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EXTENSION
PUBLICATIONS & FACT SHEETS |
| EXTENSION PUBLICATIONS
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Topic areas: Precision Farming, Chemical applications, Farm safety, Tractor
Performance, Energy Issues, Machinery management |
| PRECISION
FARMING |
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Precision Farming - A Comprehensive
Approach. Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 442-500, posted May 2009 HTML
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Precision Farming Tools: GPS
Navigation. Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 442-501, posted May 2009 HTML
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Precision Farming Tools: Yield Monitor. Virginia
Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 442-502, posted May 2009 HTML
PDF |
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Precision Farming Tools: Global Positioning
System - GPS. Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 442-503, posted May 2009
HTML
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Precision Farming Tools: Variable-Rate Application. Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 442-505, posted June 7, 2011 HTML PDF |
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Precision Farming Tools: Soil Electrical Conductivity. Virginia Cooperative
Extension, Publication Number: 442-508, posted May 2009 HTML PDF |
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Investing in GPS Guidance Systems? Virginia Cooperative
Extension, Publication Number: 448-079, posted May 2009 HTML PDF AAEA |
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Interpreting Yield Maps - "I
gotta yield map - now what?". Virginia Cooperative
Extension, Publication Number: 442-509, posted May 2009 HTML
PDF |
| CHEMICAL APPLICATIONS |
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Droplet Chart/Selection Guide. Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 442-031, posted January 2009 HTML PDF |
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Nozzle: Selection and Sizing. Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 442-032, posted February 2009 HTML PDF |
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Asian Soybean Rust - Frequently Asked Questions VI: Sprayer and Nozzle Technology, Publication Number: 450-306, posted March 2006 HTML PDF |
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Agricultural Plant Pest Control: A Guide for Agricultural Plant Pest Managers in Virginia - Category 1A training manual for commercial pesticide applicators. Virginia Cooperative
Extension, 270 pp |
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Fine Tuning a Sprayer with the "Ounce" Calibration
Method. Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 442-453, posted December 2001 HTML
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Plumbing System of Agricultural Sprayers.
Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 442-452, posted December 2001 HTML
PDF |
| TRACTOR
PERFORMANCE (Other Resources) |
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Gear Up and Throttle Down-Saving Fuel.
Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 442-450, posted May 2011 HTML PDF OLD
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Predicting Tractor Diesel Fuel Consumption. Virginia Cooperative Extension, Number 442-073, Posted July 2010 HTML PDF |
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Using Tractor Test Data for Selecting Farm Tractors. Virginia Cooperative Extension, Number 442-072, Posted May 2009 HTML PDF |
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Making Your Own Biodiesel. Virginia Cooperative Extension, White Paper PDF |
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Biodiesel Fuel. Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number 442-880, Posted October 2006 HTML PDF |
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Five Strategies for Extending Machinery
Life. Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 442-451, posted January 2002 HTML
PDF |
| FARM SAFETY |
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Preventing Work Place Falls, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 3307-1593, posted July 29, 2011 HTML PDF |
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Preventing Falls In and Around Homes, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 3307-1592, posted July 29, 2011 HTML PDF |
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Virginia Agriculture - Relating to Farmers (Brochure), Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 3104-1591, posted May 31, 2011 HTML PDF |
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Preparing for an Emergency: The Smart Thing to Do (Brochure), Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 3104-1590, posted May 31, 2011 HTML PDF |
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Driving Safely in Plain Communities (Brochure), Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 3102-1533, posted Feb 22, 2011 HTML PDF |
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Lighting and Marking Recommendations for Animal-Drawn Carriages, Buggies and Wagons. Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 3006-1454, posted June 16, 2010 HTML PDF |
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Assistive Technologies in Agricultural. Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number 442-084, Posted July 2010 HTML PDF |
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Preventing Secondary Injuries in Agricultural Workplaces. Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number 442-085, December 2009 HTML PDF |
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Arthritis and Farming. Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number 442-083, December 2007 HTML PDF |
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Farmer's Lung: Causes and Symptoms of Mold and Dust Induced Respiratory Illness. Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number 442-602, Posted January 2005 HTML PDF |
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Respiratory Protection in Agriculture. Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number 442-601, Posted January 2005 HTML PDF |
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Hay Fire Prevention and Control. Virginia Cooperative
Extension, Publication Number 442-105, September 2003 HTML PDF |
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Machinery Safety on the Farm. Virginia Cooperative Extension,
Publication Number 442-092, Posted August 2003 HTML PDF |
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Safe Operation of Compaction Tractors. Virginia Cooperative
Extension, Publication Number 442-093, Posted August 2003 HTML PDF |
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Large round bale safety. Virginia Cooperative
Extension, Publication Number 442-455 , March 2002 HTML PDF |
| MACHINERY MANAGEMENT |
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Planter/Drill Considerations for Conservation Tillage Systems. Virginia Cooperative
Extension, Publication Number: 442-457, posted January 2007 HTML PDF |
