Mulches

Revised

Christopher J. Starbuck
Department of Horticulture

Mulches provide many benefits to plants. Benefits vary with the material used, the type of soil, the kind of plant and the cultural practices used. Mulches also may be used to make landscapes more attractive and usable and to reduce the amount of maintenance work (Figures 1a to 1c).

Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees, Page 06

Revised

Bur oak (Quercus macrocarpa)

Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees, Page 09

Revised

Golden-rain tree (Koelreuteria paniculata)

Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees - Page 12

Revised

Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) Large trees


Phosphorus Management for Drill-Seeded Rice

New

David Dunn
Soil Testing Laboratory
MU Delta Research Center

Gene Stevens
Plant Sciences
Delta Research Center

Tips for School Success: Common Questions for Grandparents

New

Tanja Rothrauff
Graduate student
Human Development and Family Studies

Reviewed by Megan Roodhouse
Human Development and Family Studies
and Brian Bowles
ParentLink

Grandparents as Caregivers — Common Questions

New

Teresa Cooney
Human Development and Family Studies

Making Time for Family: Balancing Media Consumption - Common Questions for Parents and Grandparents

New

Brian Bowles
MU Extension's ParentLink

Reviewed by Megan Roodhouse
Human Development and Family Studies

Missouri Bobwhite Quail Habitat Appraisal Guide

Revised

Assessing your farm's potential for bobwhites

Robert A

Important Missouri Laws: A Guide for New Residents

New

Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.

Helpful Tips for Grandparents and Caregivers: Talking With Young People About Sex

New

Veronica Stovall
Center on Adolescent Sexuality, Pregnancy and Parenting

Talking with young people about sex can be uncomfortable and difficult at times. But it is important that you establish yourself as a trusted source of reliable information for the child in your care. Here are some valuable tips for talking about sexuality with your young person.

When a Child's Parent Is Incarcerated

New

Tanja Rothrauff
Graduate student
Human Development and Family Studies

Reviewed by Megan Roodhouse
Human Development and Family Studies
and Brian Bowles
ParentLink

Ice and Freeze Damage to Ornamental and Fruit Trees: Implications and Remediation

New

Chris Starbuck and Michele Warmund
Division of Plant Sciences

Integrated Pest Management in Missouri’s Green Industries

Revised

Steven D. Kirk
Plant Protection Programs

Brad S. Fresenburg
Division of Plant Sciences

Christopher J. Starbuck
Division of Plant Sciences

Justin R. Morris Vineyard Mechanization Symposium: Workshop Proceedings

New

Editor's note
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Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, Fifth Edition Manual E-book

New $65

Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available for purchase as an e-book.

To order publications for a tax-exempt organization, contact extpubs@missouri.edu for instructions.

Understanding and Preventing Freeze Damage in Vineyards: Workshop Proceedings

New

Editor's note
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The Mimosa Webworm in Missouri

Revised

Bruce A. Barrett
Department of Entomology

The mimosa webworm, Homadaula anisocentra Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae), attacks the leaves of both mimosa and honey locust trees.

Private Pesticide Applicator Reference Manual

New $25

Editor's note
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Published by MU Extension in cooperation with the Environmental Protection Agency

Calculating Plant-Available Nitrogen and Residual Nitrogen Value in Manure

New

John A. Lory
Division of Plant Sciences and the Commercial Agriculture Program

Glenn Davis
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

Ron Miller and Glenn Davis
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

Rules for Missouri Townships

New

Township organization is an option open to third- and fourth class-counties in Missouri. This manual is intended as a resource for people who make township government work.

Rules for Missouri Townships, Page 06

New

The trustee’s first duty is to give bond in an amount equal to at least half of the highest amount of township funds on deposit at any time during the preceding year.

Rules for Missouri Townships, Page 09

New

The question, “Shall township organization form of county government be abolished in County?” must be presented to voters if the county commission receives petitions seeking action, which are signed by 10 percent of the number of voters for governor at the last general election.

Rules for Missouri Townships, Page 12

New

Townships have the same requirements for seeking bids as counties. Any purchase of $6,000 or more must be bid. Public announcement of a bid must be published in a newspaper.

Rules for Missouri Townships, Page 15

New

The conflict of interest law basically says that officials will not do business with themselves. They may not be paid or receive anything of value for official actions, beyond the statutory salary; they may not use information gained in an official capacity to benefit themselves or another; and they may not use official acts to benefit spouse or children.

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