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Household Wastewater: Septic Systems and Other Treatment Methods (Fact Sheet)
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Learn how to maintain your septic system, reduce pollution risks, and protect water quality with practical tips on design, maintenance, and wastewater inputs.
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Yard and Garden Care: How It Affects Your Health and Environment (Work Sheet)
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Assess how your yard and garden care practices impact your health and the environment. Use this worksheet to identify risks and plan improvements.
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Site Assessment: Protecting Water Quality Around Your Home (Work Sheet)
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Assess your home's water quality risks with this guide and worksheet. Identify factors that impact water safety and learn how to mitigate environmental risks.
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Water Quality for Livestock Drinking
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Water is a critical nutrient for livestock and poultry. Learn how to provide an adequate and safe water supply for livestock and poultry in this guide.
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Warm-Season Annual Forage Crops
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Annual warm-season grasses can be used as part of a year-round grazing system in Missouri. Visit our site to learn about Warm-Season Annual Forage Crops.
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Pesticide Dilution Table
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Find pesticide dilution guidelines for farm and home use, including calculations for different concentrations and spray volumes.
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Horse Breeding Arithmetic: 2 + 2 = 1
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Explore factors influencing equine breeding success, including mare physiology, estrus cycles, and management practices to improve foaling rates.
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Managed Grazing Systems and Fencing for Distribution of Beef
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Effective grazing management enhances pasture productivity and water quality by optimizing plant growth and nutrient distribution.
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Earthen Pits (Basins) for Liquid Livestock Manure
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Earthen pits for liquid livestock manure are cost-effective storage solutions that require proper design and construction to prevent environmental contamination.
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Anaerobic Lagoons for Storage/Treatment of Livestock Manure
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Anaerobic lagoons are earthen basins that biologically treat and store livestock manure, offering cost-effective, long-term waste management.
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Beef Manure Management Systems in Missouri
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Guidance on managing beef manure in Missouri, covering system types, regulatory requirements, and best practices to protect water quality.
Managing Manure on Alfalfa Hay
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Optimize alfalfa hay production by applying manure to enhance phosphorus and potassium levels, improve yields, and manage soil fertility effectively.
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Separation Distances for Livestock Manure Management Systems
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Separation distances for manure storage and land application help protect water quality by minimizing contamination risks from livestock operations.
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Fertilizing Shade Trees
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The main reason for fertilizing shade trees is to maintain vigor so that plants will be able to resist environmental stresses & pests. Visit our site.
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Navicular Disease in Horses
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Navicular disease is a common cause of lameness in horses, often leading to inflammation and tendon damage in the forefeet.
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Smooth Bromegrass
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Smooth bromegrass makes for excellent quality hay. Visit our website today to learn more about smooth bromegrass.
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Tall Fescue Toxicosis
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Tall fescue is Missouri's most widely used forage crop. Visit our site to learn about Tall Fescue Toxicosis.
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All-Terrain Vehicles
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Since their introduction, the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) has increased dramatically each year. In addition to widespread recreational use, the agricultural sector has realized the value of the ATV as a workhorse. Unfortunately, fatalities and injuries involving ATVs are occurring at an alarming rate. Many of these accidents could have been prevented by knowing and following a few steps for safe ATV use.
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How to Prevent Electrical Accidents
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Electricity, one of the most versatile and widely used power sources, is used extensively on almost every farm. Farmers are so familiar with electricity that they may take electrical safety for granted. When this happens, accidents often follow. Get tips for electrical safety in this guide.
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Child Abuse and Neglect
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Learn about child abuse and neglect, including statistics, causes, prevention strategies, and signs to watch for in children.