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Good fences make good neighbors: Livestock trespass
The liability of the livestock owner depends on whether the animals crossed an exterior or a division fence. An exterior fence is one that is not within a common enclosure. A fence along a public highway is an exterior fence. Division fences, on the other hand, are fences that separate adjoining landowners.
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Reduce your risk: Chain saw safety
Learn key chainsaw safety tips and maintenance steps to prevent accidents and keep your equipment in top condition.
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Reduce your risk: Landowner liability
Learn how to manage landowner liability risks, including verifying insurance coverage, posting warnings, and removing hazards to protect your property.
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Good fences make good neighbors: Boundary line disputes
Boundary location disputes usually arise in connection with rebuilding or relocating old fences. The principle referred to as squatter’s rights, properly called the doctrine of adverse possession, then becomes important. This legal doctrine provides that someone in possession of land continuously for a period of 10 years may receive absolute title to the land if his or her possession was adverse to the interests of the true owner. The…
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Chain saw chaps, protective gear help woodcutters avoid injury
COLUMBIA, Mo. – If you are looking for a holiday gift for anyone who owns a chain saw, consider chain saw safety chaps, said University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist and woodcutter Katie Kammler. "A $100 pair of chain saw chaps is well worth it when you compare it to the cost of a hospital emergency room visit," Kammler said. Conventional jeans or pants do not protect against chain saw injuries.
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Winterize roses in December
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Carefully select topsoil when doing fall yard work
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Not all topsoil is created equal.
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Inexpensive soil tests can save farmers thousands
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Soil tests can save farmers thousands of dollars, says Manjula Nathan, director of the University of Missouri Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory. Too often, farmers follow routine fertilization schedules and end up applying too much fertilizer to fields, Nathan said. A simple soil test gives the farmer accurate information to guide nutrient management decisions.
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Show-Me-Select heifers bring $1,872 on average at Kirksville Livestock
Show-Me-Select heifers averaged $1,872 at Kirksville Livestock, highlighting strong demand and top-quality breeding.
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Show-Me-Select sales hit $2,200 per head for top heifers at Joplin Stockyards
Top-quality replacement heifers sold at Joplin Regional Stockyards, averaging $1,867 per head, with some fetching up to $2,200.
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MU Extension advises poultry and livestock producers of Nov. 15 emission filing deadline
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension specialist Teng Lim advises poultry and livestock producers to be aware of a Nov. 15 deadline that could affect their operations.
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Heed the labels on food gifts
Check labels on food gifts for allergens, storage instructions, and expiration dates to keep recipients safe.
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Helpful hints on cooking turkey
BUTLER, Mo. – Cooking a large Thanksgiving turkey can seem daunting, especially to a novice cook, but it’s not that difficult, says a University of Missouri Extension nutrition specialist.The first question: to stuff or not to stuff.
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Missouri 4-H dairy judging team third at national contest
MOUNT VERNON, Mo. – Missouri 4-H had its best finish since 1998 in the 2017 National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest on Oct. 2 at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis.The team finished third in a field of 22 teams, and placed in the top five in four of five breeds and oral reasons, qualifying for international competition, said Karla Deaver, University of Missouri Extension 4-H youth development specialist.
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Questions about the ACA? MU Extension can help you get answers
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Recent news may have some consumers confused about the status of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.The Affordable Care Act remains the law of the land, requiring most Americans to have health insurance, said Brenda Procter, co-director of University of Missouri Extension’s Health Insurance Education Initiative.
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Landowner spotlight
A passionate woodland owner shares how decades of active forest thinning and invasive plant control boosted canopy, wildlife and timber value.
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MU collaborates with community on audio tour of historic Lexington
LEXINGTON, Mo. – Visitors to historic Lexington, Missouri, can learn about the town’s rich Civil War history through an audio walking and driving tour created through the University of Missouri Extension Community Arts Program. The audio tour gives businesses another way to drive economic development in the town of 4,500, said Lee Ann Woolery, MU Extension community arts specialist.
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MU FRTI awards Fire Service Instructor of the Year
Adjunct instructor Robert Shramek Jr. is honored as Fire Service Instructor of the Year for his commitment to training Missouri’s fire service professionals.
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MU Extension weather stations help farmers know when to spray
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Nine Missouri weather stations recently received updates to help farmers and chemical applicators know when to spray herbicides to avoid off-target movement caused by temperature inversions.
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MU Extension and partners grow knowledge among Hmong farmers
ROCKY COMFORT, Mo. – More than vegetables grow in Fue Yang’s high tunnels. It is where opportunity grows for area Hmong farmers. Yang runs a teaching farm for University of Missouri Extension, Lincoln University and the Webb City Farmers Market. The collaborative effort is part of a grant from the Missouri Department of Agriculture.
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Zinnia: From eye sickness to eye candy
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Government contracting improves prospects for Brookfield construction firm
BROOKFIELD, Mo. – Her portion of the work is a little piece of a big project, but construction business owner Lois Rodriguez is making the most of it. As president and CEO of Better By Design LLC, Rodriguez is doing her part to make the long-awaited East Locust Creek Reservoir a reality.
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Golfers tee off in support of Missouri 4-H
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Golfers hit the greens in support of Missouri 4-H youth at the eighth annual 4-H Clover Classic Golf Tournament on June 6 in Columbia, Mo. Co-presenting sponsors were The Climate Corp., a division of Monsanto, and Great American Insurance Group’s Crop Division.
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MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute director to retire in October 2017
David Hedrick, director of Missouri’s Fire and Rescue Training Institute since 2007, will retire in October 2017 after decades in fire service.
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Cattle producer learns ‘new normal’ through MU Extension’s AgrAbility program
ST. JAMES, Mo. – Cattle producer Carey Portell braces for November weather. Late-stage arthritis makes it hard to feed 120 head of cattle when it’s cold. Portell says she is a 39-year-old person living in a 76-year-old’s body. She’s learned a “new normal” through the help of University of Missouri Extension’s AgrAbility program and the Missouri Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.