Plant and Life Sciences Publishing (PALS): Recent submissions

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    • Dairy Expansion: Financial Planning for Success (NRAES 166 - FRONT MATTER ONLY) 

      Knoblauch, Wayne; Karszes, Jason; Hilty, Bradley J. (Natural Resource, Agriculture, and Engineering Service (NRAES), 2003-02)
      Proceedings from “Dairy Expansion: Financial Planning for Success” Preconference Workshop Held in Conjunction with Building Freestall Barns and Milking Centers: Methods and Materials A Conference for Builders, Dairy ...

    • Enhancing Profitability in Greenhouse Firms (NRAES 164 - FRONT MATTER ONLY) 

      Hall, Charles; Barton, Susan S.; Behe, Bridget; Brumfield, Robin; Harkess, Richard; Safley, Charles; van Blokland, P. J. (Natural Resource, Agriculture, and Engineering Service (NRAES), 2004)
      This book teaches greenhouse managers, their business advisors, and educators how to gain a competitive edge by analyzing industry trends. Topics include: Marketing improvement. Retention of quality employees. Correct ...

    • Integrated Pest Management for Northeast Schools (NRAES 152) 

      Hollingsworth, Craig S.; Coli, W. M.; Murray, K. D.; Ferro, D. N. (Natural Resource, Agriculture, and Engineering Service (NRAES), 2002)
      This guideline was developed to help school personnel in the Northeast USA establish a comprehensive Integrated pest management (IPM) program, including developing an IPM policy statement, identifying roles and responsibilities ...

    • Priority Animal Waste Management Research and Education Needs (NRAES 162) 

      Natural Resource Agriculture and Engineering Service; Wright, Peter; Potent, Jeff; Telega, Lee (Natural Resource, Agriculture, and Engineering Service (NRAES), 2002)
      Immediately after the NRAES Dairy Manure Systems: Equipment and Technology Conference 3/ 20-22, 2001, participants from the conference, and representatives from the northeast states from NRCS, extension, state agricultural ...

    • Establishing and Operating a Garden Center: Requirements and Costs (NRAES 161 - FRONT MATTER ONLY) 

      Barton, Susan S.; Behe, Bridget; Hall, Charles R.; Haydu, John J.; Hinson, Roger A.; McNiel, Robert E.; Phillips, Travis D.; Powell, Russell D.; Stegelin, Forrest E. (Natural Resource, Agriculture, and Engineering Service (NRAES), 2002)
      Establishing and Operating a Garden Center: Requirements and Costs discusses planning, capital investments, product mixes, labor, customer profiles, garden center layouts, pricing, advertising, and financial analysis. Two ...

    • Apple Handling and Storage (NRAES 153 - FRONT MATTER ONLY) 

      Natural Resource Agriculture and Engineering Service (NRAES) (Natural Resource, Agriculture, and Engineering Service (NRAES), 2001-08)
      Proceedings from the Storage Workshop 2001: Apple Handling and Storage: Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, August 14, 2001. DUE TO OUSTANDING COPYRIGHT ISSUES OR CLEARLY IDENTIFIED OUT-OF-DATE PRACTICES (E.G. SAFETY ...

    • Waterborne Pathogens in Agricultural Watersheds (NRAES 147 - FRONT MATTER ONLY) 

      Rosen, Barry H. (Natural Resource, Agriculture, and Engineering Service (NRAES), 2001-03)
      This publication introduces waterborne pathogens, the disease-causing organisms that contaminate water. Key organisms of concern are described in detail, including Escherichia coli 0157:H7, Cryptosporidium parvum, and ...

    • Forest Landowner’s Guide to Evaluating and Choosing a Natural Resource-Based Enterprise (NRAES 151) 

      Kays, Jonathan S.; Drohan, Joy (Natural Resource, Agriculture, and Engineering Service (NRAES), 2004)
      This book is intended for landowners interested using their land for a natural resource-based business. Eleven exercises with worksheets provide a framework for assessing family goals; taking an inventory of land, natural ...

    • Guideline for Dairy Odor Management (NRAES 146/DPC 46 - FRONT MATTER ONLY) 

      Wright, P. E.; Graves, R. E.; Koelsch, R. K. (Natural Resource, Agriculture, and Engineering Service (NRAES), 2001-10)
      This guideline, a joint publication between NRAES and the Dairy Practices Council, presents various ways to reduce or eliminate odor from dairy manure and other sources on dairy farms. Topics covered include odors: perception, ...

    • Greenhouses for Homeowners and Gardeners (NRAES 137) 

      Bartok, John W. (Natural Resource, Agriculture, and Engineering Service (NRAES), 2000-06)
      Covers everything you need to choose, build, use, and maintain a greenhouse for your home, garden, or institution. The types of greenhouses are discussed including freestanding greenhouses, additions to your home, window ...