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1968 Arizona AgricultureCollege of Agriculture, University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ), 1968-03
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Antibacterial Products in Septic SystemsAn onsite sewage treatment system or "septic system" is effective way to safely recycle household wastewater back into the natural environment. The key to effective treatment is proper design, system installation, responsible operation, and periodic maintenance. This article provides information about how to improve septic system performance by taking simple steps at home.
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Arizona Agriculture 1965College of Agriculture, University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ), 1965-02
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Arizona Agriculture 1966College of Agriculture, University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ), 1966-02
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Arizona Agriculture 1969College of Agriculture, University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ), 1969-03
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Barn Smarts for Biosecurity: Tips for Keeping Your Horse Safe and HealthyBy making several simple horse care changes, you can significantly decrease your horse’s risk of exposure to disease. Using the tips below, you may prevent your horse from being exposed to sick horses while away at a show. If your horse were to bring a virus home, proper Biosecurity practices could result in just one sick horse, as opposed to a whole barn full. The intent of this article is to inject a little humor while providing key common sense tips on Biosecurity. Each tip is accompanied by an easy to remember theme and cartoon. These changes seem small but they can make a big difference in protecting the health of your horse. .
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Collection and Storage of Agricultural Animal Wastes and WastewaterThe greatest management concern with animal wastes is the movement of nitrate into water supplies. Health problems in humans and livestock can result from excessive levels of nitrate in drinking water. This publication outlines the guidelines to minimizing the risk of contaminating your drinking water. It also lists a number of questions to check if your management practices in the collection and storage of animal wastes may pose a risk to your groundwater.
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Compost Tea 101: What Every Organic Gardener Should KnowGrowers of organic produce in the Southwestern United States face many challenges, including variation in water and temperature, and exposure to insects and disease. As a result, smallholder organic farmers are increasingly relying on soil additives such as compost tea that improve product quality, use less water, deter pests, and reduce reliance on chemical additives (Diver, 2002). But what exactly is compost tea? Do the benefits of using compost tea outweigh any concerns? For example, can it contain pathogens, and if so, do applicators have to worry about coming into contact with pathogens? This publication provides facts about making compost tea, and reviews both the benefits and potential disadvantages to help smallholder farmers to make educated decisions regarding the use of compost tea.
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Cooling and Holding Eggs on the RanchCollege of Agriculture, University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ), 1951-07
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Farmer's 1953 Income TaxCollege of Agriculture, University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ), 1953-10
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Fertilizer Storage and HandlingCertain fertilizer nutrients can be harmful for animals and humans if they enter groundwater or surface water sources. Nitrate is the fertilizer nutrient that most often causes water contamination problems. This publication asks you to answer questions to help you determine whether your fertilizer storage and handling practices may pose a risk to groundwater.