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    ...is an innovative approach anyone can use that helps to conserve and protect both surface and groundwater resources. Rainwater can be a great water source for plants because it is...
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    Farm operations can be hazardous to children, as they are exposed to machinery, confined spaces, animals and livestock, chemicals, respiratory irritants, toxic gases, and extreme environmental conditions. This publication discusses...
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    Weed management on native rangeland is a common practice to increase grass production, control poisonous plants, control seedling brush species, and provide some level of brush suppression on mature brush...
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    ...pear is not a one-time job. Both livestock and wildlife spread seeds and scatter pads that can root into new plants, so monitor your land regularly to control unwanted seedlings....
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    ...federal law. The first such law, the Plant Protection Act (PPA), was passed in 1930 and applied only to discovering and creating distinct varieties of asexually reproducing plants. (2 pages)...
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    This Beginner Computer Science course will equip participants in 3rd-10th grade with a basic understanding of operating a computer, basic programming skills, and navigating websites....
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    A filter strip is an area of vegetation established to remove contaminants from runoff. This publication lists the benefits, estimated costs, lifespan, and cost-share programs for creating filter strips. Advantages...
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    USDA publishes crop supply and demand estimates for each month. Producers, merchandisers, processors, traders, and other market participants rely on this information when making their buying and selling decisions. This...
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    Dairies, swine operations, beef cattle feedlots, and poultry houses generate substantial amounts of manure. This by-product is an excellent source of nutrients that can be used to feed plants. This...
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    ...States and the other major cattle-producing areas of the world. It affects cattle and some wild ruminants. This publication describes the symptoms of and preventive measures for IBR. (2 Pages)...
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