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EP156
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Description:
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) equipped with small-capacity spray tanks and boomless nozzle systems have become popular to control weeds in pastures, rangelands, and along roadsides.
Publication Date:
April 2009
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
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MF2870
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Description:
Types of center pivot nozzle packages in use were observed from roads: field location, degree of rotation, number of spans, nozzle type, height, pressure regulation, etc.
Publication Date:
April 2009
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
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MF2869
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Description:
Selecting nozzles to produce the right droplet size is important to provide effective coverage with pesticides and to minimize spray drift.
Publication Date:
March 2009
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
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MF2868
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Description:
Alfalfa requires more water than any other Kansas crop.
It is considered drought tolerant because it can use up to 70 percent of available soil water without undue stress.
Publication Date:
March 2009
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Production, Machinery
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S67A
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Description:
Kansas Hazardous Occupations Training: safety for tractor hitches, ground speed sensors, starting fluid, 4-wheel drive articulated, mechanical front-wheel drive, and track tractors.
Publication Date:
March 2009
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
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MF2857
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Description:
Farmers can monitor their crops using red and near-infrared images from remote sensing instruments at ground level or from planes or space platforms.
Publication Date:
March 2009
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
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MF2867
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Description:
Subsurface drip irrigation can improve yields with less water than other irrigation. Consider spacing and depth of driplines, water quality, root intrusion, and rodents.
Publication Date:
March 2009
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Production, Machinery
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L908
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Description:
Sprinkler irrigation system design considerations: application rate, depth of application, system capacity, uniformity of application.
Publication Date:
December 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
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MF2853
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Description:
The most common cause of spontaneous combustion fires in hay is excessive moisture. Hay moisture over 20 percent leads to bacteria growth and excess heating.
Publication Date:
December 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Storage
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SRP1002
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Description:
Research presented at Dairy Day 2008, on dairy cattle nutrition, reproduction, and facilities, environment.
Publication Date:
December 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Reproduction, Nutrition, Livestock
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MF2854
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Description:
Making large round bales requires working with a baler and bale handling equipment. Begin safety awareness by reviewing operators manual for each piece of equipment.
Publication Date:
December 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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L903
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Description:
Low pressure sprinkler packages have become popular since requirements can minimize pumping costs. Lowering pressure and discharge point reduces the wetted area and can cause runoff.
Publication Date:
November 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
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MF2798
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Description:
Make informed decisions about purchasing a home or site in rural Kansas. Topics include farms, utilities, wastewater, roads, property maintenance, fire protection, wildlife.
Publication Date:
May 2008
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Housing
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EP129
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Description:
KanSched2 is a program designed to help monitor the root zone soil profile water balance and schedule irrigation
events on a field using evapotranspiration (ET) data.
Publication Date:
December 2007
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
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MF2474
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Description:
Examines reason for recent interest in grain storage in Kansas:
low grain prices and wide basis levels at harvest, preserving
identity of crops, flexibility, reduced bottlenecks at harvest.
Publication Date:
September 2007
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Storage, Management
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MF1149
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Description:
How to deal with sand problems, shallow deposits of sand and gravel, deep deposits on flood-damaged fields.
Publication Date:
February 2007
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Soil Conservation, Natural Disasters, Machinery
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MF2587
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Description:
Describes a simple computer program that evaluates pumping plant efficiency using on-farm records, compares irrigation energy options, repair economics.
Publication Date:
August 2006
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
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MF2737
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Description:
A remote waterer, instead of livestock drinking from a pond, provides cooler, cleaner, fresher water and eliminates livestock damage to pond edges, spillway, and dam.
Publication Date:
July 2006
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Livestock
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L885
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Description:
Are irrigation costs are reasonable? Is irrigation is paying its way? Fuel bills have parts related to pumping plant performance and to crop and irrigation management.
Publication Date:
July 2006
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
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L886
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Description:
Pump curves show the pump’s ability to produce head and capacity, pump efficiency and brake horsepower. The engine performance curve shows proper loading of the engine for fuel economy.
