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Handbook of Integrated Pest Mgmt F/Turf & Ornamentals
This essential reference provides complete coverage of integrated pest management (IPM). With more than 40 recognized experts, the book thoroughly details the rationale and benefits of employing an IPM plan and provides technical information on …
Hydroponics: A Practical Guide for the Soilless Grower
Revolutionary hydroponic/soilless advances are being achieved by efficiently improving results with the application of new concepts, methods, and equipment. The new edition of a bestseller, Hydroponics: A Practical Guide for the Soilless Grower …
Old Land, New Landscapes: A Story of Farmers, Conservation, and the Landcare Movement
farming community fights to revegetate land degraded by more than a century of farming and increase the population numbers of endangered marsupials and bird life in this inspiring tale of community commitment that speaks to the fragility of the …
When Kent Meyers was sixteen, his father died of a stroke. There was corn to plant, cattle to feed, and a farm to maintain. Here, in a fresh and vibrant voice, Meyers recounts the wake of his father's death and reflects on families, farms, and …
The Art of Floral Design, 2E is an illustrated full-color book which highlights floral design techniques-from the basic to the cutting edge. With a well-balanced presentation of theory and practice this book sets the standard in floral design. …
Physiology and Biotechnology Integration for Plant Breeding
Global demand for wheat, rice, corn, and other essential grains is expected to steadily rise over the next twenty years. Meeting this demand by increasing production through increased land use is not very likely; and while better crop management …
Soil Sampling, Preparation, and Analysis
As with the highly popular original, this new edition of Soil Sampling, Preparation, and Analysis provides students with an exceptionally clear description of the sampling and analysis methods most commonly used in modern soil laboratories around …
The Conquest of Bread: 150 Years of Agribusiness in California
For over a century, California has been the world's most advanced agricultural zone, an agrarian juggernaut that not only out-produces every state in America, but also most countries. California's success, however, has come at significant costs. …
Engineering the Farm: The Social and Ethical Aspects of Agricultural Biotechnology
"Engineering the Farm" offers a wide-ranging examination of the social and ethical issues surrounding the production and consumption of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), with leading thinkers and activists taking a broad theoretical approach …
Soil Organic Matter in Sustainable Agriculture
This textbook contains evaluations of the types of organic soil constituents including organisms, fresh residues, and well-decomposed substances. It explores the beneficial effects of organic matter on soil and the various practices that enhance SOM.
Farming in Nature's Image: An Ecological Approach to Agriculture
"ÿ Farming in Nature's Image" provides, for the first time, a detailed look into the pioneering work of The Land Institute, the leading educational and research organization for sustainable agriculture.The authors draw on case studies, hands-…
Hydroponic means "water working." It goes as far back as the famous hanging gardens of Babylon and the floating gardens of the Aztecs. Today, there are about 1,500 acres of greenhouse Hydroponic vegetables produced in Canada and over 1,000 acres …
The Farm as Natural Habitat: Reconnecting Food Systems with Ecosystems
"The Farm as Natural Habitat" is a vital new contribution to the debate about agriculture and its impacts on the land. Arising from the conviction that the agricultural landscape as a whole could be restored to a healthy diversity, the book …
Chemical Pesticides: Mode of Action and Toxicology
Environmental-friendliness, issues of public health, and the pros and cons of genetically-modified crops all receive regular coverage in the world's media. This, in turn, has led to increased questioning and investigation of chemical pesticides. …
Mathematical Models of Crop Growth and Yield
Highlighting effective, analytical functions that have been found useful for the comparison of alternative management techniques to maximize water and nutrient resources, this reference describes the application of viable mathematical models in …
Seeds Handbook: Biology, Production, Processing, and Storage
Revised and expanded throughout, this latest edition of the bestselling Seeds Handbook: Biology, Production, Processing, and Storage includes valuable information on all areas of seed biology, production, and processing. The author, one of the …
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trusty cow may say little more than moo or a chicken little more than cluck, but these animal's presence in barn and pasture speaks volumes about a time-honored way of country life.
The last few years have seen an explosion of new information and resources in the areas of plant molecular genetics and genomics. As a result of developments such as high throughput sequencing, we now have huge amounts of information available on …
This comprehensive book introduces readers to the aquaculture industry. It covers every aspect of aquaculture, including history, potential, descriptions, management, feeding, marketing, and diseases of aquatic animals and plants. Also addressed …
For professionals in agricultural mechanics, agricultural engineering or technology, it is also useful in landscape architecture and forestry programs as well as a reference for secondary agricultural instructors, this book presents the …
Handbook of Photosynthesis, Second Edition
completely updated reworking of the critically acclaimed first edition, this handbook discusses photosynthesis under normal and stressful conditions, covering biochemistry and molecular biology for both lower and higher plants. Providing nearly …
Mathematical Applications in Agriculture with Other
This book is a must in order to build a solid foundation of critical mathematical applications needed by todayas agriculture professionals. It can serve equally well as a learning tool and as a reference guide. Specifically, the book teaches the …
Fundamental Soil Science teaches students about the many facets and uses of soil beyond its use as an agricultural resource. The authors take the approach that soils are dynamic, living, natural resources that affect every aspect of our lives. …
Here is a unique book devoted entirely to equine safety issues for equestrians from all disciplines. A well-illustrated, thoughtful and practical approach that covers everyday circumstances encountered by all students and instructors - beginners …
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Artisan Farming brings to life the past and present of the unique farming culture of New Mexico. Laden with rich photos, ripe with human interest stories, and bounteous with tantalizing recipes, Artisan Farming explores this state's one-of-a-kind …
The Development of American Agriculture: A Historical Analysis
In this landmark survey of the history of American agriculture from 1607 to the present, Willard Cochrane provides a thorough analysis of U.S. agricultural development. He presents a thought-provoking theoretical model of agricultural development …
Illustrated Guide to Pruning, 2nd Edition details why trees need pruning and presents the protocol for how to do it. This thoroughly updated second edition helps the reader manage trees in a more sustainable manner and provides numerous …