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Farm Water Quality Plan
Farm Water Quality Planning Series. A template for a comprehensive farm water quality management plan for use in planning, implementation, and evaluation of management practices to help satisfy water quality regulatory requirements. (Replaces #9002)
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Forest Stewardship Series Complete (Parts 1 through 24)
The Forest Stewardship Series gives California forestland owners comprehensive information on the management and enjoyment of their lands. It is a good introduction to the lifelong study of forest stewardship that is part of owning forest property.
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Landscaping Tips to Help Defend Your Home from Wildfire
You can have both a beautiful landscape and a defensible fire-safe zone (minimum 100 feet) around your rural home. Get the basics, plus helpful Internet links and a 3-part poster in this publication.
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Citrus Leafminer and Citrus Peelminer
Citrus leafminer and citrus peelminer are serious pests of California citrus groves. Learn how to tell them apart and how to apply appropriate control measures. Includes many color photos.
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Flower Flies (Syrphidae) and Other Biological Control Agents for Aphid...
Flower flies (sometimes known as hoverflies) are effective predators against aphids in California vegetable fields. Learn to recognize these aphid eaters and encourage them to help with your pest management. Many color photographs.
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Feral Poultry: How to Construct a User-Friendly Trap
Feral poultry -- whether escaped domestic birds or their offspring born in the wild -- cause property damage and other hazards. Traps used for live-trapping mammals are ineffective against these birds. Learn how to build and use a simple, effective trap.
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How to Improve Your Preliminary Dairy Facility Assessment Ratio
This publication briefly describes opportunities for dairy operators to improve facility nutrient balance based on the results of the preliminary dairy facility assessment (PDFA), so they can better meet May 2007 requirements for the Central Valley.
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Sample Costs for a 50-Head Organic Cow-Calf Operation in the North Coa...
Full title:Sample Costs for a 50-Head Organic Cow-Calf Operation in the North Coast Region of California (Mendocino and Lake Counties). Based on a 50-head cow-calf operation in Mendocino County, but applicable to organic operations elsewhere, too.
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Footbaths for Animal Facilities: Easier Than You Think!
A simple, effective way to reduce livestock disease transmission is to get the people who work with the animals to clean their boots with a disinfectant footbath before they enter or leave a livestock area. Training and footbath placement are key.
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Biosecurity for Poultry at Community Farms
Many people enjoy raising poultry but do not have the space for a home flock. One solution is a community farm where many people can work together to raise their poultry or other animals. Learn about special health and safety issues that may arise.
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Living among the Fish: A Guide to Conservation of Fish Habitat . . .
Increasing urbanization is encroaching on the habitat of California's wild fishes, and fish populations are falling. Learn the basics of fish biology and explore ways to reduce or even reverse civilization's negative effect on fish and streams.
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Dairy Nutritionists' Roles in Nutrient Use
Full Title: Dairy Nutritionists' Roles in Nutrient Use: Recommendations for Feed Nutrients Records Analyses
Nutrient-based pollution concerns mean dairies must closely monitor and document how much feed they use. Learn how in this publication. |
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Use of Feed Inventory Records to Reduce Nutrient Loading at Dairy . . ...
Learn the basics of providing enough feed for your dairy cattle without leaving excess nutrients that can harm the environment.
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Growing Processing Cling Peaches in California: An Overview
Everything you need to know about processing Cling Peaches in California.
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Nutrition and Health Info Sheet: Soy
The long-time presence of soy in traditional Asian foods may have something to do with historically low rates of some chronic diseases in many Asian cultures. Learn how to integrate this excellent protein and nutrient source into your own cuisine.
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Olives: Safe Methods for Home Pickling
The health benefits of olive oil are also bringing olives into the spotlight. Learn how to make your own delicious olives at home using water, salt, oil or lye curing methods as well as tips on how to select and store fresh olives.
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Nutrition and Health Info Sheet: Energy Drinks
Marketers of "energy drinks" make many claims about their products' effects and safety. Find out what's behind those claims.
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Growing Prunes (Dried Plums) in California: An Overview
California is the leading worldwide producer of prunes (dried plums). This publication's information on costs, potential for profits, and other practical considerations will help you determine whether this is the crop for you.
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Small-Parcel Landowner's Guide to Woodland Management
You've just moved from the city or suburbs to your dream home in the California foothills. You may have a lot of questions about rural living. This publication gives good advice in a critical area: How to keep your oak woodlands alive and healthy.
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Rural Roads: A Contruction and Maintenance Guide for California Landow...
For farmers, landowners, and land managers: How to maintain and repair existing roads in rural areas and how to plan and construct new rural roads.
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Selecting Fruit, Nut, and Berry Crops for Home Gardens in San Mateo an...
This publication is for gardeners in San Mateo and San Francisco counties. Use the handy tables to identify your climate zone, and then select varieties best suited for success in your area.