Publication Date:
July 2006
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
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MF2728
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Description:
Silage leachate is an organic liquid that is the result of pressure in the silo or the presence of excess water. Leachate is 40 times stronger than dairy parlor wastewater.
Publication Date:
May 2006
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Storage
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MF2713
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Description:
Aerial lift devices are commonly referred to as bucket trucks, lift trucks or cherry pickers. An aerial lift is any lift device that has an articulating and/or extensible boom.
Publication Date:
April 2006
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
|
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MF2710
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Description:
Safety practices to be followed when operating a chipper/shredder. Safety tips, along with real accident reports, give you a better understanding of the risks.
Publication Date:
April 2006
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
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MF2716S
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Description:
Safety training courses in Spanish: tractor, motor vehicle, skid steer, chipper/shredder, tree trimming, aerial lift, and mowing and trimming.
Publication Date:
April 2006
Language:
Spanish
Subtopic:
Machinery
|
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MF2715S
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Description:
Motor vehicles, machinery and tree trimming hazards are major causes of injury in landscaping and horticultural services.
Publication Date:
April 2006
Language:
Spanish
Subtopic:
Machinery
|
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MF2715
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Description:
Motor vehicles, machinery and tree trimming hazards are major causes of injury in landscaping and horticultural services.
Publication Date:
April 2006
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
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MF2716
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Description:
Safety training courses: tractor, motor vehicle, skid steer, chipper/shredder, tree trimming, aerial lift, and mowing and trimming.
Publication Date:
April 2006
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
|
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MF2709
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Description:
This book teaches important safety practices for operating and working near motor vehicles. It is designed to use with your employers safety training.
Publication Date:
April 2006
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
|
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MF2714
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Description:
This booklet teaches important safety practices to follow when mowing with agricultural mowers, riding lawn mowers
walk behind mowers string trimmers and brush trimmers.
Publication Date:
April 2006
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Mowing, Machinery
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MF2712S
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Description:
Safety practices to be followed when manually pruning trees. Safety tips, along with real accident reports, help you protect yourself from hazards.
Publication Date:
April 2006
Language:
Spanish
Subtopic:
Machinery
|
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MF2713S
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Description:
Safety information for aerial lift vehicles
Publication Date:
April 2006
Language:
Spanish
Subtopic:
Machinery
|
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MF2714S
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Description:
This booklet teaches important safety practices to follow when mowing with agricultural mowers,riding lawn mowers, walk-behind mowers,string trimmers and brush trimmers.
Publication Date:
April 2006
Language:
Spanish
Subtopic:
Mowing, Machinery
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MF2709S
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Description:
Spanish: Safety practices for working near motor vehicles. It is designed to use with your employers safety training.
Publication Date:
April 2006
Language:
Spanish
Subtopic:
Machinery
|
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MF2711S
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Description:
Safety practices to use when operating or working near skid steer loaders. It is designed to use with hands-on safety training.
Publication Date:
April 2006
Language:
Spanish
Subtopic:
Machinery
|
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MF2708S
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Description:
Tractor safety tips, along with real accident reports, have been combined to give you a better understanding of the risks associated with this type of work.
Publication Date:
April 2006
Language:
Spanish
Subtopic:
Machinery
|
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MF2710S
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Description:
Safety practices to be followed when operating a chipper/shredder. Safety tips, along with real accident reports, give you a better understanding of the risks.
Publication Date:
April 2006
Language:
Spanish
Subtopic:
Machinery
|
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MF2711
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Description:
Safety practices to use when operating or working near skid steer loaders. It is designed to use with hands-on safety training.
Publication Date:
April 2006
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
|
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MF2708
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Description:
Tractor safety tips, along with real accident reports, have been combined to give you a better understanding of the risks associated with this type of work.
Publication Date:
April 2006
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
|
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MF2712
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Description:
Safety practices to be followed when manually pruning trees. Safety tips, along with real accident reports, help you protect yourself from hazards.
Publication Date:
January 2006
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
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MF855
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Description:
Insects or fungi in grain during storage greatly affect
its quality. Only CLEAN, DRY GRAIN should be considered for storage. Aeration and insect management will minimize problems.
