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    Virginia Agriculture - Relating to Farmers 

    Grisso, Robert D.; Ballin, Kirk; Perumpral, John V. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2017-11-08)
    Summaries current economic importance of agricultural industry in Virginia, data about farms, farm commodities, and safety concerns.
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    Plumbing systems of agricultural sprayers 

    Grisso, Robert D.; Weaver, Michael John; Bradley, Kevin Wayne; Hagood, Edward S.; Wilson, Henry P. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-05-01)
    Care and operation of different varieties of the plumbing systems of agricultural sprayers.
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    Plumbing systems of agricultural sprayers 

    Grisso, Robert D.; Weaver, Michael John; Bradley, Kevin Wayne; Hagood, Edward S.; Wilson, Henry P. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2001)
    The plumbing systems of agricultural sprayers are usually considered foolproof. Sprayer problems may occur if plumbing and/or modifications are improperly done or maintenance is ignored. Retrofitting, addition of electrical ...
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    Energy Series. What about Landscaping and Energy Efficiency? 

    Wiseman, P. Eric; Grisso, Robert D.; Walker, Martha A. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2014-07-07)
    This factsheet offers tips for planning, planting, and maintaining home landscaping to reduce energy consumption and reduce negative impact on the environment.
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    Fine tuning a sprayer with ounce calibration method 

    Grisso, Robert D.; Weaver, Michael John; Bradley, Kevin Wayne; Hagood, Edward S.; Wilson, Henry P. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2001)
    This extension publication discusses guidelines to quickly evaluate the performance of a sprayer. Sprayer calibration, nozzle discharge, spray pattern uniformity, speed checks, pump performance and plumbing arrangements ...
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    Energy Series: What about Landscaping and Energy Efficiency? 

    Wiseman, P. Eric; Grisso, Robert D.; Walker, Martha A. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2014-07-07)
    Landscape maintenance can consume a great deal of energy. With proper planning, you can minimize these inputs and have a beautiful, low maintenance landscape that uses less energy and saves you money. This publication gives ...
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    Fine Tuning a Sprayer with "Ounce" Calibration Method 

    Grisso, Robert D.; Weaver, Michael John; Bradley, Kevin Wayne; Hagood, Edward S.; Wilson, Henry P. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-05-01)
    Guidelines to quickly evaluate the performance of a sprayer. Sprayer calibration, nozzle discharge, spray pattern uniformity, speed checks, pump performance and plumbing arrangements are evaluated with minimal calculations.
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    Planter/Drill Considerations for Conservation Tillage Systems 

    Grisso, Robert D.; Holshouser, David L.; Pitman, Robert Melvin, 1948- (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009)
    Discusses conditions of fields at time of no-till planting, and types of till and drill equipment required.
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    Precision Farming Tools. Soil Electrical Conductivity 

    Grisso, Robert D.; Alley, Marcus M.; Holshouser, David L.; Thomason, Wade E. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2005-09-01)
    Soil electrical conductivity (EC) is one of the simplest, least expensive soil measurements available to precision farmers today. Soil EC measurement can provide more measurements in a shorter amount of time than traditional ...
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    Precision Farming Tools: Variable-Rate Application 

    Grisso, Robert D.; Alley, Marcus M.; Thomason, Wade E.; Holshouser, David L.; Roberson, Gary T. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2011-08-01)
    Discusses the two basic variable-rate application technologies, map-based and sensor-based, for fertilizer, lime, weed control, and seed.
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