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Sclerotinia Stem Rot of Garbanzos
Sclerotinia rot (white mold) is a fungal disease of garbanzos and other crops in California. While much remains unknown about Sclerotinia rot, this publication will help you identify it and manage its severity and spread.
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Ascochyta Blight of Garbanzos
Ascochyta blight is a major disease of garbanzos in California. Learn how to control of the disease after harvest in infected fields and prevent its spread into new areas.
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Predicting and Controlling Stable Flies on California Dairies
The stable fly (Stomoxys calcitrans) is a serious pest of confined livestock, and is becoming a pest of pastured livestock as well. This publication will help you learn to identify the pest and manage infestations.
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Beef Care Practices
A thorough introduction to the issues and decisions facing a beef cattle producer in California.
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Strawberries: Safe Methods to Store, Preserve, and Enjoy
Strawberries are a seasonal delight in California and they add a healthy component to a well-balanced diet. Learn how to get the most out of the strawberries you buy at market or from a You-Pick farm or grow in your own garden.
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Lawns 'n' Dogs
If you feel you have to choose between your best friend and your lawn, you are not alone. This brief guide will help you have both a green lawn and a (ahem) relieved dog!
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Forest Stewardship Series 24: Professional Assistance
Part 24 of the 24-part Forest Stewardship Series.
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Forest Stewardship Series 23: Technical and Financial Assistance
Part 23 of the 24-part Forest Stewardship Series.
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Forest Stewardship Series 22: Forest Taxation, Estate Planning, . . .
Full title: Forest Taxation, Estate Planning, and Conservation Easements. Part 22 of the 24-part Forest Stewardship Series.
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Forest Stewardship Series 21: Economic Considerations in Forest Stewar...
Part 21 of the 24-part Forest Stewardship Series.
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Forest Stewardship Series 20: Laws and Regulations: Other . . .
Full title: Forest Stewardship Series 20: Laws and Regulations Affecting Forests, Part II: Activities Other Than Timber Harvesting. Part 20 of the 24-part Forest Stewardship Series.
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Forest Stewardship Series 19: Laws and Regulations. . .: Timber Harves...
Full title: Laws and Regulations Affecting Forests, Part I: Timber Harvesting. Part 19 of the 24-part Forest Stewardship Series.
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Forest Stewardship Series 18: Stewardship Objectives and Planning
Part 18 of the 24-part Forest Stewardship Series.
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Forest Stewardship Series 17: Forest Roads
Part 17 of the 24-part Forest Stewardship Series.
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Forest Stewardship Series 16: Forest Pests and Diseases
Part 16 of the 24-part Forest Stewardship Series.
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Forest Stewardship Series 15: Wildfire and Fuel Management
Part 15 of the 24-part Forest Stewardship Series.
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Forest Stewardship Series 14: Exotic Pest Plants
Part 14 of the 24-part Forest Stewardship Series.
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Forest Stewardship Series 13: Threatened and Endangered Plants
Part 13 of the 24-part Forest Stewardship Series.
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Forest Stewardship Series 12: Fish and Fish Habitat
Part 12 of the 24-part Forest Stewardship Series.
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Forest Stewardship Series 11: Forest Water Quality
Part 11 of the 24-part Forest Stewardship Series.
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Forest Stewardship Series 10: Riparian Vegetation
Part 10 of the 24-part Forest Stewardship Series.
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Forest Stewardship Series 9: Forest Streams
Part 9 of the 24-part Forest Stewardship Series.
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Forest Stewardship Series 8: Forest Wildlife
Part 8 of the 24-part Forest Stewardship Series.
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Forest Stewardship Series 7: Forest Regeneration
Part 7 of the 24-part Forest Stewardship Series.
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Forest Stewardship Series 6: Forest Vegetation Management
Part 6 of the 24-part Forest Stewardship Series.
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Forest Stewardship Series 5: Tree Growth and Competition
Part 5 of the 24-part Forest Stewardship Series.
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Forest Stewardship Series 4: Forest History
Part 4 of the 24-part Forest Stewardship Series.
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Forest Stewardship Series 3: Forest Ecology
Part 3 of the 24-part Forest Stewardship Series.
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Forest Stewardship Series 2: A Forest Stewardship Framework
Part 2 of the 24-part Forest Stewardship Series.
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Forest Stewardship Series 1: Introduction to Forest Stewardship and G...
Part 1 of the 24-part Forest Stewardship Series. Full title: Introduction to Forest Stewardship and Glossary of Terms
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Measuring Applied Water in Surface-Irrigated Orchards
A helpful guide on reducing agricultural runoff from irrigated properties caused by irrigation practices or winter rainfall.
