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DA 3111L
Understanding Farm Personalities: Why We Act as We Do
We all have PERSONALITY. Each person is born with personality tendencies that can somewhat predict behaviors and tend to become more refined as aging and maturity occurs. Knowing your personality tendencies and that of others, has reportedly benefited many farm couple and family relationships by helping identify and manage personality differences. People can learn to gravitate more toward personality strengths and positive thoughts, attributes, and emotions, as well as to mitigate personality weaknesses and negative thoughts, attributes, and emotions.
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Sustainability in the Swine Industry: Understanding the Life Cycle Assessment of the Pork Supply Chain
The overarching goal of the swine industry is to provide high-quality protein to feed the world’s growing population. Improvements in production efficiency are continually being made to create a better and more sustainable product. Sustainability in the swine industry can be calculated using a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). An LCA is a holistic approach to analyze the cumulative environmental impacts of the different phases of swine production. Swine production LCAs can inform producers and consumers how certain production practices impact the environment.
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HS 77K
Understanding Homelessness - Essentials Child Care
Explore how to support children and families who are experiencing homelessness. Learn about the challenges homeless families face and how regulations can impact child care enrollment requirements.
Developed as a resource to complement the
Essentials Child Care Preservice Online Series
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HS 77L
Understanding Child Development - Essentials Child Care
Every child is different, but children of the same age have many things in common. Knowing some of the ways children grow, develop, and learn will allow you to respond to children, plan your day, and arrange the environment for play and learning.
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Transportation of Children - Essentials Child Care
Transportation is a key issue for child care programs. Learn about "buckle-up" policies and precautions, child car seat guidelines, and drive safety when transporting children.
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SOC 3095
Public Awareness and Understanding of Gene Edited Foods in the US
In this publication, we examine current levels of awareness and understanding about GEFs, broken down by demographics, social attitudes, and information sources. Our purpose is to gauge public perceptions of this emerging food technology to inform policy discussions and educational efforts around GEFs. Our data comes from a nationally representative sample of 2,000 US residents surveyed in 2020, taken from YouGov’s National Omnibus Panel.
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FM 1906
Understanding Risk in Hedge-to-Arrive Contracts
Learn about futures-based non-roll and intra-year rolling hedge-to-arrive contracts in this newly updated publication.
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NCRAC FS 127
Understanding the Veterinary Feed Directive Order in Aquaculture
A veterinary feed directive (VFD) order is written by a licensed veterinarian to authorize the use of an approved drug in animal feed. This publication discusses VFD in aquaculture, including the processes for receiving a VFD and other questions.
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PM 1660F
Helping Children Manage Stress - Stress: Taking Charge
Tips to help children learn ways to handle new or frustrating situations and manage stress. Includes signs of stress in children, how stress affects differing personalities, and what to do to help both easy-going and aggressive personalities deal with stress.
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NCRAC FS 126
Understanding Fish Feed Labels
Policies are implemented at the national level, in cooperation with state and local partners, to regulate fish feed. Adequate feed labeling is a requisite for commercialization as feed manufacturers must make sure their product complies with regulations, but also serves as a guideline for the fish farmer.
This publication discusses the components of a feed label and how to read and understand them.
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SOC 3088
Understanding the Opioid Crisis in Rural and Urban Iowa
Opioid use is a growing issue in both rural and urban settings in the United States. The U.S. makes up only four percent of the world population, but 27 percent of drug overdose deaths. Understanding the geographic distribution and characteristics of opioid deaths in Iowa is essential to effectively addressing this crisis.
This publication compares the existing conditions of the opioid epidemic in Iowa to surrounding states, conditions related to the opioid crisis across Iowa counties and provides strategies and resources to address opioid abuse in Iowa communities.
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PM 1529A
Biting - Understanding Children
Biting is quite common among young children. Learn possible reasons for your child’s biting and what you can do to help change this behavior.
