty; McFarland, Mark L. (2004-02-20)
      Lead in drinking water can damage the brain, kidneys, nervous system and red blood cells. This publication explains how lead can enter drinking water, how to have your water tested, and how to eliminate lead from drinking water.
    • Drinking Water Problems: Copper 
      Dozier, Monty; McFarland, Mark L.; Lesikar, Bruce J. (2006-01-25)
      High levels of copper in drinking water can cause health problems. This publication explains the effects of copper in water and methods of removing it. 4 pp.
    • Drinking Water Problems: Copper (Spanish) 
      Dozier, Monty; McFarland, Mark L.; Lesikar, Bruce J. (2006-01-25)
      High levels of copper in drinking water can cause health problems. This publication explains the effects of copper in water and methods of removing it. 4 pp.
    • Drinking Water Problems: Lead 
      Dozier, Monty; McFarland, Mark L. (2004-02-20)
      Lead in drinking water can damage the brain, kidneys, nervous system and red blood cells. This publication explains how lead can enter drinking water, how to have your water tested, and how to eliminate lead from drinking water.
    • Drinking Water Standards 
      Dozier, Monty; McFarland, Mark L. (2006-04-26)
      This publication explains the federal safety standards for drinking water provided by public water supply systems. It discusses the legal requirements for public water supplies, the maximum level allowed for contaminants ...
    • Drinking Water Standards (Spanish) 
      Dozier, Monty; McFarland, Mark L. (2006-04-26)
      This publication explains the federal safety standards for drinking water provided by public water supply systems. It discusses the legal requirements for public water supplies, the maximum level allowed for contaminants ...
    • Effects of composted dairy manure on soil chemical properties and forage yield and nutritive value of coastal Bermudagrass [Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.] 
      Helton, Thomas J. (Texas A&M University, 2005-02-17)
      Research was conducted to compare the effects of composted dairy manure and raw dairy manure alone, or in combination with supplemental inorganic fertilizer, on soil chemical properties and Coastal bermudagrass [Cynodon ...
    • Hydrogen Sulfide in Drinking Water: Causes and Treatment Alternatives 
      McFarland, Mark L.; Provin, Tony (1999-06-15)
      If drinking water has a nuisance "rotten egg odor, it contains hydrogen sulfide. This leaflet discusses how hydrogen sulfide is formed and how the problem can be corrected.
    • Irrigated and Dryland Sorghum Production in South and Southwest Texas 
      Stichler, Charles; McFarland, Mark L.; Coffman, Cloyce G. (1997-06-03)
      After decades of research, the effects and interactions of fertility, row and plant spacing, planting date, environmental conditions, insects, diseases and hybrids are better understood. All are important in determining ...
    • Irrigation Water Quality 
      McFarland, Mark L.; Lemon, Robert G.; Stichler, Charles (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 ...