Plant and Life Sciences Publishing (PALS)

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This collection contains items published by the Natural Resource, Agriculture, and Engineering Service (NRAES), previously known as the Northeast Regional Agricultural Engineering Service), a multi-university program in the Northeast United States, and its successor, Plant and Life Sciences (PALS) Publishing. NRAES was sponsored by fourteen universities, (including at least eight Land Grants): University of Connecticut, University of Delaware, University of the District of Columbia, University of Maine, University of Maryland, University of Massachusetts, University of New Hampshire, Rutgers University, Cornell University, The Pennsylvania State University, University of Rhode Island, University of Vermont, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and West Virginia University. PALS was formed to manage the NRAES catalog after it disbanded in 2011.

Ceasing operations in 2018, PALS was a program of the Department of Horticulture in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Cornell University. Like NRAES, PALS assisted university faculty in publishing, marketing and distributing books for small farmers, gardeners, land owners, workshops, college courses, and consumers.

An archive of the PALS website and catalog can be found on the Internet Archive . Print copies of some titles are available for purchase from the Cornell Store. Note that due to outstanding copyright issues or clearly identified out-of-date practices, only the front matter (e.g. cover, table of contents, acknowledgements, etc.) are provided for some titles at this time. A link to the WorldCat catalog record is provided for those titles to facilitate locating print copies at a local library.

Please note that some practices suggested here may be out-of-date, with these materials serving more as a historical record than current best (or safest) practice. Consult with a current expert resource for the best suggestions.

COPYRIGHT: Cornell University’s rights in all NRAES/PALS publications have reverted to the author(s) of the respective works, subject to any outstanding licenses previously granted. Cornell University maintains a non-exclusive, worldwide license to distribute the work in any form or language for the term of any copyright on the work. Questions regarding the reuse of any NRAES/PALS publication should be directed to the author(s) of those publications. Cornell University does not claim to be the sole copyright holder, and the onus is on the user to confirm the rights status of any work before reuse.