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Apples: Safe Methods to Store, Preserve, and Enjoy
Apples are generally abundant and inexpensive, and they add a healthy component to a well-balanced diet. Learn how to get the most out of the apples you buy at market or from a U-Pick farm or grow in your own garden.
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Home Landscaping for Fire
How to establish and maintain a "defensible space" around your home in areas that are susceptible to wildfire.
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Reducing Runoff from Irrigated Lands: Tailwater Return Systems
Excess irrigation water that runs off a farm field ("tailwater") is regulated by California law, since it may be carrying sediments, nutrients, and agricultural chemicals. Learn about options for safely recycling tailwater back into your farm operation.
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Nutrient Management in Nursery and Floriculture
Learn how to manage the two nutrients that have the greatest potential for harm to water quality - nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) in various forms.
This is reference sheet 9.7 in the Farm Water Quality Planning series. |
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Sediment Management Goals and Recommended Practices for Orchards and V...
Specific steps you can take to minimize vineyard and orchard soil erosion and keep downstream waterways clean.
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Citrus Bacterial Canker Disease and Huanglongbing (Citrus Greening)
Citrus canker and huanglongbing (HLB, or citrus greening) are two serious diseases that affect crops around the world, but have not yet infected California groves. Find out how to keep these diseases out of the state.
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Rangeland Management Series: Factors and Practices that Influence Live...
Fine-tuning traditional livestock distribution techniques can improve effectiveness. Learn how to use management practices to alter distribution and to attract livestock into targeted grazing areas or away from environmentally critical areas.
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Reducing Runoff from Irrigated Lands: Soil Intake Rates and Applicatio...
Matching the sprinkler application rate to the soil intake rate is difficult and complex. This publication discusses three approaches to determine the design application rate of a sprinkler irrigation system to the soil intake rate.
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Reducing Runoff from Irrigated Lands: Managing Existing Sprinkler . . ...
If you experience runoff from an existing sprinkler-irrigated orchard, changing the design and set-up of the sprinkler system, the management of the sprinkler system, or the management of the orchard floor may reduce the amount.
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Reducing Runoff from Irrigated Lands: Causes and Management of Runoff ...
Minimizing runoff from surface irrigation is a balance between adequate irrigation and tailwater runoff. This publication discusses how surface runoff can occur and management methods that can minimize the amount of water leaving a property.
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Reducing Runoff from Irrigated Lands: Measuring Irrigation Flows in a ...
Minimizing the application of excess water requires knowing when and how much water to apply. Flow measurement is most easily done in a pipeline; this publication describes the four most commonly used flowmeters, their maintenance, and uses.
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Reducing Runoff from Irrigated Lands: Understanding Your Orchard's Wat...
A simple way to determine the proper irrigation amount is to estimate the amount of water the trees have used, evapotranspiration (ET), since the last irrigation. Learn how to easily calculate real-time ET rates using data provided by CIMIS.
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Reducing Runoff from Irrigated Lands: Storing Runoff from Winter Rains
This publication discusses the variables and feasibility of storage of winter rainwater in order to avoid impact by the Irrigated Lands Conditional Waiver under the California State Water Code.
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Water Quality Treatment for Livestock Feeding and Exercise Areas . . .
When dairy cattle are concentrated in exercise lots and other areas, trampled vegetation and increased manure can pose a pollution risk for nearby streams. Learn how to minimize this risk with good land and livestock management.
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Sample Costs for a 500-Head Dairy Goat Operation: Goat Milk for Cheese...
Up-to-date economic information for dairy goat ranchers. Extensive cost tables.
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Small Grain Production Manual (complete)
This download includes all 14 parts of the Small Grain Production Manual. |
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Ferrisia gilli: A New Mealybug Pest of Pistachios and Other Deciduous ...
Ferrisia gill is a newly described mealybug species in California that now affects pistachio plantings in 11 counties. Find out how to monitor and control the pest's spread using biological and chemical means.
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Recommendations for Working in Partnership with Latino Communities . ....
Intended for staff of agencies, organizations, and others who desire to strengthen their parterships with Latino communities, this brief publication addresses to issues that concern many public agencies and nonprofit, community-based organizations.
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Protecting Food Safety When Shooting, Field Dressing, Bringing a Deer ...
For hunters, a short, practical guide for cutting and storing venison to avoid spoilage and the potential for disease.
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State and Federal Approach to Control of Nonpoint Sources of Pollution
Nonpoint source (NPS), common in agriculture, reaches the environment as runoff from a field, not output from a waste pipe. Its control and regulation are also different from other types of pollution that may seem more familiar.
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Orchard Floor Management Practices to Reduce Erosion and Protect Water...
Water-induced erosion carries valuable soil out of orchards and into downstream waterways, where it can cause serious problems. Learn how to keep your soil where it will do you the most good.
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Conservation Tillage and Weed Management
"Conservation tillage" is an approach to soil management that balances the short-term need for a profitable crop with the long-term need for sustainably healthy ground. This publication looks at ways to control weeds while practicing conservation tillage.
