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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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Drinking Water Well Management (Fact Sheet)
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The publication provides guidance on managing private drinking water wells in Missouri to prevent contamination from bacteria and nitrates.
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Household Wastewater: Septic Systems and Other Treatment Methods (Work Sheet)
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Use this worksheet to assess risks related to septic system design, location, maintenance, and inputs to protect household wastewater systems.
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An Introduction to Assessing the Environmental Safety of Your Home
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Use the Home-A-Syst program to assess and manage environmental risks at your home, from drinking water quality to indoor air pollution.
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How to Manage and Control Storm Water Runoff (Fact Sheet)
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Learn effective strategies to manage stormwater runoff, reduce pollutants, and implement landscaping practices to protect environmental quality.
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Drinking Water Well Management (Work Sheet)
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Assess risks related to your drinking water well location, construction, maintenance, and water quality to ensure safe and reliable water sources.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.