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Penn State Housing Plans for Milking and Special-Needs Cows (NRAES 200 - FRONT MATTER ONLY)
Graves, Robert E. (Natural Resource, Agriculture, and Engineering Service (NRAES), 2006-07)
The idea plans assembled in this book were developed to provide educational information on various aspects of freestall housing, special-needs housing, and building- component details. They are intended to be used in conjunction with a design team including experts familiar with dairy facilities, building construction, animal health and care, financial matters, environmental concerns, and farm operations. The needs of the ultimate full-time occupant of the facility—the cow—must always be kept in mind. DUE TO OUSTANDING COPYRIGHT ISSUES OR CLEARLY IDENTIFIED OUT-OF-DATE PRACTICES (E.G. SAFETY CONCERNS), ONLY THE FRONT MATTER (E.G. COVER, ToC, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, ETC) ARE PROVIDED HERE AT THIS TIME. Print copies of this item can be found at libraries listed here: www.worldcat.org/oclc/876559043
The woods in your backyard: learning to create and enhance natural areas around your home (PALS 2 - FRONT MATTER ONLY)
Kays, Jonathan; Drohan, Joy; Downing, Adam; Finley, Jim; Kling, Andrew A.; Highfield, Craig; Dawson, Nevin; Tallamy, Doug (Natural Resource, Agriculture, and Engineering Service (NRAES), 2015)
Turn mowed areas into low-maintenance forested areas! This book is written for owners of 1–10 acres that are forested, un-mowed, or mowed areas that you would like to turn into forest. The book includes twenty activities that will help you assess your family’s goals and the property’s trees, water sources, wildlife, recreation potential, legal constraints, and more. This knowledge will be used to develop a list of projects and a schedule. Twenty-one projects are described including creating an opening, planting trees, pruning, streamside stabilization, and trail design. The activity worksheets are completed for three example families and properties. A workbook with blank activity sheets is included for your property. It also contains 90 color photos and a resource list. The book was written for the Mid- Atlantic, Northeast, and Great Lakes states but has been used in other parts of the country and in Canada. This is an updated version of NRAES–184, published in 2006. DUE TO OUSTANDING COPYRIGHT ISSUES OR CLEARLY IDENTIFIED OUT-OF-DATE PRACTICES (E.G. SAFETY CONCERNS), ONLY THE FRONT MATTER (E.G. COVER, ToC, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, ETC) ARE PROVIDED HERE AT THIS TIME. Print copies of this item can be found at libraries listed here: www.worldcat.org/oclc/958852922
Penn State Housing Plans for Calves and Heifers (NRAES 201 - FRONT MATTER ONLY)
Graves, Robert E. (Natural Resource, Agriculture, and Engineering Service (NRAES), 2007)
This publication includes 74 idea plans that were developed based on research and field experience with the aim of increasing the comfort, productivity, and longevity of dairy cattle. While drawn for a specific number of animals, most plans provide guidelines to fit the actual number of calves and heifers. The plans provide for individual housing for the baby calf with liquid feed, solid feed, and water usually delivered to the pen twice a day. When a calf is successfully consuming sufficient solid feed, plans provide for transferring her to group housing beginning with a small weaned calf group and graduating up through a variety of group housing situations based on her size and the number of animals kept in a group. The plans provide for a clean dry living environment that accommodates health and management needs and convenience of moving the animal from one age or size group to the next. There are 55 housing plans including plans for calf pens and shelters, bedded pack heifer shelters, freestall heifer housing, drive through systems, and heifer self cleaning shelters. Four plans show how housing needs from birth to breeding-age can be met in one housing system. There are four plans for utility rooms and buildings. Ten additional plans show details for typical sidewalls (including curtains), ridge openings, freestalls, fenceline feed barriers, water stations, freestall crossovers and floor surface, gates and pen work, freestalls, and more. The book also includes growth charts and space requirements for Jerseys and Holsteins from birth to pre fresh. The 55 housing plans show a variety of complete layouts and dimensions for calf, heifer, and worker friendly housing. One four-page plan for a heifer freestall shelter shows freestall alley, feed alley, and feed driveway dimensions and slopes. Two groups of 30 freestalls are included, one for heifers 500-700 pounds and one for 700-900 pound heifers. This book is an update and expansion of plans contained in Penn State Dairy Housing Plans: Freestalls, Heifer, Dry Cow and Maternity, NRAES 85, Second Edition, published in September 1997. DUE TO OUSTANDING COPYRIGHT ISSUES OR CLEARLY IDENTIFIED OUT-OF-DATE PRACTICES (E.G. SAFETY CONCERNS), ONLY THE FRONT MATTER (E.G. COVER, ToC, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, ETC) ARE PROVIDED HERE AT THIS TIME. Print copies of this item can be found at libraries listed here: www.worldcat.org/oclc/174134067
Dairy Calves and Heifers: Integrating Biology and Management (NRAES 175 - FRONT MATTER ONLY)
Natural Resource, Agriculture, and Engineering Service (NRAES) (Natural Resource, Agriculture, and Engineering Service (NRAES), 2005)
