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Shared Housing

ReviewedOctober 1993 September 2017

Leo L. Cram
Missouri Gerontology Institute

A 70-year-old widow lives alone. She finds that her house is difficult to maintain, and she worries about having someone close by in case she falls. An 85-year-old woman is living in an unlicensed boarding home. She wants to move because she is expected to remain in her small room most of the day.

Is Your Wiring System Safe and Energy Efficient?

ReviewedOctober 1993 September 2017

Kenneth L. McFate and Fred M. Crawford
Department of Agricultural Engineering

Electricity is a safe and convenient source of energy for heat, light and power in your home and on your farm, provided it is distributed in correctly sized and properly protected conductors. Good wiring systems are safe and energy-efficient.

Phosphorus in Missouri Soils

RevisedOctober 1993 September 2017

Harry C. Minor and John Stecker
Department of Agronomy

J.R. Brown
School of Natural Resources

In Missouri, soils generally contain from 800 to 2,000 pounds of total phosphorus (P) per acre. Most of the phosphorus is fixed, that is, not available for use by plants.

Using NDF and ADF to Balance Diets

ReviewedOctober 1993 September 2017

Using NDF and ADF to Balance Diets can help improve animal performance. Visit our website today to learn more.

Whole Soybeans for Dairy Cattle

ReviewedOctober 1993 September 2017

Ron Belyea and Barry Steevens
Department of Animal Sciences

Whole soybeans (WSB) can be used in dairy cow rations; they are palatable and have excellent feed value. WSB have lower protein content than soybean meal, but because of higher fat, have higher net energy content (Table 1).

Simple Home Repairs: Screened Doors and Windows

ReviewedOctober 1993 September 2017

Patricia Klobe
Department of Environmental Design

Hardware Disease of Cattle

ReviewedOctober 1993 September 2017

Hardware disease of cattle is produced by a sharp object that pierces the stomach wall and gains access to the heart. Visit our site to learn more.

Operating and Maintaining Grassed Outlet Terrace Systems

ReviewedOctober 1993 September 2017

Donald L. Pfost
Department of Agricultural Engineering

Larry Caldwell
USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Columbia, Missouri

Earthen Pits (Basins) for Liquid Dairy Waste

NewJuly 1993 September 2017

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

Identifying Product Hazards: Material Safety Data Sheets

NewApril 1993 September 2017

Marie Steinwachs
Office of Waste Management

Health Hints for Your Horse

ReviewedMarch 1993 September 2017

Learn about common ailments and injuries in horses, so you can prevent problems and ride more.

Home Hazardous Product Survey

ReviewedFebruary 1992 September 2017

Marie Steinwachs
Office of Waste Management

Teacher guideHome, safe home?

If any of the products in your home have these warning words on the front label, your house contains potentially hazardous materials:

SWAP Your Waste

ReviewedFebruary 1992 September 2017

Marie Steinwachs
Office of Waste Management

What Your Home Haz: A Household Hazardous Waste Game

ReviewedFebruary 1992 September 2017

Marie Steinwachs
Office of Waste Management

Teacher guideNot in my home...

Your home and garage may seem safe, but take a look around. If you see any of these types of products, your house may contain potentially hazardous materials:

Boone County Courthouse

NewDecember 1980 September 2017

Missouri Courthouses
Contact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website.