Agrilife Extension Resources
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has materials, programs and resources to support business and community development. Agency personnel are actively involved in their local communities, providing assistance through collaboration with local governments, businesses and service organizations.
Related Departments: Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications
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This publication explains how to inspect a home aerobic treatment unit, disinfection unit, and spray field in order to complete reports Texas.
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This three-page publication goes over the rules and dangers of having kids work on farms.
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This 2-page publication discusses the risks and fatalities associated with farm operations and the need for effective worker safety programs.
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These directions correspond with the Excel spreadsheet titled "Herbicide and Insecticide Cost Per Acre Spreadsheet" (ANSC-PU-430). The Excel file has several spreadsheets that are designed to provide tools to aid in determining application rates and costs for herbicides, insecticides, and adjuvants (surfactants) commonly used in the management of pastures and hayfields. (3 pages) Download the […]
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These directions correspond with the Excel spreadsheet titled "Fertilizer Blend and Cost Consideration Spreadsheet" (ANSC-PU-429). The Excel file has several spreadsheets that are designed to provide calculators to help determine custom fertilizer blends and compare prices of various fertilizer options. You can find the Excel spreadsheet here: "Fertilizer Blend and Cost Consideration Spreadsheet"
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This Excel file has several spreadsheets that are designed to provide calculators to help determine custom fertilizer blends and compare prices of various fertilizer options. A PDF copy of the directions included on the first tab of the spreadsheet is also available for download here: "Fertilizer Blend and Cost Consideration Spreadsheet" (ANSC-PU-425)
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Animal performance is determined by genetics, environment, and the interaction between the two. This publication illustrates the interaction of genetics with the physical environment, nutrition, management, and economics. (4 pages)
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Beef cattle producers have many options when choosing a breeding system. This publication explains how straight breeding and various types of crossbreeding systems work and the advantages and disadvantages of each. (6 pages)
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This 7-page publication examines the methods and benefits of establishing an aquaponics system.
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When evaluating prospective breeding animals, it is helpful to have an estimate of their genetic transmitting potential. For most production traits, this estimate is best calculated using records of performance. The first performance records of beef cattle were primarily weights or weight gains measured at weaning or as yearlings. Sound comparisons of individuals were often […]