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This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Title: The Bacteria of Nebraska Soil With Special Reference to the Fixation of Nitrogen, Annomification, Denitrification and in Non-Protein Media. Including Observations on the Reduction of Nitrates by Soil Bacteria in General; Original Published by: Lincoln, Nebr. in 1913 in 80 pages; Subjects: Soils; Bacteria, Nitrifying; Technology ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Top Producer, published by Farm Journal Media on February 1, 2003. The length of the article is 1969 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Ag colleges grow up: agronomy 101 is out, biotech jobs are in: land-grant colleges have not yet abandoned aggies, but teaching technology to America's future farmers is no longer their primary mission.(Issues)
Author: Jeanne Bernick
Publication: Top Producer (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 2003
Publisher: Farm Journal Media
Page: 28

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This workbook offers a comprehensive look at irrigation design, installation, maintenance and water management including practical hands-on techniques. Each chapter contains questions and answers which can be used to test your own knowledge or as in-house training tool for new and seasoned employees. Appendix includes detailed drawings of irrigation installations and tables and conversion data. ... Read more

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Great resource to understanding irrigation when installing your own system.
This is a helpful resource when planning and constructing your irrigation projects ranging from drip, microsprayers, to impulse sprinkler use. Handy formulas help determine watering needs, especially for those who have been so blessed to have water meters. I am fortunate to still have use of a well so I do not face metering cost issues, only electricity usage. Great reference for the do-it-yourself individuals and those who are hiring contractors and want to know what they are trying to tell you before the job begins. Better to have a little knowledge than none at all when dealing with contractors or vendors who will sell you anything, if you are not well-informed. Have fun and enjoy your ornamental and edible landscapes! ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Farm Journal, published by Farm Journal Media on February 18, 2005. The length of the article is 886 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Field Notes.(soil management)
Author: Dan DeSutter
Publication: Farm Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 18, 2005
Publisher: Farm Journal Media
Page: NA

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This is a NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA report procured by the Pentagon and made available for public release. It has been reproduced in the best form available to the Pentagon. It is not spiral-bound, but rather assembled with Velobinding in a soft, white linen cover. The Storming Media report number is A103873. The abstract provided by the Pentagon follows: The Navy's leadership is looking at improving quantify of life andreducing long term health problems through the reduction of knee disorders. Oneproposal for reducing knee disorders is to install more compliant decking Thegoal of this thesis is to develop a computer model of the human gait thatestimates the transarticulation forces in the knee during walking on varioussurfaces. This model can he used to evaluate the reduction of the heel strikeforces during walking when deck surface modifications are made. Previousanalytical and computer models of the human gait are reviewed. The majorcontribution of this thesis is a detailed dynamic model of foot-groundinteraction daring the initial phase of load hearing in human gait. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Farm Journal, published by Farm Journal Media on May 8, 2005. The length of the article is 1382 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: N Timing and Tools.(managing soil nitrogen)
Author: Charlene Finck
Publication: Farm Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 8, 2005
Publisher: Farm Journal Media
Page: NA

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This digital document is an article from Environmental Nutrition, published by Belvoir Media Group, LLC on August 1, 2009. The length of the article is 881 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Healthy soil, healthy food--digging into the connections.(Report)
Author: Sharon Palmer
Publication: Environmental Nutrition (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 1, 2009
Publisher: Belvoir Media Group, LLC
Volume: 32Issue: 8Page: 2(1)

Article Type: Report

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The GM debate is a war of words, which will be won as much by persuasive argument, as by action in the lab, field or supermarket. As the argument intensifies and the voices on all sides get louder, Genetically Modified Language cuts through the confusion and controversy to unpick the issues and ideology at the heart of the debate.

Examining the particular discourses of the key players in the arena, from the media to politicians, NGOs to Biotech corporations and research scientists to farmers, Guy Cook presents a critical analysis of the language of the GM debate, and how it influences policy and opinion. Each perspective has its own discourse and this can lead to misunderstanding and disagreement. Participants whose opinions are based around scientific, commercial, ethical or political concerns adopt differing styles of argument, metaphors and analogies, phrases and single words, and these can have quite different effects when they cross discoursal boundaries.

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Seeds, as small and unobtrusive as they seem, are an essential part of the life cycle of plants. In addition, they are useful for indentification of plants and, in fact, are often superior for that purpose that other parts of a plant.

That's because seeds have distinctive characteristics, tend to outlast all other plant parts, and vary little within a species--unlike other parts such as leaves.

Since weeds interfere with the growth, harvesting, and quality of crops, Linda Davis says, the ability to identify weed seeds before they are indavertently planted affords an economic advantage. Other weed-control measures--herbicides and mechanical removal of unwanted plants--are enormously costly in comparison.

Lavishly illustrated with more than 600 photographs and drawings, this handbook provides information about the seeds of 280 species of weedy plants of the Great Plains, including ones commonly found in crops, rangeland, lawns, and along roadsides.

