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Today:Daily agriculture news report from the U.S. and around the worldWeekly current events quizTimely Topics special reportsDaily news reports archived for two weeksMore features:A site license good for all students and teachers at your schoolEntirely online and ready when you areOne- or two-year subscription rates availableFREE TRIAL for instructors: Call 800-236-7862 or sign up at Contact us:Call 800-236-7862Send an e-mail: comments@Our mailing address:137 South Main Street, West Bend, WI 53095Instructors, call 1-800-236-7862 for a Free Trialor request one online at CAREERS LibraryCR100 Ag Careers Library Guide Finding and Getting a JobCR001 Research for a Productive Job SearchCR002 Writing an Effective ResumeCR003 Preparing Quality Job-Related CorrespondenceCR004 Preparing for a Job InterviewCareer ExplorationCR005 Informational Interviews in a Job SearchCR006 Job Shadowing To Benefit a Job SearchCR007 Finding and Benefiting from InternshipsGeneral Agricultural Career TopicsCR101 Start Your Career Search with YourselfCR102 Narrowing Down Your Career SearchCR103 Draw on Your ExperiencesCareers in Specific Agricultural FieldsCR104 Careers in Animal ScienceCR105 Career Opportunities in Veterinary MedicineCR106 Career Opportunities in PoultryCR107 Career Opportunities in Crop ScienceCR108 Opportunities in Plant SciencesCR109 Opportunities in HorticultureCR110 Career Opportunities in BiotechnologyCR111 Career Opportunities in Food ScienceCR112 Careers in Cereal ChemistryCR113 Opportunities in Agricultural EngineeringCR114 Careers in Agricultural EconomicsCR115 Career Opportunities in Farm ManagementCR116 Careers in Commodity MarketingCR117 Agribusiness Marketing and SalesCR118 Careers in Ag CooperativesCR119 Careers in Ag CommunicationsCR120 Weather Forecasting and Research CareersCR121 Career Opportunities in ConservationCR122 Careers in Environmental ProtectionCR123 Careers in Forestry and Wood ProductsCR124 Careers in Range ManagementCR125 Careers in Farming and RanchingCR126 Obtaining Credit as a Young FarmerCR127 Careers in Ag EducationCR128 Careers in Agricultural Credit and FinanceAg ENGINEERING LibraryWoodworkingAE101 Taking Linear MeasurementsAE102 Using Squares, levels and LinesAE103 Using FastenersAE104 Woodworking Hand ToolsAE105 Selecting and Using AbrasivesAE106 Using Stains and Clear FinishesAE107 Woodworking SafetyPaintingAE120 Selecting PaintsAE121 Preparing Wood for PaintAE122 Preparing Metal for PaintAE123 Painting TechniquesPortable Power ToolsAE160 Selecting and Using Portable DrillsAE161 Selecting and Using Portable SandersAE162 Selecting and Using Portable SawsAE163 Selecting and Using RoutersStationary Power ToolsAE180 Using a Table Saw AE181 Using a Radial Arm Saw AE182 Using a Band Saw AE183 Using Planers Tool Maintenance and RepairAE200 Removing and Preventing RustAE201 Replacing Tool HandlesAE202 Sharpening ToolsAE203 Sharpening ScrewdriversAE204 Sharpening KnivesAE205 Sharpening Axes and HatchetsGas Welding and CuttingAE220 Gas SafetyAE221 Acetylene Equipment AE222 Fusion and Filler Rod WeldsAE223 BrazingAE224 Cutting with OxyfuelArc WeldingAE240 Arc Welding Safety AE241 Principles of Arc Welding AE242 Selecting Electrodes AE243 Welding Mild Steel AE244 MIG Welding AE245 TIG WeldingAE246 Striking an Arc AE247 Evaluating WeldsAE248 To the Shop With Arc WeldingSmall Gasoline EnginesAE260 Principles of Small Gasoline Engine OperationAE261 Small Gasoline Engine Systems AE262 Types of Oil AE263 Small Gasoline Engine Troubleshooting AE264 Small Gasoline Engine SafetyAE300 Small Engine DisassemblyAE301 Measuring With Dial Calipers and MicrometersAE302 Calculating Engine DisplacementElectrical WiringAE320 Magnetism AE321 Ohm's Law AE322 Electrical Safety AE323 Identifying Electrical WireAE324 Electrical Receptacles AE325 Installing Single, Three- and Four-Way SwitchesAE326 Reading MetersAE327 Drawing Electrical DiagramsAE328 Determining Wire Count and Box Type and SizeAE329 Determining Wire SizeElectric MotorsAE340 How Do Electric Motors Operate? AE341 Selecting Electric Motors AE342 Controlling Rounds-Per-Minute by Using Pulleys AE343 Electric Motor ControlsPlumbingAE361 Plumbing ToolsAE362 Types and Uses of PipeAE363 Connecting PipeAE364 Septic SystemsIrrigation SystemsAE380 Types of Irrigation Systems AE381 Calculating the Amount of Irrigation NeededHydraulicsAE400 Pascal's Principle AE401 Hydraulic System Basics: Parts, Fluids, FiltrationAE402 Hydraulic System MaintenanceAE403 Hydraulics and Pneumatics in AgricultureConcrete and MasonryAE420 Curing ConcreteAE421 AggregatesAE422 Estimating BlockFarm Building MaterialsAE440 Selecting and Using PlywoodAE442 Selecting and Using Pressure Treated LumberAquaculture and Greenhouse SystemsAE460 Parts of a Closed Loop Aquaculture SystemAE461 Types of GreenhousesAE462 Hydroponics SystemsWood TechnologyAE022 Woodshop SafetyAE023 Farm Sketches and DrawingsFarm Buildings and Related StructuresAE001 Farm Buildings and Related StructuresAE002 Concrete and Masonry ConstructionAE003 Use of Drawing Plans in AgribusinessAE004 Selecting Farm Construction MaterialsAE005 Stress and Loads on Farm BuildingsAE006 Depreciation of Farm Storage BuildingsAE007 Portable Power Tool SafetyAE008 Framing Floors, Walls and RoofsAE009 Types of Roofing MaterialsAE010 Basic Electrical WiringAE011 Painting Farm BuildingsAE012 Stray Voltage on Dairy FarmsAg Issues LibraryIS100 Ag Issues Library GuideUnderstanding Ag IssuesIS101 What Is the Hottest Ag Issue in Your Area?IS102 How Problems Become Public IssuesIS103 Searching for the Truth About the IssuesIS104 How Public Issues Can Be SolvedIS105 How Agreements Can Be NegotiatedIS106 Finding the Latest Issues InformationAnimal Issues IS111 Understanding Animal Rights Vs. Animal WelfareIS112 Answers for Animal Rights Charges Against AgricultureIS113 Can Producers Set Their Own Animal Care Standards?IS114 The Ethics of Cloning: When Should It Be Legal?IS115 Should a Milk Producer Use rbGH To Boost Output?IS116 Is It Right To Use Animals for Research Purposes?IS117 Is USDA's National Animal Identification a Good Idea?IS118 How Should Cloned Animals Be Used?Food Safety IssuesIS121 Understanding Food Safety, Security and Health Safety IssuesIS122 Keeping Food Safe From PesticidesIS123 Keeping Food Safe From PathogensIS125 Consumer Choice: Organic Vs. Mass Produced FoodsIS126 Are Genetically Modified Foods Safe To Eat?IS127 Labels for Genetically Modified FoodsIS128 Are We Doing Enough To Stop the Mad Cow Risk?Environmental IssuesIS131 Why the Clash Between Agriculture and Environment?IS132 Environment Vs. Private Property