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Flock Profiling for Monitoring Turkey Production
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Editor’s note
The PDF version of this publication includes illustrations.
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Pruning Forest Trees
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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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Backgrounding Calves Part 1: Assessing the Opportunity
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Backgrounding is the growing of steers & heifers from weaning until they enter the feedlot. Visit our site to learn more about backgrouding calves.
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Corn Silage
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Corn silage is a popular forage for ruminant animals because it is high in energy and digestibility. Visit our site to learn more about corn silage.
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Hot Weather Livestock Stress
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Learn how high temperatures and humidity affect livestock, and discover strategies to mitigate heat stress during summer months.
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Wood Stoves and Their Installation
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Bovine Leukosis
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Enzootic bovine leukosis causes lymphatic tumors in cattle; BLV spreads via blood, colostrum, and possibly biting flies.
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Forages for Cattle: New Methods of Determining Energy Content and Evaluating Heat Damage
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This guide offers practical advice on selecting and managing cover crops for grazing, focusing on species choice, timing, and economic considerations.
Birdsfoot Trefoil
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Birdsfoot trefoil is a long-lived perennial legume ideal for Missouri pastures, offering summer forage, bloat-free grazing, and higher livestock gains.
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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Qualitative Nitrate Detection for Toxicity Potential
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Provides a qualitative test to detect potentially toxic nitrate levels in water, forage, and feed samples.
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Soybean Production in Missouri
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Soybeans were the most successful crop for Missouri farmers in the 1970s & 1980s. Visit our site to learn more about Soybean Production in Missouri.
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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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How to Select Lubricating Oil for Farm Engines
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Essential information on selecting the appropriate engine oil for farm equipment, covering oil types, viscosity, additives, and operating conditions.
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Feeding Dairy Cattle for Proper Body Condition Score
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Monitor and manage dairy cow body condition to enhance milk production, reproductive efficiency, and overall herd health throughout lactation.
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Kitchen Planning: Work Centers
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Design an efficient kitchen layout by organizing work areas into functional centers, optimizing workflow and minimizing unnecessary movement.
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Reed Canarygrass, Ryegrass, and Garrison Creeping Foxtail
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Reed canarygrassReed canarygrass is a tall-growing, cool season perennial with a rhizomatous root system (it roots by sending out runners).
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Accessory Apartments
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Learn how accessory apartments offer flexible housing, added income, and independent living in spaces like basements, attics, or garages.
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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.
Radon: An Indoor Health Hazard?
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Indoor air can be polluted in a number of ways. Indoor pollutants include formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, respirable dust, nitrogen dioxide, radon and other gases. This guide focuses on just one of these pollutants — radon.
Beef Carcass Grading and Evaluation
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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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Simple Home Repairs: Cracks in Concrete Sidewalks
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Learn how to repair sidewalk cracks using mortar and epoxy for a safer, more attractive walking surface.
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Heating System Maintenance
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Learn how to maintain your home's heating system for efficiency, safety, and comfort with practical tips on furnaces, ducts, and radiators.