Browsing Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service by Author "JF"

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    • Maintaining Bermudagrass Lawns 
      Chalmers, David; McAfee, James; Havlak, Roger (2006-08-08)
      This publication explains how to keep a bermudagrass lawn healthy and attractive, with tips on mowing; fertilizing; watering; controlling weeds, insects and thatch; and eliminating compacted soil.
    • Maintaining St. Augustinegrass Lawns 
      Chalmers, David; McAfee, James; Havlak, Roger (2006-08-08)
      This publication explains how to keep a St. Augustinegrass lawn healthy and attractive, with tips on mowing; fertilizing; watering; controlling weeds, insects and thatch; and eliminating compacted soil.
    • Managing Cotton Insects in the High Plains, Rolling Plains and Trans Pecos Areas of Texas--2008 
      Siders, Kerry; Baugh, Brant A.; Sansone, Chris; Kerns, David L. (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) ...
    • Managing Cotton Insects in the Lower Rio Grande Valley - 2008 
      Cattaneo, Manda; Kerns, David L. (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) ...
    • Managing Cotton Insects in the Southern, Eastern and Blackland Areas of Texas 2008 
      Parker, Roy D.; Knutson, Allen E.; Biles, Stephen; Kerns, David L.; Jungman, M. J. (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) ...
    • Managing Insect and Mite Pests of Texas Small Grains 
      Patrick, Carl D.; Knutson, Allen E. (2006-07-05)
      Small grain crops are important for fall and winter livestock grazing. Pests such as small wireworms and cutworms cause significant damage to these crops. Complete information about sampling, economic thresholds, and control ...
    • Managing Suburban Coyotes 
      Texas Wildlife Services (2007-05-23)
      Coyotes are increasingly found in suburban areas, where they may cause a variety of problems. One of the main concerns is the possible transfer of rabies from coyotes to people and pets. This publication explains coyote ...
    • Manure Production and Characteristics: Its Importance to Texas Animal Feeding Operations 
      Mukhtar, Saqib (2007-09-20)
      This publication contains estimates of annual manure production for cattle, swine, sheep, goats, horses and poultry, along with estimates of the chemical, physical and thermal constituents of manure for these species. This ...
    • Manure to Energy: Understanding Processes, Principles and Jargon 
      Mukhtar, Saqib (2006-11-30)
      The increasing demand for energy and the high costs of oil and natural gas have emphasized the need for consumers to seek alternative energy resources. This publication explains the processes for converting manure to energy.
    • Obtaining Disaster Assistance 
      Cavanagh, Joyce (2008-09-24)
      If you live in an area that has been declared a disaster area, you may be eligible for certain types of assistance. This publication explains how to apply for assistance through FEMA, how to apply for a recovery loan from ...
    • Parli-Pro: A Fun Guide for Learning Parliamentary Procedures 
      Davis, Brad (2007-07-23)
      The use of parliamentary procedure helps meetings run smoothly and efficiently. This 4-H guide explains how to participate in and conduct meetings. It includes examples of what to say and worksheets.
    • Pattern Alteration: Back Hip Fullness 
      (2006-08-04)
      Flat buttocks cause folds in the derriere of skirts and pants, resulting in sags and wrinkles. Full buttocks cause horizontal wrinkles and side seams that pull. This well-illustrated publication gives basic instructions ...
    • Pattern Alteration: Even Hip Circumference 
      (2006-08-04)
      When a garment is too tight in the hip area, crosswise wrinkles form above the hipline in front and in back. The garment also may cup under the seat area. When it's too loose, vertical folds fall from the waist to the hem ...
    • Pattern Alteration: Hollow Chest 
      (2006-08-04)
      Hollow chest is a posture problem characterized by a depression in the upper chest area above the bust line. It causes clothing to fall in horizontal folds across the chest and the grain line to drop at center front. This ...
    • Pattern Alteration: Increasing Bodice Front Fullness 
      (2006-08-04)
      A bodice too small in the bust may cause wrinkles and pull lines between the breasts. This publication explains how to alter patterns for bust fullness, including those for bodices or dresses with French darts, princess ...
    • Pattern Alteration: Large Abdomen 
      (2006-08-04)
      A large abdomen causes the hemline on a skirt to hike in front and pulls the side seam forward. This publication gives instructions on altering patterns for a basic skirt and pants.
    • Pattern Alteration: Lengthening & Shortening 
      (2006-08-04)
      Lengthening or shortening a pattern is often the only adjustment needed to correct fitting problems. This well-illustrated publication guides you through the steps to fix major fitting points associated with a garment that ...
    • Pattern Alteration: Location of Bust Fullness 
      (2006-08-04)
      Locating bust fullness when you alter a garment is essential for proper fit. If the bust darts are not positioned correctly on the figure, the bodice will have horizontal and diagonal wrinkles across the front. The darts ...
    • Pattern Alteration: Prominent Posture Problems 
      (2006-05-05)
      A round back is a posture problem that causes clothing to pull diagonally across the upper back. Learn to alter patterns of basic bodices and bodices with raglan sleeves, kimono sleeves and yokes. Methods for dealing with ...
    • Pattern Alteration: Protruding Hip Bone 
      (2006-08-04)
      People with very thin figures typically have to alter their clothing for protruding hip bones. This is because diagonal wrinkles radiate from the hip bones. This well-illustrated publication shows how to correct this problem ...