Books in Crop Science

Chemical Applications Management

Chemical Applications Management

This is the student guide that corresponds with the text, Chemical Applications Management. This describes many various kinds of pesticides, their toxicity, calibrations and proper applications. Also, very practical management methods and application techniques are covered in detail. This book has over 850 pictures, charts, tables, graphs, and other illustrations. Filled with EPA, OSHA, and other regulatory agency standards and suggested ways to meet or exceed those standards. Some topics covered are accurate identification of weeds, insects, and diseases, and effective ways to control them. Includes 500 pest-identification photos in full-color.

Hay and Forage Harvesting

Discusses purposes & uses of different types of hay & forage equipment. Gives theory of operation for each type of machine using color illustrations. Covers all types - mowers, conditioners, rakes, balers, handling systems, cubers, choppers, blowers, & forage harvesters. Explains new large-package hay-handling systems. Explains proper operation & field adjustments. Shows correct steps in maintenance, storage & troubleshooting. CONTENTS: Harvesting methods, planning of harvest, mowers & conditioners, windrowers, rakes, balers, bale wagons, large rollbalers, loose hay stack wagons, hay cubers, choppers, forage harvesters, forage wagons, forage blowers, field operation & adjustments, selection of equipment, comparing harvesting systems, management of total systems & glossary & tables.

Introduction to Crop Production Agricultural Primer

Modern Crop Production System in US, Precision farming

Red Combines 1915-2015 The Authoritative Guide to International Harvester and Case IH Combines and Harvesting Equipment

<p>This award-winning book chronicles the complete story of the red combine's impact on agriculture and society. Co-authored by long-time IH and Case IH product manager Gerry Salzman, Red Combines 1915-2020 is a unique collaboration that featured Klancher's storytelling ability and Salzman's knowledge from 42 years as an industry leader and insider. The book includes photographs and details about every International Harvester and Case IH combine built in the United States and abroad, and tells the story of the creation of the Axial-Flow combine, which was developed in a garage so secret only a few people knew it existed. The Axial-Flow combine was a technological leap that transformed the industry when introduced in 1977. The book covers the entire line of red combines, including the CBX, a top-secret mega-combine built in the 1990s. Also included is brief coverage of J.I. Case combines. Authored by Lee Klancher and the team of talented contributors who created the award-winning Red Tractors 1958-2013, this thorough and entertaining book is another captivating volume sure to please fans of agricultural equipment and farm history.</p>

Tillage

Comprehensive text discusses basic purposes of tillage, evaluates tillage operations, & tells how tillage equipment works. Gives the complete story on basic functions such as primary & secondary tillage. Covers minimum tillage & other new methods. Shows how to adjust for various field operations & conditions. Discusses traction, flotation, & compaction of soil. Has sections on maintenance & safety. CONTENTS: Purposes of tillage, types of tillage equipment, primary tillage, plows, tillers, bedders & listers, subsoilers, secondary tillage, harrows, cultivators, rod weeders, weed control tillage, tool carriers, field adjustments, field operation, maintenance, safety, field efficiency, traction, flotation & compaction.

Tillage

Comprehensive text discusses basic purposes of tillage, evaluates tillage operations, & tells how tillage equipment works. Gives the complete story on basic functions such as primary & secondary tillage. Covers minimum tillage & other new methods. Shows how to adjust for various field operations & conditions. Discusses traction, flotation, & compaction of soil. Has sections on maintenance & safety. CONTENTS: Purposes of tillage, types of tillage equipment, primary tillage, plows, tillers, bedders & listers, subsoilers, secondary tillage, harrows, cultivators, rod weeders, weed control tillage, tool carriers, field adjustments, field operation, maintenance, safety, field efficiency, traction, flotation & compaction.