Elderberry Rust
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How to Buy and Sell Firewood
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One of the first questions a person buying firewood asks is “How much per cord? Visit our website to learn about How to Buy and Sell Firewood.
Vitamins for Beef Cattle
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Vitamin needs of beef cattle can be confined largely to A, D and E. This is because bacteria in the rumen of cattle are considered to have the ability to synthesize vitamin K and the B vitamins in sufficient quantities to meet the animal's requirement.
The System Concept of Beef Production: BIF Fact Sheet
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The systems concept of beef production incorporates an awareness that there is more to consider in a beef cattle enterprise than simply the level of production. What is most important is the overall efficiency of the enterprise.
Mineral Supplements for Beef Cattle
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Beef cattle require a number of dietary mineral elements to remain healthy. Visit our site to learn about Mineral Supplements for Beef Cattle.
Wheat Silage for Beef Cattle
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Wheat, barley and oat silages are often underrated as feed for growing and finishing beef cattle. Studies show barley silage as being equal to corn silage, but they show that oat silage has about 50 percent the value of corn silage in beef rations.
Pesticide Dealers
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Editor's note
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Forestry Assistance for Landowners
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Proper care and management of private forests are important to Missouri's economy. Visit our site to learn about Forestry Assistance for Landowners.
Autumn Colors
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Culling the Commercial Cow Herd: BIF Fact Sheet
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Beef cow owners should evaluate the performance of their animals at least once a year — perhaps more often. The most convenient time for evaluating is when the calves are weaned. For spring-calving cows, this is in the fall before supplemental feed is offered.
Managing Oaks for Acorn Production to Benefit Wildlife in Missouri
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Oaks are very important trees in Missouri’s forests. Visit our site to view our Managing Oaks for Acorn Production to Benefit Wildlife in Missouri resource.
Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy: Large Shelf Talkers (Spanish)
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Small food-retailers participating in the Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy program, help your Spanish-speaking customers make healthier choices by posting these shelf talkers on how to select and store various healthy products. Download, print and hang!
Insects
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Gain a better understanding of the role of insects in the web of life and as pollinators, indicators of environmental quality, predators of harmful species, and potential threats to crops, homes and health in this Master Pollinator Steward guide.
Right Species, Right Place: Considerations Before You Order Tree Seedlings in Missouri
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Visit our website today for our Right Species, Right Place: Considerations Before You Order Tree Seedlings in Missouri guide.
Basics of Agricultural Cooperative Taxation
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Learn how tax law applies to farmer-owned cooperatives and affects deductions allowed, patronage refunds, notices of allocation and unallocated equity.
Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy: Poster — We Stock Healthy (14 x 20 inches)
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Retailers participating in the Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy program can use this poster to let customers know the store is stocking healthy foods. Visit this page for a free download and more information.
Basics of Missouri Agricultural Cooperatives
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Learn how to start and operate an agricultural cooperative under Missouri law, and read about farm co-op members' rights and board of director responsibilities.
Member Control of Cooperatives: What It Means and How It Is Exercised
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Learn how participation and interest are essential to agricultural cooperative members controlling the co-op and ensuring the co-op serves their interests.
Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy: Loyalty Card — Milk
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Reward customers for buying skim or 1% milk. This loyalty card, which encourages healthy food purchases, was created for small food-retailers participating in the Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy program. Download, print, cut, distribute and punch on each use.
Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy: Retailer Resource — Creating a Healthy End Cap in Your Store
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End caps are a prime piece of real estate in a store. They serve two purposes: to highlight products and to boost sales. Be sure to use them to do both for your healthy food items to support your store’s Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy efforts.
Donating safe and nutritious food to food pantries and soup kitchens — Fact Sheet
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Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.