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Reed Canarygrass, Ryegrass, and Garrison Creeping Foxtail

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Howell N. Wheaton
Department of Agronomy

Reed canarygrass

Reed canarygrass is a tall-growing, cool season perennial with a rhizomatous root system (it roots by sending out runners).

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Cover art for publication G1730

Wood Stoves and Their Installation

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David E. Baker
Department of Agricultural Engineering

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Whole Soybeans for Dairy Cattle

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​Whole soybeans offer high energy and palatability for dairy cows but must be fed in moderation to avoid excess dietary fat affecting milk production.

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Displaced Abomasum

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David Weaver and Bonnard Moseley
College of Veterinary Medicine

The abomasum is the fourth, or "true," stomach in the cow. It normally lies low down in the right front quadrant of the abdomen, just inside the seventh through 11th ribs (Figure 1). Adjacent to the abomasum, on the left side of the abdomen, is the large first stomach, or rumen (Figure 2).

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Drilled Soybeans in Missouri

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Drilled soybeans offer benefits like reduced erosion, faster canopy closure, and improved harvest efficiency, but require careful weed control and uniform stands.​

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Beef Carcass Grading and Evaluation

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David R. Jones and William C. Stringer
Food Science and Nutrition Department

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Cover art for publication G1409

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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Cover art for publication G3990

Feeding and Housing Dairy Goats

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Sound feeding and housing practices result in optimum goat growth and goat milk production. Visit our site to learn about Feeding and Housing Dairy Goats.

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Man wearing a respirator while spraying trees.

How to Protect Yourself From Respiratory Hazards

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David E. Baker, Brooke Ballenger and Rusty Lee
Department of Agricultural Engineering

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Cover art for publication G1503

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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Analyzing Cropping Systems

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Optimize crop yields and profitability with strategic management practices, including seed selection, planting techniques, and cost-effective weed control.

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How to Measure Trees and Logs

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Selling timber without measuring the products is like selling livestock without weighing the animals. Visit our site to learn how to measure trees and logs.

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Cover art for publication G2864

Pre-Bit Hackamore Training

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Learn how to properly fit and adjust a hackamore to safely train young horses, ensuring effective communication without injuring sensitive mouth tissue.

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Cover art for publication G4550

Alfalfa

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Alfalfa is the most productive legume for Missouri. Visit our website today to learn more about Alfalfa.

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Cover art for publication G1510

Design Criteria for Canopy and Hood Inlet Spillways

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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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Design Criteria for Debris Basins

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James Steichen
Department of Agricultural Engineering

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The First Step Toward Waste Reduction: Industrial Waste Audits

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Learn how industrial waste audits enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure compliance by identifying and minimizing waste in manufacturing processes.

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Cover art for publication G4575

Making and Storing Quality Hay

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Properly making and storing hay and greatly reduce dry matter loses. Visit our site to learn about Making and Storing Quality Hay.

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Cover art for publication GH5117

Preparing for an Emergency: Home Heating in an Emergency

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At some time you may face a heating emergency. Visit our site for our Preparing for an Emergency: Home Heating in an Emergency guide.

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Table 1 of publication.

Using Performance Data in Judging Classes: BIF Fact Sheet

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Judging contests are an important educational tool. Someday young cattle producers will be faced with selection decisions that affect the profitability of their operations. This guide can be used to train youth interested in modern beef selection practices.1

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Soil Compaction: The Silent Thief

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James C. Frisby and Donald L. Pfost
Department of Agricultural Engineering

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Cover art for publication G2096

Backgrounding Calves Part 2: Herd Health and Feeding

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A good health program is critical to successful calf backgrounding. Visit our website today to learn more about backgrounding calves.

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Cover art for publication GH5671

Kitchens for Workers in Wheelchairs

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Design kitchens for wheelchair users with ample space, accessible storage, and adjustable counters to improve comfort and usability.

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Animal Handling Safety Considerations

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Yet animal-related accidents cause numerous deaths and serious injuries each year. Removing hazards brings you one step closer to a safe work environment.

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Red Clover

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Red clover is the most widely grown of all the true clovers. Visit our website today to learn more about red clovers.

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