Comparative Modalities of Network Neutrality

This project examines the ongoing debate over internet content discrimination, more commonly referred to as network neutrality. It offers a new approach to examining this issue by combining a critical, political economy approach with Lawrence Lessig’s four modalities of regulation: policy, architecture, markets, and norms. It presents a critical, comparative case study analysis of how architecture, markets and norms have shaped United States policy along with comparative examples from select international case studies facing similar regulatory issues. Its findings suggest that while each of the four modalities plays a significant role in the regulation and persistence of network neutrality, there is a need for more clear, robust policy measures to address content discrimination online. Based on these analyses, the author offers policy recommendations for future network neutrality regulation

Comparison of Piper Sudangrass and Starr pearlmillet fed to lactating dairy cows

Morrison (20) stated that providing good pasture is the cheapest way of producing milk. When cows are given access to good pasture they get more of the nutrients required for milk production than they get from barn fed hay or good silages. Good pastures are high in digestible nutrients, proteins, minerals, and vitamins which are needed by the cow. Because of the summer droughts Tennessee dairymen should provide a supplemental source of pasture to furnish adequate grazing for their dairy cows during the mid-summer. Supplemental pasture tends to maintain milk production at a high level and in addition it permits proper management of orchardgrass and Ladino clover or tall fescue and Ladino clover pastures. Sudangrass and pearlmillet are summer annuals that continue to grow during hot, dry, summer weather better than most forage crops. They produce their maximum growth at a time when permanent pastures are likely to be least productive. They are palatable and nutritious grasses and can be used for silage or hay as well as pasture. Due to these characteristics they fit well into the forage program on a dairy farm. The importance of Sudangrass as a summer supplemental Teed is recognized. However, pearlmillet is relatively new in Tennessee and little information is available as to its feeding value. This study was made to compare the feeding value of Starr pearlmillet and Piper Sudangrass. if the feeding value of pearlmillet is equal to that of Sudangrass, dairymen could take advantage of the higher yields and the greater disease resistance of the pearlmillets (9, 24)

Wheat take-all

"Take-all is a root and crown disease of winter wheat that interrupts plant development and may seriously suppress yields. It is a common problem in the winter wheat regions of Southwestern and Northwestern North America, and it occurs occasionally on winter wheat in Missouri."--First page.J. Al Wrather and Al Hoggard (Departments of Plant Pathology and Agronomy, College of Agriculture)New 10/83/10

Armillaria root rot in fruit orchards

"Armillaria root is usually considered to be a disease affecting forest trees, but it can cause significant losses in orchards. The pathogen, a fungus known as Armillaria mellea, will kill trees, and its persistence in the soil for many years can prevent the re-establishment of productive orchards on infested sites."--First page.Al Wrather and Henry F. DiCarlo (Departments of Plant Pathology and Horticulture, College of Agriculture)New 5/85/4

Management of grain sorghum diseases in Missouri

"Grain sorghum is the sixth most valuable field crop grown in Missouri. Unfortunately, diseases damage this crop, causing lower yields and reduced grower profits. Fortunately, most diseases of grain sorghum can be managed by planting resistant varieties and adopting certain cultural practices. This publication will help you identify diseases in your grain sorghum crop and select the best disease management tactics."--Page 1.Allen Wrather (Professor of Plant Pathology, Division of Plant Sciences, Delta Center, Portageville), Laura Sweets (Extension Associate Professor, Plant Pathology, Division of Plant Sciences).Revised 9/09/2

Cedar apple rust (1996)

In Missouri, cedar apple rust can be a destructive apple disease if you don't use adequate controls. It also attacks red cedars, as the name implies, causing unsightly galls, but damage is usually minimal. Understanding of the disease cycle of this rust fungus is necessary for proper identification and control.Revised 2/96/5M

Controlling diseases of grain sorghum

"Diseases damage the grain sorghum (milo) crop in Missouri each year. They limit production and reduce profits. Many of these diseases can be controlled by using resistant varieties or through cultural practices, but the disease must be identified first, and then the proper control technique must be used. This guide will help you identify and select control measures for the most common grain sorghum diseases in Missouri."--First page.J. Al Wrather and Einar W. Palm (Department of Plant Pathology College of Agriculture)New 1/83/7

Foliar diseases of wheat

"Powdery mildew, Septoria leaf blotch, Septoria glume blotch, and leaf rust damage Missouri's wheat crop each year. When severe, these diseases can reduce wheat yields as much as 25 percent. You can reduce the crop damage they cause by accurately diagnosing the diseases and by using proper controls. This guide describes the symptoms of and controls for these four wheat diseases."--First page.J. Al Wrather and Einar W. Palm (Department of Plant Pathology College of Agriculture)New 1/86/6

Rice sheath blight control (2009)

Sheath blight is the most destructive disease Missouri rice growers face. Crop losses may range from slight to heavy each year, depending on weather, the plant growth stage when infection occurs, the extent of infection and the rice varieties grown. The severity of sheath blight in Missouri has increased in recent years due to increased use of highly susceptible varieties, a lack of crop rotation, thicker stands and use of higher nitrogen (N) rates, and earlier planting dates.Authors: Allen Wrather (Professor of Plant Pathology, Division of Plant Sciences, Delta Center, Portageville), Laura Sweets (Extension Associate Professor, Plant Pathology, Division of Plant Sciences)Blight symptoms -- Cause of sheath blight -- Control -- Fungicide use -- Scouting for sheath blight.Revised 9/200

Anthracnose of shade trees

"This guide describes the symptoms of the anthracnose diseases on various trees and provides recommendations for control."--First page.J. Al Wrather and Einar W. Palm (Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture)New 2/86/6