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Feeds for Light Horses

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Learn how to feed light horses efficiently by choosing the right balance of grains, roughages, and supplements to maintain their health and minimize costs.

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Irrigating Soybeans

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Irrigation boosts soybean yields on drought-prone Missouri soils, with short-season varieties showing the greatest response during peak water demand periods.

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Buying a Packaged Farm Building

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Guidance on selecting and purchasing pre-engineered farm buildings, covering site preparation, construction types, and load requirements.​

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Home Slaughtering and Processing of Beef

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A beef animal selected for slaughter should be healthy and in thrifty condition. Visit our site to learn about home slaughtering and processing of beef.

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Raising Calves on Stored Colostrum

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Feed calves safely using stored colostrum; learn best practices for collection, storage, and feeding to boost immunity and reduce digestive issues.

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Replacing Wall Switches and Receptacles

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C. Leroy Day
Department of Agricultural Engineering

Editor’s note
The PDF version of this publication includes illustrations.

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Unsoundness and Blemishes of Horses: Head, Body, Respiratory Tract and Stable Vices

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Melvin Bradley
Department of Animal Sciences

Any defect that affects serviceability is considered an unsoundness. A defect that detracts from appearance but does not impair serviceability is considered a blemish.

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Using Food Processing Plant Waste on Fields

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Lime-stabilized biomass from food processing plants can enrich soil with phosphorus and calcium while neutralizing acidity.

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A System for Pond Water Purification

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This guide details how to collect, filter, and chlorinate pond water for household use, ensuring a safe and reliable domestic water supply.

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Choosing Terrace Systems

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Terraces are one way to control soil erosion. Visit our site to learn about Choosing Terrace Systems.

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Family Scene 13: Tips to Strengthen Families

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Gail R. Carlson and M. Kathy Dothage
Department of Human Development and Family Studies

A series of 13 television spots and this publication are a joint project between the Missouri Cooperative Extension Service and KRCG-TV, Channel 13.

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Fires in Agricultural Chemicals

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Learn essential safety measures for responding to fires involving agricultural chemicals, including protective gear and firefighting techniques.

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Crownvetch

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Howell N. Wheaton
Department of Agronomy

Crownvetch, Coronilla varia L., is a cool season, hardy, perennial legume. It is not a true vetch, although it resembles common and hairy vetch. Crownvetch spreads from rhizomes and will form a dense cover. It has been used for soil stabilization and as an ornamental for many years.

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Maintaining Grassed Waterways

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Grassed waterways help control water flow and prevent erosion. Regular maintenance ensures effectiveness.​

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Brooding and Rearing Ducklings and Goslings

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Goslings and ducklings can be brooded by broody chicken hens and most breeds of ducks and geese. Learn about brooder types, temperature, housing, feeding, watering, pasturing and fencing in this University of Missouri Extension guide.

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Design Criteria for Formless Concrete Flumes

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James Steichen
Department of Agricultural Engineering

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The PDF version of this publication includes illustrations.

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Pruning Forest Trees

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Carol B. Trokey and E.A. McGinnes Jr.
School of Natural Resources

Pruning trees in the yard and in the forest can yield many benefits — if it is done correctly.

In a woodland or plantation, pruning helps maintain a central leader, repairs storm damage, or improves the chances of a clear bole to produce a higher grade of lumber or veneer.

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Missouri Limestone Quality: What Is ENM?

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Effective Neutralizing Material measures agricultural limestone's ability to neutralize soil acidity, factoring in calcium carbonate content and particle size.

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Understanding and Using Sire Summaries: BIF Fact Sheet

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​Learn how to effectively use sire summaries to make informed breeding decisions, enhancing herd genetics and productivity.

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Operation of a Bottom Withdrawal (Lake Cleaning) Spillway

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This guide details the operation and maintenance of a bottom-withdrawal spillway, which uses a siphon system to improve water quality in reservoirs.

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Health Hints for Your Horse

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

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Collective Bargaining 3: Effective Negotiations - Page 4

Preparation of a bargaining book Preparation of a bargaining book

Before the first meetings with the company, many locals prepare a bargaining book to assist in the organization of all materials that are or may be useful in the negotiatio

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Show Me Healthy Relationships: Singles Course Workbook

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