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    • Lawn Maintenance Safety 
      Smith, David (2005-07-12)
      Most homeowners do not consider lawn maintenance to be dangerous. However lawn mowers, trimmers, edgers and other power equipment can cause minor to severe burns and lacerations, broken and dislocated bones, eye injuries ...
    • Lawn Maintenance Safety (Spanish) 
      Smith, David (2005-07-12)
      Most homeowners do not consider lawn maintenance to be dangerous. However lawn mowers, trimmers, edgers and other power equipment can cause minor to severe burns and lacerations, broken and dislocated bones, eye injuries ...
    • Lawn Water Management 
      McAfee, James (2006-06-26)
      Water is a limited resource in Texas. This booklet explains how homeowners can establish a water management program for a home lawn that both maintains a healthy sod and also conserves water. The publication discusses soil ...
    • The Learning Environment 
      Howard, Jeff W. (2005-05-10)
      As a 4-H volunteer, you have tremendous influence in determining the learning that takes place within your 4-H club or group. Adult volunteers also have the task of making the learning experiences attractive to young people. ...
    • The Learning Environment (Spanish) 
      Howard, Jeff W. (2005-05-10)
      As a 4-H volunteer, you have tremendous influence in determining the learning that takes place within your 4-H club or group. Adult volunteers also have the task of making the learning experiences attractive to young people. ...
    • Leasing Texas Rangelands 
      White, Larry D.; Whitson, Robert E. (1996-10-25)
      Leasing rangeland for a variety of uses can be a viable alternative to operating the enterprise yourself. This publication gives the landowner sensible guidelines for negotiating a lease, and includes discussions on ...
    • Leasing vs. Buying Farm Machinery 
      Klinefelter, Danny A.; McCorkle, Dean (2009-06-01)
      Equipment leasing has gained favor with farmers and ranchers in recent years. This publication discusses how to determine lease cost and analyzes lease vs. purchase options. An example of such an analysis is included.
    • Legal Issues Involving Cash Forward Grain Contracts 
      McEowen, Roger A. (1999-06-23)
      Cash forward grain contracts are subject to some aspects of commercial law that have developed as a result of the increased complexity of business transactions and the conduct of those transactions across state lines. This ...
    • Legumes--Dry Beans and Peas: Getting the Most Nutrition for Your Money 
      Anding, Jenna (2000-06-26)
      Legumes, or peas and beans, are a nutritious and economical food choice. This publication offers tips on preparation, seasoning and storing, and answers some frequently asked questions. The table lists legumes, their key ...
    • Limited Liability Companies and Corporate Business Structures 
      Thompson, Bill; Polk, Wade; Hayenga, Wayne (2009-01-07)
      This publication describes limited liability companies and corporate forms of business organization, including S-Corporations and C-Corporations.
    • Linking Water Conservation and Natural Resource Stewardship in the Trinity River Basin 
      Cathey, James; Locke, Shawn; Feldpausch, A.M.; Parker, I.D.; Frentress, C.; Whiteside, J.; Mason, C.; Wagner, M. (2007-09-04)
      Water conservation is a critical issue in Texas today. This publication explores the relationship between ecosystem health and land stewardship in the Trinity River Basin. It also describes how responsible land stewardship ...
    • Livestock Basis 
      Mintert, James R.; Davis, Ernest E.; Dhuyvetter, Kevin C.; Bevers, Stan (1999-06-23)
      Knowledge of historical basis patterns can be useful when estimating expected sale or purchase prices at the conclusion of a futures or options hedge, when evaluating a current cash market quote, and when forecasting cash ...
    • Livestock for Small Acreage Landowners 
      Machen, Richard V.; Lyons, Robert K. (2000-04-12)
      New rural landowners are often interested in establishing livestock enterprises, even when their acreages are small. While forage availability may limit stocking rate, there are some livestock operations that can succeed ...
    • Livestock Grazing Distribution: Considerations and Management 
      Lyons, Robert K.; Machen, Richard V. (2002-01-04)
      This publication explains the factors affecting livestock grazing distribution and discusses ways to improve it. It also reports the results of a study that used Global Positioning System collars to pinpoint the movement ...
    • Livestock Risk Protection 
      Thompson, Bill; Bennett, Blake; Jones, Diana (2008-10-21)
      Livestock risk protection (LRP) insurance policies protect producers from adverse price changes in the livestock market. This publication explains how LRP works, discusses the advantages and disadvantages of these polices, ...
    • Livestock Risk Protection-Lamb: New Insurance Program to Help Ranchers Manage Lamb Price Risk 
      Pena, Jose G.; Thompson, Bill; Bevers, Stan; Anderson, David P. (2008-10-07)
      USDA is offering a new insurance program to help livestock producers manage lamb price risk. This publication explains requirements of the program and the way it works.
    • Livestock Seasonal Price Variation 
      Davis, Ernest E.; Sartwelle III, James D.; Mintert, James R. (1999-09-21)
      Seasonal price movements can be measured and used to help in marketing livestock. This publication includes 10-year seasonal price indexes for several livestock categories, and explains how to interpret and use the information.
    • Long Calving Seasons: Problems and Solutions 
      Carpenter, Bruce B.; Sprott, L. R. (2007-06-20)
      There is an important relationship between the length of the calving season and dollar return, pounds of calf weaned and the reproductive performance of the breeding herd. This publication explains that relationship. It ...
    • Low Stress Cattle Handling in Dairy Environments 
      Villarino, Mario A. (2009-05-04)
      Using low-stress methods of handling dairy cattle is efficient in terms of time and labor. This publication explains how cattle's natural instincts affect their responses, and ways handlers can use that knowledge to make ...
    • Low Stress Cattle Handling in Dairy Environments (Spanish) 
      Villarino, Mario A. (2009-05-04)
      Using low-stress methods of handling dairy cattle is efficient in terms of time and labor. This publication explains how cattle's natural instincts affect their responses, and ways handlers can use that knowledge to make ...