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In this publication, progress reports are given for several research projects involving fertilizer use and rates of application. Show LessFrank J. Wooding, George A. Mitchell,... ~ Catalog # C39 ~ Apr 1, 1981

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The results of a survey on the greenhouse industry in Alaska. Show LessDeborah M. Brown, Patricia S.... ~ Catalog # C56 ~ Feb 1, 1986

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This report describes one aspect of successful air transport of reindeer developed over 20 years in Alaska. Show LessRobert A. Dieterich ~ Catalog # C70 ~ Dec 1, 1989

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Characteristics of Alaska 114, a tough-skinned main crop potato. Show LessCurtis Dearborn ~ Catalog # C22 ~ Sep 1, 1959

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This circular discusses nutrients in Alaska's feed for livestock. Show LessFred Husby, Ken Krieg ~ Catalog # C63 ~ Nov 1, 1987

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In this study, we are concerned with the dramatic change of events which have had a major impact on the geographic landscape of an area. As a framwork for the initial study, we review those events which have been given attention as boom-type activities in the historical literature of Alaska. Show LessRoger W. Pearson, Edwin M. Rhoades,... ~ Catalog # C73 ~ Jan 1, 1990

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History and growing information about Alaskaland Red Clover as a forage crop. Show LessH. J. Hodgson, William B. Wilder, John... ~ Catalog # C20 ~ Feb 19, 2019

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This report identifies recent accomplishments in the reindeer program, continugin efforts and projected ares of future effort. Show LessAlan C. Epps ~ Catalog # C60 ~ Jul 1, 1987

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Results from annual flower and perennial landscape plant evaluations in 1994. Show LessPat Wagnerricia, Patricia S.... ~ Catalog # C102 ~ Feb 1, 1995

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Annual flower and perennial landscape plant evaluation results from 1995. Show LessPat Wagnerricia, Patricia S.... ~ Catalog # C105 ~ Feb 1, 1996

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Patricia S. Holloway, Grant Matheke,... ~ Catalog # C93 ~ May 1, 1993

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The results of annual flower and perennial landscape plant evaluations in 1993. Show LessPat Wagnerricia, Patricia S.... ~ Catalog # C98 ~ May 1, 1994

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Patricia S. Pat Holloway... ~ Catalog # C113 ~ Mar 1, 1998

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Results of annual flower and perennial landscape plants from 1996. Show LessPat Wagnerricia, Patricia S.... ~ Catalog # C109 ~ Mar 1, 1997

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Results from annual flower evaluations done in 2000. Show LessPatricia S. Holloway, Grant Matheke... ~ Catalog # C119 ~ Jan 1, 2001

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Annual flower evaluations performed in 2003. Show LessPatricia S. Holloway, Grant Matheke,... ~ Catalog # C124 ~ Dec 1, 2003

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Results from annual flower trials were planted from May 30 through June 4, 1999. Show LessPatricia S. Holloway, Grant Matheke,... ~ Catalog # C117 ~ Nov 1, 1999

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Results from annual flower evaluations done in 2002. Show LessPatricia S. Holloway, Grant Matheke,... ~ Catalog # C122 ~ Dec 1, 2002

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Results from annual flowering plant evaluations done in 2004. Show LessPatricia S. Holloway, Etta Gardiner,... ~ Catalog # C128 ~ Feb 1, 2005

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Results from annual flowering plant evaluations done in 2005. Show LessPatricia S. Holloway, Etta Gardiner,... ~ Catalog # C131 ~ Jun 1, 2006

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Results from annual vegetable evaluations done in 2004 at the Georgeson Botanical Garden Show LessZachary Baer, Lauren Esmailka,... ~ Catalog # C129 ~ Jun 1, 2005

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Results from vegetable evaluations conducted in 2005. Show LessGrant Matheke, Etta Gardiner,... ~ Catalog # C133 ~ Jun 1, 2006