RightsIS133 How Can We Best Protect Public Forests?IS134 Protecting Public Interests on Private ForestlandIS135 Irrigating Crops Vs. Saving Endangered FishIS235 Understanding Irrigation Water IssuesIS136 Understanding the Debate Over Global Climate ChangeIS137 Are Farmers Poisoning the Gulf of Mexico?IS138 Are We Doing Enough To Stop Invasive Species?IS139 Wolf Recovery Vs. Farmers and RanchersIS140 How Should the Endangered Species Act Be Reformed?IS141 Two-Cycle Vs. Four-Cycle Engines and the EnvironmentIS142 Energy, Agriculture and ANWRIS143 Growing Population Vs. Shrinking World ResourcesIS144 Can Agriculture Help To Solve America's Energy ShortfallIS146 Wind Power: A Green Alternative Vs. Community OppositionIS147 Is Organic Production Really Better for Me and the Environment? Agricultural Policy IssuesIS161 Why Should Farmers Get Special Treatment From the Government?IS162 Who Supports and Who Opposes Farm Programs?IS163 Why Can't Farmers Survive Without So Much Government Subsidy?IS164 When Should Farmers Receive Emergency Aid From Government?IS165 Should We Try To Save the Small Family Farm?IS166 Should Meatpackers Be Allowed to Own and Produce Livestock?IS167 Is It Fair To Force Producers To Pay for Promotions?IS169 Taking Private Property for Public UseEconomy and TradeIS171 Understanding World Trade IssuesIS172 NAFTA: A Success or a Failure?IS272 Will More Free Trade Agreements Help U.S. Agriculture?IS173 Understanding Ag Issues in WTO Trade NegotiationsIS174 Biotechnology as a Free Trade IssueIS175 Should Food Be a Weapon of U.S. Foreign Policy?IS176 Have We Stopped the Threat of Foot-and-Mouth Disease?IS177 How Can We Solve Farm Labor Shortages?Ag and Biotechnology IssuesIS181 Science and Technology Vs. Unknown RisksIS182 Regulating Risks of BiotechnologyIS183 Could Biotechnology Backfire on Farmers?IS184 Sustainable Agriculture in Low- and High-Input SystemsIS185 Where To Draw the Line When Tinkering With NatureAgricultural Career IssuesIS191 Is There a Career for Me in Agriculture?IS192 How Important Is Farm Background?IS193 Is Biotechnology Still a Promising Career Opportunity?IS194 Is Value-Added Agriculture in Your Future?IS195 Is There a Future for Me in the Organic Industry?AGRIbusiness LibraryAB100 Agribusiness Library GuideStarting a Small BusinessAB140 Should I Start a Business of My Own? AB241 Finding the Right Business for You AB242 Doing Research To Measure Your Market Potential AB243 Making Your Small Business Start-Up Plan AB244 Finding Capital To Start a Small Business AB245 Turning Your Plans Into a Legal BusinessAB246 Preparing To Manage Your Business AB247 Selecting Your System of Records and Accounting AB248 Understanding Profit or Loss and Financial Progress AB249 Managing Risks and Liabilities AB250 Marketing and Selling Your Products AB251 Pricing Your Products and Services AB252 Promoting Your Business and ProductsAB253 Finding and Managing EmployeesProfile of U.S. AgribusinessAB101 Understanding U.S. Agriculture and Agribusiness AB102 Understanding U.S. Ag Production Businesses AB103 Understanding the "Inputs" in Ag Production AB104 Providing Equipment for Farms, Ranches and Feedlots AB105 History and Growth of Farm Equipment Companies AB106 Providing Inputs for Crop Protection and Growth AB107 History and Growth of Agricultural Pesticide Companies AB108 The Growth of an Agricultural "Genetics" IndustryAB109 History and Growth of Seed and Genetics Companies AB110 Supplying Feeds for Livestock, Dairy, Poultry and Pets AB111 Profiles of Animal Health Product CompaniesAB112 The Business of Marketing Agricultural ProductsAB113 Companies That Market Food From U.S. ProducersAB114 Trends To Watch in the Marketing of Food and Fiber Financial PlanningAB120 Making a Business PlanAB121 Introduction to BudgetingAB122 Making Personal and Family BudgetsAB123 Making a Farm Business Operating BudgetAB124 Making and Using Partial BudgetsAB125 Making and Using Cash Flow BudgetsManaging FinancesAB126 Understanding Farm and Business AccountingAB127 Selecting a Farm Record SystemAB128 Taking inventory To Make a Balance SheetAB129 Making a Balance SheetAB130 Understanding Accrual Vs. Cash AccountingAB131 Making an Income StatementAB132 Making a Statement of Cash FlowsAB133 Making an Ending Balance SheetAB134 Making a Statement of Owner EquityAB135 Measuring Financial Strength and ProgressBusiness DecisionsAB142 Using Land, Labor, Capital and ManagementAB143 Should Your Business Be a Corporation, or What?AB144 Understanding the Taxes Businesses Must PayAB145 Tax Rules Every Business Person Needs To KnowAB146 Managing the Cost of Paying TaxesAB147 Estate Planning for Farm and Business Owners OrganizationsAB148 Understanding Farm and Business OrganizationsAB149 Joining an Association for Agribusiness CompaniesAB150 Joining an Association of Agricultural ProfessionalsAB151 Joining a General Farm OrganizationAB152 Joining a Commodity OrganizationAB153 Understanding Grower Organization MembershipAB154 What Is a Cooperative Agribusiness? AB155 Principles and Laws That Rule CooperativesAB156 Why Do Business With a Cooperative?AB157 Co-op Networks Gain Purchasing Power AB158 Co-op Networks Provide Market Clout Investments in LandAB161 What Is Farm Real Estate and What Is It Worth?AB162 Understanding the Factors in Farmland ValuesAB163 How To Determine What Land Can ProduceAB164 The Value of Location in Land PricesAB165 How a Beginner Can Buy a FarmAB166 Understanding Land ContractsAB167 How To Rent or Lease LandAB168 Should a Farmer Rent or Buy To Get More Land?AB169 Should a Young Farmer Rent or Buy Land?Investments in ImprovementsAB170 Finding the Value of Farm Buildings AB171 Planning Investments in Grain Storage AB172 Investing in Buildings for Livestock AB173 Investing in Animal Waste ManagementAB174 Planning Farm Equipment StorageAB175 Planning Investments in Dairy Cow Buildings and EquipmentAB176 Dairy Investments and Operating CostsAB177 Dairy Milking Systems and EquipmentAB178 Dairy Cow Housing and FacilitiesAB179 Dairy Milking Barns and ParlorsSources of Credit AB180 How to Choose a Lender AB181 Banks, Merchants, and Other Lenders AB182 Farm Credit System Banks and Associations AB183 Farmer Mac, Fannie Mae and Other GSE Credit Sources AB184 Farm Service Agency Loans Making Credit DecisionsAB185 How Lenders Set Your Credit Limits AB186 How To Set Your Own Borrowing Limits AB187 Can I Repay This Loan? AB188 Using Your Records To Make Loan Decisions AB189 Applying for a Loan AB190 Understanding the Cost of Borrowing Money AB191 Calculating Interest Payments AB192 Leasing Vs. Borrowing To Buy Equipment AB193 Mortgage Loans Vs. Land