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Oranges: Safe Methods to Store, Preserve, and Enjoy
Safety tips for handling fresh oranges along with methods to freeze, dry, and can. Also includes a recipe for citrus marmalade.
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Making Sense of Rules Governing Chlorine Contact in . . . Organic Prod...
Basic explanation of potentially confusing rules on chlorine exposure for organically grown produce.
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Understanding Soil Erosion in Irrigated Agriculture
A soil's physical and chemical properties determine whether it is vulnerable to erosion, which can reduce soil quality and cause other problems besides. Learn the basics of identifying what type of erosion is affecting your land and what's causing it.
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Vegetative Filter Strips for Nonpoint Source Pollution Control in Agri...
Irrigated orchards, vineyards, and row crops have high erosion rates. The vegetative filter strip (VFS) offers one way to control erosion rates and keep soil in the field rather than letting it be carried off site in drainage water.
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Erodibility of Agricultural Soils, with Examples in Lake and Mendocino...
Soil erosion is a major cause of water quality degradation. Included is an introduction to the properties of soil that influence its erodibility and an explanation of soil properties that you can manage to minimize erosion.
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Methods to Enable Coexistence of Diverse Production Systems . . . Alfa...
Describes practices that can be used to allow GE and non-GE alfalfa varieties to coexist.
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Methods to Enable the Coexistence of Diverse Corn Production Systems
How to keep a corn field true to the planted variety and reduce the potential for cross-pollination from nearby plantings of other corn varieties.
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Methods to Enable Coexistence of Diverse Cotton Production Systems
Describes practices that can be used to reduce the potential for contamination by outcrossing in cottonseed.
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Genetic Engineering and Testing Methodologies
Agricultural Biotechnology in California series.
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Methods to Maintain Genetic Purity of Seed Stocks
The genetic purity of any commercial agricultural product propagated by seed begins with the purity of the seed planted.
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Genetic Engineering and Organic Production Systems
A brief exploration of how two very different farming cultures can coexist.
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Some Food and Environmental Safety Issues with GE Products . . .
Full title:Some Food and Environmental Safety Issues with GE Products: A Scientific Perspective
Agricultural Biotechnology in California series. |
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Plant Genetic Engineering and Intellectual Property Protection
A basic discussion of patent rights as they apply to genetically engineered plants, presented in the context of conventional plant breeding.
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Genetic Engineering and Fish
Read up on basic issues related to genetic engineering and fish.
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Genetic Engineering and Animal Agriculture
Read up on basic issues related to genetic engineering and livestock.
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Genetic Engineering and Animal Feed
Read up on some basic issues related to meat, egg, and dairy products from animals that have been fed on genetically engineered crops. Many studies show these feeds to be "substantially equivalent" to traditional feeds.
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Genetic Engineering and Pollen Flow
Agricultural Biotechnology in California series.
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Agricultural Biotechnology in California: Safety of Genetically Engine...
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Plant Genetic Engineering and Regulation in the United States
Agricultural Biotechnology in California series.
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Introduction to Genetic Modification
Agricultural Biotechnology in California series.
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Small Grain Production Pt 14: Troubleshooting Small Grain Production
Part 14 of the 14-part Small Grain Production Manual is a detailed guide for troubleshooting a wide variety of problems in your small grain crop, complete with over 40 full-color photographs of symptoms.
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Small Grain Production Pt 13: Harvesting and Storage
Part 13 of the 14-part Small Grain Production Manual provides essential information on harvesting and storage, including direct combining, windrowing, handling and storage facilities, and protecting grain quality from moisture, insects, and mold.
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Small Grain Production Pt 12: Small Grains in Crop Rotations
Part 12 of the 14-part Small Grain Production Manual gives you information on when, how, and why to include small grains in rotation with crops such as cotton, tomato, potato, and sugar beet.
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Small Grain Production Pt 11: Small Grain Cover Crops
Part 11 of the 14-part Small Grain Production Manual discusses the benefits of cover cropping with small grains, including nitrogen interaction, water use, and cultivar selection.
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Small Grain Production Pt 10: Small Grain Forages
Part 10 of the 14-part Small Grain Production Manual covers the use of small grains as livestock forage, including choosing among the small grains, harvest stages and methods, and effect of maturity on yield.
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Small Grain Production Pt 9: Pest Management -- Weeds
Part 9 of the 14-part Small Grain Production Manual introduces the types of weeds that can be a problem in small grains and discusses their cultural and chemical control.
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Small Grain Production Pt 8: Pest Management -- Vertebrates
Part 8 of the 14-part Small Grain Production Manual gives essential information on vertebrate pests, including meadow mice, pocket gophers, rabbits, hares, deer, feral pigs, and waterfowl.
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