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Better forage management can increase the dairyman's profits. This publication describes recent Alaskan studies in this field. Show LessWilliam J. Sweetman, H. J. Hodgson, A.... ~ Catalog # C12 ~ Jun 1, 1950

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The information in this circular is intended for the use of settlers and homesteaders in Alaska who are interested in the more general growing of hardy flowering bulbs in the Terrority. Show LessC. C. Georgeson ~ Catalog # C2 ~ Oct 1, 1928

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This publication contains information about weed killers, including hazards and precautions. Show LessCurtis Dearborn ~ Catalog # C18 ~ May 1, 1952

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This circular discusses congenital defents in reindeer. Show LessLyle A. Renecker, John E. Blake ~ Catalog # C87 ~ Jul 1, 1992

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This circular is a description of how a fawn separater is built, how it works and how it was being used in western Alaska. Show LessBill Thompson, Robert Dieterich ~ Catalog # C74 ~ Jan 1, 1990

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The Reindeer Research Program had the opportunity to observe corral designs throughout Alaska. This circular is a description of those observations. Show LessBill Thompson, Robert Dieterich,... ~ Catalog # C86 ~ Apr 1, 1992

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This circular gives a design for a portable reindeer crush. Show LessGreg Finstad, Lyle Renecker ~ Catalog # C94 ~ Sep 1, 1993

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The purpose of this circular is to give the origin, description and performance of Edda in comparison with those varieties commonly grown in Alaska. Show LessSamuel C. Litzenberger, B.M. Bensin... ~ Catalog # C16 ~ Apr 1, 1951

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Information on establishing a lawn in Interior Alaska. Show LessStephen Sparrow, F. J. Wooding ~ Catalog # C29 ~ Mar 1, 1977

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The information given in this circular is drawn from experience of the Alaska Agricultural Experiment Stations in handling their dairy herd at the Matansuak station and from other authoritative sources. Show LessW. T. White ~ Catalog # C5A ~ Oct 1, 1933

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This report summarizes the results of three separate experiments evaluating the effects of lime and fertilizers on forage production and chemical composition of Engmo timothy on Kachemak silk loam. Show LessWinston M. Laughlin, Glenn R. Smith,... ~ Catalog # C38 ~ May 1, 1981

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This circular provide guidance on fertilizing native hay meadows of bluejoint reedgrass on the lower Kenai Peninsula. It is based on a number of experiment trials conducted by the authors on Kachemake silt loam at various Show LessWilliam W. Mitchell, W. M. Laughlin.... ~ Catalog # C45 ~ Feb 1, 1983

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The purpose of this circular is to discuss briefly the history, characteristics and field performance varieties of grain, legumes, grasses, root crops and potatoes that have been found to be best adapted to local conditions Show LessF. L. Higgins ~ Catalog # C4A ~ May 1, 1933

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Flame Violet has proven to be an excellent plan for office and home conditions in Alaska where sunlight is limited during the long winters. Show LessDonald H. Dinkel ~ Catalog # C28 ~ Jun 1, 1972

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Results from forage crop variety trials performed in the Tanana Valley. Show LessStephen Sparrow, darleen t. masiak... ~ Catalog # C125 ~ Jun 1, 2004

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A wide variety of fuels available in Alaska, their range in cost and a diversity of heating applications often make the selection of fuel an important and sometimes difficult task. This publication discussions the options and weighs pros and cons. Show LessLee D. Allen ~ Catalog # C27 ~ Mar 1, 1968

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This circular includes recommended varieties for annual flowers in Interior Alaska. Show LessPat Wagner, Marilyn Griffith, Grant... ~ Catalog # C59 ~ Apr 1, 1987

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History and growing information on gasser wheat, a new grain for Alaska. Show LessR.L. Taylor, J.C. Brinsmade ~ Catalog # C21 ~ Oct 1, 1955
W.M. Laughlin, R.L. Taylor, M.F.... ~ Catalog # C513 ~ Jan 1, 1958
Information about growing golden rain oats in Alaska. Show LessSamuel C. Litzenberger ~ Catalog # C15 ~ Apr 1, 1951

