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A Pest Management Program for Alfalfa in Pennsylvania
This 12-page booklet that describes a pest-management program designed to meet the needs of alfalfa growers. Topics include alfalfa varieties and management, minimizing disease losses, weed control, loss of feeding value of alfalfa forage due to weeds, and insect control. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
SC284
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A Primer on Robotic Milking Systems G-105
This 4 page fact sheet reviews the basic parts, components, and functions of a robotic or automatic milking system (RMS, AMS, AM-system). Note: Available in PDF only; not available from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
G-105
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A Primer on Water Quality Credit Trading in the Mid-Atlantic Region
Water quality credit trading is a tool for reducing the cost of meeting the
environmental goal of controlling nutrients and sediments that severely impact
streams, rivers, lakes, and estuaries. Some states in the Mid-Atlantic have
begun to encourage trading through legislation and rulemaking. This 6-page publication provides a brief overview of water quality credit training, as well as an example and contact information.
Department:
Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology
Catalog Number:
UA438
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A Quick Guide to Groundwater in Pennsylvania
Groundwater is an important source of water for households, businesses, industries, and farms across Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, human overuse and contamination is increasingly threatening groundwater. This 12-page publication will help you understand where groundwater comes from, how it is used, and how the future use of groundwater in Pennsylvania is at risk.
Department:
School of Forest Resources
Catalog Number:
UH183
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A Quick Reference Guide to Honey Bee Parasites, Pests, Predators, and Diseases
The key to protecting honey bee colonies from harmful diseases, parasites, and other pests is the ability to identify problems early. This 10-panel brochure is a quick reference to common honey bee maladies, including varroa mite, tracheal mite, bee louse, skunks, bears, foulbrood, nosema, and more. The publication also includes references for more information.
Department:
Entomology
Catalog Number:
UF013
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A Resource Guide to Healthcare Options in Pennsylvania
While there are many programs for the uninsured and the underinsured, it is challenging to provide health care services for low-income working families, identify health care needs, find information on the various health insurance programs and establish eligibility for services. Penn State Cooperative Extension and the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health provide this document as a guide of resources for extension educators and others to use in helping the uninsured access health care options throughout the Commonwealth. Note: This publication is available in PDF only; it is not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Extension Education
Catalog Number:
XI0004
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A Summary of Laws Relating to Agricultural Machinery Safety
This 4-page fact sheet is an explanation of pertinent parts of laws and regulations that affect agricultural machinery use in Pennsylvania, including the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), the Hazardous Occupations in Agriculture Order and the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, which prohibits some activity by 14- and 15-year-olds. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
E-31
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A Vortex Forage and Biomass Sample Dryer
Moisture measurement of forages is important during both harvest and feeding. This 6-page fact sheet details how to build a vortex dryer. Note: This publication is not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
I-101
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A Vortex Forage and Biomass Sample Dryer
Moisture measurement of forages is important during both harvest and feeding. This 6-page fact sheet details how to build a vortex dryer. Note: This publication is not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
I-101
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Abiotic Diseases of Woody Ornamentals
Of the two major types of disease (BIOTIC, those in which fungi, bacteria, viruses, nematodes, etc. are involved; and ABIOTIC, those in which non living things are involved), ABIOTIC diseases are by far the most important ones on landscape and nursery plants. Abiotic diseases are the result of the interaction, over an extended period of time, between the plant and one or more factors such as lack of space for root growth, the presence of chronic or acute levels of air or water pollutants, or the presence of extremes of moisture, heat, light, soil pH, and nutrients. Most abiotic diseases cause generalized symptoms to develop over a large portion of the tree or shrub. Wilting, yellowing, the development of smaller than normal leaves, slowing of growth, branch death, water sprout (epicormic shoot) formation, premature autumn leaf coloration, and heavier than normal seed production are some of the symptoms characteristic of abiotic diseases. Sometimes very similar symptoms develop in a location on very different species of plants. This is another indication that abiotic factors rather than living pathogens are involved in damaging plant health. Below is a brief review of abiotic diseases other than those caused by pollution.
Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Plant Pathology
Catalog Number:
XL0001
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Access and Allocation of Water in Pennsylvania
This 20-page publication provides an overview of water rights for citizens, farmers, rural business owners, and elected and appointed officials. It introduces the legal background, terms, and issues about water rights. The discussion is introductory and does not provide legal advice regarding water rights conflicts, nor is it a substitute for advice from a qualified lawyer.
Department:
Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology
Catalog Number:
UA445
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Access and Allocation of Water in Pennsylvania
This 20-page publication provides an overview of water rights for citizens, farmers, rural business owners, and elected and appointed officials. It introduces the legal background, terms, and issues about water rights. The discussion is introductory and does not provide legal advice regarding water rights conflicts, nor is it a substitute for advice from a qualified lawyer.
Department:
Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology
Catalog Number:
UA445
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Acid Rain: The Pennsylvania Connection
Pennsylvania receives some of the most acidic rain of any place for which records are kept. The state is also a top producer of one of the chief components of acid rain: sulfur dioxide. Acid rain is very much a concern for Pennsylvanians, but its consequences can be difficult to spot. This eight-page publication covers many aspects of the issue and its effects on forests, ground and surface waters, aquatic life, and drinking water, as well as a discussion of future steps in controlling the acid rain problem. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
School of Forest Resources
Catalog Number:
UH127
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Aeration of Turfgrass Areas
Mechanical aeration provides an excellent, and probably the only, means of correcting or alleviating soil compaction which may be quite serious on many lawn areas. Compaction occurs primarily in the surface area of the lawn. A compacted layer as thin as ¼ to ½ inch can greatly impede water infiltration, nutrient penetration, and gaseous exchange between the soil and the atmosphere. Compaction of this type in the surface layer of soil can be corrected or reduced by the use of suitable aerating equipment. Note: This publication is available in PDF only; it is not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
XC0003
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AgMap Flyer
This two-page, full-color flyer provides information on AgMap--Pennsylvania’s agricultural network that helps consumers, farmers, and businesses find local producers and suppliers of unlimited agricultural commodities and services.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC174
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