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PSEP 58
Understanding Pesticide Labels
This publication is designed to inform the general public of how to understand labels of pesticide products used to control pests in the landscape or inside buildings.
Replaces RG 0202.
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PM 1530C
18-24 Months -- Ages and Stages
Welcome to the world of toddlerhood! This stage brings a greater sense of independence as children learn to walk, run, and climb with greater skill and they love to imitate everything you do.
Designed for parents and caregivers, this publication addresses the physical, mental, and social, and emotional development of children ages 18-24 months. Tips for interacting with children as they grow and lists of age-appropriate toys and books are also included.
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PM 1530I
9-11 Years -- Ages and Stages
Friendships and accomplishments are important to older children. Secret codes, made-up languages, and passwords are used to strengthen the bonds of friendship. Be prepared to use all your “patience” skills as children this age may tend to think that they do not need adult care or supervision.
Designed for parents and caregivers, this publication addresses the physical, mental, and social, and emotional development of 9- to 12-year-olds. Tips for interacting with children as they grow and lists of age-appropriate toys and books are also included.
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PM 1530A
0-12 Months -- Ages and Stages
Babies learn and grow so quickly. By the end of their first year, most will have almost tripled in size. They will be crawling and maybe even taking a timid first step!
Designed for parents and caregivers, this publication addresses the physical, mental, and social, and emotional development of children ages 0-12 months. Tips for interacting with children as they grow and lists of age-appropriate toys and books are also included.
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PM 1530B
12-18 Months -- Ages and Stages
A baby's second year is a delightful time. The baby is developing a personality and rewards your time together with laughter, funny faces, and affectionate hugs. First steps and first words are exciting family events.
Designed for parents and caregivers, this publication addresses the physical, mental, and social, and emotional development of children ages 12-18 months. Tips for interacting with children as they grow and lists of age-appropriate toys and books are also included.
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FM 1891
Understanding Risk in Basis Contracts
Basis contracts, or marketing instruments that establish the basis used to determine the price paid for grain or soybeans at a later time, involve downside risk as well as upside price potential. Learn the differences between, the uses of, and cautions for basis contracts.
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AE 3527
Keep young children safe on farms -- Safe Farm
Learn how a child's typical developmental milestones affect farm safety.
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CSCAP 159G 2014
Understanding Water Needs of Diverse, Multi-year Crop Rotations
Crop rotation diversification is a tool farmers have to reduce economic risk, disrupt pest cycles, increase soil resilience, and improve water quality. Investigators with the Sustainable Corn Project are conducting studies to determine if diverse, multi-year rotations also can help crops thrive as precipitation patterns change in the Corn Belt.
Author Jeff Strock is a professor and soil scientist at the University of Minnesota. Co-author Brent Dalzell is a research associate and biogeochemist at the University of Minnesota.
This resource is part of the USDA-NIFA funded project for
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that gathered data from 35 field sites and thousands of farmers in 9 Midwestern states, with the goal of creating a suite of practices for corn-based systems.
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HS 27
Environment Rating Scale (ERS) - Understanding Your Score
Following an Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessment for Infant/Toddler, Early Childhood, Family Child Care, and School-Age Care programs, use this brochure to learn more about your score and understanding your program's ERS report.
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PM 3041
Understanding Soybean Plant Population Recommendations for Iowa
Concerns over rapidly escalating seed prices have caused farmers, agronomists, and seed suppliers to revisit soybean planting rates. This publication discusses optimum soybean planting rates in Iowa and surrounding states. This is a must read for those who want to reduce their seed input costs
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CSCAP 116 2012
Understanding the Dynamics of Soil Diversity and Variability in the Field
Handout for use with the video: CSCAP 0116 2012 VIDEO
This resource is part of the USDA-NIFA funded project for
climate and agriculture
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PM 2089B
Electric Savings: Understanding Demand and 3-phase Motor Use - Farm Energy
Sometimes simple changes can reduce energy use on the farm. Explore details on demand charges and 3-phase motors.