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The information in this circular is a summation of many years of agronomic research into growing grains in Alaska scaled down to the typical house garden. Show LessBob Van Veldhuizen ~ Catalog # C135 ~ Feb 1, 2010

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The growth regulators chlormequat, paclobutrazol, daminozide and Bayleton were studied for their ability to control plant heigh in seed propogated tuberous begonia. Show LessMeriam G. Karlsson, Jeffrey W.... ~ Catalog # C90 ~ Jul 1, 1992

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Results of head lettuce variety performance trials performed in the Matanuska valley in 2000 and 2001. Show LessRoseann H. Leiner ~ Catalog # C123 ~ Sep 1, 2003
Donald E. Carling, Stephen M. Dofing,... ~ Catalog # C106 ~ May 1, 1996

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Results of a head lettuce variety trial in the Matanuska Valley during the 1997 growing season. Show LessJames L. Walworth, Stephen Dofing M.,... ~ Catalog # C111 ~ Nov 1, 1997

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The performance of 15 varieties of head lettuce grown in the Matanuska Valley in 1996. Show LessStephen Dofing M., James L. Walworth,... ~ Catalog # C108 ~ Dec 1, 1996

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Crooked calf disease is a skeletal deformity in calves. This study looks at alkaloids in Alaska lupinus if cows eat it during days 40 and 70 of gestation. Show LessRay Grover Jr., Lyle A. Renecker,... ~ Catalog # C104 ~ Sep 1, 1995
Information intended to help farmer-settlers in Alaska. Show LessG. W. Gasser ~ Catalog # C1 ~ Jan 1, 1946

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Agricultural pests and suggestions for their control. Show LessJoseph C. Chamberlin ~ Catalog # C9 ~ Jun 1, 1949

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The objectives of this study were to characterize the P-reaction/sorption of representative soils, identify a suitable P extract for the range of soils and establish a correlation to plant growth, to assure suitability of the extractant for use in the lab and to field-calibrate the P soil test under representative soil environments. Show LessGary Michaelson, Chien-Lu Ping ~ Catalog # C66 ~ Apr 1, 1989

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This circular discusses interpreting feed analysis of Alaska forage. Show LessThomas R. Jahns, Milan P. Shipka ~ Catalog # C126 ~ Sep 1, 2004

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This circular reports on results of a recently completed milk production trial at the Palmer dairy research center involving the feeding of low levels of SM to early-lactation dairy cows. Show LessPaul M. Windschitl, Kirsten M.... ~ Catalog # C83 ~ Dec 1, 1990
A study on using irrigation to supplement rainfall in the Matanuska Valley. Show LessNeil Michaelson, C. Ivan Branton ~ Catalog # C2B ~ Dec 1, 1958

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Information on growing lilies in Alaska. Show LessLura M. Ginzton, Donald H. Dinkel ~ Catalog # C30 ~ Mar 1, 1978
This circular discusses management and medical aspects of reindeer farming, including disesases, calf care and more. Show LessRobert A. Dieterich ~ Catalog # C96 ~ Sep 1, 1993

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This circular develops a model for evaluating potential production and income responses of reindeer herds under different management strategies. Show LessA.K. Prichard, G.L. Finstad ~ Catalog # C116 ~ Oct 1, 1999

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Laying hens provide a year-round income, utilize off-season labor, help build a permanent system of agriculture in Alaska. Show LessStanley L. Balloun ~ Catalog # C8 ~ Jun 1, 1948

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This circular provides results from a test of feedstuffs for nutrient values. Show LessLeroy Ben Bruce,Mary Lou Herlugson... ~ Catalog # C68 ~ Apr 1, 1989