This is the only book available that covers a large number of Great Plains plants. For each species it provides a high-quality color photograph showing minute details, a black-and-white life-size silhouette (against which actual seeds can be compared), and a full description. An easy-to-use set of finding lists facilitates identification of unknown seeds. Both scientific and common names are used throughout, and an illustrated glossary clarifies technical terms. ... Read more

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Every Seed ID book Benefits This Current Profession.
I agree with the two other reviews so far on this book. But almost any accurate Seed ID book is a benefit. However unlike the above reviewer this is not a re-emerging profession or art...it is a on going and strongly supported both via commercial and government employees. They are called Seed Analysts world wide. I think of them more as Seed Scientists that many really are. They not only ID seeds daily year round but they germinate and develop seed testing protocols. Every packet of commercial seeds you buy for your garden has had a sample tested by someone in this field. Look up AOSA and SCST associations on line to learn more about these great and dedicated and talented people. Politics' are ruining a lot of the best State Labs but ISU is still one of the best in Iowa. Look them up and they will be glad to help out. California State Lab in Sacramento CA also is a great resource and helpful lab when it's not their super busy time of the year. The Federal Seed Lab in Maryland is another source of information. The Federal Seed Lab in Colorado is no longer as sharing as was their past history. If you donate books to them they restrict viewers to employees only. They have formed relationships with CSU where they charge for seed ID information developed on the volunteers labor and sometimes money and still they prefer to try to sell the information. Times they are a changing. But this book covers far more than just the Great Plains as many of the Weed species covered have no boundaries....they grow from sea to shining sea. So professionals or non-professionals alike enjoy this book and we always could use more books dedicated to Seed ID. (I would have rated it 5 stars if its title didn't suggest such limitations by geography.)

weed seeds of the great plains
this book has been instrumental in helping me identify six new weed seeds i previously didn't know.this book has been very helpful to me being in the grain export buisness.if you are into weeds this book is for you.

A must, photographs of 280 seeds in color
For those of us who are either professionals, amateurs, or curious people.As greater and greater interest grows in discovering and growing native grasses and forbs - this book becomes more valuable.No key is required , and even if you don't know the species, it is possible to get a genus.

Thes book should entice readers to start their own seed identification collection.With a 10 power hand lens one can become an expertin an old but newly emerging area of interest. ... Read more

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It's surely a sign of the (high) times that marijuana is becoming increasingly visible and increasingly respectable, easily surviving every effort by the federal government and the bluenoses to suppress it. As well, ganja fans have become more discriminating, no longer willing to settle for the flavorless street bud or the insecticide-soaked leaf. Catering to this new sophistication, The Good Bud Guide offers the reader the most relevant details of the heavenly bud in a concise, easy-to-use format. Designed like a guide to fine wines, this handy book features a wide range of strains, each accompanied by an educated evaluation of its aroma, taste, and effect; high-quality glossy images; and precise growing information to help discerning enthusiasts identify the best-bred bud and perhaps even grow their own. Chapters on grow-room tips, humidity, cuttings, hash-making, and basic and high-tech paraphernalia round out the experience, making this the most comprehensive strain guide every produced. ... Read more

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WOW - This book's got the lot
WOW! This book's got the lot. From the front cover to the back cover, you can't put it down. The pics are quality showing the plants at their peak, I couldn't get enough of this action. The text is very detailed for each plant and really helps when investing in a strain. The 'Info' box accompanying each strain is so neat. Chapters on lighting, humidity control, hash making and even "How to roll the perfect doob", are really helpful. All in all, I can't fault this book. I totally recommend it.

Snore fest.
I was hoping for a great new coffee table book, but "Cannabible" this is NOT. Apparently Albie has a limited vocabulary. His reports are seriously boring and hard to read or follow. He supposedly spent some time in "The Dam" and thinks he's still in Europe with his metric measuring of plant heights etc. He supposedly, too, lives in San Francisco. Then why the metric measurements? There may be some or most of the blame placed at the feet of the editor. If you can possibly view this book prior to purchase, do it. Then decide if you want to waste your money. Then go buy the Cannabibles or Big Book of Buds series instead.

I have to give some credit for the photography...excellent! But I swear the close-ups and bud shots don't match the actual variety, and I think they used the same bud for close-ups multiple times. Even though the pictures are pretty, the text stinks.

At any rate....BORING. ... Read more

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One of a series aimed at the less experienced gardener, this book focuses on pruning, a skill which depends on a wide range of knowledge and technique. The book offers the beginner a course in the basics and covers tools and techniques for pruning trees, shrubs, climbers and hedges, roses, fruit trees and soft fruit. It also includes a season-by-season guide and an A-Z of plants, with tips on their individual needs. The author also wrote "Houseplants and Bottle Gardens". ... Read more

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Get the latest sustainable agriculture practices and keep an eye on the future

Developing and Extending Sustainable Agriculture: A New Social Contract explores the challenges faced by today’s farmers and ranchers to provide practical strategies to develop a twenty-first century system of sustainable agriculture that is economically sound, environmentally compatible, and socially acceptable. This comprehensive look at the current state of farming and ranching presents leading authorities discussing concepts and approaches in sustainable agriculture such as crop rotations, integrated pest management, alternative sources of nutrients to maintain productivity, and rotational grazing systems.

Presently there is a trend toward a more industrial agriculture and a global food system that will bring long-term negative impacts. If farmers look thoughtfully toward the future, alternatives are now available to help solve these problems to provide agricultural sustainability for generations to come. Developing and Extending Sustainable Agriculture: A New Social Contract provides a model for integrated research and outreach to everyone interested in sustainable development. A sensible framework of practical short-term strategies are combined with visionary long-term plans to provide viable approaches to sustain agriculture, secure our food system, and develop a more equitable society for the future. The text includes several tables and figures, extensive references, and comprehensive bibliographies.

Topics in Developing and Extending Sustainable Agriculture: A New Social Contract include:

the evolution of the concept of equitable and sustainable development

on-farm research

farmer to farmer education

IPM (integrated pest management)

soil management

managed grazing

whole-farm planning, including economic analysis

training for sustainable agriculture

motivation theory and research to foster positive sustainable development

organic farming productivity

the future of sustainable agriculture

much, much more

Developing and Extending Sustainable Agriculture: A New Social Contract is enlightening, horizon-expanding reading perfect for educators, students, government decision makers, cooperative extension educators, specialists, administrators, citizen members of county extension boards, and administrators in land grant universities. ... Read more