Contracts AB194 Borrowing and Using Operating Credit AB195 When To Consolidate Farm or Business Loans AB196 Expand Your Business or Reduce Your Debt? Business Risk and LiabilityAB220 Adjusting for Farm Business Risk AB221 Using Insurance To Manage Risk AB222 Deciding Where Insurance Is Needed AB223 Life Insurance as a Farm Business Tool AB224 Landlord-Tenant Rights and Liabilities AB225 The Liability Risks of Chemical Hazards and Pollution AB226 Employee-Employer Rights and LiabilitiesAB227 Understanding Water Rights of Land OwnersGovernment ProgramsAB201 Finding Help Using USDA ProgramsAB202 Why We Have Farm Policies and ProgramsAB203 FARM LAWS: Understanding the 2014 Farm BillAB204 FARM LAWS: The Role of Commodity ProgramsAB205 FARM LAWS: How Uncle Sam Provides Loans to ProducersAB206 How Policy Goals Take Shape and ChangeAB207 FARM LAWS: Political Change Brings Policy ReformsAB209 FARM LAWS: Setting Payment and Income LimitsAB210 FARM LAWS: The Impact of Federal Dairy ProgramsAB211 FARM LAWS: Why the CRP Remains PopularAB212 FARM LAWS: Food Issues Get Farm Bill VotesAB213 FARM LAWS: Understanding How USDA Spends Its BudgetAQUACULTURE LIBRARYAC001 Understanding Aquaculture and Its Future PotentialAC002 History of AquacultureAC003 Careers in AquacultureAC004 Is Aquaculture for You?a service of Stewart-Peterson, Inc.137 South MainWest Bend, WI 53095 phone number:800 236-a service of Stewart-Peterson, Inc.137 South MainWest Bend, WI 53095 phone number:800 236-7862AC005 Choosing the Right Aquaculture ProductAC006 Understanding Water Requirements of FishAC007 Production Costs in AquacultureAC008 Feeds and Feeding for Fish ProductionAC009 Exploring Aquaculture SystemsAC010 Producing Vs. Buying Aquaculture SeedstockAC011 Harvesting Your Aquaculture CropAC012 Combining Aquaculture With HydroponicsAC014 Aquaculture ResourcesAC101 Geography of AquacultureAC102 Common and Scientific Names and Traits of Cultured Aquatic AnimalsAC103 Common and Scientific Names and Traits of Cultured Aquatic PlantsAC104 Functional Anatomy of FishAC105 Functional Anatomy of CrustaceansAC106 Functional Anatomy of ClamsAC107 Basics of Marketing FishAC108 Spawning FishAC109 Culturing Food Fish AC110 Culturing Ornamental or Hobby Fish AC111 Culturing Oysters, Clams, Crayfish and Shrimp AC112 Culturing FrogsAC113 Nutritional Needs of Fish AC114 Feeding FishAC115 Managing the Health of Aquatic AnimalsAC116 Maintaining and Managing Water QualityAC117 Water Volumes and MeasurementsAC118 Parasitic Diseases of FishAC119 Bacterial Diseases of FishAC120 Viral Diseases of FishAC121 Noninfectious Diseases of FishAC122 Pond and Cage ConstructionAC123 Closed or Recirculating SystemsAC124 Writing a Business Plan for AquacultureBIOTECHNOLOGY LibraryUnderstanding BiotechnologyBT101 Introduction to BiotechnologyBT102 Understanding DNA, Genes and ChromosomesBT103 Mapping and Sequencing Genetic Information BT104 Developing Technologies from Embryo ResearchBT105 Understanding Stem Cell DiscoveriesBT106 Basic Biotechnology of Plant ReproductionBT107 Genetic Engineering of Plant LifeBT108 Understanding Clones and Transgenic AnimalsBT109 Producing Clones of AnimalsBT110 Risks and Rewards in New TechnologyBT111 Why Regulate Biotechnology?BT112 Who Regulates Biotechnology?Applying BiotechnologyBT114 Improved Food Products and Supply Using BiotechnologyBT115 Biotechnology and the Safety of FoodBT116 Building Sustainable World Food SuppliesBT117 Answering Questions Food Consumers AskBT118 Biotech: The Environmental BenefitsBT119 Biotech: The Environmental RisksBT120 Biotech Trees and Forests in Your FutureBT121 Pursuing the Perfect Christmas TreeBT122 Harvesting Products From Transgenic AnimalsBT123 Animal Organs and Tissues for Human UseBT124 Using Our Knowledge of Genes and GenomesBT125 Genetically Engineering VaccinesBT127 Using Biotechnology To Improve Plant Production and QualityBT128 Using Biotechnology To Alter, Control and Improve Plant ProductionBT129 Developing Crops That Fight InsectsBT130 Improving Livestock and Dairy ProductionBT131 Looking Ahead: The Biotech Impactcrop science LibraryCrop TechnologyCS101 Reducing Herbicide RatesCS105 Calculating Fertilizer Needs & CostsCS107 Calculating Nutrient Credits for CropsCS109 Using Fertilizer Based on Soil TextureCS110 Fertilizer Value of Applied ManureCS111 Using Manure as FertilizerCS112 Manure as Nitrogen Source for CornCS113 City Sewage Use on Crop LandCS114 Fertility & Alfalfa Winter InjuryCS208 Understanding Integrated Pest ManagementCS209 The Purpose of Using PesticidesCS210 Reading Chemical Container LabelsCS211 Understanding Pesticide SafetyCS212 Using Pesticides ResponsiblyCS213 Calibrating Pesticide EquipmentCS024 Better Pastures NeededCS025 Alternative Perennial Forage SystemsCS026 Alternative Perennial Grass CropsCS027 Ensiled FeedsCS028 Grazing ManagementImportant CropsCS116 Corn CS117 Soybeans CS118 Potatoes CS119 Wheat CS120 Barley CS121 Oats CS122 RiceCS123 Food LegumesCS124 Forage Legumes and GrassesCS125 Sugar beets and SugarcaneCS126 CottonCS127 Other Oilseed CropsCS128 Specialty CropsPlant ScienceCS301 Origin and Development of Cultivated Plants CS302 Geographical Distribution of PlantsCS303 Classifying and Naming Plants or Plant Taxonomy CS304 Structure of PlantsCS305 Anatomy of PlantsCS306 Properties of SoilsCS307 Role of Water in PlantsCS308 Essential Nutrients and Their RolesCS309 Effect of Temperature on PlantsCS310 Light and PlantsCS311 Understanding PhotosynthesisCS312 Understanding Plant RespirationCS313 Basics of Plant GrowthCS314 Vegetative GrowthCS315 Propagation of PlantsEQUINE LibraryEquine ScienceEQ101 Brief History of the HorseEQ102 World and US Distribution of HorsesEQ103 U.S. Equine Industry EQ104 Classifications and Types of HorsesEQ105 Parts of a HorseEQ106 Importance of AgeEQ107 Colors and MarkingsEQ108 Marking and Identifying Horses EQ109 Examining Horses for UnsoundnessEQ110 Judging HorsesEQ120 Basic Horse GeneticsEQ130 Donkeys and MulesEQ140 Feeding HorsesEQ160 Skeletal and Muscular System EQ170 Knowing About Equine Internal ParasitesEQ171 Controlling Internal Parasites in HorsesEQ172 Functional Anatomy of Equine DigestionEQ173 Equine Feedstuffs and Nutrient CostsEQ174 Aspects of Equine Exercise PhysiologyEQ175 Understanding Mare Reproductive PhysiologyEQ176 Stallion Reproductive PhysiologyEQ177 Understanding the Equine HoofEQ178 Using Body Condition Scoring in HorsesEQ179 Putting Together Equine ConformationEQ180 Owning a HorseEQ181 Light Horse BreedsEQ182 Draft Horse BreedsEQ183 Horse Feeding ManagementEQ184 FoalingEQ185 The Essentials of Horse GroomingEQ186 Horse Tools of the TradeEQ187 Equine Dental CareEQ188 