The success of a beef cow-calf operation depends on the number of calves produced and marketed each year. Fewer calves to market wil...
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Tomato spotted wilt (TSW), caused by tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV; Family Bunyaviridae; Genus Tospovirus), is an important disease of fie...
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Cross-hedging is a marketing tool that producers can use to manage price risk for commodities that do not have a futures contract.
Hedging ...
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Learn to plan for your retirement by setting goals, estimating how long retirement will last, estimating income needs and expenses...
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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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Growing roses can be a rewarding hobby, providing color and beauty for a gardener’s landscape from spring through fall, depending on the c...
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Adjusting particle size tremendously affects feed cost, nutrient digestibility, animal welfare, and overall profitability of poultry...
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Attractive food products sell better. Attractiveness applies to both the appearance of the food and how it is packaged or displayed....
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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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Objective: You will learn how to install a rain garden and why installing a rain garden has a positive impact on your envi...
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Walk through your yard and identify potential locations. Note any strong slopes or low spots. It is helpful to watch water...
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