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Deep Tillage Prior to No-Till Corn: Research and Recommendations. Virginia
Cooperative Extension, Publication Number 424-053, Posted May 2006 HTML PDF |
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Determining Forage Moisture Concentration. Virginia
Cooperative Extension, Publication Number 442-106, September 2003 HTML PDF |
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Equipment Considerations for No-Till Soybean
Seeding. Virginia Cooperative
Extension, Publication Number: 442-456, posted August 2002 HTML PDF |
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Planning for a Farm Storage Building. Virginia
Cooperative Extension, Publication Number 442-760, May 2002 HTML PDF |
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Management tips for round bale hay harvesting,
mowing, and storage. Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number 442-454 , March 2002 HTML PDF |
| ENERGY ISSUES |
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ENERGY SERIES: What about the Air Conditioning System? Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 2901-9001, posted January 2009 HTLM |
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ENERGY SERIES: What about Using Ceiling Fans? Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 2901-9002, posted January 2009 HTLM |
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ENERGY SERIES: What about the Ductwork? Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 2901-9003, posted January 2009 HTML |
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ENERGY SERIES: What about Fluorescent Lighting? Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 2901-9004, posted January 2009 HTML |
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ENERGY SERIES: What about the Heating System? Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 2901-9005, posted January 2009 HTML |
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ENERGY SERIES: What about Insulation? Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 2901-9006, posted January 2009 HTML |
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ENERGY SERIES: What about the Laundry Area? Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 2901-9007, posted January 2009 HTML |
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ENERGY SERIES: What about Mold? Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 2901-9008, posted January 2009 HTML |
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ENERGY SERIES: What about the Water Heater? Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 2901-9009, posted January 2009 HTML |
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ENERGY SERIES: What about Windows? Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 2901-9010, posted January 2009 HTML |
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ENERGY SERIES: What Are The Differences Between Mobile and Modular Homes? Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 2901-9011, posted January 2009 HTML |
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ENERGY SERIES: What Can Builders Do to Help Prevent Moisture Problems in New Construction? Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 2901-9012, posted January 2009 HTML |
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ENERGY SERIES: What Does the Shape of the House Have to Do With Energy Efficiency? Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 2901-9013, posted January 2009 HTML |
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ENERGY SERIES: Estimating Appliance and Home Electronic Energy Use. Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 2901-9014, posted January 2009 HTML |
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ENERGY SERIES: What About Appliances? Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 2901-9015, posted September 2009 HTML |
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ENERGY SERIES: What About the Bathroom? Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 2901-9016, posted September 2009 HTML |
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ENERGY SERIES: What About Caulking and Weatherstripping? Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 2901-9017, posted September 2009 HTML |
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ENERGY SERIES: What About Dishwashers? Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 2901-9018, posted September 2009 HTML |
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ENERGY SERIES: What About House Design and Room Location? Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 2901-9019, posted September 2009 HTML |
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ENERGY SERIES: What About Moisture? Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 2901-9020, posted September 2009 HTML |
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ENERGY SERIES: What About Radiant Barriers? Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 2901-9021, posted September 2009 HTML |
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ENERGY SERIES: What About Refrigerators and Freezers? Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 2901-9022, posted September 2009 HTML |
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ENERGY SERIES: What About the Roof? Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 2901-9023, posted September 2009 HTML |
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ENERGY SERIES: What About Ventilation? Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 2901-9024, posted September 2009 HTML |
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ENERGY SERIES: What About the Whole-House Systems Approach to Energy Efficiency? Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 2901-9025, posted September 2009 HTML |
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ENERGY SERIES: Federal Energy Tax Credit or Virginia Energy Rebate. Virginia Cooperative Extension, Publication Number: 2911-9026, posted December 2009 HTML |
| CHAPTERS IN BOOKS |
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Adamchuk, V.I., R.D. Grisso, and M.F. Kocher. 2011. Spatial variability of field machinery use and efficiency. Chapter 8, 135-146. In: GIS Applications in Agriculture. Volume Two. Nutrient Management for Energy Efficiency, D.E. Clay and J.F. Shanahan, eds. Boca Raton, Florida: CRC Press. |
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Grisso, R.D., H.E. Ozkan, V.L. Hofman, A.
Womac, R. Wolfe, W.C. Hoffmann, J. Williford, and T. Valco.
2000. Pesticide application
Equipment. In: Conservation Tillage Systems and Management
Handbook, MWPS-45, Ames, IA:MWPS |
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Grisso, R.D., R.T. Schuler, H.M. Hanna,
J. Williford, W. Hart. 2000. Crop
cultivators. In: Conservation Tillage Systems and
Management Handbook, MWPS-45, Ames, IA:MWPS |
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Jones, A.J., J.C. Siemens, W.B. Vorhee,
R.D. Grisso, and T.E. Schumacher. 1995. Soil Compaction. In: Crop Residue Management to Reduce Erosion and Improve
Soil Quality - North Central, USDA - ARS, CRR-42, Washington,
D.C., pps. 61-64. |
