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Pachysandra
Volutella blight; brown to tan spots on the leaves are small at first but enlarge and may cover the entire leaf. Concentric line patterns form within the brown spots as leaves yellow and fall. Infected stems become dark brown to black in color and die. Under moist conditions, salmon to pink masses of fungal spores form on the surface of dead stems. Large patches of plants are killed.
Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Plant Pathology
Catalog Number:
XL0056
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Parents Making Youth Sports a Positive Experience: Role Models
The atmosphere set by organizations, parents, and coaches is a major factor in determining whether or not youth will have a positive experience in a sports program. A “win-at-all-costs” atmosphere can be harmful to a developing youth. This eight-page publication is the first in a two-part series written to assist parents in fostering a positive climate that enables children and youth involved in sports to enjoy themselves and reach their full potential.
Department:
Agricultural & Extension Education
Catalog Number:
UI349
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Parents Making Youth Sports a Positive Experience: Spectators
The atmosphere set by organizations, parents, and coaches is a major factor in determining whether or not youth will have a positive experience in a sports program. A “win-at-all-costs” atmosphere can be harmful to a developing youth. This eight-page publication is the second in a two-part series written to assist parents in fostering a positive climate that enables children and youth involved in sports to enjoy themselves and reach their full potential.
Department:
Agricultural & Extension Education
Catalog Number:
UI350
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Partial Budgeting for Agricultural Businesses
Partial budgeting is a planning and decision-making framework farm business owners can use to compare the costs and benefits of alternatives they face. It allows producers to get a better handle on how a decision will affect the profitability of the business enterprise and the farm itself. This eight-page publication explains how to use partial budgeting and explains its benefits in making farm business decisions.
Department:
Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology
Catalog Number:
UA366
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Passive Treatment Methods for Acid Water in Pennsylvania
Acid rain and acid mine drainage have polluted thousands of miles of Pennsylvania streams with acid water. This 20-page publication explains the chemistry of streams, treatment objections and guidelines, and passive treatment methods.
Department:
School of Forest Resources
Catalog Number:
UH157
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Pasture for Horses
$35.00
One of the greatest expenses of owning a horse is feed. Feed costs can be minimized by maintaining productive horse pastures. Productive pastures also are attractive and can improve horse health. This video not only provides advice on horse and pasture management, but also suggests easy-to-follow steps to ensure that pastures remain healthy and productive. (VHS--17:00) To order this video, call 814-863-2822; do not contact the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Dairy & Animal Science
Catalog Number:
L25504VH
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Penn State Agronomy Guide 2009-2010
$13.00
This 358-page, wire-o bound guide was prepared by Penn State extension specialists in agronomy, entomology, and plant pathology; U.S. Pasture Laboratory staff; county extension educators; seed, fertilizer, lime, and pesticide industry personnel; and representatives of state agricultural and environmental government agencies. It is organized into two sections. Part 1 covers crop and soil management, as well as storing seed and grain and farm management and budgeting. Part 2 covers pest management, and includes recommendations for managing pests in corn, grain sorghum, soybeans, small grains, and forages.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
AGRS-026
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Penn State Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Programs Brochure
This full-color publication describes the various Penn State Extension Family and Consumer Sciences programs in food safety education; nutrition, diet, and health; child care business essentials; strengthening families; financial well-being; and building community engagement.
Department:
Agricultural & Extension Education
Catalog Number:
UE011
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Penn State Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Programs Brochure
This full-color publication describes the various Penn State Extension Family and Consumer Sciences programs in food safety education; nutrition, diet, and health; child care business essentials; strengthening families; financial well-being; and building community engagement.
Department:
Agricultural & Extension Education
Catalog Number:
UE011
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Penn State Handbook for Commercial Mushroom Growers
$65.00
This 176-page compendium provides technical information on mushroom diseases, molds, abnormalities, insect pests and pest management, composting, spawning, casing, pasteurization, watering, and controlling carbon dioxide. Illustrations include 45 black-and-white photographs; 15 detailed drawings of microscopic spore structures; 52 color photographs of mushroom diseases, molds, and abnormalities; 24 tables; and 265 graphs, charts, and diagrams.
Department:
Plant Pathology
Catalog Number:
AGRS-027
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Penn State's Crop Management Extension Program Brochure
This full-color brochure explains the mission and programs of Penn State's Crop Management Extension Group.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC196
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Penn State's Crop Management Extension Program Brochure
This full-color brochure explains the mission and programs of Penn State's Crop Management Extension Group.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC196
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Pennsylvania Commercial Grain and Silage Hybrid Corn Tests Report: 2008 Results
This 24-page publication combines the five publications discussing corn silage and grain performance information produced in previous years. Tests of commercially available corn hybrids are conducted annually at several locations in each of the four maturity zones in Pennsylvania to provide farmers, seed producers, extension educators, and others with information about hybrid performance. The report provides independent and unbiased information, and should be used to supplement other sources of information, such as seed industry performance tests, other independent testing data, and on-farm performance records when making hybrid selection decisions.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC194
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Pennsylvania Dairy Health and Biosecurity Manual
$8.00
This 115-page manual is designed to help dairy farmers keep their herds healthy and economically productive. It also should be of value to veterinarians, county extension agents, nutritionists, and business consultants working with dairy produce
Department:
Dairy & Animal Science
Catalog Number:
AGRS-054
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Pennsylvania Directory of Irrigation Dealers/Manufacturers
Directory of irrigation dealers and manufacturers in Pennsylvania. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
F-192
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