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249k

Agriculture Loans for Alaska Farmers

Available online only. Borrowing can determine the success or failure of a business. This bulletin contains information on sources... Show More

Stephen Brown, Free ~ ABM-00240

918k

Beekeeping in Alaska

Order hard copy  ~  This publication is a comprehensive manual for those interested in keeping and raising bees in Alaska. It provides information on... Show More

Darren Snyder, Free ~ ABM-00230

630k

Regional Climate Projections: Southcentral Alaska

Available online only. SNAP climate projections for Southcentral Alaska show an overall increase in temperature of about one degree... Show More

Scott Rupp, Free ~ ACC-00113

521k

Checklist for Starting a Small Food Processing Business

This checklist is to assist small food processors who are making foods that are considered non-potentially hazardous, such as baked... Show More

Sarah R-P. Lewis, Free ~ FNH-00601

397k

Guide to Operating a Successful Home-Based Food Business

Order hard copy  ~  This publication takes a look at Department of Environmental Conservation regulations that allow producers to sell... Show More

Sarah R-P. Lewis, Free ~ FNH-00600

Glossary of Forestry Terms

Available online only. This publication provides a comprehensive list of forestry terminology to help the general public... Show More

Glen Holt, Free ~ FWM-00121

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Best Management Practices: Controlling The Spread Of Invasive Plants During Road Maintenance

This publication outlines best management practices (BMPs) for people who perform routine maintenance activities on roads,... Show More

Gino Graziano, Free ~ PMC-00342

415k

Managing Irrigation for High-Value Crops

Order hard copy  ~  This publication gives an overview of irrigation systems and important principles of irrigation scheduling and discusses the... Show More

Phillip Kaspari, Free ~ FGV-00649

425k

Factors Affecting Cold Hardiness Development

Order hard copy  ~  This publication summarizes research on winter survival in Alaska of perennial plants from more southern locations. It includes a... Show More

Meriam Karlsson, Free ~ FGV-00143

580k

Root Maggots in Alaska Home Gardens

Order hard copy  ~  This publication details the most serious annually recurring insect pest problem of vegetable production in Alaska: root maggots.... Show More

Stephen Brown, Free ~ PMC-00330

358k

Field Crop Fertilizer Recommendations for Alaska: Potatoes

Order hard copy  ~  The fertilizer recommendations in this guide are based on optimal management of factors that the potato grower can control, such as... Show More

Stephen Brown, Free ~ FGV-00246A

Alaska Weeds ID

Order hard copy  ~  Available for both Apple and Android Devices. If you are concerned about the presence of invasive weeds on your property or in your... Show More

Gino Graziano, Free ~ HGA-10001

222k

Cockroaches

Order hard copy  ~  Cockroaches can contaminate food, cause disease and produce allergens that may cause asthma and other long-term health issues. This... Show More

Jozef Slowik, Free ~ PMC-10071

123k

Green Potatoes: Causes and Concerns

Order hard copy  ~  This publication describes the causes and hazards of potato greening, with suggestions for reducing the factors that lead to potato... Show More

Stephen Brown, Free ~ FGV-00337

Selected Invasive Plants of Alaska

Available online only. This pocket guide has information on more than 25 species of invasive plants found in Alaska, including life... Show More

Gino Graziano, Free ~ R10-TP-130

259k

Soil Sampling

Order hard copy  ~  This publication gives step-by-step instructions for sampling soil on your property. It gives the why, where and how of sampling... Show More

Stephen Brown, Free ~ FGV-00044

341k

Managing Alaska Soils

Order hard copy  ~  This publication is for the gardener who wants to gain a more thorough understanding of soil basics, including soil profiles,... Show More

Mingchu Zhang, Free ~ FGV-00043

226k

Plant Tissue Testing

Order hard copy  ~  This guide covers the proper procedures for assessing a plant's nutritional status through plant tissue testing. It contains plant... Show More

Phillip Kaspari, Free ~ FGV-00244

717k

Tourism Basics for Rural Alaska

Available online only. This publication is designed to help rural Alaskans decide if tourism is right for their community. It... Show More

Stephen Brown, Free ~ CRD-00014

605k

Procedures for the Wet Paper Towel Germination Test

Order hard copy  ~  Profitable crop production requires seeding rates that provide a sufficient plant population to generate the desired yields. To... Show More

