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Managing Manure Phosphorus to Protect Water Quality
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This guide defines the unique aspects of managing manure as a phosphorus fertilizer source and provides practical information about management strategies to reduce phosphorus losses from your farm.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 08
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The two most prevalent members of the arum family (Araceae) are jack-in-the-pulpit and the closely related green dragon, both found throughout the state.
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Hog Manure and Domestic Wastewater Management Objectives
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The objective of this publication is to identify the differences and similarities between managing municipal wastewater and managing the manure from grow-finish pig systems.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 43
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Sapindaceae (Soapberry family) has only two genera present in the state and is not common, although there are about 140 members worldwide.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 11
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Besides trumpetcreeper, there are few species of catalpa that are present in this family (Bignoniaceae) in Missouri.
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Manure Management in Hoop Structures
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Hoop structures for raising swine offer an alternative to managing manure in the traditional liquid form. Some producers are willing to provide the increased labor and management required for a hoop structure so that manure can be handled as a solid. Advantages of handling manure as a solid include the following:
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 46
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Urticaceae (Nettle family) is a relatively small family of plants with only five genera occurring in Missouri, but one of its members, Laportea canadensis or wood nettle, is a common nuisance plant because of its stinging hairs.
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Forages for Swine
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It is still possible to use large amounts of forage with the breeding herd. Visit our site to learn about using Forages for Swine.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 14
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Other than hops, Cannabaceae (Mulberry family) includes mulberry, Osage orange and hemp.
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Missouri Frost/Freeze Probabilities Guide
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Where in Missouri you live can make a big difference on when to expect your first or last frost. See this guide for probabilities based on past years.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 49
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Zygophyllaceae (Caltrop family), a relatively small plant family, has about 30 members, but only two actually occur in Missouri. Of these two, puncturevine is the more common.
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Strategies to Minimize Phosphorus Loss From Your Farm
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This guide discusses steps you can take to reduce phosphorus loss from your farm.
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Funding Incentives for Agroforestry in Missouri
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Find government and private funding programs to finance practices such as alley cropping, windbreaks, riparian buffers, silvopasture and forest farming.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 17
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At least 14 species of “chickweed” and several species of sleepy catchfly make up the majority of Caryophyllaceae (Pink family) in Missouri.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 20
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Cucurbitaceae (Gourd family): Cucurbits include cultivated plants, such as gourd, squash and cucumber.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 23
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Most of the plants from Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family) present in Missouri are spurges, which include about 20 different species.
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Heritability and Its Use in Animal Breeding
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Heritability has a large influence on livestock performance. Visit our website to learn about Heritability and Its Use in Animal Breeding.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 26
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More than 20 species of Juncaceae (Rush family) occur in Missouri. Rushes are not true grasses or sedges. Determining individual species of rushes by plant characteristics is nearly impossible.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 29
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Several species of Malvaceae (Mallow family) are among the most common broadleaf weeds in Missouri. These include velvetleaf and prickly sida. Cotton is also a member of this family.
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Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2018, No. 6 (November/December)
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Tips for stress-free holiday food-prep and gifting: Gift dry cake and bread mixes layered in jars. Label home canned food gifts for safety. Prepare and freeze foods for dinner ahead of time. Learn more in this University of Missouri Extension newsletter.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 32
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Primrose is a common member of Onagraceae (Evening primrose family) with approximately 14 different species present in Missouri.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 35
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Plantaginaceae (Plantain family), known collectively as plantains, has about 11 species in the state.