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An Automated Scraper System for Swine Confinement Facilities
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An automated scraper system reduces odor emissions in swine barns, lowers maintenance costs, and supports biogas production through efficient manure removal.
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Application of Aboveground Manure Slurry System as Additional Storage and Solid Separator
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Practical and efficient manure management on animal farms is important to ensure smooth operation, provide valuable nutrients to crop production, and minimize the negative impact on environment.
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Mixing-Vessel Composting System at a Large Swine Finishing Farm
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Learn about the mixing-vessel composting system used on large swine farms to treat manure efficiently and improve soil quality.
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Converting Unused Agriculture Facilities for Aquaculture Use: Swine Barn Conversion for Fish Culture
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This guide provides basic information on recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) technology and converting a swine barn into an aquaculture enterprise.
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Long Hedge Example With Futures
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Learn how to place a long hedge in the futures market to reduce the price risk associated with buying an input in this guide for farmers and agribusinesses.
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Long Hedge Example With Options
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See examples of how to place a long hedge in the options market to lock in a price when buying an agricultural input used on your farm or agribusiness.
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Cruzando la frontera sur: Trabajadores con visa TN al descubierto, ahora mejor comprendidos
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Infórmese sobre los trabajadores que participan en el programa de visas TN, que permite a los profesionales mexicanos trabajar en Estados Unidos.
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Crossing the Southern border: TN-visa workers unveiled, now better understood
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Gain insight on workers in the TN-visa program, a legal pathway that allows Mexican professionals to work in the U.S. in specific fields, including agriculture.
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Calculating the Value of Manure as a Fertilizer Source
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Use this worksheet to estimate the value of manure nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) and gauge how much manure to apply to corn, wheat, soybeans.
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Farrow to Finish Swine Planning Budget
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Use this swine enterprise budget to estimate costs and returns for a Missouri farrow-to-finish operation that produces 22 pigs/sow/year and sells hogs at 280 pounds.
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Hog Finishing Planning Budget
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Use this swine enterprise budget to estimate costs and returns for a Missouri hog finishing farm that buys 103 head of 40-pound pigs and sells 100 head of 280-pound hogs.
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Feeder Pigs Planning Budget
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Use this enterprise budget to estimate costs and returns for a Missouri swine operation raising feeder pigs, producing 22 pigs/sow/year and selling pigs at 40 pounds.
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Solving Wildlife Damage Problems in Missouri
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Learn 10 methods that can prevent or reduce damage that wildlife can cause on your property, and see the components of a wildlife damage management program.
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Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) Insurance
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See how LRP insurance helps farmers manage market price volatility risk. Missouri producers may apply for feeder cattle, fed cattle, lamb and swine policies.
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Decreasing Generation Interval to Increase Genetic Progress
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To enhance genetic progress in cattle breeding, reducing the generation interval by using younger sires and dams can significantly accelerate genetic change.
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Weather-Related Sales of Livestock
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Find out whether federal tax law allows farms to defer income earned after selling animals because of drought, flood or related weather conditions.
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Cobertura en el Comedero: Controlando los Controlables para Mejorar la Utilización del Alimento
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Se estima que hasta el 15% del alimento entregado se desperdicia anualmente debido a una cobertura inadecuada del plato de alimento y a una mala administración de los comederos. Los productores que se centran en gestionar este factor crítico pueden mejorar considerablemente la eficiencia alimenticia y mejorar la rentabilidad.
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Pan Coverage: Controlling the Controllables to Improve Feed Utilization
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Up to 15% of delivered feed is estimated to be wasted annually due to improper feed pan coverage and mismanaged feeders. Producers who focus on managing this critical factor can considerably enhance feed efficiency and improve profitability.
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Missouri Slaughter and Inspection Requirements for Livestock and Poultry Producers
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Missouri meat producers must register and meet inspection requirements to sell meat legally. Learn about species-specific regulations and compliance.
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Biosecurity for Today’s Swine Operation
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Disease control is one of the most challenging areas for producers in swine production. Visit our site to learn about Biosecurity for Today’s Swine Operation.
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Managing Purchased Feeder Pigs
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Learn how to reduce stress and improve performance in feeder pigs through proper buying, handling, and management practices from purchase to market.
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Controlling House Mice
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Learn to identify signs of house mouse infestations and implement effective control methods, including sanitation, exclusion, and trapping.
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Bluegill Sunfish Production in Missouri
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Learn about bluegill sunfish aquaculture in Missouri, including species info, spawning, pond prep, and water quality management.
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Bait Stations for Controlling Rats and Mice
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Using bait stations to control rats and mice can be more effective and safe than using poison. Visit our website today to learn more.