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Results: 289 Publications found
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Agrichemical Fact Sheet 13: The Food Quality Protection Act
On August 3, 1996, The Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 was signed into law. Many groups are beginning to question the impact this bill could have on the quality and quantity of agricultural commodities. This eight-page fact sheet discusses highlights of the act, setting pesticide tolerances before and after the act, the "risk cup" concept, what pesticides will be targeted first, the role of integrated management, and what readers can do to become involved in the regulatory process. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Pesticide Education
Catalog Number:
UO206
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Agrichemical Fact Sheet 8: The Fate of Pesticides in the Environment
This four-page fact sheet examines the factors that determine the ultimate fate of a pesticide in the environment. It covers three major processes: adsorption, transfer, and degradation, and how each influence pesticide movement and persistence in the environment. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Pesticide Education
Catalog Number:
UO199
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Agrichemical Fact Sheet 9: Options for In-Field Pesticide Sprayer Rinsing and Clean Water Utilization
This four-page fact sheet offers practical and economical solutions for the disposal of spray tank tailings and rinsates, and covers the benefits of installing a clean-water supply tank on the sprayer. It includes sections on washdown and handling facilities, regulation of pesticides and waste products, rinsing system design and operation, and more. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Pesticide Education
Catalog Number:
UO201
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Agricultural Water Use in the Allegheny/Monongahela/Ohio River Basins
2002 agricultural water use regulations in the Allegheny, Monongahela, and/or Ohio River basins. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
F-201
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Agronomy Facts 10: Management of Triazine-Resistant Pigweed and Lambsquarters: An Integrated Approach
At least three species of pigweed have biotypes that show resistance to triazine herbicides. This six-page fact sheet discusses ways to avoid herbicide resistance and to implement an integrated control program for pigweed, including prevention, cultural control, mechanical control, and chemical control.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC046
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Agronomy Facts 37: Adjuvants for Enhancing Herbicide Performance
An adjuvant is any substance in an herbicide formulation or added to the spray tank to improve herbicidal activity or application characteristics. This six-page publication covers the more common types of adjuvants and information on how to select them appropriately.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC106
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Agronomy Facts 4: Johnsongrass and Shattercane Control
Johnsongrass and shattercane are closely related grass weeds that are troublesome and persistent in row crops, where they reduce yield and quality. This six-page fact sheet discusses how to develop an integrated weed management program for these weeds, including prevention, cultural control, mechanical control, and chemical control.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC039
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Agronomy Facts 46: Multiflora Rose Management in Grass Pastures: An Integrated Approach
The weed multiflora rose is an increasing problem in Pennsylvania pastures and noncropland. This six-page fact sheet discusses an integrated approach to multiflora rose management, including prevention and cultural control, mechanical control, biological control, chemical control, and follow-up maintenance practices.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC117
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Agronomy Facts 47: Controlling Yellow Nutsedge in Agronomic Crops--An Integrated Approach
Yellow nutsedge is an aggressive perennial plant that is a problem weed in field crops throughout the United States. This eight-page fact sheet discusses an integrated approach to controlling yellow nutsedge, including prevention and cultural control, mechanical control, chemical control, preplant or preemergence treatments, postemergence treatments, and spot treatments.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC120
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Agronomy Facts 5: Quackgrass Management: An Integrated Approach
Quackgrass is a cool-season perennial grass species with the potential to cause major problems in many different cropping systems. This six-page publication examines how to manage quackgrass with an integrated approach that includes chemical, cultural, mechanical, and preventive tactics.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC041
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Agronomy Facts 58: Management of Eastern Black Nightshade in Agronomic Crops: An Integrated Approach
Eastern black nightshade, an annual broadleaf plant, is an increasing problem in northeastern field crop production. It can cause crop yield reductions, interfere with the harvest, and lower crop quality. This six-page fact sheet discusses identification, prevention, cultural control, mechanical control, chemical control, and harvest aids that can help manage eastern black nightshade in agronomic crops.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC157
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Agronomy Facts 59: Managing Burcucumber in Agronomic Crops
Burcucumber is an aggressive, viney, summer-annual broadleaf weed that can germinate throughout the summer, significantly reducing crop yield and causing harvest problems. This eight-page fact sheet discusses prevention, cultural control, mechanical control, chemical control, and spot treatments that can help manage burcucumber in agronomic crops.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC155
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Agronomy Facts 61: Wirestem Muhly Management in Agronomic Crops
Wirestem muhly is a warm-season perennial grass species with the potential to cause problems in conservation tillage production systems. This eight-page fact sheet explains how to identify and manage wirestem muhly using an integrated approach that includes preventive, cultural, mechanical, and chemical control tactics.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC171
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Agronomy Facts 62: Weed Management in Pasture Systems
Weeds are troublesome in many ways. They reduce yield by robbing crops of water, light, space, and soil nutrients. Weeds can replace desirable grass species, filling in gaps or voids and reducing yield and overall quality of pasture and forages. Weeds can produce substances that are toxic to crop plants. In addition, some plants have toxic properties that can cause livestock injury or loss under certain circumstances. To plan an effective weed management program, a producer must be able to identify weeds and understand how weed biology and ecology affects where weeds are found, and many other factors. This 16-page, heavily illustrated publication covers common weeds, poisonous plants, problem weeds, and weed control.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC172
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Agronomy Facts 64: Weed Management in Organic Cropping Systems
When managing weeds in organic systems, producers use many of the same techniques used in conventional systems, but they rely much more on nonchemical control strategies, such as prevention, crop rotation, crop competition, and cultivation. To plan an effective weed management program in organic systems, you should consider historical pest problems, soil management, crop rotation, machinery, markets, weather, and time and labor. Adjusting weed control strategies based on these factors and observing and avoiding potential threats will help you stay ahead of weed problems.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC187
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