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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
Jennings, Vivan M.; Ryan, Stephen O. – 1976
This manual provides information needed to meet the standards for pesticide applicator certification. Weeds, their effects, and control in relation to crop production are presented. Pre- and post-emergence treatments are discussed for row crops such as corn and soybeans. Problems with herbicide application to grass pastures, small grains, and…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Certification, Environment, Field Crops
Hartwig, Nathan L. – 1975
This agriculture extension service publication from Pennsylvania State University examines agronomic weed problems and control. Contents include a listing of the characteristics of weeds, a section on herbicides, and a section on the important weeds of agronomic crops in Pennsylvania. The herbicide section discusses systemic herbicides, contact…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agronomy, Extension Education, Field Crops
Ferretti, Peter A., Comp. – 1976
This agriculture extension service publication from Pennsylvania State University examines weed control and identification in vegetable crops. Contents include: (1) Types of weeds; (2) Reducing losses caused by weeds, general control methods and home garden weed control; (3) How herbicides are used; (4) Specific weeds in vegetable plantings; and…
Descriptors: Agricultural Trends, Extension Education, Field Crops, Food
MacNab, A. A.; And Others – 1976
This guide contains pest control information for commercial vegetable production. It was prepared for agricultural supply dealers, extension agents, fieldmen, and growers. It gives general precautions, information on seed treatment, growing disease-free seedlings and transplants, general soil insect control, general weed control, and spraying…
Descriptors: Agricultural Chemical Occupations, Agriculture, Disease Control, Field Crops
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)
Peace Corps, Washington, DC. Information Collection and Exchange Div. – 1985
This reference manual for training Peace Corps agricultural development workers deals with crops. The document begins with common units of area, length, weight, volume, and conversions between them. A practice problem is worked and other conversion problems are given. The second section is intended to show agricultural field workers how to survey…
Descriptors: Adult Vocational Education, Agricultural Personnel, Agricultural Production, Agronomy
1982
This manual, prepared for use by Peace Corps volunteers, provides background information and practical knowledge about crop production. The manual is designed to convey insights into basic crop production, principles, and practices. Primary emphasis is given to providing explanations and illustrations of soil, plant, and water relationships as…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Production, Agricultural Skills, Agricultural Supplies
Morris, Michael L., Ed. – 1982
This manual presents a simple, step-by-step description of irrigated rice production in Sierra Leone. It is geared specifically to the role and needs of Peace Corps volunteers who, since the mid-1970s, have worked as agricultural extension agents in the Sierra Leone Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. The manual is designed to serve both as a…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Production, Agricultural Safety, Agricultural Skills
Peace Corps, Washington, DC. Information Collection and Exchange Div. – 1981
This manual, developed for use by Peace Corps volunteers, attempts to help development counselors to understand the needs of remote-area groups and to provide for those needs through effective self-help projects. The projects covered are those that can solve most effectively, on the village level, the most pressing problems. The manual is written…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Machinery, Agricultural Production