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The purpose of this paper is to inform potential users of the 1985 hourly scarification rates and per acre costs of performing site-preparation work using the TTS-35 Disc Trencher. Show LessAllen P. Richmond, Thomas Malone ~ Catalog # C53 ~ Mar 1, 1986

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The purpose of this research is to identify hardy perennials capable of surviving in subarctic environments; to evaluate the ornamental potential of these plants; and to fulfill a growing demand for information on hardy landscape plant materials by home owners, commerical growers and landscapers. Show LessPat Wagnerricia J., Patricia S.... ~ Catalog # C88 ~ May 1, 1992

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Results form perennial plant trials done at the Georgeson Botanical Gardens in Fairbanks in 1998. Show LessPatricia S. Pat Holloway... ~ Catalog # C114 ~ Dec 1, 1998
This is the eighth publication of grain performance trials in the Tanana River Valley. Show LessF. J. Wooding, J.T. Hanscom, Robert... ~ Catalog # C62 ~ Jun 1, 1987
This report summarizes performance of cereal crops in the Tanana River Valley during 1978-1979 Show LessF. J. Wooding, Jenifer McBeath ~ Catalog # C34 ~ Dec 1, 1979

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This is the third publication in this format on grain performance trials in the Tanana River Valley. Show LessF. J. Wooding, Jenifer McBeath, J.T.... ~ Catalog # C42 ~ Mar 1, 1982

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This is the fourth publication in this formate on grain performance trials in the Tanana River Valley. Show LessF. J. Wooding, Jenifer McBeath, S.... ~ Catalog # C44 ~ Feb 1, 1983
This is the fifth publication in this formate on grain performance trials in the Tanana River Valley. Show LessF. J. Wooding, Jenifer McBeath, S.... ~ Catalog # C46 ~ Jun 1, 1984

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This is the sixth publication in this formate on grain performance trials in the Tanana River Valley. Show LessF. J. Wooding, Jenifer McBeath, S.... ~ Catalog # C52 ~ Aug 1, 1985

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This is the seventh publication in this formate on grain performance trials in the Tanana River Valley. Show LessF. J. Wooding, J.T. Hanscom, Robert... ~ Catalog # C57 ~ Jan 1, 1986

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This report summarizes performance of cereal crops in the Tanana River Valley during 1981. Show LessF. J. Wooding, Jenifer McBeath, J.T.... ~ Catalog # C36 ~ Dec 1, 1980

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This publication simply reports surveyed information and should be used as a reference to current pesticide usage. General information is provided on the classification and application of each pesticide to give the reader and user of this report an understanding of the nature of the materials. Show LessDavid P. Bleicher, Scorup, Peter C.,... ~ Catalog # C40 ~ Dec 1, 1980

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This circular reports the results of a survey that determined the kinds and amounts of pesticides used in the production of potatoes and small grains in Alaska as well as the manner in which they were used. Show LessDavid P. Bleicher ~ Catalog # C50 ~ Sep 1, 1984

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This circular reports on an experiment were plants of begonia x tuberhybrida were exposed to 1, 2, 3 or 4 weeks of short days initiated at 3 stages of plant development. Show LessMeriam G. Karlsson, Jeffrey W. Werner... ~ Catalog # C91 ~ Jul 1, 1992

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The purpose of this circular is to provide guidelines for corporate land managers who make decisions about forest inventory on their lands. Show LessRonald K. Miller, Anthony Gasbarro... ~ Catalog # C69 ~ Oct 1, 1989

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History and characteristics of polar bromegrass. Show LessA.C. Wilton, H.J. Hodgson, L.J.... ~ Catalog # C26 ~ May 1, 1966

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Potatoes are an important food in Alaska. Matanuska Valley farmers can produce enough to meet the needs of the Anchorage area if the crop can be kept satisfactorily from one year to the next. Show LessAlfred D. Edgar, Don Irwin ~ Catalog # C7 ~ May 1, 1948

