

Beef Production Glossary: BIF Fact Sheet
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This glossary lists terms and phrases beef producers should be familiar with.

House-Invading Crickets
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Crickets can enter homes through gaps and cracks, causing damage to fabrics and becoming a nuisance.

Decreasing Generation Interval to Increase Genetic Progress
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To enhance genetic progress in cattle breeding, reducing the generation interval by using younger sires and dams can significantly accelerate genetic change.

Culling the Commercial Cow Herd: BIF Fact Sheet
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Learn how to evaluate beef cow performance and make informed culling decisions to maintain a productive herd.

The Mimosa Webworm in Missouri
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The mimosa webworm produces two generations a year in Missouri.

Woody Biomass for Energy in Missouri
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Woody biomass, comprising roots, wood, bark, and leaves of trees and shrubs, offers a sustainable energy source.

Tree Decline: What Is It?
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Tree decline results from environmental stressors like improper planting, overcrowding and pests, leading to reduced vigor and increased disease susceptibility.

How to Buy and Sell Firewood
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One of the first questions a person buying firewood asks is “How much per cord? Visit our website to learn about How to Buy and Sell Firewood.

Selecting and Maintaining a Chain Saw
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Learn how to choose and maintain a chain saw for various tasks, including trimming, cutting firewood, and land clearing, with safety and maintenance tips.

Farmland Values for Midwestern States
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Find farmland value price trends in Missouri and other Midwestern states since 1912.

Operating a Chain Saw Safely
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Learn essential safety practices for operating a chain saw, including proper gear, maintenance, and cutting techniques to prevent accidents.

Basic Elements of a Timber Sale Contract
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Ensure your timber sale contract covers key terms, such as payment, liability, and logging practices, to protect both parties in the event of disputes.

First Aid for Storm-Damaged Trees
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Learn how to assess and care for storm-damaged trees safely, avoid scams, and determine when to seek professional help.

Missouri Farmland Values
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Find farmland values for Missouri and its counties from USDA since 1959. Learn methods of estimating historical county values for years not reported.

Air-drying Hardwood Lumber
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Air-drying hardwood lumber enhances stability, reduces weight, and increases strength. Proper stacking and exposure are key for effective drying.

Felling, Limbing and Bucking Trees
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Whether you are using a chain saw to cut firewood, trim trees or harvest timber, you will be performing three basic operations: felling, limbing and bucking.

Right Species, Right Place: Considerations Before You Order Tree Seedlings in Missouri
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Discover how to select and plant tree species suited to Missouri's diverse regions, ensuring successful growth and sustainability.

When More Is Less: How Excess Nutrients Can Cause Deficiencies in Crops
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Although nutrients are vital for plant development, applying too much of one can unintentionally trigger subtle, yet significant, deficiencies in others.

How to Plant Forest Tree Seedlings
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Successful establishment of forest tree plantings requires planning; a commitment of time and resources; and proper planting, maintenance and protection.

Selling Timber: What the Landowner Needs to Know
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Many landowners receive a fraction of their timber's true value. Visit our website to read our Selling Timber: What the Landowner Needs to Know article.

Wood Fuel for Heating
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Increasing energy costs have resulted in resurgence in the use of wood for home heating. Visit our site to learn more about Wood Fuel for Heating.

Considerations in Drying Hardwood Lumber
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Our publication provides points to remember when considering hardwood lumber drying. Visit our site to learn the Considerations in Drying Hardwood Lumber.

North Central Regional Aquaculture Industry: Business Models
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Learn about 16 business models for startup aquaculture operations using pond culture or recirculating aquaculture systems in the U.S. North Central region.

Selling Strategies for Local Food Producers
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Learn how farms can market local food directly to consumers by building relationships with buyers, discovering customer needs, providing quality service.

Estrategias de Venta para Productores Locales de Alimentos
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Aprenda cómo las granjas pueden comercializar alimentos a los consumidores mediante la construcción de relaciones y la prestación de un servicio de calidad.