FARM MANAGEMENT

To order any of the following handbooks e-mail to:
nstroh@ndsuext.nodak.edu or bherrman@ndsuext.nodak.edu


MWPS #45 - Conservation Tillage Systems and Management     $15.00
   (Crop Residue Management with No-Till, Ridge-Till, Mulch-Till)

This book covers the relationship between tillage systems, residue
cover and erosion; long-term issues and concerns such as crop response,
costs and returns, soil compaction, water quality; pest and 
fertilizer management; and system selection and equipment considerations.
This book is backed by objective research, and is written for the producer.
Authors include soil scientists, entomologists, weed scientists,
pathologists, agricultural engineers, and economists.  This resource
can help producers investigate conservation tillage, contemplate
long-range issues, and evaluate equipment selection.  144 pages
1st Ed. 1992


NRAES #52 - Facilities for Roadside Markets                $ 7.00

Planning a large farm market is emphasized.  Topics discuss display 
and checkout areas; preparation, office and parking areas; and
refrigerated storages.   32 pages
1992


NRAES #32 - Farming Alternatives: A Guide for Evaluating the
            Feasibility of New Farm-Based Enterprises      $ 8.00

This guidebook considers alternative enterprises by using case
study and workbook formats to evaluate personal and family
considerations, resources, market potential, production feasibility,
cash flow and profitability.  Each chapter includes self-tests,
checklists, and worksheets.  88 pages  1989.


NRAES #57 - Fertilizer and Manure Application Equipment    $ 6.00

This comprehensive resource guides farmers through the process
of selecting, operating and calibrating the right fertilizer and
manure application equipment.  The publication is divided into
two sections: chemical fertilization and manure fertilization.
Both sections give detailed information on the operation and
calibration of different pieces of machinery.  22 pages.  1994.


NRAES #25 - Used Farm Equipment                            $ 6.00

This publication teaches a buyer of used equipment how to inspect
items for reliability and safety.  Guidelines are offered on
estimating economic liabilities of purchasing equipment.  Costs
of owning and operating new or used machines are compared.
34 pages.  1987.


NRAES #51 - Produce Handling for Direct Marketing          $ 7.00

Recommendations for handling produce are included.  Topics
include refrigeration, equipment, harvest, transportation,
storage, and display.  29 pages.  1992.