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Livestock Safety

by John W. Slocombe Kerri Ebert

MF2656

Approach livestock slowly from an angle, not directly from behind. Cattle, sheep, horses, and swine can be easily frightened by shadows or surface changes. Moving or flapping objects can disrupt handling. Loud noises can cause distress. 4-page, b/w.

Published Date: Dec 2010

Droplet Size Calibration: A New Approach to Effective Spraying

by John W. Slocombe

MF2869

This fact sheet includes steps and tables to help ensure proper calibration of spraying equipment for effective application of chemicals to crops. Revised with updated nozzle charts. 4-page, color.

Revision Date: Jul 2019

Calibrating Boom Sprayers

by John W. Slocombe

MF2894

This revised guide helps producers calibrate boom sprayers to deliver the correct amount of pesticide for a particular field. Updated color-coded charts guide the decision-making process. 8 pages, color.

Revision Date: Jul 2019

Boom Sprayer Calibration Steps Worksheet

by John W. Slocombe Robert E. Wolf

MF2914

Proper calibration, or adjustment, of a sprayer is essential for accurate pesticide application. Ongoing routine calibration is necessary because abrasive pesticides can damage nozzle tips. Reviewed June 2014 by John W. Slocombe. 2-page, b/w.

Published Date: Mar 2010

Biodiesel Fundamentals

by Logan Joos Edwin Brokesh

MF2906

Biodiesel is an alternative fuel that can be safely used in modern diesel engines. This publication explains its advantages as well as differences that should be taken into consideration when using the fuel in either its pure state or as a high percentage blend. 4 pages, b/w.

Revision Date: Nov 2017

Guia del Instructor : Spanish, Instructor Guide for the Landscaping and Horticultural Services Industry

MF2716S

Safety training courses in Spanish: tractor, motor vehicle, skid steer, chipper/shredder, tree trimming, aerial lift, and mowing and trimming.

Published Date: Apr 2006

Living in the Country

by Kerri Ebert G. Morgan Powell

MF2798

Make informed decisions about purchasing a home or site in rural Kansas. Topics include farms, utilities, wastewater, roads, property maintenance, fire protection, wildlife. (Minor text change made in online file, Feb. 2011.) 16-page, color.

Revision Date: May 2008

Storing Wheat

by Robert J. Bauernfeind Phillip E. Sloderbeck Joseph P. Harner III

MF855

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. 4-page, b/w.

Revision Date: Oct 2005

Remote Sensing Imagery in Agriculture: Image Conversion to NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index)

by Randy R. Price

MF2857

Farmers can monitor their crops using red and near-infrared images from remote sensing instruments at ground level or from planes or space platforms. 4-page, color.

Published Date: Mar 2009

Seguridad al Cortar y Podar el Césped: Spanish: Mowing and Trimming Safety

MF2714S

This booklet teaches important safety practices to follow when mowing with agricultural mowers,riding lawn mowers, walk-behind mowers, string trimmers and brush trimmers. 44-page, b/w.

Published Date: Apr 2006

Guide to Managing Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Risks for Employers and Supervisors In the Landscaping and Horticultural Services Industry

MF2715

Supervisor’s manual for safe practices in the landscape and horticultural services industry. Includes quizzes to test knowledge. 40 pages, b/w, white cover.

Revision Date: Nov 2017

Guide to Managing Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Risks for Employers and Supervisors (In the Landscaping and Horticultural Services Industry) SPANISH, Guía para Manejar los Riesgos de Segurid

by John Gamble

MF2715S

Translated into Spanish. Supervisor’s manual for safe practices in the landscape and horticultural services industry. Includes quizzes to test knowledge. 40 pages, b/w, white cover.

Revision Date: Apr 2018

Instructor Guide for the Landscaping and Horticultural Services Industry

by Kristy Wieland Sarah Lind Mitch Ricketts

MF2716

Safety training courses: tractor, motor vehicle, skid steer, chipper/shredder, tree trimming, aerial lift, and mowing and trimming. 228-page, b/w.

Revision Date: Oct 2009

Securidad al Podar Arboles, Spanish: Tree Trimming Safety

MF2712S

Safety practices to be followed when manually pruning trees. Safety tips, along with real accident reports, help you protect yourself from hazards.

Published Date: Apr 2006

Aerial Lift Safety for the Landscaping and Horticultural Services Industry

MF2713

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.

Published Date: Apr 2006