Gaits of HorsesEQ189 Does Your Horse Think?EQ190 Behavior and TrainingEQ191 Biomechanics of Movement EQ200 Diseases of Horses EQ201 Horse Health Management EQ202 Poisonous Plants EQ203 Recognizing Stress in Horses EQ204 First Aid EQ220 Fly Control EQ221 Pasture Management EQ223 Buildings for HorsesEQ224 Waterers, Feeders and Fencing EQ225 Insurance and Contracts for Horses Farm Management LibraryFM100 Management Library GuideUnderstanding ManagementFM101 The Meaning of Management in Farming FM102 Understanding Farm Costs and Profits FM103 How a Farm Becomes a Business FM104 Using Management Principles To Make DecisionsPlanning OperationsFM110 The Value of Scheduling Efficient Use of EquipmentFM111 Calculating the Field Capacity of Farm EquipmentFM112 Planter Cost Vs. Planter Capacity FM113 Calculating Combine Capacity Vs. Harvest Requirements FM114 Cotton Picker Vs. Stripper, Capacity and Efficiency FM115 Calculating Crop Labor Requirements FM116 Labor Required for Livestock and Dairy Enterprises FM117 Planning a Farm Labor Work Schedule FM118 Finding, Hiring And Managing Farm Labor FM119 Farm Labor Wages, Salaries and IncentivesFM120 Maintaining a Safe Milk SupplyMaking Cost Control DecisionsFM125 Understanding Your Cost Control Alternatives FM126 Improving Yields To Reduce Crop Costs FM127 Learn Buying Skills To Make Wise Purchases FM128 Making Farm Equipment Decisions FM129 Planning a Farm Equipment System FM130 Understanding Farm Equipment Costs FM131 Selecting the Most Efficient Tractor FM132 Understanding Combine Efficiency and Costs FM133 Estimating Fuel Requirements for Farm Operations FM134 Using Custom Work To Reduce Fixed Costs FM135 Own, Lease or Rent Farm Equipment FM136 Buying New or Used Equipment FM137 When To Trade and When To Keep Used Farm Equipment FM138 More Labor or Larger Equipment?FM139 Managing the Cost of Moisture in Marketing GrainFM140 Reducing the Cost of Energy for Drying GrainFM141 Choosing A Tillage System To Save Soil and Reduce CostsFM142 Reviewing the Concepts of Managing Input CostsFM143 Managing the Cost of Financing PurchasesMaking Production DecisionsFM105 Finding Sources for Management InformationFM106 Using Cooperative Extension for Management InformationFM121 Finding Useful Weather ForecastsFM122 Understanding Growing Degree DaysFM123 Adjusting Operations to Weather ChangesFM150 Deciding To Diversify or SpecializeFM151 Selecting a Profitable Combination of CropsFM152 Selecting Profitable Livestock EnterprisesFM153 Deciding When To Expand an EnterpriseFM154 Deciding When To Expand a Dairy HerdFM155 Deciding When To Buy and Finish Feeder PigsFM156 Deciding When To Feed More CattleFM157 Game Farms and Other Alternative EnterprisesFM158 Choosing Organic Vs. Conventional FarmingEstimating Production CostsFM161 Cost of Producing CornFM162 Cost of Producing Grain SorghumFM163 Cost of Producing OatsFM164 Cost of Producing BarleyFM165 Cost of Producing HRW WheatFM166 Cost of Producing SRW WheatFM167 Cost of Producing Spring, Durum and Other Classes of WheatFM168 Cost of Producing RiceFM169 The Cost of Producing CottonFM170 Cost of Producing SoybeansFM171 Cost of Producing SunflowersFM172 Cost of Producing Flaxseed and CanolaFM173 Cost of Producing Sugar BeetsFM174 Cost of Producing SugarcaneFM175 Cost of Producing PotatoesFM176 Cost of Producing Tree FruitFM177 Cost of Producing GrapesFM178 Cost of Raising Farrow-to-Finish HogsFM179 Cost of Producing or Finishing Feeder PigsFM180 Cost of Producing Feeder CalvesFM181 Cost of Feeding CattleFM182 Cost of Producing MilkFM183 Cost of Producing SheepFarm SafetySF001 Safety Issues: Silo GasSF002 Protecting Children From Farm AccidentsSF003 Preventing Farm FiresSF004 Portrait of a Farm AccidentSF005 Static Electricity and Refueling DangersSF006 Safety First with Anhydrous AmmoniaSF007 Keeping Safe From Weather ProblemsSF008 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)FFA & Leadership LibraryPersonal FinancePF001 Planning Personal SpendingPF002 Saving To Meet Your GoalsPF003 Earning MoneyPF004 Using Financial Institutions To Manage Your SpendingPF005 The Role of CreditPF006 Credit Card BasicsPF007 The Problem of Identity TheftPF008 Saving Money on FoodLeadershipLS101 What It Means To Be a Leader LS102 How To Choose Your Leaders LS103 How You Can Learn To Be a LeaderLS104 What Leaders Need To Know About PeopleLS105 How Successful Leaders Motivate People LS106 How You Can Improve Your Leadership Skills LS107 What Leaders Need To Know About CommunicationLS108 Learning to Speak and Write Effectively LS109 How Leaders Keep Themselves Informed LS110 Using "Teams" To Reach Your Goals LS111 Leading the Team Toward Its Goals LS112 Taking the Lead in Your Group or Community LS120 Writing a News StoryLS121 Writing a Press ReleaseEthical Communication SkillsLS130 Ethics: What's It All About?LS131 Safe and Responsible Internet UseLS132 Choosing Good Internet SourcesLS133 The Power of Polished PresentationsLS134 Basic Copyright ConceptsLS135 Understanding Fair Use of Copyrighted MaterialLS136 PlagiarismLS137 The Power of SeeingLS138 Communicating Through Photo StoriesLS139 Communicating Through PowerPoints?National FFANFFA01 History of the FFANFFA02 Standards of an FFA MemberNFFA04 FFA Official DressNFFA05 The FFA CreedNFFA06 The FFA DegreesNFFA07 Your Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE)FOOD SCIENCE LibraryBeginning LessonsFS001 Understanding Food LabelsFS002 Breakdown of the Nutritional Facts PanelFS003 Understanding USDA's MyPyramidFS004 Understanding Food Additives FS005 Food Front Labeling and AdvertisementsFS006 Food Packaging and PricesFS007 Dietary Guidelines for AmericansFS008 Understanding the MyPlate GraphicFood Production and ProcessingFS101 Overview of the Food IndustryFS102 Chemistry of FoodsFS103 Nutrition and DigestionFS104 Common Unit Operations in Food ProcessingFS105 Quality Factors in FoodsFS106 Avoiding Food DeteriorationFS107 Heat Preservation and ProcessingFS108 Cold Preservation and ProcessingFS109 Food Dehydration and ConcentrationFS110 Processing Foods With Radiant and Electrical EnergyFS111 Fermentation in Food ProductionFS112 Maintaining Quality Milk ProductionFS113 Dairy ProductsFS114 Meat Production, Grading and TendernessFS115 Meat Preparation and Processed MeatsFS116 Poultry ProductionFS117 Egg ProductionFS118 Fish and Shellfish as Food SourceFS119 Fats and Oils in Food ProductsFS120 Grains and Legumes in Cereal and BakingFS121 Processing Wheat, Corn and Other GrainsFS122 Fruits and VegetablesFS123 Beverage ProductionFS124 Confectionery and Chocolate ProductsFood Production SafeguardsFS125 Food PackagingFS126 Wastewater and