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Ries, S. M.; And Others – 1978
This circular brings together suggestions from the Illinois Agricultural Experiment Station and the Illinois State Natural History Survey relating to orchard practices and pest control. It provides some basic steps in pest control and discusses some specific orchard pests such as grasshoppers, mites, mice, and rabbits. In addition, it gives some…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agriculture, Environment, Field Crops
Lee, Oliver C. – 1976
Discussed is the use of the herbicide 2,4-D. Though written for farmers and agricultural workers, the pamphlet considers turf weed control and use of 2,4-D near ornamental plants. Aspects of the use of this herbicide covered are: (1) the common forms of 2,4-D; (2) plant responses and tolerances to the herbicide; (3) dilution and concentration of…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agriculture, Field Crops, Guides
Rust, Harry K.; And Others – 1976
This manual is intended to provide the information necessary to meet EPA standards for demonstration and research pest control and prepare for the written examination required for certification. Emphasis is placed on the principles of safe pesticide use. Chapters are included on pesticide applicator certification in Virginia, basics of pest…
Descriptors: Agricultural Chemical Occupations, Agricultural Education, Environment, Guides
Michigan State Dept. of Agriculture, Lansing, Div. of Plant Industry. – 1978
This pesticide manual gives information on types of pest management, labels and labeling of pesticide containers, safety, types of pesticides (including chapters on insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, and nematicides), spray equipment, identification of pests (including weeds, plant diseases, and vertebrates), and environmental considerations.…
Descriptors: Agricultural Chemical Occupations, Agricultural Education, Disease Control, Guides
Wisconsin State Dept. of Public Instruction, Madison. Div. of Instructional Services. – 1973
This learning activity pac contains information to help the teachers of high school vocational agriculture in the instructional area of agronomy. Each of the two main sections, grain crops and weeds and controls, includes teacher and student units for the section lessons. Teacher units include special instructions--equipment needed (film…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agronomy, Field Crops, Grains (Food)
Harrison, Kenneth M.; Iverson, Maynard J. – 1975
The proper use of agricultural pesticides is the major emphasis on the unit of instruction developed as a guide for use by teachers in planning and conducting young farmer and adult farmer classes. Seven lessons are included in the unit covering topical areas related to the utilization of pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and the…
Descriptors: Adult Farmer Education, Adult Vocational Education, Agricultural Education, Curriculum Guides
Padelford, Stewart L.; Cvancara, Joseph G., Ed. – 1984
This curriculum guide is intended to provide vocational agriculture instructors with an up-to-date resource dealing with grape production in Washington. Addressed in the individual units of the guide are the following topics: the history of grape production; grape types important to Washington; site selection for a vineyard; establishment and…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Production, Agricultural Skills, Agronomy