Mingchu Zhang, Free ~ FGV-00249

124k

Factors to Consider in Selecting a Soil Testing Laboratory

Order hard copy  ~  This factsheet provides guidelines for selecting which tests to use and finding soil testing laboratories that perform those tests.... Show More

Stephen Brown, Free ~ FGV-00045

322k

Field Crop Fertilizer Recommendations For Alaska: Fertilizer Nutrient Sources And Lime

Order hard copy  ~  Available online only. The information in this guide includes facts about fertilizer, how to use lime and a table listing the primary... Show More

Mingchu Zhang, Free ~ FGV-00348

269k

Microwave Test for Forage Moisture

Order hard copy  ~  This publication details a simple technique for testing hay to judge when it should be baled, with step-by-step instructions and... Show More

Casey Matney, Free ~ FGV-00248

613k

Protect Water Resources: Understand Pesticide Movement

Order hard copy  ~  This guide is designed to help pesticide users better understand how chemical properties, soil characteristics, site conditions... Show More

Phillip Kaspari, Free ~ GWQ-00547

134k

Goats in Alaska

Order hard copy  ~  Although relatively easy to care for, goats do have certain needs. To successfully raise goats, you will need to consider breeds,... Show More

George Aguiar, Free ~ LPM-00747

10.2mb

Beneficial Arthropods of Alaska: Natural Enemies

Order hard copy  ~  This guide provides information on identification and habits of dozens of insects, spiders and arthropods in Alaska environments.... Show More

Jozef Slowik, Free ~ PMC-10075

Insects and Diseases of Alaskan Forests

Available online only.This booklet provides information on most of the diseases and pests commonly found in Alaska environments.... Show More

Gino Graziano, Free ~ PMC-10066

517k

Animal Manure as Fertilizer

Order hard copy  ~  This publication has tips for using and handling animal manure as well as tables showing the composition of manure and other waste... Show More

Mingchu Zhang, Free ~ LPM-00340

528k

Slugs

Order hard copy  ~  Slugs damage garden crops and are pests to many commercial crops. This publication details the characteristics of garden slugs and... Show More

Jozef Slowik, Free ~ PMC-10070

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Plastic Mulch and Row Covering for Vegetable Production in Alaska

By using plastic mulch and row covers, you can control weeds, conserve water and fertilizer, and increase your yield by four to five... Show More

Meriam Karlsson, Free ~ HGA-01268

Spruce and Larch Bud Moths

Order hard copy  ~  This brochure describes spruce and larch bud moths as they pertain to Alaska environments and provides information on the history of... Show More

Gino Graziano, Free ~ R10-TP-97

Large Aspen Tortrix

This pamphlet contains a thorough description of the large aspen tortrix as it pertains to Alaska environments. With information of... Show More

Gino Graziano, Free ~ PMC-01061

Spotted Knapweed

Order hard copy  ~  Spotted knapweed is one of the most invasive weeds in North America and has been found in Alaska. Infestations lower the number and... Show More

Gino Graziano, Free ~ R10-TP-125

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Plastic Mulch, Row Covers and Low Tunnels for Vegetable Production in Alaska

Order hard copy  ~  This publication details the practice of using plastic mulch and row covers to extend the growing season for both commercial and... Show More

Meriam Karlsson, Free ~ FGV-00647

Orange Hawkweed

Orange hawkweed is recognized as an ecologically invasive plant and noxious weed in the United States and has the potential to... Show More

Gino Graziano, Free ~ R10-TP-129

815k

Late Blight in Alaska

Order hard copy  ~  Late blight is a very destructive disease that can kill plants in the field and cause tubers to rot in storage. The publication looks at... Show More

Stephen Brown, Free ~ PMC-00338

Eriophyid Mites

This pamphlet contains a thorough description of the eriophyid mite as it pertains to Alaska environments. With information on the... Show More

Gino Graziano, Free ~ PMC-01066

Engraver Beetle in Alaskan Forests

Available online only. This pamphlet contains a thorough description of the engraver beetle as it pertains to Alaska environments.... Show More

Gino Graziano, Free ~ PMC-01060

Spruce Budworm

This pamphlet contains a thorough description of the spruce budworm as it pertains to Alaska environments. With information on the... Show More

Gino Graziano, Free ~ PMC-01064

342k

Field Crop Fertilizer Recommendations for Alaska Vegetables

Order hard copy  ~  This guide covers effective fertilizing practices for many vegetables commonly grown in Alaska. The recommendations in this... Show More

