Browsing Current Extension Publications Archive by Title
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(2001-01-11)Photographs, plant descriptions, and symptoms of poisoning help ranchers identify toxic plants that may be harmful to their livestock in West Texas. There is also information on grazing, livestock management, and toxic ...
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(2001-09-10)With the proper management strategies, white-tailed deer, bobwhite quail and Rio Grande turkey habitat can be integrated in one wildlife enterprise.
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(2001-09-10)This leaflet offers management strategies for integrating habitats to accommodate white-tailed deer, bobwhite quail and Rio Grande turkey in one wildlife enterprise.
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(2000-12-01)Livestock producers can use their observations of grazing behavior to gauge the amount and quality of forage being consumed. This publication explains how grazing animals eat, when and where they graze, and how forage ...
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(2009-03-26)This publication examines the way the 2008 Farm Bill and the uncertain credit market may affect each other. It discusses the connection between credit and policy.
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(2009-01-07)An introduction to futures markets, this publication describes the history of the markets, defines terminology and offers advice on how to use futures effectively in farm marketing programs.
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(2009-01-07)Options give the agricultural industry a flexible pricing tool to assist in price risk managment. This publication defines an option and gives a brief introduction to this tool.
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(2002-01-02)This 3-ring binder contains teaching plans for 12 lessons on topics such as "Water in Our Daily Lives," "The Water Cycle," "Amazing Aquifers," "Water and Soil," "Aquatic Ecosystems," and "Water Wise Use." Accompanying ...
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(2002-08-12)Bonds, which are issued by governments and corporations, can be an important part of one's investment portfolio. U.S. government bonds, municipal bonds, zero-coupon bonds and other types are described. Also learn strategies ...
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(2002-08-12)In this publication you will find all the basics about investing in stocks, from an explanation of the types of stocks available to a description of exchange traded funds. The benefits of owning stock are described.
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(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 ...
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(2003-02-18)If irrigation for grain sorghum is managed well, the crop will produce high, profitable yields. This publication explains the water needs for sorghum at different growth stages, the calculations to use to estimate its water ...
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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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(2004-06-10)Irrigation is a crucial part of crop production in many parts of Texas. This publication explains the importance of knowing seasonal and peak water requirements and selecting the proper irrigation method. Several methods ...
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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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(2003-03-30)A critical step in initiating or facilitating an effective economic development project is to determine if the community is actually prepared to take on such a difficult task. This publication can help community leaders ...
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(2000-04-25)When dairy cows suffer heat stress, milk production declines. Adjustments in nutrition and environment, as described in this publication, can help dairy cows withstand high summer temperatures and maintain milk production.
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(2002-01-31)When receiving breeding stock replacements, swine producers should take precautions against introducing diseases into the herd. This publication discusses isolating, blood testing and vaccinating swine as well as other ...