Proceedings from “Dairy Calves and Heifers: Integrating Biology and Management” A Conference for Dairy Producers and Their Advisors Holiday Inn Syracuse/Liverpool Syracuse, New York January 25–27, 2005. DUE TO OUSTANDING COPYRIGHT ISSUES OR CLEARLY IDENTIFIED OUT-OF-DATE PRACTICES (E.G. SAFETY CONCERNS), ONLY THE FRONT MATTER (E.G. COVER, ToC, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, ETC) ARE PROVIDED HERE AT THIS TIME. Print copies of this item can be found at libraries listed here: www.worldcat.org/oclc/57357427
Forage Production for Pasture-Based Livestock Production (NRAES 172)
Abaye, A.Ozzie; Basden, Thomas J.; Byers, Robert A.; Clark, E. Ann; Cropper, James B.; Curran, William S.; Green, James T.; Hall, Marvin H.; Karsten, Heather; Khan, Badruddin Ali; Murphy, William M.; Owens, Lloyd B.; Pennypacker, Barbara W.; Peterson, Paul R.; Rayburn, Edward B.; Schnabel, Ronald R.; Sharpley, Andrew N.; Stout, William L.; Tracy, Benjamin F.; Vough, Lester R. (Natural Resource, Agriculture, and Engineering Service (NRAES), 2006)
Essential information on forage production discussing: plant morphology, ecology, and management; soil fertility; nutrient management; impacts of grazing; pests, weeds, and diseases; and establishing forage stands.
The Pond Guidebook (NRAES 178 - FRONT MATTER ONLY)
Ochterski, Jim; Swistock, Bryan; Kraft, Clifford; Schneider, Rebecca (Natural Resource, Agriculture, and Engineering Service (NRAES), 2007)
Includes insights and management tips for pond owners and those considering constructing a pond. Based on research and experience, the book addresses water chemistry, construction, safety, weed management, fish selection, nuisance wildlife, beach construction, leaking, and more. Oriented to the Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeastern United States. It includes 34 photos, 24 illustrations, and management tips. DUE TO OUSTANDING COPYRIGHT ISSUES OR CLEARLY IDENTIFIED OUT-OF-DATE PRACTICES (E.G. SAFETY CONCERNS), ONLY THE FRONT MATTER (E.G. COVER, ToC, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, ETC) ARE PROVIDED HERE AT THIS TIME. Print copies of this item can be found at libraries listed here: www.worldcat.org/oclc/156994400
Animal Production Systems for Pasture-Based Livestock Production (NRAES 171)
Bamka, William J.; Muller, Lawrence D.; Chase, Larry E.; Polan, Carl E.; Comerford, John W.; Prigge, Edward C.; Emmick, Darrell L.; Provenza, Frederick D.; Greiner, Scott P.; Rayburn, Edward B.; Hall, John B.; Shockey, William L.; Harpster, Harold W.; Shulaw, William P.; Kluchinski, Daniel; Singer, Jeremy W.; Luginbuhl, Jean-Marie; Turner, Kenneth E.; McKinnon, Bill R.; Wahlberg, Mark L.; Washburn, Steven P. (Natural Resource, Agriculture, and Engineering Service (NRAES), 2008-12)
The book explores foraging behavior, basic animal nutrition, and parasite control for pasture-based animals with chapters devoted to beef, dairy, sheep, goat, and horse nutrition and management.
Forest Resource Management: A Landowner’s Guide to Getting Started (NRAES 170)
Sullivan, Kristi L.; Smallidge, Peter J.; Finley, James C.; Jacobson, Michael G. (Natural Resource, Agriculture, and Engineering Service (NRAES), 2006)
Forest landowners hold the key to providing healthy forests for generations to come. Landowners can realize their full potential as stewards of their forests by using this book. Forest stewardship means setting and achieving objectives for land while maintaining its integrity for future generations. Chapters include developing a vision and a plan; exploring the possibilities; protecting your soil, water, and forest resources; economic issues; and summary of action steps. Also includes 36 color photographs, 15 illustrations, appendixes, activities, and quizzes. Winner of National Woodland Owners Association — Book of the Year — Best Forestry Book 2006.
Tree Fruit Field Guide to Insect, Mite, and Disease Pests and Natural Enemies of Eastern North America (NRAES 169)
Agnello, Art; Chouinard, G.; Firlej, A.; Turechek, W.; Vanoosthuyse, F.; Vincent, C. (Natural Resource, Agriculture, and Engineering Service (NRAES), 2006)
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but to a tree fruit grower, a picture can save thousands of dollars. This guide helps tree fruit growers identify pestilent insects, mites, and diseases, and to recognize beneficial insects, spiders, and mites that should be preserved in the orchard. Diagnostic keys for each type of tree fruit direct you to the possible solutions based on the type of damage observed. Detailed descriptions, 500 color photos, drawings showing actual pest size, and management practices are given for 89 pests, 68 diseases, and 20 beneficials. For insects and mites, the time of year they may cause damage is indicated. Extensive glossary and index.
Organic Vegetable Production (NRAES 165 - FRONT MATTER ONLY)
Seaman, Abbey Jean (Natural Resource, Agriculture, and Engineering Service (NRAES), 2004)
Proceedings of a January 2003 workshop intended for growers interested in or practicing organic farming. Twenty papers discuss basic information on organic vegetable production as well as grower experiences. Soil and nutrient management, weed management, insect management (both pest and beneficial) and disease management are discussed. Case studies describe fertility management, compost, crop rotations, cover crops, mulching, and irrigation. Includes 25 illustrations, and 13 tables. DUE TO OUSTANDING COPYRIGHT ISSUES OR CLEARLY IDENTIFIED OUT-OF-DATE PRACTICES (E.G. SAFETY CONCERNS), ONLY THE FRONT MATTER (E.G. COVER, ToC, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, ETC) ARE PROVIDED HERE AT THIS TIME. Print copies of this item can be found at libraries listed here: http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/56139231

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