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Irrigating Soybeans
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Editor’s note
The PDF version of this publication includes illustrations.
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Soil Compaction: The Silent Thief
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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.
Community Pleasure Trail Riding
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Trail riding is fast becoming a major part of the pleasure horse industry. More and more people are spending their leisure time saddling a quiet, sensible horse and enjoying its companionship in scenic surroundings.
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.
Buying a Packaged Farm Building
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Hot Weather Livestock Stress
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During periods of high temperatures and humidity, livestock losses can occur from hot weather stress.
Missouri Soil Surveys
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Portable Ladder Safety
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Portable ladders are one of the handiest, simplest tools we use. Because of their effectiveness, ladders are used by many different people to perform many different tasks. Although ladders are very uncomplicated, planning and care are still required to use them safely.
Selecting Wire Fencing Materials
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There is an old adage that says "good fences make good neighbors." This is particularly true today in suburban areas ofMissouri where a neighbor's cow or horse is seldom welcome in nearby lawns or gardens. The most economical solution is a wire fence capable of containing your livestock.
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Bovine Leukosis
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Replacing Wall Switches and Receptacles
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Editor’s note
The PDF version of this publication includes illustrations.
Feeds for Light Horses
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Feed ingredients needed for horses are carbohydrates, fats, protein, minerals, vitamins and water. Carbs, fats and proteins can yield energy. Grains and roughages, including pasture, are major sources of energy and protein. Learn more in this guide.
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Kitchen Planning: Work Centers
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Lelland L. GallupDepartment of Environmental Design
What is meant by work centers or work areas? These are places within the complete kitchen plan where you can readily do a particular task because you have arranged together the necessary:
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Household Hazardous Products
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A household hazardous product is one whose use or disposal poses a threat to human health or the environment. Hazardous products should not be put in the trash, down the drain, into storm drains or burned unless you are instructed to do so by local waste authorities.
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A System for Pond Water Purification
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Qualitative Nitrate Detection for Toxicity Potential
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George B. Garner
Department of Biochemistry
This test is designed for survey use and for advising clients of the need for quantitative nitrate analysis when the level of nitrate detected could possibly cause nitrate/nitrite poisoning. The test can be used on water supplies, hay, silage, fodder, pasture samples and mixed ground feeds.
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Beef Carcass Grading and Evaluation
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Forages for Cattle: New Methods of Determining Energy Content and Evaluating Heat Damage
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Improved system of forage analysisThe crude fiber method of feed analysis has been used for more than 100 years. Although this method was an important first attempt at determining the energy content of feeds, it has a number of shortcomings.
Simple Home Repairs: Cracks in Concrete Sidewalks
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If you have small cracks in sidewalks that seem to be growing and make your sidewalk dangerous, they can be fixed.
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The Planning Process and People
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Unsoundness and Blemishes of Horses: Head, Body, Respiratory Tract and Stable Vices
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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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