Blue corn production and marketing in New Mexico, 2020

Guide containing history of, tips for production and marketing blue corn in New Mexico. Revised March 2020

Refinish furniture at home

Circular containing information on furniture repair, furniture staining, and protective finishes

Ornamental shrubs for New Mexico

Introduction; Major uses of shrubs; About this circular; Shrubs for special purposes; Shrub species and their use; Scientific and common names of the shrubs described in this circularCircular containing general information on shrubs used in landscaping in New Mexico, and suggested landscaping uses for specific shrubs

Chemical composition and digestibility of important range grass species in south-central New Mexico

Description of area; Procedures; Results; Phenology; Chemical composition; Summary and conclusions; Literature cited; Appendix; AcknowledgmentsBulletin describing the procedure and results of a study to determine the chemical composition of different range grasses in order to determine if common range grasses provide sufficient nutrition for cattle

Growing the home garden

Garden club requirements; A few essentials; General instructions; Fertilizers; Wind breaks; What to plant; Succession and rotation; Culture; Garden requirements for a family of five; Plan your garden and purchase seed early; Garden data; Average dates of first killing frost autumn; Average dates of las [sic] killing frost in spring; Approximate planting dates for areas in New Mexico; Planting dates for vicinity of State College; Garden insect pests and methods of control; Culture of specific crops; Lengthening the garden season; Exhibiting vegetables; Suggested score card; Storing of vegetables; The flower garden; Profit by experienceCircular containing general information on vegetable gardening in New Mexico, and information on the maintainence and harvesting of specific vegetables

4-H livestock judging manual: beef cattle, sheep, swine, dairy cattle

Why judge livestock?; Suggestions for giving reasons; The meat animal; Judging beef cattle; Judging swine; Judging sheep; Judging dairy cowsCircular containing general information on 4-H livestock judging, and specific instructions for judging beef cattle, sheep, swine, and dairy cattle

Let's color some insects

Circular containing illustrations of insects for coloring, with basic information on each insect illustrated

Swine production

Circular containing general information on various aspects of efficiency in swine production

Control cattle insects

Circular containing general information on cattle insects and various techniques for controlling them

Fur harvest and pelt preparation

Preface; A brief history of trapping; Trapping today and tomorrow; Wildlife management; Carrying capacity limits populations; Reproduction exceeds carrying capacity; Trapping removes excess stock; The rationale for trapping; Some dividends from trapping; Trap humanely; Values of wildlife; Standards of conduct; Wildlife needs natural environment; Trapping laws; Furbearing animals of New Mexico; Muskrat; Beaver; Raccoon; Nutria; Opossum; Skunks; Bobcat; Ringtail; Foxes; Coyote; Badger; Tips to young trappers; Before you go trapping; Equipment and supplies; Pack basket; Traps; Pan covers; Digging tool; Hatchet; Pliers; Wire; Gloves; Dirt sifter; Kneeling pad; Baits, scents, lures; Stakes and drags; Plastic garbage bags and insecticide; Pelt preparation supplies; Skinning knife; Honing stones; Fleshing beam; Fleshing tools; Fur-drying frames; Trapping land-associated furbearers ; Trapping sets; Selecting and preparing sites; Using solid stakes and drags; A word of caution; Trail set; Runway set; Diving set; Obstruction set; Hedge set; Spring-run set; Floating or bank-log set; Crossing-log set; Cubby set; Beaver bait pen; Trench set; Artificial bank hole; Bait sets; Round set; Float set; Slanted-pole set; Mud pies for beavers; Urinating (scent) post set; Dirt-hole sets; Drowning sets; Pelt preparation; Prime times for trapping; Skinning the catch; What to do; Preparing beaver pelts; Preparing coyote, fox, and bobcat pelts; Drying and storing; Grading of pelts; Pelt fur damage; Pelt grades; MarketingCircular containing detailed information on trapping in New Mexico; including information on furbearing animals in New Mexico, necessary equipment, methods of trapping, and pelt preparation