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 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.
Sewer Line Chemical Root Control (Category 5B)
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This manual contains information that applicators must be familiar with to become a certified sewer line root control applicator.
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.
Enlist Label Compliance: How to Determine Hydrologic Soil Groups
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Learn how to use the USDA Web Soil Survey interactive map to determine your field's hydrologic soil group for the soil series on which you plan to apply an Enlist herbicide.
Missouri Soil Surveys
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Soil resources of Missouri are classified, mapped and interpreted through county soil surveys.
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.
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.
Growing Buckwheat for Grain or Cover Crop Use
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Buckwheat has been grown in places like Missouri periodically for more than a century.
Pesticide Applicator Training Manuals: Ordering Information
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Ordering information for pesticide applicator training manuals, including the core manual and various category-specific manuals.
Sampling Plant Tissue and Soil for Analysis
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This publication provides guidance on proper techniques for sampling plant tissue and soil to ensure accurate nutrient analysis.
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.
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.
Nitrate in Drinking Water
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Nitrate contamination in drinking water poses health risks to infants and livestock, leading to conditions like methemoglobinemia.
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.
Nitrate and Water
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Nitrates in water can harm livestock and infants; this guide explains sources, risks, and prevention strategies.
Strip-Grazing Milo as a Low-Cost Winter Forage
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Learn how to utilize strip-grazing milo as a cost-effective winter forage option for livestock, reducing feed expenses and enhancing pasture management.
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.
Dairy Grazing: Growth of Pasture Plants
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This publication offers insights into plant physiology and morphology, emphasizing their impact on grazing management.
Profitable Poultry: Raising Birds on Pasture
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Learn how to raise chickens and turkeys using pens, movable fencing and pastures, and get some original ideas on marketing poultry products.
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.
Community watershed management organizational structure styles
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Explore three organizational styles for community watershed management, offering guidelines to select the best approach for your situation.