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Soil Nitrogen Test Information Form

Publication date: May 25, 2023

This form focuses specifically on measuring nitrogen levels in soil samples for a variety of uses and functions.TopicsNitrogenNitrateFertilizerPlantGardensLawnsCropsSeedNutrientsPages1

Managing Ponds and Lakes for Aquaculture and Fisheries in Missouri: Controlling Nuisance Aquatic Vegetation

Publication date: March 24, 2023

This fisheries and aquaculture guide is one in a series being developed jointly by MU Extension and Lincoln University.Charles E. HicksAquaculture SpecialistLincoln UniversityRobert A. Pierce IIFisheries and Wildlife State SpecialistSchool of Natural ...

Home Fruit Production: Apples

Publication date: Jan. 9, 2023

Michele WarmundDepartment of HorticultureThe production of beautiful, blemish-free apples in a backyard setting is challenging in the Midwest. Temperature extremes, high humidity, and intense insect and disease pressure make it difficult to produce ...

Asian Chestnut Gall Wasp

Publication date: Jan. 9, 2023

Adult Asian chestnut gall wasp.Photo: Gyorgy Csoka, Hungary Forest Research Institute, Bugwood.org Distribution and hostsThe gall wasp, Dryocosumus kuriphilus Yasumatsu, was introduced into North America in 1974 on imported chestnut cuttings. A ...

Selecting Landscape Plants: Ornamental Vines

Publication date: Jan. 18, 2023

Revised by David TrinkleinHorticulture Extension State SpecialistDivision of Plant Sciences & Technology Vines serve many useful landscaping purposes. Where space is limited, vines may be used as dividers or barriers. They can screen unpleasant ...

Apple Cultivars and Their Uses

Publication date: Jan. 9, 2023

Michele WarmundDepartment of Horticulture Your browser does not support the video tag.Selecting apple trees for planting can be a bit overwhelming with so many cultivars available from nurseries. Every year promising new cultivars are released. ...

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