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The Poison Planters    by Charles Sutherland
Price: $6.95 USD. 111090 words. Language: American English. Published on March 28, 2013. Fiction » Adventure » Action.

An exciting, fact-based 'reality novel' of the health dangers and government corruption in the promotion by leading chemical companies of GMO (genetically modified organisms)and rBGH (bovine growth hormones). The book contains dozens of actual incidents, and exciting intrigue following the investigations of ex-CIA biologist Dr. Laura Brett through the US and across Europe, China, and Africa.
Seeds and Planting Material Production (Sinhala)    by P.D. Abeytilakarathna
Price: Free! 90 words. Language: Unknown language. Published on January 4, 2013. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Agricultural science.

A simplified technical guide for seed and planting material production on paddy, vegetables and fruits for farmers and agricultural students. It explains agronomic practices, seeds production methods, seed certification standards, marketing and legal frame work in Sri Lanka.
Humans on New Worlds?    by Robert C. Wall
Price: $2.99 USD. 18840 words. Language: English. Published on October 4, 2012. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Physics / Astrophysics.

The need for humans to reach the stars is fast approaching. No other planet in our solar system is suitable for settling or farming. We need to start work on traveling to new worlds today. What should we be looking for in those new worlds? I'll bet you don't know what the first thing we should look for is. How are we going to get to those new worlds? Is NASA a dinosaur?
Tackling Food Insecurity With Genetically Modified Organisms    by Sachin Rawat
Price: Free! 1990 words. Language: English. Published on September 10, 2012. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Biotechnology.

The book describes in brief how genetically modified plants are the call of future as the world faces global food crisis as the world population soars to mind-boggling figures
Chickens for Smart People    by A.M. Wynne
Price: $4.99 USD. 38750 words. Language: English. Published on June 13, 2012. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Agricultural science.

A guide to everything chicken that covers: * The history of chickens * Keeping chickens in the city * Coops and security, including basic blue prints, coop management, information protection again predators, and more! * The ins and outs of raising chicks and chickens, from feeding to water to noticing anything out of the ordinary. * Much, much, more!
21st Century Complete Guide to Biogas and Methane: Agricultural Recovery, Manure Digesters, AgSTAR, Landfill Methane, Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction and Global Methane Initiative    by Progressive Management
Price: $9.99 USD. 111260 words. Language: English. Published on May 23, 2012. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Agricultural science.

This unique ebook compilation, formatted for flowing-text reading, provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of biogas, methane, farm recovery processes, manure digesters and processing, the AgSTAR program, landfill methane gas, and the Global Methane Initiative.
Protection of Rangeland and Pastures from Wildfire    by Texas AgriLife Extension Service
Price: Free! 1780 words. Language: English. Published on April 12, 2012. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Agricultural science.

Grazing lands are subject to wildfire because of an abundance of fine fuel (grass), frequent dry conditions, and proximity to an ignition source -usually a road or highway. Due to the risk of Wildfire, rangelands and pastures must be protected from accidental fires and/or those that are intentionally set. Firebreaks are a necessary and useful tool in this regard.
After a Wildfire: Checklist of Considerations for Post-Fire Management    by Texas AgriLife Extension Service
Price: Free! 1280 words. Language: English. Published on April 11, 2012. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Agricultural science.

All may appear lost, but with time and rain, pastures burned by recent wildfires will come back stronger if cattle are not restocked too early. The loss of standing vegetation affects not only the availability of feed for livestock, but also feed and cover, including nesting habitat for wildlife. This eBook is a checklist of considerations for post-fire management.
Hurricane Preparedness for Livestock Producers    by Texas AgriLife Extension Service
Price: Free! 940 words. Language: English. Published on April 10, 2012. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Agricultural science.

With the right preparation you can protect your livestock from injury should a hurricane occur. This eBook briefly covers vaccinations, barn preparation, livestock evacuations, feed, hay and water storage.
Care and Treatment of Livestock After a Hurricane    by Texas AgriLife Extension Service
Price: Free! 1460 words. Language: English. Published on April 10, 2012. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Agricultural science.

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Hurricanes can put livestock in immediate danger of drowning from flooding caused by heavy rains or storm surges in low-lying areas. In addition, flying debris or collapsing buildings can injure animals. These recommendations are just a partial list of actions that livestock owners should be aware of in a post-hurricane event and do not cover several species-specific concerns.