Browsing by Subject "agriculture"
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(1982)In May of ‘82 I plan to receive a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Design. There are several directions which I may take from that point onward as to the choice of a career. One available option which appeals very much ...
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(2016-03-07)Adoption of green manures and cover crops among Paraguayan smallholder farmers may be more easily achieved if researchers, extensionists, and stakeholders understand social processes that drive farmers to adopt these ...
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(2019-07-09)Though Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) technology is a promising tool that can aid farmers in production efficiency, little research has been found on the adoption/acceptance of this new technology in agriculture. The study ...
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(2014-08-20)The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine agricultural livelihood vulnerability to climate change in Bluefields, Westmoreland, Jamaica based on the Livelihoods Vulnerability Index (LVI). Additionally, this study ...
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(2014-08-29)Smallholder household adoption of improved agricultural technologies, including fertilizer, irrigation, and improved storage methods, continues to remain relatively low in West Africa. As a result, smallholder production ...
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(Texas Agricultural Extension Service, 1951)
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(2023-04-18)Texas agricultural leadership has been promoted within Texas A&M University Extension since 1988. The importance of developing future leaders of agriculture was paramount for the advancement of agriculture practices and ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)To adapt to the new global system, internationalization is increasingly being accepted as a necessity in higher education. Although the process involves the research, service, and education components of academic institutions, ...
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(2022-07-26)The Agricultural Act of 2014 (2014 Farm Bill) permanently funded a number of supplemental disaster assistance programs, including the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP). LFP provides assistance to livestock owners and ...
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(Texas Agricultural Extension Service, 1923)
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(2018-11-14)Water availability and favorable weather conditions can greatly improve crop yields. Absence of irrigation water or unfavorable weather conditions can cause damages to crops and farmer income. Focusing on two agriculturally ...
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Competencies Needed In the International Agricultural Development Community: A Modified Delphi Study (2015-08-21)The field of international agricultural development has steadily increased because of the expanding world population and demand for food. Increased awareness of international development worldwide has increased development ...
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(2016-08-04)The Conservation Reserve Program was first established by the Food Security Act of 1985, with the primary purpose of preventing damage to highly erodible soils, made worse by intensified farming practices. Since its ...
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(Texas Agricultural Extension Service, 1987)
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(2019-04-16)The objective of this thesis is to quantify the effects of alternative farm program payment limitations policies on the efficiency and viability of farms in the U.S. This objective will be achieved by identifying the payment ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)Texas A&M University of the United States and the Institute National Agronomique de Tunisie (INAT) of Tunisia established a collaborative relationship of mutual exchange of information and ideas for the further advancement ...
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(2018-05-02)Preparing students for the agricultural and natural resource workforce requires university agricultural programs that consider the needs of industry. This investigation sought to explore employer expectations of entry-level ...
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(Texas Agricultural Extension Service, 1978)
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(2020-06-25)Food security is directly linked to economic, political, and social stability. In 2017, one out of every nine—nearly 821 million people—were undernourished. Of immediate concern are populations living in conflict. Food ...
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(2019-11-13)Since the 1930’s, agricultural policy has played a major role in stabilizing the United States agricultural economy. Agricultural policy is a minor player in terms of overall federal budgetary impact, but the programs ...