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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 48
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Information about grape family weed seeds, including Virginia creeper and raccoon grape, with images and millimeter-scale references.
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Gases and Odors From Swine Wastes
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Gases from swine waste, such as ammonia and hydrogen sulfide, can impact air quality and health in confinement facilities.
Managing Nitrogen to Protect Water Quality
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How is nitrogen lost from the soil?Nitrogen is primarily lost by three pathways:
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 19
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Most of the members of Convolvulaceae (Morningglory family) are vining plants, including several common species of morningglories, bindweeds and the parasitic group of plants, dodders.
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Infectious Causes of Infertility in Sows
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This webpage discusses infectious causes of infertility in sows, including bacterial infections, their impact on reproduction, and preventive measures.
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Composting Dead Swine
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Composting swine carcasses with organic matter offers a low-effort, biosecure way to meet Missouri's animal mortality disposal requirements.
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Hog Manure and Domestic Wastewater Management Objectives
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The objective of this publication is to identify the differences and similarities between managing municipal wastewater and managing the manure from grow-finish pig systems.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 22
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The only two members of Dipsacaceae (Teasel family) that are known to occur in Missouri are cutleaf and common teasel.
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Break-even Hauling Distance: Tractor-Pulled Manure Spreaders
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This publication guides livestock producers in calculating the maximum distance manure can be hauled using tractor-pulled spreaders without incurring additional costs.
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Manure Management in Hoop Structures
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Learn how to manage manure in swine hoop barns with proper bedding, handling methods, and solid manure storage practices.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 25
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The majority of Geraniaceae (Geranium family) plants present in Missouri are geraniums. There are at least five species known to occur in the state.
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Forages for Swine
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It is still possible to use large amounts of forage with the breeding herd. Visit our site to learn about using Forages for Swine.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 28
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Besides being considered weedy plants, several members of Liliaceae (Lily family) are commonly cultivated. Such members include asparagus, yucca and many cultivars of daylilies.
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Purchasing a Herd Boar for Commercial Swine Production
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Selecting the right herd boar is crucial for enhancing genetics in commercial swine production. This guide outlines key steps for successful boar acquisition.
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Calibrating Manure Spreaders
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This guide provides practical steps to accurately calibrate manure spreaders, ensuring efficient nutrient application and environmental compliance.
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Weed Identification and Herbicide Injury Guide for Corn and Soybean
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Weeds can significantly reduce corn and soybean yields. View photos of 141 weed species at different stages of development and learn to identify them in this publication. Also see photos and descriptions of symptoms for herbicide-injured plants.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 31
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Although there are about 75 genera of Menispermaceae (Moonseed famiy), Missouri has only three known genera.
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Herd Management for Disease Prevention
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This publication provides guidance on preventing disease in swine herds through biosecurity measures, sanitation, and immunization programs.
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Heritability and Its Use in Animal Breeding
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Heritability has a large influence on livestock performance. Visit our website to learn about Heritability and Its Use in Animal Breeding.
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Missouri Weed Seeds
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Positive identification of pests, including weeds, is the first step in a sound integrated pest management program. This publication can aid in identifying weeds by their seed characteristics.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 34
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Phytolaccaceae (Pokeweed family) is a relatively small plant family that has only one genus occurring in Missouri, common pokeweed.
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Crop Nutrient Deficiencies and Toxicities
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Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 02
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See the common names of the broadleaf and the grass and grasslike plant families covered in this publication.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 37
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Identify smartweed species like wild buckwheat and curly dock using images and seed details for accurate comparison.