Agrilife Extension Resources
We provide programs, tools, resources and expertise both local and statewide addressing business development and improvement, specializing in the areas of agriculture and agribusiness.
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Sustainable agriculture takes into account multiple aspects of selling an agricultural product. This publication offers start-up tips and a list of resources for further information.
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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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This publication covers selecting forage species, animal nutrient needs, soil fertility, evaluating soil characteristics, weed management, harvesting hay, forage analysis, forage toxicity, buying and selling hay, and storing hay.
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This publication explains potential risks to young agricultural workers as well as the laws designed to protect these underage workers.
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There are generally three different types of legal protections that may be afforded to a seed company, a multitude of these protections will apply to many products. Thus, it is critical that farmers first determine which protections are applicable, and then determine the limitations imposed by each protection. For nearly a century, seed companies have […]
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This factsheet discusses a project that assessed labor and equipment limitations, risks, and benefits of different cost-sharing options in vineyards.
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Accurate weed identification is essential to successful weed control efforts. Your local Extension office can help to identify invasive weeds and grasses through live sampling and photos. This publication serves as a guide to taking the proper steps when submitting a plant for identification.