Mingchu Zhang, Free ~ FGV-00643

Spruce Needle Rust

Available online only. This publication thoroughly describes spruce needle rust as it pertains to Alaska environments. The... Show More

Gino Graziano, Free ~ PMC-01062

Spruce Needle Cast

Available online only. This publication thoroughly describes spruce needle cast as it pertains to Alaska environments. The... Show More

Gino Graziano, Free ~ PMC-01065

Amber-marked Birch Leaf Miner

This brochure describes the life history and life stages of the amber-marked birch leaf miner and presents homeowners with... Show More

Gino Graziano, Free ~ R10-TP-114

The Spruce Beetle in Alaska Forests

This pamphlet contains a thorough description of the spruce beetle as it pertains to Alaska environments. With information on the... Show More

Gino Graziano, Free ~ PMC-10060

Wood Boring Insects in Alaska

Available online only. This pamphlet contains thorough descriptions of wood boring insect varieties as they pertain to Alaska... Show More

Gino Graziano, Free ~ PMC-10064

Invasive Thistles in Alaska

Canada thistle is listed as a noxious weed in at least 35 states and much of Canada and is on Alaska's prohibited noxious weed list. Bull... Show More

Gino Graziano, Free ~ R10-TP-132

Gall Aphids and Woolly Aphids on Spruce and Hemlock

This pamphlet contains thorough descriptions of the gall and wooly aphids as they pertain to Alaska environments. With information... Show More

Gino Graziano, Free ~ PMC-10062

253k

4-H Safety Readiness Guidelines

Order hard copy  ~  This publication on safety and risk management has information on insurance requirements, project safety, what to do during and... Show More

Candi Dierenfield, Free ~ AKH-00035

916k

Alaska 4-H Policies & Procedures

Available online only. This manual contains the official policies and procedures for Alaska 4-H. All policies and procedures for... Show More

Candi Dierenfield, Free ~ AKH-00019

783k

Invasive Plant Issues: Control of orange hawkweed

Order hard copy  ~  Control of orange hawkweed (Hieracium aurantiacum) by Gino Graziano. Available online only. Orange hawkweed is found in meadows,... Show More

Gino Graziano, Free ~ PMC-00343

661k

Managing Small Pastures for Horses in Alaska

This publication provides an understanding of what is required to develop and maintain a horse pasture. Topics include pasture... Show More

Marla Lowder, Free ~ LPM-00746

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A Radon Overview

This video explains what radon is, how it gets into your home, if you are at risk for exposure, how to test for radon and what steps to take... Show More

Arthur Nash, Free ~ RAD-00761

310k

Control Strategies for Late Blight in the Alaska Potato Crop

Available online only. Late blight is a devastating disease of both potatoes and tomatoes. This publication provides tips on... Show More

Stephen Brown, Free ~ PMC-00339

587k

Soil and Fertilizer Management for Healthy Gardens

Order hard copy  ~  This publication discusses soil's physical properties, including pH, as well as possible amendments to improve soil quality... Show More

Mingchu Zhang, Free ~ HGA-00338

598k

Safe Egg Handling for Small Egg-Laying Flocks and Operations

Order hard copy  ~  This publication will help small producers (individuals with fewer than 3,000 laying hens) promote egg safety from the hen to the... Show More

Stephen Brown, Free ~ LPM-00344

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Houseplant Pests and Control

Order hard copy  ~  This publication is an in-depth guide to diagnosing common problems of indoor plants. There are detailed descriptions of insects... Show More

Meriam Karlsson, Free ~ PMC-10073

Establishing and Maintaining Lawn in Southeast Alaska

Order hard copy  ~  Lawns are not only attractive, they can also help with dust and mud management, act as a noise buffer, keep water from collecting next to... Show More

Darren Snyder, Free ~ HGA-00046

690k

Tree Maintenance and Pesticides

Order hard copy  ~  This brochure outlines the integrated pest management (IPM) approach to keeping your trees healthy. Information on chemicals,... Show More

Phillip Kaspari, Free ~ HGA-00436

766k

Controlling the Greenhouse Environment

Order hard copy  ~  The greenhouse is an opportunity for Alaskan gardeners and commercial producers to combine optimal temperature, light and humidity... Show More

Meriam Karlsson, Free ~ HGA-00336

Alaska's Sustainable Gardening Handbook

Order hard copy  ~  This newly updated guide to sustainable gardening in Alaska is adapted from Sustainable Gardening: The Oregon-Washington Master... Show More

Stephen Brown, $50.00 ~ HGA-00339

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