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Results of potato variety trials from the 1988 growing season. Show LessD. E. Carling, P. C. Westphale ~ Catalog # C71 ~ Apr 1, 1989

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Results of potato variety trials from the 1989 growing season. Show LessD. E. Carling, P. C. Westphale ~ Catalog # C77 ~ Feb 1, 1990
A yield trial which compared 45 named varieties and numbered selections of potatoes was conducted during the 1990 growing season at the Matanuska Research Farm. Show LessD. E. Carling, P. C. Westphale ~ Catalog # C84 ~ May 1, 1991

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A yield trial in which 43 named varieties and one numbered selection of potatoes were compared was conducted during the 1993 growing season at the Matanuska Research Farm. Show LessD. E. Carling, P. C. Kroenung ~ Catalog # C97 ~ May 1, 1994

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A yield trial in which 44 named varieties and one numbered selection of potatoes were compared was conducted during the 1994 growing season at the Matanuska Research Farm. Show LessD.E. Carling and P.C. Kroenung ~ Catalog # C103 ~ May 1, 1995

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Results from variety trials of potatoes done in 1978. Show LessDonald E. Carling, Peter Rissi ~ Catalog # C65 ~ Mar 1, 1988

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Summarized in this circular are the results of three years of variety trials (1982, 1983 and 1984). Also included are summaries of environmental conditions at or near the experimental test site and some detailed information about several locally grown commercial varieties. Show LessD. E. Carling, Peter Rissi ~ Catalog # C49 ~ Jan 1, 1985

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Comparative yield of suitable, or potentially suitable, commercial production potato varieties were conducted during the 1985 growing season. Show LessD. E. Carling, Peter Rissi ~ Catalog # C54 ~ Jan 1, 1986

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D.E. Carling and P.C. Kroenung ~ Catalog # C95 ~ Apr 1, 1993

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Results from a yield trial comparing 45 cultivars of potatoes conducted during the 1997 growing season at the Matanuska Research Farm. Show LessD. E. Carling, M. A. Boyd ~ Catalog # C112 ~ Jan 1, 1998

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Results from yield trials comparing 30 cultivars of potatoes that were conducted during the 1998 growing seasons at the Matanuska Research Farm. Show LessD. E. Carling, M. A. Boyd ~ Catalog # C115 ~ Feb 1, 1999

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The results of a yield trial comparing 30 cultivars of potatoes conducted during 1999. Show LessD. E. Carling ~ Catalog # C118 ~ Feb 1, 2000

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A continuation of potato variety trials in Alaska. Show LessD. E. Carling, Peter Rissi ~ Catalog # C58 ~ Feb 1, 1987

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This circular discusses the processing of reindeer antler velvet. Show LessRay Grover Jr.., B.A., Lyle A.... ~ Catalog # C99 ~ Oct 1, 1994

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This circular explores quality and sale of reindeer meat. Show LessR. B. Swanson, M. P. Penfield, D.... ~ Catalog # C78 ~ Feb 1, 1990

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Raising herd replacements in Alaska is cheaper than buying them from the States. This publication discusses raises dairy calves and heifers. Show LessWilliam J. Sweetman, Wallace R.... ~ Catalog # C17 ~ May 1, 1951

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This circular provides guidelines for raising orphan reindeer fawns. Show LessJamie K. Dieterich ~ Catalog # C72 ~ Dec 1, 1989

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This circular addresses questions on growing rapeseed in large acreages. Show LessE.L. Arboio, D.M. Quarberg, Carol E.... ~ Catalog # C61 ~ Jul 1, 1987
Results of field crop variety testing from 1953-1954 Show LessAgronomy Department Alaska... ~ Catalog # C14 ~ Jan 1, 1953

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This circular is a summary of recommended vegetable varieties resulted from variety trials conducted between 1978-1985. Show LessPat Wagnerricia, Grant Matheke,... ~ Catalog # C76 ~ Jan 1, 1970

