Browsing Current Extension Publications Archive by Title
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(1999-06-23)International markets are important for many U.S. farm products and greatly affect U.S. agriculture. This publication discusses the causes of import change, the export product mix, major markets, and markets of the future.
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(1999-02-08)Forage intake is as important as forage quality. This publication explains the factors affecting forage intake. Available in Spanish as E-100S.
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(2001-09-10)Forage intake is as important as forage quality. This publication explains the factors affecting forage intake. Available in English as L-5152.
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(1998-03-23)This publication discusses forage characteristics important to dairy rations and explains quality parameters such as protein and fiber content and relative feed value.
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(2005-05-10)To help young people become useful and responsible citizens, you must understand their needs and interests. All young people share certain needs, desires, interests, values, strengths and weaknesses that affect their ...
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(2005-05-10)To help young people become useful and responsible citizens, you must understand their needs and interests. All young people share certain needs, desires, interests, values, strengths and weaknesses that affect their ...
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(2006-12-19)Research shows that women, older people, members of some ethnic groups, and people with low educational and income levels are less likely than others to participate in leisure activities or visit parks. This publication ...
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(2006-11-27)The long-term well-being of Texas' natural resources is dependent on making them important and relevant to a broad range of citizens. As Texas' population changes, it is crucial to understand how different ethnic groups ...
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(2006-11-27)People need parks. Great urban parks are places where communities come together, people interact, and social capital develops. Learn the characteristics of great urban parks and how they are created.
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(2007-03-02)When citizens are engaged with urban park and recreation departments, everyone benefits. This publication describes successful programs that involve community volunteers, and explains what managers can do to engage citizens ...
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(2001-03-12)Various medicines are used in show market livestock and poultry, but exhibitors must ensure that the carcasses do not contain illegal residues of drugs, chemicals and feed additives. Only approved substances should be used. ...
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(2008-10-07)The Bear Put Spread is an option spread that combines buying and selling put options of the same contract month. This publication discusses the advantages and disadvantages of this marketing tool.
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(2008-10-07)The Bull Call Spread can be used to hedge against or to benefit from a rising market. The user buys a call option at a particular strike price and sells a call option at a higher strike price. Margin requirements, advantages ...
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(1998-08-21)Selling cattle in advance of delivery requires the seller to estimate the future weight of the cattle. The sale price usually must be adjusted because delivery weights differ from estimated weights. This publication explains ...
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Using Animal Manure and Wastewater for Crops and Pastures: Know and Take Credit for your N, P, and K (2000-09-12)Animal manure and wastewater are often applied to crops and pastures. Farmers and producers who use this effluent should calculate the amount of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium it contains so that they do not overapply ...
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(2001-07-19)This publication explains how beef cattle producers can use body condition scores to manage nutrition and improve reproductive performance of their herds, and protect the range resource. Also discussed are the results of ...
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(2005-08-08)Composting refers to the biological decomposition and stabilization of organic materials by microorganisms under aerobic conditions. Compost from various materials (yard trimmings, manure, food processing residuals and ...
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(2005-10-05)Aimed at farmers and irrigators who want to irrigate their crops using flexible plastic pipes (commonly called "poly-pipe), this publication highlights (1) advantages of using poly-pipe, (2) factors to consider in selecting ...
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(2005-10-05)Aimed at farmers and irrigators who want to irrigate their crops using flexible plastic pipes (commonly called "poly-pipe), this publication highlights (1) advantages of using poly-pipe, (2) factors to consider in selecting ...
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(2003-06-19)Livestock grazing can be an effective tool in managing wildlife habitat. This publication explains how grazing affects various wildlife species such as white-tailed deer, bobwhite quail and turkeys, and how to select the ...