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Agricultural Hand Signals

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Voice communications are impossible in certain agricultural situations due to distance and noise. For this reason, standard Agricultural Hand Signals have been developed for farm machinery operators by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers. Hand signals can prevent accidents and save time. Use them and teach others to use them.

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Cover art for publication GH5669

Kitchen Planning: Work Centers

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Design an efficient kitchen layout by organizing work areas into functional centers, optimizing workflow and minimizing unnecessary movement.

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Cover art for publication G5050

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 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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Qualitative Nitrate Detection for Toxicity Potential

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Provides a qualitative test to detect potentially toxic nitrate levels in water, forage, and feed samples.

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Cover art for publication GG14

Accessory Apartments

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Learn how accessory apartments offer flexible housing, added income, and independent living in spaces like basements, attics, or garages.

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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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Dehumidifiers

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Fred M. Crawford
Department of Agricultural Engineering

Dehumidifiers reduce the moisture in the air. They provide comfort for people and reduce or eliminate deterioration of equipment due to rust, rot, mold and mildew.

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Cover art for publication G2610

Sheep Pregnancy Checking by Ultrasonic Sound

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Ultrasonic technology allows early, non-invasive pregnancy detection in sheep, helping farmers identify pregnant ewes for better flock management.

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Simple Home Repairs: Cracks in Concrete Sidewalks

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Learn how to repair sidewalk cracks using mortar and epoxy for a safer, more attractive walking surface.

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Selecting and Working With a Farm Building Contractor

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Neil F. Meador
Department of Agricultural Engineering

Two major tasks are involved in the successful completion of a new farm building — choosing the right building and selecting a good contractor to build it.

Most buildings constructed today are "pre-engineered," or package-type, buildings.

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Getting Problem Cows Pregnant

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H. Allen Garverick
Department of Dairy Sciences

Robert S. Youngquist
College of Veterinary Medicine

An average interval of 70 days from calving to first breeding and a high fertility rate are important to maximize efficiency in dairy herds. The results are more milk and calves at reduced cost.

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Cover art for publication G3151

Using a Microwave Oven to Determine Moisture in Forages

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Determine forage moisture content accurately using a microwave oven with this step-by-step guide, ensuring optimal harvest and storage conditions.

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Barley

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Winter and spring barleys are available, but testing in Missouri indicates spring barley does poorly. Plus, six-row barleys have higher yield potential than two-row barleys in Missouri. Therefore, this publication covers only the six-row winter barleys.

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Cover art for publication GH5981

Heating System Maintenance

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Learn how to maintain your home's heating system for efficiency, safety, and comfort with practical tips on furnaces, ducts, and radiators.

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Cover art for publication G2130

Common Internal Parasites of Cattle

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Robert M. Corwin
Department of Veterinary Microbiology
College of Veterinary Medicine

Richard F. Randle
Commercial Agriculture Program

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Wheat Silage for Dairy Cattle

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R.L. Belyea, R.E. Ricketts, F.A. Martz, R.R. Ruehlow and R.C. Bennett
Department of Animal Sciences

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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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Cover art for publication G2208

Home Slaughtering and Processing of Beef

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A beef animal selected for slaughter should be healthy and in thrifty condition. Visit our site to learn about home slaughtering and processing of beef.

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Birdsfoot Trefoil

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Birdsfoot trefoil is a long-lived perennial legume ideal for Missouri pastures, offering summer forage, bloat-free grazing, and higher livestock gains.

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Cover art for publication G1300

Low-Profile Bins for Grain Drying

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Explore how shallow grain bins enhance drying efficiency and reduce energy costs, offering a cost-effective solution for grain storage.

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Operating and Maintaining Underground Outlet Terrace Systems

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This guide provides essential maintenance practices for underground outlet terrace systems, focusing on inspections, sediment management, and outlet upkeep.

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Cover art for publication G3653

Using the California Mastitis Test

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One of the best ways to detect mastitis is by using the California Mastitis Test. Visit our website today to learn more.

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Cover art for publication G4649

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 DM7005

The Planning Process and People

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James B. Cook and John A. Croll
Department of Community Development

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