Publication Date:
October 2005
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Storage
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MF2675
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Description:
Asian soybean rust has potential to cause severe damage to the soybean crop. Select proper application parameters for
making fungicide applications with conventional boom
sprayers.
Publication Date:
August 2005
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery, Disease & Injury
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MF917
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Description:
Many chemicals are marketed to protect stored grains from insect attack, but they should not be considered alternatives to proper stored grain handling procedures.
Publication Date:
June 2005
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Storage
|
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MF2671
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Description:
Notebook of training materials on farm safety: laws, protective equipment, mechanical hazards, chemicals, animals, farm structures, tractors, implements, vehicles, etc.
Publication Date:
January 2005
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
|
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MF2671_0
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Description:
Notebook of training materials on farm safety: laws, protective equipment, mechanical hazards, chemicals, animals, farm structures, tractors, implements, vehicles, etc.
Publication Date:
January 2005
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
|
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MF2671_SEC1
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Description:
First section of farm safety notebook: Introduction, regulations, resources.
Publication Date:
January 2005
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
|
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MF2671_SEC4A
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Description:
Farm safety manual section 4a: Tractor hazards, controls
Publication Date:
January 2005
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
|
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MF2671_SEC2
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Description:
Farm safety manual, second section, Injuries Involving Youth, advice to reduce risks.
Publication Date:
January 2005
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
|
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MF2671_SEC3
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Description:
Farm safety manual section 3, Hazards: Mechanical, farm chemicals, animals, confined spaces, grain bins, silos, etc.
Publication Date:
January 2005
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
|
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MF2671_SEC4B
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Description:
Farm safety manual, section 4b, tractor operation.
Publication Date:
January 2005
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
|
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MF2671_SEC5
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Description:
Farm safety manual section 5: Connecting Implements to the Tractor and related documents.
Publication Date:
January 2005
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
|
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MF2671_SEC6
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Description:
Farm safety manual section 6: Skid steer loaders, Utility Vehicles, All-Terrain Vehicles.
Publication Date:
January 2005
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
|
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MF2661
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Description:
The region between tilled strips is maintained as a no-till area; area where the crop is planted is tilled. Strip-till implements till a narrow 8 inch strip on crop row 30 inch centers.
Publication Date:
October 2004
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Soil Conservation, No Till, Machinery
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C709
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Description:
Information on how to maintain agricultural terraces with adequate capacity, ridge height and channel width to accomplish soil and water conservation.
Publication Date:
July 2004
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Soil Conservation, Machinery
|
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MF2120
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Description:
Discusses steps of windbreak management, and the benefits of tree windbreaks in Kansas.
Publication Date:
May 2004
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Soil Conservation, Livestock
|
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MF2585
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Description:
Detailed instructions for cleaning harvesting equipment that is required to minimize the chance that the wheat fungus Karnal Bunt will contaminate Kansas wheat.
Publication Date:
May 2003
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery, Disease & Injury
|
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MF2583
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Description:
This research found that, on average, custom rates for a Kansas farm harvesting 1,000 acres are 20.4 percent lower than the true cost to own and operate machinery.
Publication Date:
April 2003
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
|
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L875
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Description:
A major concern in alfalfa production is stand establishment.
In Kansas, most alfalfa is planted during August. With no-till alfalfa planting, more moisture is often available for germination.
Publication Date:
April 2003
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Production, No Till, Machinery
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SV502
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Description:
This video is designed to help all involved in the application industry gain a better understanding of each and everyone's role and responsibilities in lessening the spray drift problem.
Publication Date:
January 2003
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Production, Machinery
|
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MF2541
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Description:
Nozzle determines amount of spray applied to area, uniformity of application, coverage of sprayed surface, and amount of drift. Minimize drift by selecting nozzles with large droplet spectrum.
Publication Date:
April 2002
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
|
|
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EP111
|
Description:
Aircraft, facilities, support equipment, and chemicals
are an investment that must be safeguarded to provide resistance to theft, vandalism, fire, weather, and now terroristic manipulations.
