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Oak
Anthracnose; during wet weather, young leaves are blighted as bud break occurs or large dead areas form between the leaf veins primarily on lower branches. Winter twig dieback may occur. Slightly raised, brown dots (fungal fruiting structures) form on the lower surface of leaves and on dead twigs. Often, these can be seen without a magnifying glass. However, magnification helps greatly in finding these small structures.
Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Plant Pathology
Catalog Number:
XL0053
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Oak Leaf Blister
Oak leaf blister, caused by the fungus Taphrina caerulescens, occurs on most species of oaks.
Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Plant Pathology
Catalog Number:
XL0054
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Oak Wilt
Oak wilt occurs west of the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania. The fungus, Ceratocystis fagacearum, attacks most oaks but especially those in the red oak group (Quercus rubra, northern pin, Q. ellipsoidalis; shumard, Q. shumardii). American, Chinese, and European chestnuts, tanbark oak, and bush chinquapin are also susceptible. White (Q. alba) and bur oaks (Q. macrocarpa) are less susceptible than red oaks. Susceptible trees die within a few weeks while those with some resistance may decline slowly for 2 to 3 years or may recover.
Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Plant Pathology
Catalog Number:
XL0055
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Odor Control for Animal Prodution Operations
As more nonfarm residents move into rural areas, complaints about odors from animal production operations are increasing. The trend toward animal facility expansion can only intensify the problem. This 4-page fact sheet explains the source and spread of odors; unacceptable odors; practical ways to help minimize odor complaints; preventing the production, release, and transport of odors; and treating odors. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
G-79
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Odor Management in Agriculture and Food Processing: A Manual of Practice for Pennsylvania
As more nonfarm residents move into rural areas, complaints over odors generated from animal production and food processing operations are increasing. The expansion of agricultural and food processing facilities can
only aggravate the problem. This fact sheet summarizes the contents of the odor manual and provides information of how the manual can be accessed through Web-based technology. Note: This publication is not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
G-40
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On-Farm Composting
Contained in this 4-page fact sheet is basic information about composting. Note: This publication is not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
C-3
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On-Lot Sewage Disposal Funding Program (PENNVEST)
The purpose of this fact sheet is to inform homeowners about how to obtain low-cost financing for the improvement, repair or replacement of their existing on-lot sewage disposal systems. This loan program is funded by the Pennsylvania
Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST), administered by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA), and supported by the Department
of Environmental Protection (DEP). Note: This publication is not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
F-198
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On-lot Sewage Disposal Resources Available Through the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering
This fact sheet describes the numerous Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering publications and PowerPoint presentations about on-lot sewage disposal. Note: This publication is not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
F-168
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On-Lot Sewage Systems
The purpose of this fact sheet is to describe the parts and function of on-lot sewage systems and the regulatory system governing their use. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
F-165
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Open Burning of Trash
Burning is a traditional way of managing waste in rural areas. In open burning, air contaminants are emitted from a fire directly into the outdoor atmosphere. Today’s waste is different from the waste of earlier eras since it may contain many types of plastics and synthetics. Because these new materials emit toxic pollutants, a new awareness of the dangers of open burning has surfaced. Note: Not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
C-23
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Organic Labels
This brochure details the four kinds of labels for organic foods allowed by the National Organic Program. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Food Science
Catalog Number:
UK119
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Organizations Affiliated with Recycling and Waste Management
The agricultural community generates several hundred millions of pounds of waste each year in the form of used materials such as plastics, tires, oil, anti-freeze, batteries, and organic matter. To manage used agricultural materials, many members of the agricultural community, waste management officials, and manufacturing industry members are using integrated waste management. This fact sheet lists some organizations that are affiliated with recycling and waste management. Note: Not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
C-12
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Ornamentals and Deer: Realities and Landscape Plant Options
Many homeowners, golf course superintendents, landscape maintenance firms, and public and private park facility managers express frustration toward the prevalence of deer and the damage they cause through browsing and rubbing their antlers on prized landscape ornamentals throughout the year. Unfortunately, there are few simple solutions to preventing deer damage without eliminating deer completely, which is not an option. Note: This publication is available in PDF only; it is not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Horticulture
Catalog Number:
XJ0020
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OSHA Machine Guarding Standard
This 2-page publication provides farm employers with a clear summary of what the standard requires you to do to make machines safer and to make employees and all other workers aware of operating procedures. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
E-10
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OSHA ROPS and Operator Instruction Requirements
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), in 1976, issued a standard requiring rollover protective structures (ROPS) for agricultural tractors. The standard also includes certain instructions for employees who operate the tractors. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
E-9
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