The Climate Change Impact on Agriculture Productivity in Karama Sector, Nyagatare District, Rwanda. by Odile, Twagiramariya

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Causes and Management of Insect and Mite Resistance in Strawberry Production by James F. Price, Curtis Nagle

“…Episodes of pest resistance to popular pesticides can cause yield losses, reduction of fruit quality, added control costs, environmental degradation, and emotional stress among farmers. These consequences can be alleviated if resistance management is practiced throughout the strawberry industry. …”
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USDA Organic Certification: Who Should Be Certified? by James J. Ferguson

“…This means that USDA certified organic farmers and handlers must have an organic system plan approved by an accredited certifying agent and use materials in accordance with the National List of Allowed Synthetic and Prohibited Nonsynthetic substances. …”
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Fertilizer Recommendation Philosophies by George Hochmuth, Rao Mylavarapu, Ed Hanlon

“… Farmers receive varying fertilizer recommendations depending on which lab they consult because labs employ different chemical methods and procedures to analyze the samples and subscribe to different fertilizer recommendation philosophies. …”
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Cost Share Programs for Florida's Agricultural Producers and Landowners by Rao Mylavarapu, Kelly Hines, Alyssa Dodd

“… SL-264, a 4-page fact sheet by Rao Mylavarapu, Kelly Hines, and Alyssa Dodd, describes several conservation programs included in the 2008 Farm Bill — the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP), Grassland Reserve Program (GRP), Wildlife Habitats Incentive Program (WHIP), and the Conservation Security Program (CRP) — which may be of high interest to farmers, ranchers, land owners, agricultural consultants, local decision-makers and extension agents. …”
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Agricultural Management Options for Climate Variability and Change: Variable-Rate Irrigation by Calvin Perry, Clyde Fraisse, Daniel Dourte

“…Variable-rate irrigation technology gives farmers an automated method to vary rates of irrigation water based on the individual management zones within a field and avoid irrigating roadways, waterways, wetlands, and other non-farmed areas within a pivot. …”
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Causes and Management of Insect and Mite Resistance in Strawberry Production by James F. Price, Curtis Nagle

“…Episodes of pest resistance to popular pesticides can cause yield losses, reduction of fruit quality, added control costs, environmental degradation, and emotional stress among farmers. These consequences can be alleviated if resistance management is practiced throughout the strawberry industry. …”
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USDA Organic Certification: Who Should Be Certified? by James J. Ferguson

“…This means that USDA certified organic farmers and handlers must have an organic system plan approved by an accredited certifying agent and use materials in accordance with the National List of Allowed Synthetic and Prohibited Nonsynthetic substances. …”
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The Master Hoof (Claw) Care Program: Summary Statistics From Three Years by Jan K. Shearer, S. R. Van Amstel, A. Gonzalez-Sagues, L. C. Shearer

“… In 1996, through a grant from the Florida dairy farmers, the Master Hoof Care Program was developed at the University of Florida. …”
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Agricultural Management Options for Climate Variability and Change: Variable-Rate Irrigation by Calvin Perry, Clyde Fraisse, Daniel Dourte

“…Variable-rate irrigation technology gives farmers an automated method to vary rates of irrigation water based on the individual management zones within a field and avoid irrigating roadways, waterways, wetlands, and other non-farmed areas within a pivot. …”
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Preguntas frecuentes sobre el COVID-19 para los mercados agrícolas: Instrucciones para los mercados y administradores de mercados by Cesar Asuaje, Natalie Seymour, Mary Yavelak, Candice Christian, Ben Chapman, Michelle Danyluk

“… *Las mejores prácticas *Comunicación *Limpieza y desinfección *Las buenas noticias This new two-page document is the Spanish-language translation of FSHN20-3/FS326: COVID-19 FAQ for Farmers Markets: Steps for Markets and Market Managers. …”
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Preguntas frecuentes sobre el COVID-19 para los mercados agrícolas: Instrucciones para los mercados y administradores de mercados by Cesar Asuaje, Natalie Seymour, Mary Yavelak, Candice Christian, Ben Chapman, Michelle Danyluk

“… *Las mejores prácticas *Comunicación *Limpieza y desinfección *Las buenas noticias This new two-page document is the Spanish-language translation of FSHN20-3/FS326: COVID-19 FAQ for Farmers Markets: Steps for Markets and Market Managers. …”
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The Master Hoof (Claw) Care Program: Summary Statistics From Three Years by Jan K. Shearer, S. R. Van Amstel, A. Gonzalez-Sagues, L. C. Shearer

“… In 1996, through a grant from the Florida dairy farmers, the Master Hoof Care Program was developed at the University of Florida. …”
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Frost Protection Irrigation for Florida Peaches: Economic Considerations by Tori Bradley, Tatiana Borisova, Mercy Olmstead

“…This 7-page fact sheet describes a strategy for limiting water use for frost protection of peach trees in the winter to reduce producers’ costs, protect lakes and streams, and reinforce the public image of farmers as innovators and environmental stewards. …”
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Characteristics of Small Farm Operators in Florida: Economics, Demographics, and Preferred Information Channels and Sources by Steven A. Gaul, Robert C. Hochmuth, Glenn D. Israel, Danielle Treadwell

“…This information can then be used by Extension faculty to identify target audiences, develop relevant materials, and deliver this information through appropriate channels to assist farmers in achieving the goals of their small farm enterprises. …”
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Soil-Test-Based Phosphorus Recommendations for Commercial Agricultural Production in Florida by Rao Mylavarapu, Yuncong Li, Maria Silveira, Cheryl Mackowiak, J. Mabry McCray

“…This document aims to provide science-based information to agricultural clientele, including commercial producers, small farmers, Extension agents, crop consultants, landscape professionals, representatives of the fertilizer industry, state and local agencies, students and instructors of high schools and colleges, researchers, and interested Florida citizens. …”
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Characteristics of Small Farm Operators in Florida: Economics, Demographics, and Preferred Information Channels and Sources by Steven A. Gaul, Robert C. Hochmuth, Glenn D. Israel, Danielle Treadwell

“…This information can then be used by Extension faculty to identify target audiences, develop relevant materials, and deliver this information through appropriate channels to assist farmers in achieving the goals of their small farm enterprises. …”
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Directory of Certified Deciduous Fruit and Nut Crop Nurseries in Florida by Peter C. Andersen, Robert C. Hochmuth, Sean R. McCoy, Lei Lani L. Davis

“…McCoy, and Lei Lani L. Davis, assists farmers in locating recommended cultivars of fruit and nut crops from Florida nurseries. …”
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Directory of Certified Deciduous Fruit and Nut Crop Nurseries in Florida by Peter C. Andersen, Robert C. Hochmuth, Sean R. McCoy, Lei Lani L. Davis

“…McCoy, and Lei Lani L. Davis, assists farmers in locating recommended cultivars of fruit and nut crops from Florida nurseries. …”
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Cost Share Programs for Florida's Agricultural Producers and Landowners by Rao Mylavarapu, Kelly Hines, Alyssa Dodd

“… SL-264, a 4-page fact sheet by Rao Mylavarapu, Kelly Hines, and Alyssa Dodd, describes several conservation programs included in the 2008 Farm Bill — the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP), Grassland Reserve Program (GRP), Wildlife Habitats Incentive Program (WHIP), and the Conservation Security Program (CRP) — which may be of high interest to farmers, ranchers, land owners, agricultural consultants, local decision-makers and extension agents. …”
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