Publication Date:
March 2002
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Storage, Machinery
|
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MF2361
|
Description:
The filtration unit is the most important component of an SDI system. The major cause of failure is clogging of emitters. Flushing of driplines should be part of routine maintenance.
Publication Date:
January 2002
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
|
|
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EP110
|
Description:
Heat stress in freestall barns should be a major concern for dairy producers and dairy industry advisors. Provide protection from solar radiation and maximize evaporative losses from skin.
Publication Date:
November 2001
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Livestock, Diseases
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L901
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Description:
Water only when it is needed, you can save irrigation fuel, water, labor, wear and tear on machinery, and increase yields. The blocks are installed for one season at several depths.
Publication Date:
November 2001
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
|
|
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MF2516
|
Description:
Discusses agronomic considerations, machinery considerations and economic considerations of narrow row corn.
Publication Date:
August 2001
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Production, Machinery
|
|
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EP100
|
Description:
Tips on planning and design using examples based on a
2,400 lactating cow dairy with freestall housing configured in 4-row barns.
Publication Date:
July 2001
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Livestock
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EP75
|
Description:
Reducing heat stress in dairy herds with fans to enhance the evaporation of moisture from a cow’s back. Emphasizes fan selection based on performance.
Publication Date:
March 2001
Language:
English
Subtopic:
|
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7TRANSP
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Description:
This chapter will help you identify critical control points in transportation for food safety. Be sure that your product
arrives in excellent condition.
Publication Date:
March 2001
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Storage
|
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EP77
|
Description:
Heat stress effects on dairy cows include: increased water intake, decrease in dry matter intake, slower rate of feed passage,less milk production and poor reproductive performance.
Publication Date:
February 2001
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Nutrition, Management, Livestock
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SB652
|
Description:
Non-aerated, flat-floor, metal bins were most popular, followed by aerated, flat-floor and aerated, hopper-bottom bins. About 60 % of all storage bins were equipped for
aeration.
Publication Date:
January 2001
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Storage
|
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MF2471
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Description:
Outlines the costs/returns of converting to sprinkler irrigation for various pumping capacities. Labor savings are a major consideration, also acreage, yield, pumping capacity, & equipment cost.
Publication Date:
November 2000
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
|
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MF2468
|
Description:
Tips for keeping cows cool in the holding pen.
Publication Date:
September 2000
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Livestock
|
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MF2445
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Description:
Large droplets are not as likely to drift off-target as smaller droplets. This basic principle lies behind many innovations to reduce drift when spraying herbicides.
Publication Date:
March 2000
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
|
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MF2443
|
Description:
Checklist to assess environmental integrity & operation of your pesticide & fertilizer mixing & loading facility: Housekeeping, Storage, Handling, Rinsate, Fuel Storage, Safety, Security.
Publication Date:
March 2000
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Storage, Machinery
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MF2444
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Description:
Select a nozzle that produces coarser droplets, Use lower end of pressure range, Lower boom height, Increase nozzle size, Spray when wind speeds are under 10 mph, & away from sensitive crops.
Publication Date:
March 2000
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
|
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SRL126
|
Description:
Many of the traits for developing improved wheat varieties in Kansas came from numerous other countries.
Publication Date:
February 2000
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Performance
|
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MF2424
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Description:
Designing and locating a dairy facility to maximize labor efficiency and cow performance.
Publication Date:
January 2000
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Livestock
|
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MF2401
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Description:
Provides information on cooling dairy cows through use of sprinkler systems
Publication Date:
July 1999
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Livestock
|
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LAGOON
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Description:
Anaerobic lagoons are used to collect, treat, and store waste at many concentrated animal operations. Movement of nitrate-nitrogen into aquifers used to supply drinking water is a concern.
Publication Date:
June 1999
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Livestock
|
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MF2388
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Description:
Narrow rows can produce higher yields than conventional row spacings in highly productive environments & later planting dates while not increasing risk in more marginal environments.
Publication Date:
February 1999
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Production, Machinery
|
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MF2362
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Description:
Provides information on temporary grain storage. Primary problems: structural strength of building; floor surface; grain handling; and grain management.
