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Texas 4-H Forestry Invitational Handbook
(2009-04-05)
The Texas 4-H Forestry Invitational is a competitive event on forestry knowledge and skills. This handbook covers the invitational rules, topics and contest exercises. It is both a manual for the invitational and a guide ...
Using Options to Hedge Farm and Ranch Inputs
(1999-09-29)
A call option is a pricing tool that helps producers manage the price risks associated with farm and ranch inputs. This publication offers a thorough explanation of the way call options work. It includes various strategies ...
Introduction to Futures Markets
(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.
Weed Identification: Using Plant Structures as a Key
(2002-04-15)
Weed identification is necessary to the success of any weed control program. Frequently, simple plant keys or "picture book identification guides are used to identify weeds. This handbook, which identifies and labels plant ...
On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Conventional Septic Tank/Drain Field (Spanish)
(1999-08-12)
Conventional septic tanks have been the most commonly used technology for treating wastewater. This publication explains the advantages, disadvantages, maintenance steps and estimated costs of septic tank/drain field systems.
On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Low-Pressure Dosing System (Spanish)
(1999-08-12)
A low-pressure dosing system treats wastewater and then pumps it into the soil several times daily. This publication explains the advantages, disadvantages, maintenance steps and estimated costs of low-pressure dosing systems.
Assisting Difficult Calving
(2006-12-20)
Calving difficulty is frequently caused by disproportionate size--the calf is too big for the birth canal. This publication discusses the stages of labor, how to assist in delivery and what to do after the delivery of a calf.
Home Canned Salsas
(2000-06-26)
Salsas are easy to make at home, but it is important to follow tested recipes and process them correctly. In this publication are complete directions for working with various kinds of peppers to make chili salsa, tomatillo ...
Herbicides: How They Work and the Symptoms They Cause
(2008-10-31)
Knowing how herbicides work and how to use them safely is important for both agricultural producers and home gardeners. This publication describes the symptoms of each category of herbicides (growth regulators, photosynthesis ...
Brush Busters: How to Estimate Costs for Controlling Small Mesquite
(1999-04-15)
This publication includes simple directions for determining the density of mesquite and then estimating the cost of controlling these plants with either the leaf spray or stem spray method.