Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 34
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Phytolaccaceae (Pokeweed family) is a relatively small plant family that has only one genus occurring in Missouri, common pokeweed.
Crop Nutrient Deficiencies and Toxicities
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 02
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See the common names of the broadleaf and the grass and grasslike plant families covered in this publication.
Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 37
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Many different species of plants in Missouri are known as smartweeds, some of which are among the state's most common weeds. Of about 30 genera of Polygonaceae (Smartweed family) worldwide, at least six are present in Missouri.
Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 05
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In addition to several sumac species, poison ivy is a member of the Cashew family (Anacardiaceae) and is widespread throughout the state.
Generating Methane Gas From Manure
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Did you know that you can generate methane gas from manure? Visit our site to learn about Generating Methane Gas From Manure.
Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 40
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Rhamnaceae (Buckthorn family) has three genera found in the state; Rhamnus spp. or buckthorn is the more common with three species.
Managing Manure Phosphorus to Protect Water Quality
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This guide defines the unique aspects of managing manure as a phosphorus fertilizer source and provides practical information about management strategies to reduce phosphorus losses from your farm.
Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 08
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The two most prevalent members of the arum family (Araceae) are jack-in-the-pulpit and the closely related green dragon, both found throughout the state.
Composting Dead Swine
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 43
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Sapindaceae (Soapberry family) has only two genera present in the state and is not common, although there are about 140 members worldwide.
Evaluating Vitamin Premixes for Swine
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Feed is a major portion of the total costs involved in Missouri swine production. Interest in on-farm ration formulation and mixing is growing, particularly in years of short feed supplies and high prices.
Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 11
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Besides trumpetcreeper, there are few species of catalpa that are present in this family (Bignoniaceae) in Missouri.
Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 46
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Urticaceae (Nettle family) is a relatively small family of plants with only five genera occurring in Missouri, but one of its members, Laportea canadensis or wood nettle, is a common nuisance plant because of its stinging hairs.
Common Internal Parasites of Swine
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Parasites can greatly reduce swine performance. Visit our website to learn about the Common Internal Parasites of Swine.
Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 14
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Other than hops, Cannabaceae (Mulberry family) includes mulberry, Osage orange and hemp.
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Zygophyllaceae (Caltrop family), a relatively small plant family, has about 30 members, but only two actually occur in Missouri. Of these two, puncturevine is the more common.
Management and Care of the Herd Boar
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Strategies to Minimize Phosphorus Loss From Your Farm
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This guide discusses steps you can take to reduce phosphorus loss from your farm.
Calibrating Manure Spreaders
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Land application is the primary means of using livestock wastes in Missouri. Properly spreading manure on cropland is an environmentally acceptable means of managing wastes and, at the same time, realizing a benefit from the manure's fertilizer value.
Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 17
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At least 14 species of “chickweed” and several species of sleepy catchfly make up the majority of Caryophyllaceae (Pink family) in Missouri.
Missouri Frost/Freeze Probabilities Guide
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Where in Missouri you live can make a big difference on when to expect your first or last frost. See this guide for probabilities based on past years.