Publication Date:
September 1998
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Storage
|
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MF2316
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Description:
Goals: Minimize animal & worker stress, feed cattle in an adequate & efficient manner, provide well drained cattle space, efficient & profitable feeding, & protect surrounding environment.
Publication Date:
August 1998
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Livestock
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EP67
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Description:
Provides answers for those wishing to expand their dairies.
Publication Date:
May 1998
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Management, Livestock
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MF2318
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Description:
Provides answers for those wishing to expand their dairies.
Same as #EP67.
Publication Date:
May 1998
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Management, Livestock
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MF1089
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Description:
Sprayer cleaning will prolong life of the sprayer, prevent unnecessary repairs, reduce contamination of surface & groundwater, & eliminate crop injury from equipment contamination.
Publication Date:
April 1998
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
|
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MF2319
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Description:
Strategies that can be used by commercial dairies to reduce the effects of heat stress on dairy cattle.
Publication Date:
March 1998
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Livestock
|
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MF2322
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Description:
Once fruits and vegetables are harvested, they need to be packaged for sale. For smaller retail operations, some postharvest handling practices can be done in the field.
Publication Date:
March 1998
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Storage
|
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MF2292
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Description:
Fly-in clinics were held to evaluate aircraft spray patterns, quantify potential drift hazards, and assist aerial applicators in addressing system problems. Crop-duster pilots participated.
Publication Date:
October 1997
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
|
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MF2244
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Description:
Discusses how to effectively calculate farm machinery operation costs.
Publication Date:
May 1997
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery, Finance
|
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SRP781
|
Description:
The ability of grain handlers to segregate wheat at the first collection point (country elevators) will be critical in the transition from a commodity-based to a quality-based marketing system.
Publication Date:
January 1997
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Storage, Production
|
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SV399
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Description:
Since farm chemicals can also pose problems to both human health and the environment, this program explains and describes practical safe-handling practices.
Publication Date:
January 1997
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Storage
|
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MF2041
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Description:
Provides the on-farm feed processor or nonregistered commercial mill with useful information pertaining to the maintenance of facilities and equipment.
Publication Date:
January 1997
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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SRL116
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Description:
Farmers have been interested in reducing corn row spacings from 30 inches. Equidistant plant spacing, which occurs
with narrower row spacings, reduces within-row competition.
Publication Date:
January 1997
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Performance
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S67
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Description:
Order from Kansas State University. Print only.
Publication Date:
October 1996
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
|
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AF115
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Description:
Soil compaction has become more of a problem in recent years due to increased equipment size and lack of crop rotations. More tillage passes may be needed to control weeds and bury residue.
Publication Date:
July 1996
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Soil Conservation, Machinery
|
|
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MF2048
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Description:
Provides information to help feed processors decide which mill is best suited for their grinding needs.
Publication Date:
April 1996
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
|
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MF2178
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Description:
Drip irrigation systems are becoming more widely used, especially vegetable crops. The system must function efficiently during the entire growing season.
Publication Date:
April 1996
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Production, Machinery
|
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MF2206
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Description:
Once wind erosion has started it can be reduced by mulching with manure, straw or hay. Emergency tillage is a last resort that can be effective if done promptly and with the right equipment.
Publication Date:
March 1996
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Soil Conservation, Machinery
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PM33
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Description:
Goal is to get a completely threshed head onto straw walker in one piece. This is done by keeping cylinder speed slow & concave spacing wide & harvesting at good speed when seed moisture is low.
Publication Date:
January 1996
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Production, Machinery
|
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EP68
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Description:
Provides recommended type, size, and degree of mechanization considered when planning a milking center.
Publication Date:
November 1995
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Livestock
|
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L912
|
Description:
Surge valves can increase the overall efficiency of surface irrigation by increasing application uniformity &
decreasing runoff & deep percolation. A surge valve controller may reduce labor.
Publication Date:
July 1995
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
|
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MF2040
|
Description:
Discusses proper bagged ingredient storage.