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PM 944A
Understanding Emotional Changes - Living With Your Teenager
Learn what causes increased emotionality in your teenager and how to deal with it.
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Understanding Changes in Thinking - Living With Your Teenager
Learn about the way your teenager thinks about him/herself and about values you are teaching to your child.
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Understanding Physical Changes - Living With Your Teenager
Learn about the changes in your teen’s body and how to prepare him/her for these changes. This may help you support your child through this difficult time.
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SUL 1
Understanding the Effects of Flooding on Trees -- Sustainable Urban Landscapes
Flood-stressed trees show a variety of symptoms and also become candidates for insect and disease damage. Research has found some trees are more tolerant than others.
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Understanding Decline in Trees -- Sustainable Urban Landscapes
Tips on how to identify, prevent, or reduce the stress-causing factors that lead to tree decline.
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PM 1529O
Children and Sleep -- Understanding Children
Regular rest and sleep are necessary for children. Read about children's sleep needs, routines, and common sleep problems that may arise.
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PM 1529I
Sibling Rivalry -- Understanding Children
Constant fighting, put downs, and arguing among children cause frustration and concern in most parents. Some bickering is normal among brothers and sisters. Included are ideas to help reduce your frustration over quarrelsome siblings and lessen the fighting too.
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PM 1963D
Principles of Odor Control -- The Science of Smell Part 4
Understanding the principles behind effective livestock odor control strategies can help producers decide what to do.
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PM 1529G
Moving to a New Home -- Understanding Children
Moving to a new home creates challenges for children through new situations and strong emotions. Learn how different age groups might react to moving and what you can do to help.
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PM 1529F
Language Development -- Understanding Children
When you take time to listen, talk, read, sing, and play games with your child, you help teach important language skills that last a lifetime. Learn typical language skills and how to nurture those skills in age categories from newborns up to age six.
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PM 1529D
Fears -- Understanding Children
This publication discusses common childhood fears and how parents can help. Includes a section on nightmares and night terrors.
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PM 1529E
Learning to Read and Write -- Understanding Children
Learning to read and write is an exciting adventure for a young child. Discover ideas to encourage your child to read and write and the five stages of reading development.
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PM 1529H
Self-Esteem -- Understanding Children
Self-esteem involves developing a sense of self-worth by feeling lovable and capable. Children tackle this task differently at different developmental ages. Learn about those differences and what parents can do.
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Temper Tantrums -- Understanding Children
Temper tantrums are a normal part of growing up for all children. There are no magic cures, but there are some successful techniques that can help you manage and prevent them.
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Toilet Training -- Understanding Children
Toilet training is a big step in a young child’s life. Learn how to tell if your child is ready and ten steps to successful toilet learning.
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PM 1901B
Understanding and Managing Soil Compaction -- Resource Conservation Practices
Excessively compacted soil can result in many problems including a reduced yield and an increase in horsepower and fuel necessary for tillage. Learn more about this problem as well as ways to reduce soil compaction.
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Toys -- Understanding Children
Toys bring a great deal of joy to children, but they also can be valuable learning tools. Includes a chart of toys to choose and avoid by age group.
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PM 1529B
Disciplining Your Preschooler -- Understanding Children
Preschoolers are delightful to have around, but at times can be quite a challenge. Learn how to understand your preschooler and about effective discipline ideas.
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PM 1529C
Disciplining Your Toddler -- Understanding Children
Setting limits and maintaining control are difficult tasks with toddlers because they are so independent, yet have so few skills to communicate and solve problems. Learn how to understand toddlers and about helpful discipline tools.
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PM 1755
Understanding Thatch in the Home Lawn
Moderate thatch formation is a normal development in lawns; however, problems can occur when the thatch layer is excessive. Learn about thatch's beneficial and detrimental aspects, causes of thatch, and related insects and diseases.
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PM 1638
Talking with Children -- Divorce Matters
How to communicate with your children about your divorce.
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