Establishment and Care of Zoysiagrass Lawns
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Zoysiagrass is a warm-season grass that grows best in full sun. It can be established in several ways. Learn how to establish and care for a zoysiagrass lawn in this guide.
Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases, Page 03
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Anthracnose basal rot is a destructive crown rotting disease of creeping bentgrass and annual bluegrass on putting greens. On mixed bentgrass/annual bluegrass putting greens, the causal fungus infects one species or the other but rarely both.
Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases, Page 06
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Copper spot is a foliar disease of bentgrass, with severest outbreaks occurring on velvet bentgrass. It also occurs sporadically on creeping bentgrass greens and higher cut creeping bentgrass tees and fairways. Gloeocercospora sorghi causes a leaf spot of bermudagrass and zoysiagrass as well.
Natural Lawn Care
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Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases, Page 09
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Drechslera diseases are part of a group of diseases caused by fungi that were once cataloged in the genus Helminthosporium. Over the years, taxonomists have revised the genus Helminthosporium to include the genera Drechslera, Marielliotta, Bipolaris and Exserohilum. This section covers the diseases Drechslera leaf spot and melting-out caused by D. poae and red leaf spot caused by D. erythrospila.
Goats — Early Kidding Planning Budget
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Use this doe flock enterprise budget to estimate costs and returns when birthing goat kids in the winter — a system with seasonally high prices for kids and low land needs.
Dairy SMNED handout (Bundle of 25)
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This handout provides information regarding dairy foods in your diet.
Selecting Landscape Plants: Flowering Trees
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Flowering trees add beauty and seasonal interest to the landscape. Many, including the popular flowering dogwood (Figure 1), have colorful or interesting fruits that may be edible or attractive to birds.
Milk and Dairy poster
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This poster reviews the benefits of calcium-rich foods, key nutrients provided, lactose intolerance, alternate calcium sources and food safety for dairy foods.
Controlling Nuisance Moles
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Moles often are a nuisance and can harm your plants. Visit our site to learn about Controlling Nuisance Moles.
Controlling Snakes After a Storm or Flood
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Snakes often become displaced after a storm or flooding event. As a result, many of these animals are seeking shelter and food in areas close to people. Read more to find out what to do when you encounter one.
Armadillos in Missouri: Techniques to Prevent and Control Damage
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Armadillos are becoming more common in Missouri. Visit our site for our Armadillos in Missouri: Techniques to Prevent and Control Damage resource.
Controlling Nuisance Pigeons
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Managing Skunk Problems in Missouri
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Controlling Rodents After a Flood
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Flooding displaces many rodents from their natural habitat. As a result, these animals are seeking areas that can provide food and shelter, such as homes, sheds, barns and other buildings.
Controlling Rats
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Norway rats are stocky burrowing rodents that were unintentionally introduced into North America by settlers who arrived on ships from Europe. Also called brown rats or sewer rats, these destructive pests are found in and around towns and farms throughout Missouri. This guide provides information on how to recognize and manage a rat infestation.
Controlling Nuisance Woodpeckers
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Tree Squirrels: Managing Habitat and Controlling Damage
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Missouri is home to three species of tree squirrels. Visit our site for our Tree Squirrels: Managing Habitat and Controlling Damage guide.
Collection and Submission of Samples for Fish-Kill Investigation and Toxic-Substance Analysis
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Fish kills occur in natural and cultured populations. They can be due to disease, poor water quality or a toxic substance. Fish kills represent emergencies, and producers must be prepared for them in advance. Learn more in this guide.
Assisting the Beef Cow at Calving Time
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Six to 10 percent of all calves born in beef cow herds in the U.S. die at or soon after birth. About half of those deaths are due to calving difficulty (dystocia). The purpose of this guide is to acquaint cattle producers with calving management principles that will help minimize calf loss in their herds.
MyPlate Poster
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Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available for purchase or as a downloadable PDF.