Publication Date:
May 1995
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Storage
|
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|
MF2039
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Description:
Discusses the importance of proper livestock feed ingredient storage.
Publication Date:
May 1995
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Storage
|
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MF845
|
Description:
Options for control of corn rootworms. Larvae tunnel into & prune corn roots as they feed. Severe damage limits the soil nutrients to the plant & greatly reduces ability to tolerate drought.
Publication Date:
May 1995
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Pests, Machinery
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SRP737
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Description:
Grain temperatures can be lowered enough during summer to slow insect development. An aeration controller runs the fan only when air temperature drops below a set point to lower grain temperature.
Publication Date:
May 1995
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Pests
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MF1066
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Description:
Lists methods of hay storage. Round bales are not well suited for barn storage. Outdoor storage is practical in low-rainfall areas. Covers, stacking methods, & drainage reduce losses.
Publication Date:
May 1995
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Storage
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MF2113
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Description:
Sanitation limits rate of insect migration into stored grain. An aeration controller helps manage aeration for insect control. Monitoring manages the risk of insect damage.
Publication Date:
May 1995
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Pests
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MF2063
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Description:
Ridge tillage is a reduced tillage system that is between no-till and conventional tillage. Crops are planted on ridges
that stay in the same location for years.
Publication Date:
March 1995
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Soil Conservation, Machinery
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MF2026
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Description:
Provides information on wheat harvesting. Suggests minor adjustments to the combine to drastically reduce grain losses or improve grain quality. Additional wheat saved is clear profit.
Publication Date:
March 1995
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Production, Machinery
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MF2027
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Description:
Maximum tractor performance requires optimizing tire inflation pressure. Overinflated tires have smaller footprints & produce less traction. Underinflated tires have decreased life.
Publication Date:
February 1995
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
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MF1174
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Description:
This publication will cover cold storage options,
construction factors, equipment, and operation practices
for fresh flower and plant material postharvest management.
Publication Date:
November 1994
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Storage, Flowers
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SV230
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Description:
Manage aeration to control pests and maintain quality of wheat.
Publication Date:
January 1994
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Storage
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SV109
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Description:
Focuses on common hazards around the farmstead. Hazard associated with poor “housekeeping” habits, electricity, and grain storage are highlighted. Emphasis is on older farmers.
Publication Date:
January 1994
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Storage
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SV106
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Description:
Designed to stimulate discussion and thought, this video focuses on the misadventures and near-misses of four long-time friends. Common hazards associated with agricultural machinery.
Publication Date:
January 1994
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
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SV107
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Description:
Designed to stimulate discussion and create awareness of the need for safe behaviors by focusing on the special bond between grandparents and their grandchildren.
Publication Date:
January 1994
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
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SB660
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Description:
The cost-effectiveness of aeration, grain protectants, and
fumigation was evaluated. Grain cooling by aeration was the most effective insect-control technique but often was managed poorly.
Publication Date:
December 1993
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Storage, Pests, Marketing
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MF1151
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Description:
Sand and silt deposits increase the susceptibility of soils to wind erosion. If wind erosion occurs, be prepared to perform emergency tillage with a narrow chisel or moldboard lister.
Publication Date:
November 1993
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Soil Conservation, Natural Disasters, Machinery
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MF1150
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Description:
Rain pounding on soil surface may cause it to become extremely hard. This compaction can make planting crops difficult, especially on no-till fields.
Publication Date:
November 1993
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Soil Conservation, Natural Disasters, Machinery
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MF1085
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Description:
Print only.
Publication Date:
October 1993
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
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L877
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Description:
Water measurements for: Determining irrigation efficiency; Improving water management; Monitoring pumping plant performance; Detecting well problems; completing annual water use reports.
Publication Date:
June 1993
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
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MF1059
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Description:
Crop dusting requires uniform distribution, proper aircraft setup, spray droplet size, drift control, & weather. Pattern testing measures spray swath uniformity, width, & droplet size.
Publication Date:
January 1993
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
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MF1060
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Description:
Print only.
