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Vegetative Filters for Dairy Waste

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Learn practical tips and best practices for water quality management, including techniques to monitor and protect local water resources.

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Calibrating Home Garden Equipment

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Learn to calibrate home garden sprayers and spreaders for accurate fertilizer and pesticide application, ensuring plant health and environmental safety.

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Solids Removal From Livestock Manure Lagoons

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Prevent solids buildup in manure lagoons using separation tools and removal methods to improve function and reduce costs.

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Independent Contractor vs. Employee: Exploring the Categories

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People who work for you can be employees or independent contractors, and you must correctly classify them to avoid IRS problems. Learn how to classify workers in this guide.

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Fertilizer Management for No-Till Corn and Grain Sorghum in Missouri

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Guidance on nutrient management in continuous no-till systems for corn and sorghum, emphasizing soil sampling, pH control, and fertilizer application.

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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.

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Conservation Tillage and Residue Management to Reduce Soil Erosion

Reviewed

John R. McCarthy
Natural Resources Conservation Service

Donald L. Pfost and H. David Currence
Department of Agricultural Engineering

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Nitrogen Management for No-Tillage Systems in Missouri

Revised

Explore strategies for optimizing nitrogen use in no-till corn production, addressing challenges like nitrogen immobilization and enhancing fertilizer efficiency.

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Safe Storage and Handling of Grain

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Storage and handling of large volumes of grain on Missouri farms is common. Increased storage capacities, larger and faster handling capacities and automation contribute to many potentially hazardous situations during the harvest and storage season. This guide sheet identifies many of them and suggests preventive measures that control or eliminate the hazardous exposure.

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Storage Tanks for Liquid Dairy Waste

Reviewed

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

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Simple Home Repairs: Wood Porch Flooring

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This guide offers step-by-step instructions for repairing damaged wood porch flooring, including tools needed and techniques for replacing boards.

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How to Select Lubricating Oil for Farm Engines

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Essential information on selecting the appropriate engine oil for farm equipment, covering oil types, viscosity, additives, and operating conditions.

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Forages for Cattle: New Methods of Determining Energy Content and Evaluating Heat Damage

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This guide offers practical advice on selecting and managing cover crops for grazing, focusing on species choice, timing, and economic considerations.​

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Feeding Dairy Cattle for Proper Body Condition Score

Reviewed

Monitor and manage dairy cow body condition to enhance milk production, reproductive efficiency, and overall herd health throughout lactation.

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Corn Silage

Reviewed

Corn silage is a popular forage for ruminant animals because it is high in energy and digestibility. Visit our site to learn more about corn silage.

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Barley

Reviewed

Winter and spring barleys are available, but testing in Missouri indicates spring barley does poorly. Plus, six-row barleys have higher yield potential than two-row barleys in Missouri. Therefore, this publication covers only the six-row winter barleys.

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Recommendations for Aging Beef

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The main reason for aging beef is to improve the tenderness and the flavor of the meat. Visit our site for recommendations for aging beef.

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Raising Calves on Stored Colostrum

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Feed calves safely using stored colostrum; learn best practices for collection, storage, and feeding to boost immunity and reduce digestive issues.

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The Bluegrasses

Reviewed

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

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Is Your Wiring System Safe and Energy Efficient?

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Learn how to assess and improve your home's electrical wiring for safety and energy efficiency, including tips on circuit protection and common warning signs.​

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White, Ladino and Sweet Clover

Reviewed

White and ladino clover varieties offer high-quality forage, nitrogen fixation, and adaptability to cool, moist conditions, but require careful grazing management.

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Operating and Maintaining Grassed Outlet Terrace Systems

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Discover best practices for maintaining grassed outlet terraces, focusing on ridge preservation, sediment control, and erosion mitigation.

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Design Criteria for Canopy and Hood Inlet Spillways

Reviewed

James M. Steichen
Department of Agricultural Engineering

These criteria apply to the design of canopy and hood inlet spillways used as the principal spillway for ponds, irrigation reservoirs, and stabilization structures.

The canopy or hood inlet spillway usually is used in conjunction with an emergency spillway.

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Using Food Processing Plant Waste on Fields

Reviewed

Lime-stabilized biomass from food processing plants can enrich soil with phosphorus and calcium while neutralizing acidity.

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Tall Fescue

Reviewed

Tall Fescue is one of the more drought-resistant field plants grown in Missouri. Visit our website today to learn more.

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