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.

Biopower Technical Strategy Workshop: Challenges to Expanded Use of Biopower, Technology Research, Feedstocks, Market Transformation    by Progressive Management
Price: $7.99 USD. 20640 words. Language: English. Published on March 9, 2012. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Energy.
This report, converted for accurate flowing-text ebook format reproduction, summarizes the results of a workshop sponsored by the DOE/EERE Biomass Program in Denver, Colorado, on December 2-3, 2009. The workshop was convened to identify and discuss challenges to the expanded use of biopower and the possible solutions.

U.S. Billion-Ton Update: Biomass Supply for a Bioenergy and Bioproducts Industry - Comprehensive Survey of All Sources of Biomass Energy, Energy Crops, Forest Biomass, Wood Waste, Agricultural Waste    by Progressive Management
Price: $9.99 USD. 88430 words. Language: English. Published on March 9, 2012. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Energy.
This important report on the feasibility of a billion-ton annual supply of biomass for bioenergy and bioproducts, updated for 2011, has been converted for accurate flowing-text ebook format reproduction.

Stalk Rot of Corn    by Jim Dodd
Price: $4.99 USD. 6330 words. Language: English. Published on January 1, 2012. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Botany.
Stalk rot is an international and perennial problem with growing corn. This book describes of the causes of stalk rot in corn leading to suggestions for growers, seed companies, agronomists and corn breeders on reducing the occurence of corn stalk rot.

Grow Your Own Beneficial Indigenous Microorganisms and Bionutrients In Natural Farming    by Gil A. Carandang
Price: $9.99 USD. 7410 words. Language: English. Published by Bronze Age Media  on March 17, 2011. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Farming.
This manual provides a comprehensive breakdown of Gil Carandang's macro and microbiotic farming techniques developed over years of study in Japan, Korea and the United States and gives an insight into farming methods that involve harnessing the power of beneficial microorganisms to boost soil health and produce yield without the need for harsh chemical fertilizers.

Surprise Corn Patch    by Janice Daugharty
Price: $1.99 USD. 580 words. Language: English. Published on September 2, 2010. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Agricultural science.
Autumn is on the way to South Georgia, bringing with it changes in our backyard corn patch. Already, the corn stalks are drying in blowing poses, shaped by some hidden hand during the magic of midnight. From spring to fall I watch for changes in the cube of corn--my cows watch too.