Field evaluation of water application uniformity is essential for farming operations using center pivot and linear irrigation systems.
Ir...
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Learn the necessary steps to properly test a motor capacitor on the farm.
Before testing can begin, you need to gather the ne...
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Explore the variables involved in using solar power to determine if a solar energy system is the right choice for your farming opera...
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Each growing season, producers must decide how and where to sell their crops. Farmers markets, grocery stores, roadside stands, and wholesal...
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As we repair or add on to our existing water supply systems, we often don’t think about the types of fixtures and valves we us...
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Many factors can contribute to slug infestations in vegetables. Learn what those factors are and how you can best control and elimin...
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Grazing management plays a crucial role in determining forage production, forage quality, and animal performance in forage-based liv...
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Various scouting methods are used to identify and estimate counts of insect pests in and on plants and soil as part of an integrated...
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Part of the Phosphorus Management series, this text details pros and cons of indices that can be used by soil and water professional...
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Part of the Phosphorus Management series, this text provides soil and water professionals with methods to calculate soil phosphorus ...
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