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[News Clip: Big squash]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a story about Homer McClendon of Fort Worth who has a big squash that is three feet long and still growing.
Date: June 8, 1964
Duration: 41 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
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Location: 32.760959 -97.291442
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Taller de Trabajo Sobre Modelaje de Cultivos: Entrenamiento y Calibracion Informe

Description: Report on a Modeling Crop and Climate Change workshop. The objectives of the workshop were: 1) train Venezuelan scientists in the use of agricultural models IBSNAT program (International Benchmark Sites Network for Agrotechnology Transfer), including discussions about their applicability and the acquisition of knowledge about the data needed for proper simulation and validation, 2) Calibrate the model of maize (CERES) for different cultivars and different regions of Venezuela using data from so… more
Date: November 1989
Creator: Acevedo, Miguel F.; Andressen, Rigoberto; Azocar, Aura; Bisbal, Evelyn; Comerma, Juan; Corvo, Fernando et al.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: UNT College of Engineering
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International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) : message from the President of the United States transmitting International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), adopted at the Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations at Rome on November 17, 1997.

Description: This treaty updates a previous international agreement aimed at promoting international cooperation to control and prevent the spread of harmful plant pests.
Date: 2000
Creator: United States. President (1993-2001 : Clinton) & Albright, Madeleine Korbel
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U.S. Climate Action Report 2010

Description: The Fifth U.S. Climate Action Report presents a detailed outline of the actions the U.S. is taking to address climate change, contains updated projections on U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, and underscores the United States commitment to address climate change.
Date: June 2010
Creator: U.S. Department of State
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Economic Impact Analysis: Proposed Autoracing Complex in Immokalee, Florida

Description: This report, by the University of North Texas Center for Economic Development and Research, examines Immokalee, Florida and discusses how to diversify their economy. Two of the tourist attractions proposed are a new raceway and a new casino.
Date: September 2000
Creator: Weinstein, Bernard L. & Clower, Terry L.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: UNT Center for Economic Development and Research
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National Plant Genome Initiative

Description: This report is an update on progress of federal plant genome research. The focus in this report is on plants that are economically important to agribusiness.
Date: December 2001
Creator: National Science and Technology Council (U.S.). Committee on Science. Interagency Working Group on Plant Genomes.
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Soil and Groundwater Pollution Remediation Act

Description: This law was passed by the Republic of China (Taiwan) to protect public health and the environment by preventing soil and groundwater pollution, and by promoting the sustainable use of soil and groundwater.
Date: February 2, 1990
Creator: China (Republic : 1949- ). Huan jing bao hu shu.
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An Assessment of Coastal Hypoxia and Eutrophication in U.S. Waters

Description: This document is about hypoxia in aquatic ecosystems. Hypoxia is a depletion of oxygen caused by runoff, land cover change, and other factors associated with population growth and agriculture. The report discusses mitigation strategies and trends in managing this problem.
Date: November 2003
Creator: National Science and Technology Council (U.S.). Air Quality Research Subcommittee.
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Integrated Assessment of Hypoxia in the Northern Gulf of Mexico

Description: This document details the ecological and economic effects of low oxygen (hypoxic) conditions in the Gulf of Mexico. This condition is caused by deforestation, river channelization, and the overuse of nitrogen in agricultural fertilizer. This document summarizes scientific evidence for the causes of hypoxia, the negative impact on Gulf of Mexico fisheries, and long-term national strategies for managing and mitigating the problem.
Date: May 2000
Creator: National Science and Technology Council (U.S.). Committee on Environment and Natural Resources.
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Harmful Algal Blooms in US Waters

Description: This document discusses the causes of harmful algae blooms and their impact on the environment, public health, and the economy. The document also discusses options for managing algal blooms and current federal efforts to address the problem.
Date: October 2000
Creator: National Science and Technology Council (U.S.). Committee on Environment and Natural Resources.
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Coordination of Programs on Domestic Animal Genomics: The Federal Framework

Description: This report discusses progress by Federal agencies dealing with domestic animal genomics. The work represents an increase in the understanding of domestic animals such as sheep, cattle, swine, bees, and others. Knowledge in this area is crucial for better understanding animal diseases such at bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE, or "mad cow disease")
Date: June 2004
Creator: National Science and Technology Council (U.S.). Interagency Working Group on Domestic Animal Genomics.
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It could happen again.

Description: Describes the importance of soil conservation practices and their effect on wheat production.
Date: June 1948
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture. Production and Marketing Administration.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Survey of Land-Grant Colleges and Universities, Volume 1

Description: First volume of the results of a survey undertaken by the U.S. Office of Education to determine their achievements, objectives, and functions. This bulletin provides the data and information collected by the Office during the survey and suggestions about possible improvements or changes. This volume is divided into eleven parts: Part I. Historical introduction; Part II. Control and administrative organization; Part III. Business management and finance; Part IV. Work of the registrar; Part V. … more
Date: 1930
Creator: United States. Office of Education.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Survey of Land-Grant Colleges and Universities, Volume 2

Description: Second volume of the results of a survey undertaken by the U.S. Office of Education to determine their achievements, objectives, and functions. This bulletin provides the data and information collected by the Office during the survey and suggestions about possible improvements or changes. This volume is divided into ten parts: Part I. Arts and sciences; Part II. Commerce and business; Part III. Teacher training; Part IV. Military education; Part V. Professional veterinary medicine; Part VI. S… more
Date: 1930
Creator: United States. Office of Education.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Avian Influenza: Agricultural Issues

Description: A strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) has spread throughout Asia since 2003, infecting mostly poultry but also a limited number of humans. The virus researched Europe in 2005, and the Middle East and Africa in 2006. Officials believe this strain may enter North America later in 2006 through migratory flyaways. The avian flu is highly contagious in domestic poultry, prompting strict biosecurity measures. This report details the strains of, transmission of, and control of Avian flu… more
Date: August 29, 2006
Creator: Monke, Jim
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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