Measuring Manure Spreader Uniformity
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 18
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At least 18 different Chenopodium genera members, also known as lambsquarters, are present in Missouri. Kochia is also another important member of Chenopodiaceae (Goosefoot family).
Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 21
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Missouri is home to more than 200 species of sedges (Cyperaceae). Agronomically, yellow nutsedge, Cyperus esculentus, is considered to be the most problematic in prevalence of this family of plants.
Swine Management Check Sheet
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This publication highlights some of the major swine management techniques producers should periodically check.
Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 24
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Fabaceae (Pea family), the legume family, is one of the largest groups of broadleaf plants. Common members include clovers and various beans and peas.
Missouri Weed Seeds
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Positive identification of pests, including weeds, is the first step in a sound integrated pest management program. This publication can aid in identifying weeds by their seed characteristics.
Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 27
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Common members of Lamiaceae (Mint family) not shown in this guide are henbit and purple deadnettle, which are two of the most prevalent winter annuals in Missouri.
Introduction to Crop Scouting
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Editor's note
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 30
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Devil’s-claw, also known as unicorn plant, is the only known species of Martyniaceae (Unicorn-plant family) to be present in Missouri.
Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 33
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Although about 18 genera of Passifloraceae (Passionflower family) are known, only one genus is known to be present in Missouri.
Pesticide Storage
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Learn guidelines to ensure the safe and environmentally friendly storage of pesticides.
Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 36
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About 270 species of Poaceae (Grass family), true grasses, are found in the state. Many species are economically important, including corn, wheat, sorghum, rye, fescue, oats, rice, barley and various millets.
Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 04
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In Missouri the amaranths (pigweeds) make up the vast majority of plant genera that occur within this family.
Gases and Odors From Swine Wastes
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Raising hogs in confinement has caused concern for air quality inside and outside of buildings.
Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 39
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Ranunculaceae (Buttercup family), a rather large group of plants, is best known for buttercups, of which there are nearly 20 species in Missouri. Clematis is another fairly common plant genus occurring in this family.
Agricultural Phosphorus and Water Quality
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This guide demonstrates the complexities of reducing losses of phosphorus from agricultural land and the range of options available to help reach water quality goals.
Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 07
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The Dogbane family (Apocynaceae) has relatively few members that occur in Missouri.
Hog Manure and Domestic Wastewater Management Objectives
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The objective of this publication is to identify the differences and similarities between managing municipal wastewater and managing the manure from grow-finish pig systems.
Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 42
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Rubiaceae (Madder family) is a large family of plants with about 600 genera; there are about eight genera present in Missouri. The genus Galium is the largest in this state with at least 11 species, including a common winter annual, catchweed bedstraw.