In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you have owned or operated the land for at least 12 months, then you can apply. You can enroll in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) in two ways. You should pick the method which works best for you:   General sign-up. General sign-ups are announced periodically by the Secretary of Agriculture. They do not occur at set intervals. Instead, you should ask your local FSA office to notify you of when a general sign-up has been announced.  Continuous sign-up. You can also apply any time that you want using continuous sign-up. Unlike general sign-up, offers are not subject to competitive bidding. Instead, FSA will identify the most environmentally-sensitive lands and enroll them in the program. To qualify for general sign-up, your land must meet certain conditions. You should check to see that your land qualifies:  You must have planted cropland four of the past six years between 2008 and 2013, and the land must be capable of being planted. Alternately, certain pastures that can act as riparian buffers also qualify. The land must be sufficiently vulnerable to erosion. You can get more details about either general sign-up or continuous sign-up by contacting your local FSA. You should also discuss what factors FSA will use to rank to analyze the land’s potential environmental benefits.
Summary: Check when you can apply. Confirm you qualify. Apply for the program.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Persians are brachycephalic, which is a term that means their nose and nasal chambers are fore-shortened when compared to normal cats. It is part of the breed description of pedigree Persians that in profile the nose ‘button’ does not protrude past the level of the eyes. Sadly, this means the cat has sacrificed a system of mucous membrane lined scrolls within the nasal chamber that filter and warm air. This predisposes Persians to sneezes and sniffles, because they lack the normal filter that is the first line of defense against infection. The best way to help your cat fight off respiratory infections is by keeping her nose clean. Making sure your cat's nose is clean is very important because your Persian’s shortened nose can become blocked easily, making it difficult for your cat to breathe. You can use a warm, wet cloth to wipe your cat’s nose and make sure that it is cleaned out. Wipe your cat’s nose at least once a day, and always wipe it if it looks slightly blocked. Persians are prone to respiratory infections because they do not have as much protection against pathogens due to their stubby noses. Cat's normally have an extra defensive layer in their noses that help keep bacteria and other pathogens out, but Persians lack this extra defense. Because of this, it is important to take your cat to the vet to get regular booster vaccinations against respiratory infections.  If you notice your cat having a hard time breathing or sneezing uncontrollably, you should take her to the vet. Persians can have a lot of potential health issues. For this reason, you should think very carefully before breeding a cat with respiratory or other issues that could be passed on.
Summary: Understand the term brachycephalic. Keep your cat’s nose clean. Get your cat vaccinated regularly.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Depending on if you are using TIG (tungsten inert gas) or MIG (metal inert gas), and the thickness of your copper, you will need to adjust the ratio of your gas and temperature. As a general rule of thumb, copper under 2 mm should have argon gas and up to 160 A applied. If the copper is thicker, you will need to adjust the gas and amp by applying helium and upping the amp. Look online or welder’s handbook to determine the best ratio for your copper. If the welding isn’t going smoothly, try using 100% helium gas. It has a higher power compared to Argon, which allows for more heat to be applied to your copper. Since copper has a high thermal conductivity, high heat and preheating is necessary at thicknesses of over 0.01” (2 mm). Preheating is always measured in degrees and can be anywhere from 50 degrees Fahrenheit to 752 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius-400 Celsius ). To preheat, simply insert your copper into a furnace until the desired temperature increase has been found. Preheating allows the metal to cool slower after welding which works to produce a finer weld. This also reduces the risk of cracking. Once your safety gear is on and you’re ready to go, initiate the arc. Hold the arc steady for 2-3 seconds until the puddle appears.  When welding with copper, the arc should be at approximately 70 degrees to the copper. An arc is a shooting line of electricity created between the electrode and the material you’re welding, copper. As soon as the puddle has appeared, gently apply a small amount of filler through the arc to weld the metals together. Apply the filler by gently probing it into the pudding as the arc welds the copper together. The filler will liquify and mix in with the two copper, helping the metals weld together. Your choice of filler rod will be dependent upon the type of welding you are doing, however, it should always be a copper or copper alloy rod. The longer your puddle is present, the more time the copper has to oxidize. This can prevent a clean weld, so move quickly to get the welding completed. Cooling too fast can mean your weld will break or crack. Slowed cooling is assisted by the preheating of copper. Allowing the copper to come to a heightened temperature before welding will keep the fresh weld warm. If welding indoors, it is acceptable to let the weld air-cool if it has been preheated.  When welding in cold temperatures, you may to insulate your freshly welded copper to prevent it from cracking. The simplest way to slow cooling is covering the copper with a fibreglass blanket. Another method is stacking sandbags around the copper to help prevent heat loss. Never splash water or ice on a weld. If you don’t have time to patiently wait for the heat to dissipate slowly, don’t weld at all.
Summary:
Use the proper gas ratio. Preheat the copper. Initiate an arc to get the puddle. Add filler into the puddle. Move fast. Allow the copper to cool.