Wheat Production Handbook K-State Research & Extension Manhattan, Kansas Contents Growth and Development Gary M. Paulsen, Crop Research Physiologist, Agronomy 2 Varieties Rollin G. Sears, Wheat Breeder, Agronomy 7 Planting Practices James P. Shroyer, Extension Specialist, Crop Production Hans Kok, Extension Specialist, Soil and Water Conservation Curtis R. Thompson, Extension Specialist, Crops and Soils, Southwest 9 Nutrient Management David A. Whitney, Extension State Leader, Agronomy 12 Weed Management Dallas E. Peterson, Extension Agronomy, Weed Specialist 15 Disease Management Robert L. Bowden, Extension Specialist, Plant Pathology 18 Insect Management H. Leroy Brooks, Extension Specialist, Entomology 25 Irrigation Management Danny H ...
BROILER HANDBOOK More Meat, More Profit Contents Section 1: Introduction Page 2 1.1 Why farm Broilers? 1.2 Broiler Production Process 1.3 Housing and Equipment 1.4 Broiler Farming Objectives 1.5 Record Keeping Section 2: Chick Management Page 8 2.1 Stockmanship 2.2 Chick Transport and Handling 2.3 Shed Preparation 2.4 Brooding Management • Temperature Guidelines • Assessing Temperature • Spot Brooding Temperature • Water & Drinking • Feed & Feeding • Light Control Section 3: Growing Management Page 19 3.1 Stock Density 3.2 Light and Temperature 3.3 Water ...