Publication Date:
January 1993
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
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L869
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Description:
Measure how much water is applied to see whether your system is operating within reasonable boundaries. Irrigation water use efficiency has become an important issue.
Publication Date:
September 1992
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
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MF1039
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Description:
A guide to proper management techniques and procedures to offer a fresh product to the wholesaler and retailer while getting maximum return on their investment.
Publication Date:
June 1992
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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MF1033
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Description:
Good management of produce storage facility operations is important to make it efficient and profitable. This guide shows how to maintain produce quality.
Publication Date:
May 1992
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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MF989
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Description:
Conditioned alfalfa stems dry faster, which allows baling to begin sooner. Methods: bending the stem until it breaks; crushing the stem to break its waxy surface layer, & abrading the stem.
Publication Date:
April 1992
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
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MF1035
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Description:
Demonstration: Explain benefits of terraces, waterways & residue management. Explain erosion control & laws. Show equipment options for terrace maintenance and proper methods. Discuss costs.
Publication Date:
April 1992
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery, Conservation Resource Programs
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SRL103
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Description:
Limited field workdays during the critical planting and harvesting periods necessitate productive labor use. Less productive use of labor, if possible, should be postponed until a rainy day.
Publication Date:
February 1992
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Machinery
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MF588
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Description:
provides methods to make your tractor more effective.
Publication Date:
April 1991
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
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MF975
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Description:
Compounds used in refrigeration industry have been found to be environmentally harmful. Refrigerant replacement users include food processors & farms which store fruits & vegetables.
Publication Date:
February 1991
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Storage
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SRP611
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Description:
An increase in the price of natural gas or of other energy
sources can have a major impact on irrigators’ net income and the economy of western Kansas.
Publication Date:
December 1990
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Finance
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MF933
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Description:
Bins should be checked twice a month if grain is peaked; aeration is greatly hindered. Inspection is nearly impossible in overfilled bins, which have more problems with insects, mold, & moisture.
Publication Date:
August 1989
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Storage
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MF916
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Description:
An infestation of weevils & lesser grain borers can cause significant quality & monetary loss if left uncontrolled.
Secondary grain pests, (bran bugs) include most other grain-attacking beetles.
Publication Date:
April 1989
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Storage
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MF910
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Description:
Print only.
Publication Date:
November 1988
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
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MF415
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Description:
A nomograph eliminates calculations required to calibrate sprayer for ag chemicals. You will need a quart jar, funnel, tape measure, watch with a sweep second hand, pencil & straight edge.
Publication Date:
October 1988
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
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AF169
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Description:
Information on pesticide storage: Separate from offices and fertilizer storage, keep products away from windows, store glass containers near floor, plan for fire & spills, cleanup.
Publication Date:
April 1988
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Storage
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S30
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Description:
Explains Kansas Noxious Weed law, describes life cycle and control methods for many weeds, with information on herbicides, equipment, calibration, and safety.
Publication Date:
December 1987
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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MF726
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Description:
Reduce the likelihood of suffering serious losses from stored grain insects. Destroy or feed to livestock the first few bushels of grain augered through each piece of equipment as
harvest begins.
Publication Date:
June 1987
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Storage
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AF158
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Description:
Describes methods to dry and store sunflowers.
Publication Date:
February 1987
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Storage
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SB644
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Description:
Capital investment & annual operating costs are estimated for four sizes (25, 50, 75, and 100 car loadout) of corn-soybean, wheat-sorghum, & wheat-barley model grain elevators, & soybean elevators.
Publication Date:
October 1983
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Storage, Management
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SB645
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Description:
Results of this study generally show that under reasonable fuel cost increases a well-designed and operated solar-heated swine confinement unit should prove to be a viable farm investment.
Publication Date:
September 1983
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Management, Management, Livestock
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SC081
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Description:
Historical Publication:(1920)Results obtained by some farmers in northwestern Kansas, have shown that the conditions are favorable to dairying as a farm industry for the region.
Publication Date:
June 1920
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Livestock
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MF2807
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Description:
Pay attention to boiler water treatment, burner operation, and steam trap failures to maximize boiler efficiency and reduce overall feed manufacturing costs.
