Digital folder UA00101 Purdue University Recordings collection

Scope and Contents Presents basic concepts concerning why, when, and how to prune trees and shrubs. Discusses using proper tools and cutting techniques. Includes specific examples of actual pruning operations supplemented by overlay diagrams to show the portions of the plant to be removed before pruning is done. Uses a multi-stemmed shrub, a large over-grown shrub, small flowering and shade trees, and large limb removal from trees to illustrate proper cutting methods. Emphasizes studying pruning methods before...

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"Presents specialists from the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology discussing the physiology of Canadian thistle and Johnson grass. Focuses on approved cultural and chemical management for agronomic uses. | A CES telecourse presented at Purdue University on February 20, 1990.

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Features the Purdue University Horticulture Gardens with a wide-ranging collection of ornamental and edible plants. Serves as a public display to show gardeners new plants, cultivars, and gardening techniques for use in their own home gardens as well as a teaching lab for University classes.

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Features the physical and social characteristics of the worker, soldier, and reproductive termites. Shows how to determine the difference between subterranean termites and other insects. Looks at ways of inspecting for damage and discusses various conditions in which termites thrive. | West Lafayette, IN : Purdue University, Dept. of Entomology

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Presents a telecourse by Purdue University's Cooperative Extension staff concerning a fair, legal, and profitable way to hire and retain farm employees. Demonstrates a decision/action process developed by the employer to determine job requirements. Discusses training the employee and the legalities of hiring, insurance, benefits, and farm labor regulations. | A CES telecourse offered on April 9, 1991.

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Features Purdue Professors of Entomology, Larry Murdock and Richard Shade, and Professor of Electrical Engineering, Eric Furgason, discussing the reasons why they developed the "biomonitor" that can hear weevil larvae eating inside cowpeas, grain moth larvae chewing inside stored grain, and termites in wood. Follows the development of the biomonitor at Purdue University.

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Features Professor of Horticulture, Jules Janick, and his research concerning the production of "somatic" plant embryos from plant "body cells." Looks at his experiments with the Theobroma cacao (cocoa) plant, Jojoba plant, and celery and the development of seed coats to the somatic embryos. Defines embryogenics and somatic embryos.

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Focuses on the events that occur at the Indiana 4-H Plant Science Workshop held at Purdue University. Divides the delegates into two groups, agronomy and horticulture, and follows the daily activity schedule of each. Shows that developing friendships and having fun while learning are only two of the advantages of attending this program.

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Discusses soil testing and plant analysis, emphasizing crop nutrient needs, soil sampling techniques and schedules, plant analysis, and establishing a farm soil nutrient management system.

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Discusses fertilizer placement and tillage practices. Covers phosphorus and potassium for crops; comparison placement techniques; fertilizer frequency rates; and manure as fertilizer sources.

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Discusses crop nutrient requirements and the environment. Covers nitrogen presence, cycle, and component reactions; use of appropriate nitrogen levels; and management for individual fields.

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Looks at how Stanley A. Barber, professor of agronomy, developed a mathematical model that describes nutrient movement from the soil into plant roots. Explains the parts of the equation and how, using the model, scientists can predict how best to apply nutrients to soil to keep growers' costs low and their yields high.

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Produced by Veterinary Medical Illustration and Communications, Purdue University.

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Presents an interview with Dr. Earl Butz, a former Secretary of Agriculture during the Nixon and Ford Presidencies. At Purdue University he served as Dean of Agriculture and Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics. Covers Butz's farm background, professional training, area of expertise and Washington, D.C. experiences. Closes with some thoughts about the future of U.S. agriculture in a global economy.

Scope and Contents "Presents an interview with Dr. Robert L. Thompson who was Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Economics and senior economist for agriculture on the Council of Economic Advisers during the Reagan Administration. He is currently Dean of Agriculture at Purdue University. Thompson focuses on agricultural trade, international trade agreements, and training students to meet the challenges of a global market place. | Funding provided by Global Initiative Grant and Office of Academic Programs,...