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Managing Insect and Mite Pests of Texas Small Grains
(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 ...
Suggested Insecticides for Managing Cotton Insects in the High Plains, Rolling Plains and Trans Pecos Areas of Texas--2008
(2008-06-10)
This bulletin lists suggested insecticides (by brand name) and application rates for controlling cotton pests found in the High Plains, Rolling Plains and Trans Pecos areas of Texas. This publication should be used in ...
After the Conservation Reserve Program: Land Management with Wildlife in Mind
(2008-11-25)
When contracts for the Conservation Reserve Program expire, landowners must find profitable ways to manage their properties. These management decisions affect wildlife and habitat. Former CRP land can be returned to crop ...
Developing a Marketing Plan
(2009-03-02)
Developing a good marketing plan will help you identify and quantify costs, set price goals, determine potential price outlook, examine production and price risk, and develop a strategy for marketing your crop. This ...
Field Guide to Predators, Parasites and Pathogens Attacking Insect and Mite Pests of Cotton: Recognizing the Good Bugs in Cotton
(2005-07-08)
The role of natural enemies in cotton pest management has often been obscured by the widespread use of broad-spectrum insecticides. However, cotton can support a large complex of insects, spiders and mites that feed on ...
Using Flexible Pipe (poly-pipe) with Surface Irrigation (Spanish)
(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 ...
Managing Cotton Insects in the Southern, Eastern and Blackland Areas of Texas 2008
(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) ...
Center Pivot Irrigation
(2000-07-10)
The center pivot is the system of choice for agricultural irrigation because of its low labor and maintenance requirements, convenience, flexibility, performance and easy operation. This publication includes complete details ...
Irrigation Water Quality Standards and Salinity Management Strategies
(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 ...
Controlling the Pecan Nut Casebearer
(2005-03-31)
One of the most important nut-infesting pests of pecan is the pecan nut casebearer. This publication describes the casebearer and its seasonal cycle, and offers advice on scouting, trapping, insecticide selection, and ...