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Securidad al Usar el Elevador Aereo: Spanish: Aerial Lift Safety

MF2713S

Safety information for aerial lift vehicles

Published Date: Apr 2006

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

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

Storing Wheat

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

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

Tips for Ground Application of Fungicide for Asian Rust Control

by Robert E. Wolf Dennis R. Gardisser Scott Bretthauer John W. Slocombe

MF2675

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. Includes color photos of nozzles. Reviewed June 2014 by John W. Slocombe. 4-page, color.

Published Date: Aug 2005

Kansas Agricultural Lease Law

by Jerrod A. Westfahl

C668

A lease is a contract and terms of the lease will be interpreted and enforced in light of contract law. Over 50 percent of Kansas farmland and pastureland is rented. 8-page.

Revision Date: Jul 2005

Terrace Maintenance

by G. Morgan Powell Kent A. McVay

C709

Information on how to maintain agricultural terraces with adequate capacity, ridge height and channel width to accomplish soil and water conservation. 8-page, 2-color.

Revision Date: Jul 2004

No-Till Alfalfa Establishment after Small-Grain Cereals

by James P. Shroyer Scott A. Staggenborg William Heer

L875

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.

Revision Date: Apr 2003

Nozzle Types Available for Boom Sprayer Applications of Crop Protection Products

by Robert E. Wolf Dennis R. Gardisser John W. Slocombe Bryan W. Shaw

MF2541

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. Reviewed 2014 by John W. Slocombe. 4-page, b/w.

Published Date: Apr 2002

Filtration and Maintenance Considerations for Subsurface Drip (SDI) Systems

by Freddie R. Lamm Todd P. Trooien Mahbub Alam

MF2361

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.

Revision Date: Jan 2002

Fan Placement and Heat Stress Abatement in Four-row Freestall Barns

by Michael J. Brouk John F. Smith Joseph P. Harner III

EP110

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.

Published Date: Nov 2001

Scheduling Irrigations by Electrical Resistance Blocks

by Danny H. Rogers William M. Sothers

L901

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.

Revision Date: Nov 2001

Narrow Row Corn Production in Kansas

by Scott A. Staggenborg W. Barney Gordon Victor L. Martin

MF2516

Discusses agronomic considerations, machinery considerations and economic considerations of narrow row corn.

Published Date: Aug 2001

Special Needs Facilities: Recommendations for housing for pregnant, lactating and sick cows

by John F. Smith Joseph P. Harner III Michael J. Brouk

EP100

Tips on planning and design using examples based on a 2,400 lactating cow dairy with freestall housing configured in 4-row barns.

Published Date: Jul 2001

Fan Selection and Maintenance

by Joseph P. Harner III James P Murphy Michael J. Brouk

EP75

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.

Published Date: Mar 2001