Food ProcessingFS127 Food SafetyFS128 Governmental Regulation and Nutrition LabelingHorticulture LibraryLandscapingHT001 Starting on Landscape Planning and DesignHT002 Selecting Plants for Your YardHT003 Introduction to Hardscape MaterialsHT004 Introduction to Turf GrassesHT005 Turf Care: Mowing, Watering and FertilizingHT006 Controlling Turf Weeds, Diseases and InsectsHT007 Planting New TurfUrban HorticultureHT301 What Is Urban Horticulture? HT302 Sustainability in the Urban Landscape HT303 Using Native PlantsHT304 Selecting Urban TreesHT305 Tree City USAHT306 Community Supported AgricultureHT307 Community Involvement in Urban HorticultureHT126 Gardening in Containers and Small SpacesFloral DesignHT040 Emergency Planning for the Floral ShopHT041 Daily Safety in the Floral ShopHT042 Floral Design Tools and SuppliesHT043 Selection of Wire and Wiring Techniques Used in Floral DesignHT021 Basic Steps To Creating Floral ArrangementsHT022 Understanding the Elements of Floral DesignHT023 Learning To Use Floral Design PrinciplesHT024 Designing Floral ArrangementsHT044 Dynamics of Color in Floral DesignHT045 Boutonnieres and Floral Pocket SquaresHT046 Creating a CorsageHT018 Care and Handling of Cut FlowersHT019 Drying Flowers To Expand Your MarketsHT020 Forcing Flowers and Bulbs To Bloom EarlyFloricultureHT011 The Basics of Cut Flower ProductionHT012 Getting Started With Field-Grown Cut FlowersHT013 Growing Flowers for Cutting and DryingHT014 Controlling Weeds in Field-Grown Cut FlowersHT015 About Insects That Attack Cut FlowersHT016 Controlling Insects in Field-Grown FlowersHT017 Diagnosis and Control of Floral Crop DamageHT025 Learning About ChrysanthemumsHT026 Growing Potted MumsHT027 Growing Hardy Fall MumsHT028 Controlling Growth of MumsHT029 Growing Greenhouse Poinsettia PlantsHT030 The Care, Feeding and Marketing of Poinsettia PlantsHT201 Comparing Markets for Flowers and PlantsHT203 Improving Your Plant and Flower BusinessHT204 Merchandising Flowers Through SupermarketsHT205 Displaying Flowers To Attract BuyersHT206 Building a Successful Floral Sales TeamHT207 Getting Started in Plant and Floral SalesHT208 Sharpening Your Floral Sales SkillsOrnamentalsHT008 The Basics of Bedding Plant ProductionHT009 The Basics of Perennial Plant ProductionHT010 Choosing Perennial Growing MethodsGreenhouse TechnologyHT210 Choices To Make When Building a GreenhouseHT211 Selecting a Greenhouse Growing MediumHT212 Managing pH of Greenhouse Growing MediaHT213 Feeding Greenhouse PlantsHT214 Guides to Nutrient Deficiency in PlantsHT215 Understanding MicronutrientsHT216 Managing Greenhouse MicronutrientsHT217 Balancing Greenhouse MicronutrientsHT218 Calculating PPM for Greenhouse ApplicationsHT219 Irrigation of Greenhouse PlantsHT220 Understanding Irrigation Water QualityHT221 Correcting Irrigation Water QualityHT222 Managing Water Quality ProblemsHT223 Balancing Air, Water and Media for PlantsHT224 Controlling Greenhouse WeedsHT225 Controlling Height of Greenhouse PlantsHT226 Regulating Growth of Greenhouse CropsHT227 Managing Greenhouse InsectsHT228 Using IPM for Greenhouse ProductionHT229 Guide to Scouting Greenhouse PestsHT230 Identifying Major Greenhouse PestsHT231 Biological Control of Greenhouse PestsHT232 Controlling Major Greenhouse InsectsHT233 Understanding Greenhouse PesticidesHT234 How To Diagnose Plant Disease ProblemsHydroponicsHT151 Introduction to Hydroponic Crop ProductionHT152 Feeding Hydroponic PlantsHT153 Hydroponic Growing MediumsHT154 Water Culture Hydroponics SystemsHT155 Aggregate Culture Hydroponics SystemsFruitsHT112 Introduction to Apple ProductionHT113 Introduction To Pear ProductionHT128 Getting Started Growing StrawberriesHT129 Training and Maintaining StrawberriesHT130 Getting Started Growing RaspberriesHT131 Training and Maintaining RaspberriesHT132 Getting Started Growing BlueberriesHT133 Caring for Blueberry BushesGarden PreparationHT120 Starting A Home Vegetable GardenHT121 Understanding Garden SoilsHT122 Composting for BeginnersHT123 Fertilizing Soil To Feed Garden PlantsHT124 Controlling Home Garden PestsHT125 Selecting Vegetables for Your Home GardenHT127 Using Intensive Gardening TechniquesHT142 Garden MulchingFruit and Vegetable Marketing HT160 Sources of Produce Market FactsHT161 Understanding Produce Market ReportsHT170 Finding Markets for FruitHT171 Understanding Sources of Fruit SupplyHT172 Understanding Fruit DemandHT173 Understanding Fruit Market PricesHT174 Value of Fruit Market InformationHT270 Identifying Fruit Market RoutesHT271 Planning Fruit Market RoutesHT272 Understanding the Outlook for Fruit CropsHT273 Making Fruit Market Pricing DecisionsHT177 Understanding Vegetable and Potato SuppliesHT178 Understanding Demand for Vegetables and PotatoesHT179 Understanding Potato and Vegetable Market PricesHT280 Identifying Potato and Vegetable Market RoutesHT281 Planning Vegetable Market RoutesHT282 Potato and Vegetable Marketing Decisionslarge animal science LibraryGeneralLA001 Livestock Performance DataLA002 Livestock Growth and DevelopmentLA003 Marketing LivestockLA004 Livestock Breeding SystemsLA005 Farm Animal Reproductive PhysiologyLA006 Biotechnology in the Livestock IndustryLA007 Biosecurity and Healthy LivestockLA008 Livestock Rations and the Net Energy SystemLA009 Ruminant NutritionLA010 Nonruminant NutritionLA011 Manure and Nutrient ManagementLA012 Sources and Control of Livestock OdorsLA013 Handling LivestockLA014 The Role of Hormones in Improving Animal ReproductionLA015 Quality AssuranceLA016 Show Ring Ethics and SportsmanshipLarge Animal Environmental TopicsLA030 Permitting Requirements for Large Livestock Operations LA031 Locating a Large-Scale Livestock Operation To Reduce Odor Conflict LA032 Factors Affecting Livestock Odor Perception LA033 Measuring Odors From Livestock OperationsLA034 Ammonia Emissions From Livestock FacilitiesLA035 Manure Storage and Handling LA036 Reducing Nutrient Excretion From LivestockLA037 Emergency Action Plans for Livestock Producers LA038 Community Relations for Large Livestock Operations LA039 Monitoring for Environmental Stewardship LA040 Alternative Manure Uses LA041 Water Usage for Livestock OperationsSwineLA110 The Swine IndustryLA111 Breeds of SwineLA112 Selecting Feeder PigsLA113 Raising and Selling Market HogsLA114 Market Hog NutritionLA115 Nutrition for Gestating and Lactating SowsLA116 Nutrition for Weaned PigsLA117 Swine HealthLA118 Estrous Synchronization and Heat Detection for SwineLA119 Artificial Insemination in SwineLA120 Gilt ManagementLA121 Selecting Breeding StockLA122 Confinement Vs. Open Housing for HogsLA124 Providing Space for Healthy HogsLA125 Genetic Evaluation