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Featured 2020 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual By: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences 2019 This manual, updated every year, covers pesticide use and safety information, chemical application equipment, fertilizer use, insect control, chemical weed control, plant growth regulators, animal damage control and disease control. Agricultural Chemicals Featured 2020 Pest Control for Professional Turfgrass Managers By: Terri Billeisen , Rick Brandenburg , Lee Butler , Rich Cooper , Travis Gannon , K. D. Getsinger , Jim Kerns , Grady Miller , Robert Richardson , Fred Yelverton 2019 This annual guide supplies information concerning pesticides that can be used for controlling pests in turfgrasses. Revised for 2020. Pesticides Turf Management Pest Control Turfgrasses Grafting and Budding Nursery Crop Plants By: Ted Bilderback , R. E. Bir , T. G. Ranney 2014 This publication provides information on budding and grafting techniques, which can be used successfully in commercial operations. Propagation Grafting (Plants) Plant Propagation Nursery Crops Plant Propagation by Stem Cuttings By: Ervin Evans , Frank Blazich 1999 Instructions for the Home Gardener Propagation by stem cuttings is the most commonly used method to propagate many woody ornamental plants. Stem cuttings of many favorite shrubs are quite easy to root. Typically, stem cuttings of tree species are more difficult to root. However, cuttings from trees such as crape myrtles, some elms, and birches can be rooted. Gardening Plant Propagation Coccidiosis, the Most Common Cause of Diarrhea in Young Goats By: JM Luginbuhl , Kevin Anderson 2015 Animal Science Facts This factsheet offers some information on the signs, symptoms, and treatment of coccidiosis, the most common cause of diarrhea in young goats. Animal Husbandry Meat Goats Animal Agriculture Central North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs By: Lucy Bradley , Chris Gunter , Julieta Sherk , Liz Driscoll 2019 In central North Carolina almost any type of vegetable or fruit can be grown successfully provided you choose appropriate varieties and plant at the right time. This publication covers climate, season and potential pests that all affect the selection of what and when to plant. Also included is a planting chart and calendar. Fruits Gardening Vegetables Planting Calendar Herbs Herb Vegetable Planting Guide 1. Soils and Plant Nutrients By: David Crouse 2019 This Soils and Plant Nutrients Chapter from the Extension Gardener Handbook examines the physical and chemical properties of soil as well as the important role organic matter plays. The chapter discusses how to submit a soil sample for testing and how to read the report to apply necessary fertilizers. Soil Erosion Soil Science Soils Soil Nutrients Soil Ph Plant Nutrients Cations Soil Biology Nutrients Ph Erosion Control Anions Loam Organic Matter Silt Clay Soil Soil Fertility Lime Fertilizers Sand Vegetable Gardening: A Beginner's Guide By: Shawn Banks , Lucy Bradley 2019 This publication provides information about planning and maintaining a home vegetable garden. Topics include site selection, soil preparation, and pest and disease management. Gardening Vegetables Raised Beds Container Gardening Plant Propagation by Layering By: Ervin Evans , Frank Blazich 1999 Instructions for the Home Gardener Stems that are still attached to their parent plant may form roots where they come in contact with a rooting medium. This method of vegetative propagation is generally successful, because water stress is minimized and carbohydrate and mineral nutrient levels are high. The development of roots on a stem while the stem is still attached to the parent plant is called layering. A layer is the rooted stem following detachment (removal) from the parent plant. Gardening Plant Propagation 15. Tree Fruit and Nuts By: Michael Parker 2019 This Tree Fruit and Nuts chapter from the Extension Gardener Handbook explains how to select, plant, and maintain home orchard trees. This chapter also discusses common problems and integrated pest management solutions. Pollination Training Plants Peaches Ipm Bareroot Balled And Burlap Pecans Apples Tree Nuts Fruit Diseases Tree Fruits Harvesting Planting Pruning Packaging Requirements for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables By: Mike Boyette , D. C. Sanders , G. A. Rutledge 2017 Postharvest Technology Series This publication describes types of packaging for fresh fruits and vegetables, including each packaging's functions, uses and limitations. Fruits Vegetables Postharvest Training and Pruning Fruit Trees in North Carolina By: Michael Parker 2017 With training and pruning, fruit trees will develop the proper shape and form to yield high-quality fruit sooner and will live longer. Learn how to train your trees for productivity and prune to remove dead, diseased or broken limbs. This publication includes descriptions of dormant pruning, summer pruning, types of pruning cuts and different training systems. Training Plants Fruit Trees Pruning Soil Acidity and Liming: Basic Information for Farmers and Gardeners By: Carl Crozier , David Hardy 2018 SoilFacts An introduction to soil acidity and liming for farmers and gardeners to increase crop income and improve lawn and garden performance. Topics covered include soil pH, soil testing, liming standards and application and incorporation of lime into soil. Soil Testing Liming Soil Management Soil Ph Soil Nutrients Soil Health 13. Propagation By: Frank Blazich , Anthony LeBude 2019 This propagation chapter from the Extension Gardener Handbook explains how and why to grow new plants from seed (sexual reproduction) and from cuttings (asexual propagation). Propagation Sexual Propagation Seed Scarification Plant Propagation by Leaf, Cane, and Root Cuttings By: Ervin Evans , Frank Blazich 1999 Instructions for the Home Gardener Some, but not all, plants can be propagated...