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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 30
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Devil’s-claw, also known as unicorn plant, is the only known species of Martyniaceae (Unicorn-plant family) to be present in Missouri.
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Reduce Environmental Problems With Proper Land Application of Animal Manure
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Livestock or poultry production enterprises should have a comprehensive manure nutrient management plan to take advantage of the animal manure benefits. A plan is also important in reducing the risk of environmental problems when manure is used as a nutrient source for farm crops.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 33
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Although about 18 genera of Passifloraceae (Passionflower family) are known, only one genus is known to be present in Missouri.
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Pesticide Storage
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Learn guidelines to ensure the safe and environmentally friendly storage of pesticides.
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Laboratory Analysis of Manure
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Learn methods for obtaining and interpreting laboratory analyses of manure to make efficient use of fertilizer nutrients in the manure in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 36
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About 270 species of Poaceae (Grass family), true grasses, are found in the state. Many species are economically important, including corn, wheat, sorghum, rye, fescue, oats, rice, barley and various millets.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 04
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In Missouri the amaranths (pigweeds) make up the vast majority of plant genera that occur within this family.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 39
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Ranunculaceae (Buttercup family), a rather large group of plants, is best known for buttercups, of which there are nearly 20 species in Missouri. Clematis is another fairly common plant genus occurring in this family.
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Artificial Insemination in Swine: Breeding the Female
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The use of artificial insemination in the U.S has skyrocketed. Visit our website to view our Artificial Insemination in Swine: Breeding the Female article.
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Agricultural Phosphorus and Water Quality
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This guide demonstrates the complexities of reducing losses of phosphorus from agricultural land and the range of options available to help reach water quality goals.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 07
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The Dogbane family (Apocynaceae) has relatively few members that occur in Missouri.
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Best Management Practices for Nitrogen Fertilizer in Missouri
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Successful nitrogen management delivers enough nitrogen to crops to optimize yield and profitability while minimizing losses to water and air. Learn the best management practices from sound economic, production and environmental viewpoints in this guide.
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Radiation Fact Sheet
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On 1/22/15, a web address was updated on this page and in the PDF.
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Coping With Summer Heat
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The heat of a Missouri summer not only can make for high utility bills, but also can be deadly. Here are some tips to help keep you comfortable, healthy and penny-wise.
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Honey Bees as Pollinators, Their Habitats and Products
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Learn about the honey bee, from its life cycle, to its various races, to its pest problems, the benefits it provides, and how we can aid its success in this University of Missouri Extension guide. Become a Master Pollinator Steward!
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Conserving Missouri's Wild and Managed Pollinators
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Pollinators are critically important for natural ecosystems and crop production. Learn why pollinators are crucial, the major threats confronting them, conservation steps being taken, and how you can help in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
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Squeezed by Rising Food Prices?
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Small changes in your shopping habits can mean saving money at the grocery store. Check for tips on this page that can work for you and your family.
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Challenges and Choices: Fit for Life
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This webpage contains updated contact information at the end of the So get moving section that is outdated in the PDF version.
Collective Bargaining 2: Behavioral Factors Influencing Union Bargaining Power - Page 2
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Not all local unions approach the collective bargaining process from the same scope of institutional power, nor should they. Collective bargaining is not a ‘one size fits all’ undertaking. In some cases, a local may be responsible for all aspects of the bargaining process with the international union filling only an advisory, consultative or oversight function.
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Economic security and workplace representation are important goals of the union in the bargaining process.