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Tractor Tire and Ballast Management

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William W. Casady
Department of Agricultural Engineering

Careful management of ballast and tire inflation pressure can maximize tractive efficiency, minimize compaction, increase tractor drivetrain life and increase profitability.

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Noise: The Invisible Hazard

Reviewed

Farm workers experience one of the highest rates of hearing loss among all occupations. This is due in part to the many potential sources of loud noise on the farm: tractors, combines, grinders, choppers, shotguns, conveyors, grain dryers, chain saws, etc. Prolonged exposure to excessive noise can cause permanent hearing losses unless noise control measures are taken.

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Cover art for publication G4872

Johnsongrass Control

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Johnsongrass is a troublesome perennial grass weed that reduces yields in many crops. Visit our website to learn about Johnsongrass control.

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Forestry Terms for the Woodland Owner

Reviewed

Carol B. Trokey
School of Natural Resources

Fred Bergman
Missouri Department of Conservation

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Cover art for publication G1272

Spray Mix Calculations

Revised

Pesticides are a useful tool to control weeds and pests. Visit our site to view our Spray Mix Calculations for mixing liquid and dry pesticides.

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Calibrating Field Sprayers

Revised

William W. Casady and H. Willard Downs
Department of Agricultural Engineering

Fred Fishel
Department of Agronomy

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Small Flock Series: Managing a Family Chicken Flock

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Interested in raising a small flock of chickens for eggs? Get tips on selecting the breed, preparing the house, feeding, watering, disease prevention and more in this University of Missouri Extension guide.

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Missouri No-Till Planting Systems

New

Published by MU Extension

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Negotiation Skills

Reviewed

Christine Fiske and Janet A. Clark
Department of Human Development and Family Studies

Have you ever experienced any of the following?

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Establishing Forages

Reviewed

Jimmy C. Henning and Howell N. Wheaton
Department of Agronomy

Avoid forage seeding failures by using research-proven procedures. Seeding failures are costly, not only in seed and labor cost, but in providing inadequate feed the following year.

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Cover art for publication G7013

Protecting Cattle From Horse Flies

New

Robert D. Hall and Darryl P. Sanders
Department of Entomology

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Maintaining Small Dams

Reviewed

Donald L. Pfost
Department of Agricultural Engineering

Hugh A. Curry
USDA
Natural Resources Conservation Service

Dams are a valuable asset. They usually impound water with little input from the owner, and problems that occur usually are minor.

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Caucasian Bluestem

Reviewed

Craig Roberts
Department of Agronomy

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Setting Up a Used Latex Paint Collection Site

New

Marie Steinwachs
Office of Waste Management

Regulatory

This technical bulletin describes collection procedures and management options for latex paint only. Solvent-based paint requires very different management procedures. Review the entire bulletin before beginning the program.

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Walk-Through Trap to Control Horn Flies on Cattle

Revised

Robert D. Hall
Department of Entomology

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Longe Line Training

Reviewed

Wayne Loch and Melvin Bradley
Department of Animal Sciences

Sam Sabin
New York State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Longeing is a procedure in which the horse travels in a large circle around the handler on a long strap or line.

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Responding to Farm Accidents

Reviewed

David E. Baker and Rusty Lee
Department of Agricultural Engineering

Most rural and farm family members are aware of potential hazards on farms. But they may not always know what actions to take if they arrive first at a farm accident scene.

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Unsoundness and Blemishes of Horses: Feet and Legs

Reviewed

Any abnormal deviation in the structure or action of a horse can render it partly or completely useless. Visit our website today to learn more.

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Seed Production of Tall Fescue and Other Cool-Season Grasses

Reviewed

Howell N. Wheaton
Department of Agronomy

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Livestock Judging Techniques

Reviewed

Livestock judging consists of carefully analyzing animals against a common standard. Learn steps for success and get judging tips in this guide.

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Vegetative Filters for Dairy Waste

New

Charles D. Fulhage and Donald L. Pfost
Department of Agricultural Engineering

A vegetative filter is a grassy area that receives rainfall runoff from an open livestock feedlot. The vegetative filter separates nutrients from the lot runoff and provides an infiltration area for the runoff water so that no discharge occurs.

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Calibrating Home Garden Equipment

New

Dennis S. Schrock
Department of Horticulture

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Solids Removal From Livestock Manure Lagoons

New

Charles D. Fulhage
Department of Agricultural Engineering

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Setting Up a Used Oil Collection Site

New

Marie Steinwachs
Office of Waste Management

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Cover art for publication WM6007

Setting Up a Used Antifreeze Collection Site

New

Marie Steinwachs
Office of Waste Management

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