Soil Testing for Lawns
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Soil testing helps determine nutrient levels and pH, guiding effective lawn fertilization and ensuring healthy turf growth.
Canola: A Promising Oilseed
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Canola is a high-value oilseed crop ideal for Missouri farmers, offering benefits like soil erosion control and diversification. Learn about growing and marketing it.
Application of Aboveground Manure Slurry System as Additional Storage and Solid Separator
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Practical and efficient manure management on animal farms is important to ensure smooth operation, provide valuable nutrients to crop production, and minimize the negative impact on environment.
Considerations of Pull-Plug Sedimentation Basin for Dairy Manure Management
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A pull-plug sedimentation basin (PPSB) can enhance manure management by reducing lagoon size, lowering costs, and improving solids removal efficiency.
Getting Started With Soil Health Testing in Missouri
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Learn how to assess soil health in Missouri with proper sampling methods and testing protocols.
Working in Hot Conditions
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To prevent heat-related illness, follow the guidelines in this guide when working in temperatures above 75 degrees.
Controlling Runoff and Erosion at Urban Construction Sites
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Runoff from construction sites is a major source of sediment. Visit our site to learn about Controlling Runoff and Erosion at Urban Construction Sites.
Cover Crops in Missouri: Putting Them to Work on Your Farm
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Explore effective cover crop strategies for Missouri farmers to enhance soil health, manage erosion, and boost yields.
Growing Millets for Grain, Forage or Cover Crop Use
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Millets are diverse and broadly adapted crops but also a source of confusion. The term millet actually covers a wide range of agriculture grasses.
Soils, Plant Nutrition and Nutrient Management
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Discover essential information on soil properties, plant nutrition, and effective nutrient management techniques to enhance your gardening success.
Growing Canola for Oilseed or Cover Crop Use
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Grown in many countries, canola is now considered the second biggest oilseed crop in the world after soybeans.
USDA Pesticide Record-Keeping Requirements for Certified Private Applicators of Federally Restricted-Use Pesticides
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Private certified pesticide applicators are required to keep records of all applications of federally restricted-use pesticides.
Non-soil Agricultural Fumigation Manual for Private Applicators
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This manual covers the basic information about fumigating grain bins to protect stored feed and grains.
Missouri Soil Surveys
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Soil resources of Missouri are classified, mapped and interpreted through county soil surveys.
Mixing-Vessel Composting System at a Large Swine Finishing Farm
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Learn about the mixing-vessel composting system used on large swine farms to treat manure efficiently and improve soil quality.
An Automated Scraper System for Swine Confinement Facilities
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An automated scraper system reduces odor emissions in swine barns, lowers maintenance costs, and supports biogas production through efficient manure removal.
Private Applicator Pesticide Training Study Guide
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Study guide for private pesticide applicator certification covering pest ID, labeling, safety, application methods, environmental impact, legal duties.
Grazing Cover Crops
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Explore strategies for integrating livestock grazing with cover crops to enhance soil health and profitability for Missouri farmers.
To the Rescue: Benefits of Neighboring for Emergency Management and Disaster Response
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Emergencies can use up resources and make things difficult for communities. Neighbors helping each other becomes an important part of handling the emergency.
Reducing the Risk of Groundwater Contamination by Improving Household Wastewater Treatment
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Learn how to properly install and maintain household wastewater systems to protect water quality and comply with local regulations.
A Guide to the Common Forages and Weeds of Pastures
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Nitrate Problems in Livestock Feed and Water
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Nitrogen is an essential element for plant growth and a part of global food systems. But when concentrations are excessive or out of place, problems occur.
Hurry Up and Wait: Replanting Decisions for Pastures During Drought
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Drought can cause Missouri cattle producers to be concerned about pastures. These concerns can turn to thoughts of replanting, but such plans may be premature.
Reducing the Risk of Groundwater Contamination by Improving Petroleum Product Storage
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Guidance on safe petroleum storage practices to protect groundwater quality and comply with state regulations.
Reducing the Risk of Groundwater Contamination by Improving Animal Manure Management
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Protect groundwater quality with effective manure management practices, focusing on proper collection, storage, and land application techniques.