in Pork ProductionLA126 Managing a Swine Breeding HerdLA127 Farrowing ManagementLA210 Swine Efficiency FactorsLA211 Pig Flow in Large-scale Swine OperationsLA212 Components of a Swine Finishing ContractLA213 Marketing Hogs in the 21st CenturySheepLA130 The Sheep IndustryLA131 Sheep BreedsLA132 Selecting Feeder LambsLA133 Marketing Lambs and WoolLA134 Nutrition of LambsLA135 Raising Show LambsLA136 Nutrition of the Ewe FlockLA137 Sheep HealthLA138 Sheep BreedingLA139 Wool and Wool ProductsLA140 Artificial Insemination in SheepLA141 Sheep Efficiency FactorsGoatsLA060 Goats as Another Livestock OptionLA061 Goat BreedsLA062 Raising Goats for MeatLA063 Raising Dairy GoatsLA064 Raising Goats for FiberLA065 Goat Feeding and NutritionLA066 Goat Herd Health and HousingLA067 Goat Reproduction and Efficiency FactorsLA068 Marketing Goat Meat, Milk, Fiber and Other ProductsBeefLA150 The Beef IndustryLA151 Beef BreedsLA152 Selecting Feeder CattleLA153 Raising and Selling Market CattleLA154 Nutrition of Market CattleLA155 Nutrition of the Cow HerdLA156 Weaning ManagementLA157 Beef Cattle HealthLA159 Improving Beef Cow ReproductionLA160 Getting Beef Calves Started on FeedLA161 Nutrition of Growing and Finishing CattleLA162 Guides to Beef Cattle Feed Bunk ManagementLA163 Using Growth Promotants for CattleLA164 Understanding BSE, or Mad Cow DiseaseLA165 Beef Efficiency FactorsBeef/DairyLA170 Estrous Synchronization and Heat Detection in CattleLA171 Artificial Insemination in CattleLA172 Calving ManagementLA173 Heifer Development and ManagementLA174 Understanding Cattle Handling PsychologyLA176 Detecting Heat To Improve AI SuccessLA177 Bovine Semen Collection and ProcessingDairyLA180 The Dairy IndustryLA181 Dairy BreedsLA182 Feedstuffs for Dairy ProductionLA183 Lactation NutritionLA184 Dry Cow ManagementLA185 The Lactation CurveLA186 Milking ProtocolLA187 Dairy Herd HealthLA188 Dairy Herd ReproductionLA189 Milk and Milk ProductsLA190 Understanding the Components of MilkLA191 Milking Machine MaintenanceLA192 Responsible Drug Use for Dairy CowsLA193 The Art of HerdsmanshipLA194 Dairy Efficiency FactorsEvaluation and ExhibitionLA301 Logistics of Livestock Judging ContestsLA302 Logistics of Skillathon ContestsLA303 Livestock TerminologyLA304 Oral Reasons in Livestock JudgingLA305 Logistics of Meats Judging ContestsLA306 Terminology for Meats Judging ContestsLA307 Identifying Meat CutsLA308 Yield and Quality Grading of Beef CarcassesLA309 Hog Carcass EvaluationLA310 Lamb Carcass EvaluationLA311 Reasons in Meats Judging ContestsLA312 Logistics of Dairy Judging ContestsLA313 Using the Unified Dairy Cow ScorecardLA314 Body Condition Scoring in Dairy and LivestockLA315 Logistics of Livestock ShowsLA316 Preparing and Exhibiting Market Beef CattleLA317 Preparing and Exhibiting Market LambsLA318 Preparing and Exhibiting Market SwineLA319 Logistics and Preparation for a Junior Livestock SaleLA320 Preparing and Exhibiting DairyLA321 Preparing and Exhibiting Dairy GoatsLA322 Preparing and Exhibiting Meat GoatsMarketing LibraryMK100 Marketing Library GuideUnderstanding Markets - IntroductoryMK101 What Is Agricultural Marketing?MK102 The ABCs of Supply, Demand and PriceMK103 Finding Market Alternatives for GrainMK104 Finding Market Alternatives for LivestockMK105 The Value of Grain Market InformationMK106 The Value of Livestock Market InformationMK107 The Value of Cotton Marketing InformationMK108 Understanding Ag Market Pricing ToolsUnderstanding Markets - FuturesMK109 Understanding Futures PricesMK110 How Futures Contracts Are TradedMK111 Linking Cash and Futures MarketsMK112 Understanding Volume and Open InterestMK113 Reasons for Trading in FuturesMK114 Getting Started Trading FuturesMK115 Placing Orders To Buy or Sell FuturesMK116 Using Futures To Set Commodity PriceUnderstanding Markets - OptionsMK117 Understanding Options PricesMK118 Understanding Options TermsMK119 How Options Are PricedMK120 Why Buy or Sell Options?MK121 Calculating Options Hedging ResultsMK122 Pricing with Options Vs. FuturesUnderstanding Crop PricesMK201 Finding Grain and Cotton Market InformationMK202 Understanding Cash Grain PricesMK203 Understanding Spot Cotton PricesMK204 How Crop Reports Influence PricesMK205 Understanding Grain Market SupplyMK206 Understanding Cotton SupplyMK207 How Export Reports Influence PricesMK208 Understanding Grain Market DemandMK209 Understanding Cotton DemandMK210 Balancing Grain and Soybean Supply-DemandMK211 Understanding Cotton Supply-Demand BalanceMK212 Tracking World Grain and Oilseed MarketsMK213 Tracking World Cotton MarketsMK214 The Impact of Weather on Crop PricesUnderstanding Livestock PricesMK251 Finding Livestock Market InformationMK252 Understanding Cash Livestock PricesMK253 Understanding Cattle SupplyMK254 Understanding Hog SupplyMK255 Understanding Dairy Cattle SupplyMK256 Understanding Milk SupplyMK257 Understanding Sheep and Lamb SupplyMK258 Understanding Cattle DemandMK259 Understanding Hog and Feeder Pig DemandMK260 Understanding Dairy Cattle DemandMK261 Understanding Milk DemandMK262 Understanding Lamb DemandMK263 Balancing Meat Supply With DemandMK264 Balancing U.S. Milk Supply With DemandMK265 Balancing Wool Supply With DemandMK266 The Impact of Weather on Livestock PricesUsing Futures and Options MarketsMK301 Using Basis in Grain MarketingMK302 Using Basis in Livestock MarketingMK303 Using Basis in Cotton MarketingMK304 How Grain Farmers Use FuturesMK305 How Livestock Farmers Use FuturesMK306 How Cotton Growers Use FuturesMK307 Pricing Grain Before It's ProducedMK308 Using Options To Price Growing CropsMK309 Pricing Grain Held in StorageMK310 Using Options To Price Stored CropsMK311 Pricing Cotton Before It's ProducedMK312 Using Options To Price CottonMK313 Pricing Cotton Held in StorageMK314 Earn Price Gains After Selling CottonMK315 Cross Hedging Grain Sorghum in Corn FuturesMK316 Selective Pricing of Grain CropsMK317 Selling Options To Increase PricesMK318 Using Options To "Repurchase" CropsMK319 Pricing Fed Cattle Before Buying FeedersMK320 Pricing Hogs Before Buying FeedersMK321 Pricing Cattle and Hogs While on FeedMK322 Locking in Cattle Feeding Profit MarginsMK323 Selective Pricing of Cattle and HogsMK324 Pricing Feeder Cattle PurchasesMK325 Hedging Feed Purchases on FuturesMK326 Using Options To Price PurchasesMK327 Pricing Milk Before It's ProducedMarketing Decisions - CropsMK401 Selecting Markets for Grain and SoybeansMK402 Selecting Markets for CottonMK403 Selecting Cash Grain Market RoutesMK404 Selecting Cotton Market RoutesMK405 Making Grain and Soybean Storage DecisionsMK406 Locking in Grain or Soybean Storage ProfitsMK407 Understanding