Publication Date:
December 2007
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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MF2061
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Description:
Discusses the cause and other aspects of mycotoxins in grains.
Publication Date:
May 2002
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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MF2037
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Description:
Contains information pertaining to ingredient specifications, finished feed properties, types of assays to perform, and interpreting lab results.
Publication Date:
August 2001
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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MF2506
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Description:
Techniques for optimizing sampling and maximizing the value of data collected from a sampling program.
Publication Date:
August 2001
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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MF2507
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Description:
Defines uses of statistical process control in the feed manufacturing industry.
Publication Date:
August 2001
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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MF2036
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Description:
Contains definitions of different types of samples and sampling procedures, methods and equipment used for sample collection.
Publication Date:
July 2001
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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MF2043
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Description:
Explains the regulations regarding the use of medicated feed additives and provides a list of approved drugs and use levels.
Publication Date:
March 2000
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Nutrition, Diseases
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MF2042
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Description:
Explains the regulations regarding the use of medicated feed additives and to provide a list of approved drugs and drug combinations and use levels.
Publication Date:
March 2000
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Nutrition
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SV420
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Description:
This program provides basic information about phosphine grain fumigation in grain elevators. It is designed for training elevator employees who work with and around fumigants an
Publication Date:
January 1998
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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SV422
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Description:
This video presents techniques for receiving, storing, and weighing feed ingredients; grinding grain with hammermills and rollermills; mixing feed using vertical and horizontal
Publication Date:
January 1998
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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MF2033
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Description:
Outlines project to reduce the likelihood of contaminated meat leaving the farm resulting from failure by on-farm feed manufacturers to comply with Good Manufacturing Practices.
Publication Date:
November 1997
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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MF2034
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Description:
Explains the different factors used to assign a grain grade and how these factors may influence the processing performance and feeding value of low-grain grain.
Publication Date:
January 1997
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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MF2041
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Description:
Provides the on-farm feed processor or nonregistered commercial mill with useful information pertaining to the maintenance of facilities and equipment.
Publication Date:
January 1997
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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SV407
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Description:
This video contains techniques for storing and weighing feed ingredients, grinding grain, feed mixing and delivery, and record keeping. A segment on particle size reduction, inc
Publication Date:
January 1997
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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MF2048
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Description:
Provides information to help feed processors decide which mill is best suited for their grinding needs.
Publication Date:
April 1996
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Machinery
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MF2055
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Description:
Provides feed manufacturers with information that will help them avoid drug carryover (livestock feed contamination).
Publication Date:
March 1996
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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MF2056
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Description:
Addresses premixing and its importance to manufacturing a quality livestock feed.
Publication Date:
January 1996
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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MF2053
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Description:
Provides information about the two types of drum mixers for livestock feed: single-action and double-action.
Publication Date:
October 1995
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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MF2054
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Description:
Provides information pertaining to feed processing.
Publication Date:
August 1995
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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MF2040
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Description:
Discusses proper bagged ingredient storage.
Publication Date:
May 1995
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Storage
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MF2050
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Description:
Provides information on how grain is processed so the animal may fully utilize the nutrients.
Publication Date:
May 1995
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Nutrition
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MF2051
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Description:
Describes the equipment, procedure, costs, and interpretation of particle size analysis for livestock feed.
Publication Date:
May 1995
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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MF2090
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Description:
Addresses many of the most common questions about how aeration controllers are used to maintain grain quality and control insects.
Publication Date:
March 1995
Language:
English
Subtopic:
Pests
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MF2091
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Description:
Provides a self-check and record-keeping system that are designed to help on-farm feed manufacturers produce quality livestock feed.
Publication Date:
February 1995
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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MF1172
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Description:
Outlines the objective, performance, and testing of the mixing process.
Publication Date:
October 1994
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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AF170
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Description:
Prevent deaths and injuries in managing stored grain: getting caught in augers & power take-off shafts, suffocation, overexertion, falls, dust & chemicals, electrocution, fires, explosions.
Publication Date:
February 1989
Language:
English
Subtopic:
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