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This circula shows how record keeping for reindeer herds can contribute to decision making and how computers can help the record keeping process. Show LessAlex Clarke, Robert Dieterich ~ Catalog # C75 ~ Jun 1, 1990

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This circular discusses reindeer calf productivity and survival on Alaska's Seward Peninsula. Show LessCheryl-Lesley B. Chetkiewicz, Lyle... ~ Catalog # C100 ~ Nov 1, 1994

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This circular discusses changes in soil testing procedures. Show LessGary J. Michaelson, Raymond G.... ~ Catalog # C81 ~ Oct 1, 1991

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This publication is a general guide to farm animal reproduction in Alaska. Show LessMilan P. Shipka, Janice E. Rowell ~ Catalog # C134 ~ Feb 1, 2007

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This circular documents the current status of research in cultivar development associated with the Alaska barley breeding program. Show LessStephen Dofing, S. A. Blake ~ Catalog # C79 ~ Jun 1, 1990

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This circular documents the current status of research in cultivar development associated with the Alaska barley breeding program. Show LessStephen Dofing M., Charles W. Knight,... ~ Catalog # C82 ~ Feb 1, 1991

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This circular documents the current status of research in cultivar development associated with the Alaska barley breeding program. Show LessStephen Dofing M., Charles W. Knight,... ~ Catalog # C85 ~ Nov 1, 1991

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This circular documents the current status of research in cultivar development associated with the Alaska barley breeding program. Show LessStephen Dofing, Charles W. Knight,... ~ Catalog # C92 ~ Dec 1, 1992

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Information on root maggots and mitigating their effects on crops. Show LessRichard H. Washburn ~ Catalog # C19 ~ Feb 1, 1953

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Retail food buying characteristics of households in Anchorage and Fairbanks. Show LessH.P. Gazaway, C.F. Marsh ~ Catalog # C23 ~ Jun 1, 1960

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Results of vegetable variety trials from 1978-1985 Show LessPat Wagnerricia, Grant Matheke,... ~ Catalog # C67 ~ Jan 1, 1989

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This report summarizes the vegetable variety research evaluations of the UAF Horticulture department conducted in 1978. Show LessDonald H. Dinkel, Lura M. Ginzton, P.... ~ Catalog # C31 ~ Dec 1, 1978
A feasibility study to evaluate the potential social and economic benefits and risks as well as the costs of using the process in Alaska on Alaskan products is being coordinated by the Institute of Northern Engineering. Show LessRuthman B. Swanson, Carol E. Lewis,... ~ Catalog # C64 ~ Mar 1, 1988

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The objective of these studies involved determining commercially available cultivars that would satisfy needs for ground cover at revegation sites. Show LessWilliam W. Mitchell ~ Catalog # C32 ~ Dec 1, 1979

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This circular reports on results from two studies: 1) a study conducted at the AFES facility in Palmer which specifically assessed the use of whole canola seed as an alternative fat source and 2) an on-farm study conducted near Delta Junction which compared the performance of cows fed canola and non-canola diets in a commercial production situation. Show LessKirsten Randall, Stephen Dofing,... ~ Catalog # C101 ~ May 1, 1995

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Results from vegetable cultivar trials conducted in 2003 at the Georgeson Botanical Garden in Fairbansks. Show LessGrant Matheke, Jan Hanscom, Patricia... ~ Catalog # C127 ~ Oct 1, 2004

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Reults from vegetable variety trials conducted in the Matanuska Valley in 1989. Show LessRaymond G. Gavlak, Carling, Don, Mary... ~ Catalog # C80 ~ May 1, 1990

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This circular discusses the issues with and strategies for waste handling in dairy farms in Alaska. Show LessRobert F. Cullum ~ Catalog # C47 ~ May 1, 1983

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A series of five one-year trials was outlined to determine results of wintering pregnant ewes on locally-grown roughages Show LessW. J. Ebert ~ Catalog # C6 ~ Nov 19, 2019