the Market Outlook for CropsMK408 Using Technical Analysis To Forecast PricesMK409 Making Crop Pricing DecisionsMK410 Where To Get Crop Marketing AdviceMarketing Decisions - LivestockMK421 Selecting Markets for CattleMK422 Selecting Markets for HogsMK423 Selecting Markets for Dairy CattleMK424 Selecting Markets for Sheep, Lambs and WoolMK425 Moving Cattle and Hogs to MarketMK426 Planning Livestock Market RoutesMK427 Understanding Market Outlook for HogsMK428 Understanding the Market Outlook for CattleMK429 Making Cattle Marketing DecisionsMK430 Making Hog Market DecisionsMK431 Marketing Feeder PigsMK432 Marketing Dairy BeefMK433 Marketing Sheep and LambsMK434 Sources of Livestock Marketing AdviceMarket PlanningMK451 Why Plan Marketing?MK452 Getting Started on Market PlanningMK453 Five Basic Steps to Market PlanningMK454 Projecting Costs for Market PlanningMK455 What Prices Can You Expect for Your Plan? MK456 How To Forecast a Selling Price RangeMK457 Consider Pricing and Storage AlternativesMK458 Putting Your Plan on PaperMK459 Carrying Out Your PlanMK460 Following Trends To Trigger PricingMK461 Using Crop Reports With Pricing PlansMK462 Adjusting Plans To Weather ChangesMK463 Plan Before Buying or Selling CattleMK464 Plan Before Buying Feeders or Selling HogsMK465 Adjusting Plans With Meat ReportsMK466 Adjusting Plans With Cattle on Feed ReportsMK467 Adjusting Plans With Hogs and Pigs ReportsMK468 Why Plan When Using an Advisory Service?MK469 Understanding Advisory InformationMK470 Planning With Advisory InformationMK471 Using Market Scenario Planning?Natural Resource Systems LibraryNatural ScienceNR001 Environment, Ecology and Ecosystem DefinedNR002 Understanding Nature's Food SystemNR003 What Makes Ecosystems Work?NR004 Finding and Managing U.S. EcosystemsNR005 The Importance of GrasslandsNR006 The Place of U.S. ForestsNR007 Streams, Rivers, Lakes and OceansNR008 Understanding WetlandsNR009 The Place of Humans in EcosystemsNR010 Understanding the Biosphere Where We LiveNR011 Population Growth and Our EnvironmentNR012 How Americans Use Land ResourcesNR013 Understanding Soil and Land UseNR014 Making Land Use DecisionsNR015 The Value and Cost of Quality WaterNR016 Defining and Understanding Water QualityNR017 The Human Impact on Water QualityNR018 Understanding Water Quality RegulationsNR019 Protecting Water QualityNR020 Protecting Water From Nitrate PollutionNR021 Protecting Water From Phosphorus PollutionNR022 Protecting Water From Household ChemicalsNR023 Understanding Groundwater SystemsNR024 Groundwater ContaminationNR026 The Importance of Clean, Healthy AirNR027 How Air Becomes PollutedNR028 Understanding Acid RainNR029 How Air Quality Is RegulatedNR030 Understanding and Managing WasteNR031 Recycling and Reducing Municipal Solid WasteNR032 Disposing of Solid WasteNR033 Disposal of Sewage and Liquid WasteWildlifeNR034 Understanding the Value of WildlifeNR035 What Is an Endangered Species?NR036 Understanding Wildlife HabitatNR037 Managing Woodlands for WildlifeNR038 Managing CRP Land for WildlifeNR039 Attracting Wildlife on Small AcreageNR040 Controlling Deer DamageNR041 Protecting Gardens From RabbitsNR042 Saving America's Endangered FishNR043 Understanding Pacific SalmonNR045 Restoration of the Trumpeter SwanNR046 Causes of Animal Wildlife Population LossesNR047 Tips for Observing Wildlife in the ForestNR048 Who Lives in This Forest?NR049 Learning About Venomous SnakesGoing GreenNR060 The History and Uses of PaperNR061 Making Pulp From Recycled MaterialsNR062 Making Pulp From Plant MaterialsNR063 Basic Papermaking TechniquesNR064 Advanced Papermaking TechniquesAgriculture and EnvironmentNR101 How Agriculture Provides for Human NeedsNR102 Agriculture's Impact on Our EnvironmentNR103 Effects of Agricultural PollutantsNR204 Understanding Nonpoint PollutionNR105 Defining and Understanding Soil ResourcesNR106 Understanding Soil Texture and StructureNR107 Understanding Soil Erosion and DegradationNR108 Basics of Soil Erosion ControlNR109 Making and Using Farm Conservation PlansNR120 The Value of Chemicals Used in FarmingNR121 Understanding the Nature of Ag ChemicalsNR122 Reducing the Risk of Using ChemicalsNR123 The Risk of Pesticides in GroundwaterNR124 Understanding Ag Chemical RegulationsNR125 An Introduction to Sustainable AgricultureNR132 Farm Practices To Improve Water QualityNR135 Protecting Private Rural Well WaterNR136 Protecting Honeybees From Pesticides and Other RisksNR137 Natural Methods of Insect ControlNR138 Merits of Mechanical Weed ControlNR139 Using Wind EnergyRenewable and Alternative Energy Sources NR150 Meeting Future Energy Needs NR151 Exploring Renewable and Alternative Energy Sources NR152 Harnessing Solar Power NR153 The History and Development of Wind Power NR154 Wind Power for Farms, Homes and Communities NR155 Ethanol and Other Alternative Fuels NR156 Energy-Efficient Buildings and Facilities NR157 Paying for Energy ProjectsU.S. Forests and ForestryNR175 Understanding Our Forest ResourcesNR176 Forest Regions and Types of TreesNR177 Identifying the Trees in Your ForestNR178 Understanding the Threats to Our Forest ResourcesNR179 Preventing and Controlling Wildfire LossesForest ManagementNR180 History of Modern Forest ManagementNR181 Understanding Best Management PracticesNR182 Planning for Multiple Use of ForestsNR183 Planting Trees To Start or Renew a ForestNR184 Managing Southern PinesNR185 Managing Aspen Forests for Wood and WildlifeNR186 Forest Stand Improvement PracticesNR187 The Purpose and Practice of Thinning ForestsNR188 The Purpose and Practice of Pruning Forest TreesNR189 Planning Roads for Forest OperationsNR190 Using Fire To Manage a ForestNR191 Using a Compass or GPS in Forest ManagementNR192 Managing Forest Pests and DiseasesForest Harvest and MarketingNR193 Deciding When and How To Harvest TreesNR194 Best Management Harvesting PracticesNR195 Learning To "Cruise" Standing TimberNR196 Measuring Volume of Logs or PulpwoodNR197 Marketing Your TimberOrganic LibraryBasic ConceptsOR101 History and Principles of Organic Agriculture OR102 What Is a Certified Organic Farm? OR103 What To Consider Before Becoming an Organic Farmer OR104 Finding Markets for Organic Products OR105 Making the Transition to Organic Agriculture HYPERLINK "" OR106 How To Become a Certified Organic Producer Organic Management OR107 Selecting Organic Farming Enterprises OR108 Basic Soil Management for Organic Farms OR109 Plant Nutrients for Organic Crops OR110 Tillage Options for Organic Crops OR111 Weed Management for Organic Growers OR112 Organic Insect and Plant Disease Control Producing Organic CropsOR113 Planning Organic Crop RotationsOR114 