Browsing Current Extension Publications Archive by Title
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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 ...
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(2000-08-16)This publication explains how to make jellies, jams and preserves at home. It lists the ingredients and equipment needed, gives special tips and techniques, and includes five recipes.
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(2009-04-23)Junipers (or cedars) are a major management concern on Texas rangelands. This publication discusses physical characteristics of the two major species in western Texas--ashe juniper and redberry juniper. Watershed management, ...
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(2002-11-20)Karnal bunt is a fungal disease that affects wheat, durum wheat and triticale. This publication explains the life cycle of the disease, how it spreads, and methods of control.
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(2008-11-07)Careful grilling can prevent foodborne illness as well as excessive smoke and charring, which may be unhealthy. This publication gives tips on food preparation and grilling to keep cookouts safe.
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(2008-11-25)Careful grilling can prevent foodborne illness as well as excessive smoke and charring, which may be unhealthy. This publication gives tips on food preparation and grilling to keep cookouts safe.
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(2008-12-17)Food safety is especially important during the holidays. Learn how to protect your family and friends from food-borne illness. A recipe for Holiday Eggnog is included.
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(2008-12-17)Food safety is especially important during the holidays. Learn how to protect your family and friends from food-borne illness. A recipe for Holiday Eggnog is included.
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(2008-09-22)To protect our water supplies, pesticides must be used carefully. This publication explains the how to use, store, handle, and dispose of pesticides properly. Trifold brochure.
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(2006-06-26)This booklet addresses ways a homeowner can maintain a healthy lawn during drought. It discusses water rationing and care of specific grass species.
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(2006-10-13)Show pigs can bring many diseases into a farm and spread them to other swine. This publication explains how to prevent show pigs from contracting and spreading diseases.
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(2001-08-10)This publication is an aid to identifying caterpillar pests. There are detailed drawings, color photos, and an illustrated identification key. Depicted are fall armyworm, cabbage looper, saltmarsh caterpillar, tomato ...
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(1995-11-22)Canola is a term patented by the Canadian government. It refers to rapeseed (Brassica napus), which has specific chemical properties that lend themselves to the production of a high-quality cooking oil and an edible meal ...
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(1999-06-23)Understanding trends and/or tendencies in basis movement can help a producer make good decisions for minimizing basis risk. This publication discusses the basis itself, its variability, how to track it, and how to manage ...