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Cover art for publication G2840

Unsoundness and Blemishes of Horses: Feet and Legs

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Any abnormal deviation in the structure or action of a horse can render it partly or completely useless. Visit our website today to learn more.

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Cover art for publication G4670

Seed Production of Tall Fescue and Other Cool-Season Grasses

Reviewed

Howell N. Wheaton
Department of Agronomy

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Livestock Judging Techniques

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Livestock judging consists of carefully analyzing animals against a common standard. Learn steps for success and get judging tips in this guide.

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Cover art for publication WQ319

Vegetative Filters for Dairy Waste

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Learn practical tips and best practices for water quality management, including techniques to monitor and protect local water resources.

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Cover art for publication WQ324

Solids Removal From Livestock Manure Lagoons

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Prevent solids buildup in manure lagoons using separation tools and removal methods to improve function and reduce costs.

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Cover art for publication WQ551

Calibrating Home Garden Equipment

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Learn to calibrate home garden sprayers and spreaders for accurate fertilizer and pesticide application, ensuring plant health and environmental safety.

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Cover art for publication NCR546

Independent Contractor vs. Employee: Exploring the Categories

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People who work for you can be employees or independent contractors, and you must correctly classify them to avoid IRS problems. Learn how to classify workers in this guide.

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Cover art for publication G9176

Fertilizer Management for No-Till Corn and Grain Sorghum in Missouri

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Guidance on nutrient management in continuous no-till systems for corn and sorghum, emphasizing soil sampling, pH control, and fertilizer application.

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Cover art for publication MX331

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.

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Cover art for publication G1650

Conservation Tillage and Residue Management to Reduce Soil Erosion

Reviewed

John R. McCarthy
Natural Resources Conservation Service

Donald L. Pfost and H. David Currence
Department of Agricultural Engineering

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Cover art for publication WQ306

Storage Tanks for Liquid Dairy Waste

Reviewed

Charles D. Fulhage and Donald L. Pfost
Department of Agricultural Engineering

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Nitrogen Management for No-Tillage Systems in Missouri

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Explore strategies for optimizing nitrogen use in no-till corn production, addressing challenges like nitrogen immobilization and enhancing fertilizer efficiency.

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Safe Storage and Handling of Grain

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Storage and handling of large volumes of grain on Missouri farms is common. Increased storage capacities, larger and faster handling capacities and automation contribute to many potentially hazardous situations during the harvest and storage season. This guide sheet identifies many of them and suggests preventive measures that control or eliminate the hazardous exposure.

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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 G8352

Nutrient Requirements of Chickens and Turkeys

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This guide provides nutrient requirements for chickens and turkeys, including body weights, feed intake, and dietary needs by age and production stage.

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Cover art for publication G4646

Tall Fescue

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Tall Fescue is one of the more drought-resistant field plants grown in Missouri. Visit our website today to learn more.

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Soybean Production in Missouri

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Soybeans were the most successful crop for Missouri farmers in the 1970s & 1980s. Visit our site to learn more about Soybean Production in Missouri.

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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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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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Renovating Grass Sods With Legumes

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Enhance pasture productivity by integrating legumes into grass sods using cost-effective methods that boost forage quality, animal gains, and soil fertility.

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Cover art for publication G4420

Irrigating Soybeans

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Irrigation boosts soybean yields on drought-prone Missouri soils, with short-season varieties showing the greatest response during peak water demand periods.

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Design Criteria for Canopy and Hood Inlet Spillways

Reviewed

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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Flock Profiling for Monitoring Turkey Production

Reviewed

Jeffre D. Firman
Department of Animal Sciences

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The PDF version of this publication includes illustrations.

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Design Criteria for Debris Basins

Reviewed

James Steichen
Department of Agricultural Engineering

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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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