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 3-page publication describes how thieves operate and how farmers and agricultural dealers can protect themselves from thieves.
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Some equipment used to measure air pollution has been found to overestimate it by as much as 70 percent. The problem occurs when certain equipment is used in atmospheric conditions like those near crop fields and cattle feedyards, and it can lead to unwarranted regulation. This publication explains the problem and how to overcome it. […]
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This 3-page publication explains the risks associated with hot working conditions and strategies for overcoming them.
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This publication is a great guide for people who are wanting to establish a birding-related business.
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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.
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‘Brown Bagging’ seeds poses risks and can be costly to farmers, whereas purchasing certified seed can increase farmers’ yield and profits. Certified seed passes through rigorous field inspection and testing. Selling and trading protected seed is illegal. This tri-fold brochure describes the benefits of choosing certified seed, compared to the risks of using ‘brown-bagged’ seeds. […]
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This 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. A PDF copy of the directions included on the first tab of the spreadsheet is also available for download here: […]
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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"