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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Nitrate and Water
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Nitrates in water can harm livestock and infants; this guide explains sources, risks, and prevention strategies.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Reducing the Risk of Groundwater Contamination by Improving Animal Manure Management
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Protect groundwater quality with effective manure management practices, focusing on proper collection, storage, and land application techniques.
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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.
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Reducing the Risk of Groundwater Contamination by Improving Hazardous Waste Management
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Learn safe practices for managing hazardous materials on farms to protect drinking water and comply with environmental regulations.
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Nitrate Problems in Livestock Feed and Water
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Nitrogen is an essential element for plant growth and a part of global food systems. But when concentrations are excessive or out of place, problems occur.
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A Guide to the Common Forages and Weeds of Pastures
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The following abstract describes a publication that is only available for purchase.
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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.
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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.
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Ice and Freeze Damage to Ornamental and Fruit Trees: Implications and Remediation
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Learn how ice and freeze events affect fruit and ornamental trees in the Midwest, with tips on identifying damage and supporting recovery.
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Turfgrass Disease Control
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Turfgrass disease is one of the serious reasons for injury and death to grasses. An accurate diagnosis of the problem is essential to any control program.
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State and EPA Regulations for Domestic Wastewater Sludge and Biosolids
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Learn about Missouri and federal regulations for use and disposal of domestic wastewater sludge and biosolids in this guide.
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Understanding Your Water Test Report
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This guide helps private well owners interpret water test results, identify potential contaminants, and determine appropriate treatment options.
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Asian Chestnut Gall Wasp
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Learn about the gall wasp, its distribution and possible damage to trees.
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Turfgrass Weed Control for Professionals
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This guide provides weed identification and control information that turfgrass professionals can use to develop effective weed control programs.