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Commodity Futures and Options Terminology
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Check out this glossary of commodity futures and options keywords and their definitions to broaden your understanding of agricultural commodities markets.
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Farmers Guide to the H-2A Visa Program
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This guide to the H-2A Agricultural Guest Worker Program details eligibility, application steps, and resources for Missouri agricultural employers.
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Evaluating Direct-to-Consumer Marketing Opportunities for Local Beef in Missouri
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Explore strategies for Missouri beef producers to market directly to consumers, including selling by the cut or in shares, to enhance profitability.
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Ecology and Management of Black Bears in Missouri
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Learn about the life of black bears and how to prevent human-bear conflicts to safely coexist with Missouri’s growing black bear population.
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Positive Discipline in Child Care
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Editor’s note
You can read this publication on this page or download the PDF.
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An Evaluation of Selected Native Grasses and Forbs for Use as a Forage to Replace Tall Fescue and for Enhanced Wildlife Habitat
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This report provides info on the benefits of establishing native cool- and warm-season grasses with native forbs and legumes as an alternative to tall fescue.
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Agricultural Commodity Futures Contract Specifications
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Farmers and agribusinesses, learn about commodity exchange markets and contract specifications for selected farm commodities common to Missouri in this guide.
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Introduction to Hedging Agricultural Commodities With Futures
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Hedging farm commodities in the futures market can reduce producers' price and production risk. Learn about hedging, hedging costs and when to hedge.
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Introduction to Hedging Agricultural Commodities With Options
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"Learn how agricultural producers can use commodity options to manage price volatility and reduce financial risk in their operations.
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An Introduction to Basis
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Discover how agricultural commodity basis applies to crops and livestock and affects your farm's production, forward pricing, hedging and storage decisions.
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Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2026, No. 1 (January/February)
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A newsletter for those who preserve food at home. This edition covers topics such as apple acidification and fermented foods.
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Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, 7th Edition Manual
New $80.10 to $94.50
This manual provides the essential information firefighters need to meet the job performance requirements for Aircraft Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications contained in the 2024 edition of NFPA 1010: Standard for Fire Fighter; Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator; Airport Fire Fighter; Marine Fire Fighting for Land-Based Fire Fighters; and Facility Fire Brigade Member Professional Qualifications, 2024 Edition.
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Soybean Tentiform Leafminer in Missouri Soybean
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Learn about soybean tentiform leafminer identification, life cycle, damage, and effective management strategies to protect your crop.
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Southeast Missouri Double-Crop Grain Sorghum Planning Budget
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Use this crop enterprise budget as a guide to estimate your production costs and returns when double-cropping grain sorghum on southeast Missouri farms.
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Southeast Missouri Winter Wheat Planning Budget
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Use this crop enterprise budget as a guide to estimate your production costs and returns when growing wheat on southeast Missouri farms.
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Southeast Missouri Double-Crop Soybean Planning Budget
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Use this crop enterprise budget as a guide to estimate your production costs and returns when double-cropping soybeans on southeast Missouri farms.
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Southeast Missouri Cotton Planning Budget
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Use this crop enterprise budget as a guide to estimate your production costs and returns when growing cotton on southeast Missouri farms.
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Southeast Missouri Corn Planning Budget
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Use this crop enterprise budget as a guide to estimate your production costs and returns when growing corn on southeast Missouri farms.
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Southeast Missouri Winter Canola Planning Budget
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Use this crop enterprise budget as a guide to estimate your production costs and returns for winter canola on southeast Missouri farms.
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Southeast Missouri Rice Planning Budget
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Use this crop enterprise budget as a guide to estimate your production costs and returns when growing rice on southeast Missouri farms.
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Southeast Missouri Peanut Planning Budget
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Use this crop enterprise budget as a guide to estimate your production costs and returns when growing peanuts on southeast Missouri farms.
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Southeast Missouri Soybean Planning Budget
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Use this crop enterprise budget as a guide to estimate your production costs and returns when growing soybeans on southeast Missouri farms.
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Elm Leaf Beetle
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This guide provides comprehensive information on managing elm leaf beetles, including their life cycle, symptoms of infestation, and effective control measures.
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Beekeeping Planning Budget
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Use this enterprise budget to estimate costs and returns when beekeeping and producing honey in Missouri.
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Cruzando la frontera sur: Trabajadores con visa TN al descubierto, ahora mejor comprendidos
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Infórmese sobre los trabajadores que participan en el programa de visas TN, que permite a los profesionales mexicanos trabajar en Estados Unidos.