An Automated Scraper System for Swine Confinement Facilities

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Teng Teeh Lim
Extension agricultural engineer
Commercial Agriculture Program and Food Systems and Bioengineering, University of Missouri

David B. Parker
Research leader
Environmental Management Research Unit, USDA-ARS, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, Clay Center, Nebraska

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 26

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More than 20 species of Juncaceae (Rush family) occur in Missouri. Rushes are not true grasses or sedges. Determining individual species of rushes by plant characteristics is nearly impossible.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 29

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Several species of Malvaceae (Mallow family) are among the most common broadleaf weeds in Missouri. These include velvetleaf and prickly sida. Cotton is also a member of this family.

Reduce Environmental Problems With Proper Land Application of Animal Manure

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Charles D. Fulhage
Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering

Livestock or poultry production enterprises should have a comprehensive manure nutrient management plan to take advantage of the animal manure benefits. A plan is also important in reducing the risk of environmental problems when manure is used as a nutrient source for farm crops.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 32

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Primrose is a common member of Onagraceae (Evening primrose family) with approximately 14 different species present in Missouri.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 03

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Aizoaceae is a small family of plants. Other than carpetweed, only two species of plants in this family are known to occur in relatively isolated locations in Missouri.

Laboratory Analysis of Manure

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Learn methods for obtaining and interpreting laboratory analyses of manure to make efficient use of fertilizer nutrients in the manure in this University of Missouri Extension guide.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 35

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Plantaginaceae (Plantain family), known collectively as plantains, has about 11 species in the state.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 06

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Apiaceae (Carron family), also known as the parsley family, is a large family that includes several herbal plants, such as caraway, dill and fennel. It also contains several toxic plants, such as poison hemlock and water hemlock.

Odors From Livestock Operations: Causes and Possible Cures

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Donald L. Pfost, Charles D. Fulhage and John A. Hoehne
Department of Agricultural Engineering

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 38

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Of 20 genera known within Portulacaceae (Purslane famiy), there are only three present in the state. Purslane is the most common among them.

Artificial Insemination in Swine: Breeding the Female

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The use of artificial insemination in the U.S has skyrocketed. Visit our website to view our Artificial Insemination in Swine: Breeding the Female article.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 09

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All members of Asclepiadaceae are known as milkweeds. There are at least 15 species of milkweeds that occur in the state.

Calibration of Lagoon Irrigating Equipment

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Charles D. Fulhage and Donald L. Pfost
Department of Agricultural Engineering

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 41

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Many of the members of Rosaceae (Rose family) are commonly grown as cultivated plants, including rose, apple, pear and strawberry. A notorious member, multiflora rose, is one of the state’s noxious weeds.

Swine Diet Manipulation to Minimize Environmental Impacts

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Marcia Carlson
State extension swine nutrition specialist

Heather Wilt
Graduate research assistant in animal sciences

Phosphorus Best Management Practices for Biosolids and Other Organic Residuals

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John A. Lory
Division of Plant Sciences
Commercial Agriculture Program

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 12

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Boraginaceae (Borage family) also includes several nuisance plants known as “beggar’s lice” because their fruits readily attach to clothing and other articles.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 44

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Of the nearly 280 genera of Scrophulariaceae (Figwort family), at least 25 are known to be in Missouri. The genera that contain mullein and speedwell are among the most common.

Antibiotics and Other Additives for Swine: Food Safety Considerations

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Marcia S. Carlson and Thomas J. Fangman
Department of Animal Sciences

The term antibiotic means "against life" or "destructive to life." An antibiotic is a natural compound synthesized by a living organism that inhibits the growth of another living organism.

Managing Nitrogen to Protect Water Quality

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John Lory and Steve Cromley
Division of Plant Sciences

How is nitrogen lost from the soil?

Nitrogen is primarily lost by three pathways:

Tax Considerations for the Establishment of Agroforestry Practices

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Learn tax advantages for planting trees for timber, using personal property for business use, investing in conservation and reporting timber sales as capital gains.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 15

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Only a few members of Capparidaceae (Caper family), such as spider flower, occur in Missouri.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 47

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Of about 90 known genera of Verbenaceae (Vervain family), only three occur in the state. Most prevalent are the vervains, with seven species, most commonly encountered throughout Missouri.

Care of Pigs From Farrowing to Weaning

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The most critical period in the life cycle of a pig is from birth to weaning. Visit our website to learn about the Care of Pigs From Farrowing to Weaning.

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