Growing Organic Vegetables OR115 Growing Organic Tomatoes OR116 Producing Organic Tree Fruit and Nuts OR117 Producing Organic Berries OR118 Growing Organic Alfalfa OR119 Growing Organic Corn or Small Grains OR120 Growing Organic Soybeans OR121 Growing Organic Rice Producing Organic Livestock ProductsOR122 Planning Organic Animal Enterprises OR123 Producing Organic Milk OR124 Producing and Marketing Organic Beef OR125 Producing and Marketing Organic Pork OR126 Producing Organic Eggs, Broiler Chickens or Turkeys POULTRY SCIENCE LIBRARYIntroductoryPT101 History and Growth of U.S. Poultry IndustriesPT102 History and Development of Poultry SciencePoultry SciencePT103 Basic Avian Anatomy and BiologyPT104 Poultry Reproductive SystemsPT105 The Avian Egg, Fertilization and Embryo DevelopmentPT106 Incubation and Hatching SystemsPT107 Poultry Species, Breeds and VarietiesPT108 Common Poultry Diseases and ParasitesPT109 Preventing Contagious Poultry DiseasesPT110 Biotechnology in Poultry SciencePoultry Production SystemsPT111 Considering Poultry Production Alternatives PT112 Planning Poultry Housing and Equipment SystemsPT113 Nutrition and Feeding of Poultry FlocksPT114 Health Management of Poultry FlocksPT115 Managing Waste From Poultry OperationsPT116 Safety Issues in Poultry ProductionMarketing Poultry ProductsPT117 Finding Poultry Market Information PT118 Understanding Poultry Production Contracts PT119 How Poultry and Eggs Are Inspected and Graded PT120 Meeting Consumer Demands and Concerns PT121 Developing Niche Markets for Small Poultry ProducersRISK MANAGEMENT LibraryRM100 Risk Management Library GuideUnderstanding Risk ManagementRM001 Understanding Personal and Business RiskRM002 Understanding the Risks in FarmingRM003 Why Are Farm and Ranch Risks Rising?RM004 Understanding How Risk Is ManagedRM005 Measuring the Level of Risk You FaceRM006 Finding and Using Risk Management InformationRM007 Making Risk Management DecisionsManaging Production RisksRM008 Understanding Ag Production RiskRM108 Reviewing the History of Crop Yield VariationsRM208 Using Proven Risk-Reducing Crop PracticesRM308 Discovering New Yield Risk-Reducing TechnologiesRM009 Adopting Precision Farming StrategiesRM010 Understanding the Global Positioning SystemRM011 Using the GPS To Collect InformationRM012 Understanding Geographic Information SystemsRM013 Understanding Weather RisksRM014 Finding and Using Weather InformationRM114 Understanding Uncle Sam's Safety NetsRM015 Using Crop Insurance To Manage RiskRM115 New, Improved Crop Insurance ToolsRM016 Using Multiple Peril Crop InsuranceRM017 Using Crop Revenue InsuranceRM018 Making Crop Insurance DecisionsRM019 Comparing Crop Insurance ChoicesManaging Market RisksRM021 Understanding Price RiskRM022 Understanding Market Risk Management ToolsRM023 Comparing Cash Grain ContractsRM024 Using Market Tools To Manage Price RiskRM025 Combining Price Risk Management ToolsRM026 Planning Combinations of Risk Management ToolsManaging Legal and Financial RisksRM027 Financial Risks Faced by FarmersRM127 Making Farm Financial PlansRM227 Adjusting for Farm Business RisksRM028 Understanding Cash Flow RiskRM029 Managing Your Cash Flow RisksRM030 Understanding Your Financial StrengthRM031 Managing Financial RiskRM032 Understanding Legal Risks in FarmingRM033 Legal Risks in Grain ContractsRM034 Managing Legal Risks When Marketing GrainRM035 Managing Legal and Human Resource RisksSmall Animal science LibraryIntroduction to Small AnimalsSA101 Classifying Small AnimalsSA201 Introduction to Small Animal UseDogs and CatsSA102 Dog Breeds, Housing and EquipmentSA103 Dog Health and ReproductionSA104 Dog Care and HandlingSA105 Cat Breeds, Housing and EquipmentSA106 Cat Health and ReproductionSA107 Cat Care and HandlingSpecialty Small MammalsSA108 Rabbit Breeds, Housing and EquipmentSA109 Rabbit Health and ReproductionSA110 Rabbit Care and HandlingSA111 Hamster Breeds, Housing and EquipmentSA112 Hamster Health and ReproductionSA113 Hamster Care and HandlingSA114 Gerbil Breeds, Housing and EquipmentSA115 Gerbil Health and ReproductionSA116 Gerbil Care and HandlingSA117 Rat Groupings, Housing and EquipmentSA118 Rat Health and ReproductionSA119 Rat Care and HandlingSA120 Mouse Groupings, Housing and EquipmentSA121 Mouse Health and ReproductionSA122 Mouse Care and HandlingSA123 Guinea Pig Breeds, Housing and EquipmentSA124 Guinea Pig Health and ReproductionSA125 Guinea Pig Care and HandlingSA126 Chinchilla Groups, Housing and EquipmentSA127 Chinchilla Health and ReproductionSA128 Chinchilla Care and HandlingSA129 Ferret Groups, Housing and EquipmentSA130 Ferret Health and ReproductionSA131 Ferret Care and HandlingSA154 Administering Drugs to Small AnimalsSA132 Nonhuman Primate Groups, Housing and EquipmentSA133 Nonhuman Primate Nutrition, Health and ReproductionSA134 Nonhuman Primate Care and HandlingSA141 Miniature Livestock Groups, Housing and EquipmentSA142 Miniature Livestock Health and Reproduction SA143 Miniature Livestock Care and HandlingMore Small AnimalsSA135 Amphibian Groups, Housing and EquipmentSA136 Amphibian Nutrition, Health and ReproductionSA137 Amphibian Care and HandlingSA138 Reptile Groups, Housing and EquipmentSA139 Reptile Health and ReproductionSA140 Reptile Care and HandlingSA144 Fish Classification, Housing and EquipmentSA145 Fish Health and ReproductionSA146 Fish Care and HandlingSA147 Bird Groups, Housing and EquipmentSA148 Bird Nutrition, Health and ReproductionSA149 Bird Care and HandlingVET science LibraryBasic SystemsVS001 Animal CellsVS002 Animal TissuesVS003 The Skeletal SystemVS004 The Circulatory SystemVS005 The Respiratory SystemVS006 The Renal SystemVS007 The Reproductive SystemVS008 The Digestive SystemVS009 The Nervous SystemVS010 The Endocrine SystemVS011 The Immune SystemHealth and NutritionVS012 Basic Animal NutritionVS013 Equine NutritionVS017 The Physical ExaminationVS020 ParturitionVS025 Blood clotting and RodenticidesVS026 Health Tests for Livestock ShowsVS031 NecropsyVS037 Fecal Examination for ParasitesVS038 Vital SignsVS039 InjectionsDiseasesVS014 Disease ClassificationVS015 Disease PreventionVS016 Zoonotic DiseaseVS022 The Relationship of Pasteurization to Zoonotic DiseaseVS018 Wound HealingVS019 West Nile VirusVS021 MastitisVS023 Kennel CoughVS024 Equine ColicVS027 Monday Morning DiseaseVS028 Hardware Disease and BloatVS029 AnthraxVS030 Cat Scratch DiseaseVS032 Addison’s Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism)VS033 Porcine Stress SyndromeVS034 Shipping Fever ComplexVS035 The Knee Joint and Cranial Cruciate RuptureVS036 Heaves in Horses ................
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