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Publication cover.

Soybean Rust

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Learn the symptoms, development, and management strategies for soybean rust, a destructive disease caused by fungal pathogens that affects soybean crops.

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Downy mildew on soybean leaf.

Soybean Rust, Page 3

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Pale yellow spots on young soybean leaves may signal downy mildew, favored by humid weather and temperatures between 68–72°F.

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Cover art for publication WQ426

Best Management Practices for Biosolids Land Application

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Land application of biosolids recycles nutrients, reduces pollution, and follows safety practices to protect soil, crops, and water.

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Soybean rust on soybean leaf.

Soybean Rust, Page 6

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Soybean rust causes lesions on leaves, spreads via windborne spores, and thrives in humid conditions between 46–82°F. It can rapidly defoliate plants.

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Cover art for publication WQ259

Nitrogen in the Plant

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Nitrogen plays an important part in many essential functions. Visit our website to learn about Nitrogen in the Plant.

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Cover art for publication WQ307

Fertilizer Nutrients in Dairy Manure

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Discover effective strategies for managing dairy manure to optimize nutrient recovery and enhance crop productivity through proper manure handling.

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Frogeye leaf spot on soybean leaf.

Soybean Rust, Page 4

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Frogeye leaf spot causes small, circular lesions on soybean leaves. It thrives in warm, humid conditions and survives in infected residue and seed.​

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Cover art for publication WQ427

Benefits and Risks of Biosolids

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Biosolids are domestic wastewater sludge that meet standards for beneficial use as fertilizer. Visit our site to learn the Benefits and Risks of Biosolids.

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Early stage of soybean rust on a soybean leaf.

Soybean Rust, Page 7

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These photos show the disease stages of soybean rust, which can be difficult to identify, especially in the early stages.

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Cover art for publication WQ254

Nitrogen in the Environment: Nitrification

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Nitrification converts ammonium to nitrate, which can leach into groundwater, posing health risks, especially for infants.

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Cover art for publication WQ276

Nitrogen in the Environment: Essential Plant Nutrients

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Nitrogen is essential for plant growth, but excessive nitrate from fertilizers can contaminate groundwater, posing health risks, especially to infants.

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Bacterial pustule on soybean leaves.

Soybean Rust, Page 2

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Identify and manage bacterial pustule in soybeans with guidance on symptoms, weather conditions, and disease development to protect your crops.

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Cover art for publication AF1016

Using NRCS Technical and Financial Assistance for Agroforestry and Woody Crop Establishment Through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)

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Learn how to access EQIP technical and financial assistance for alley cropping, multistory cropping, riparian buffer, silvopasture and windbreak practices.

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Cover art for publication G6722

Caring for Flooded Lawns

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Reviewed by Manoj Chhetri
MU Extension Horticulture Field Specialist

Karen Kerkhoff
Area Horticulture Specialist

David D. Minner
State Turfgrass Specialist, Department of Horticulture

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Cover art for publication G6751

Calibrating Sprayers and Spreaders for Athletic Fields and Golf Courses

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Guidance on accurately calibrating sprayers and spreaders for effective turf pest control on athletic fields and golf courses.

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Cover art for publication G6958

Grass Clippings, Compost and Mulch: Questions and Answers

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Yard waste is valuable landscape resource. Visit our site for our Grass Clippings, Compost and Mulch: Questions and Answers resource.

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Cover art for publication G6959

“Don’t Bag It” Lawn Care

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Learn how to improve lawn health by recycling clippings, reducing thatch, and conserving resources with effective mowing and fertilizing techniques.

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Mystry walnut.

Flowering and Fruit Characteristics of Black Walnuts: A Tool for Identifying and Selecting Cultivars, Page 22

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Mystry walnut average date of budbreak, flower type, bloom period, pollination date, season length, harvest date, and more.

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Cover art for publication G6005

Fruit Cultivars for Home Plantings

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Selecting suitable fruit cultivars for Missouri's climate enhances home garden success, addressing challenges like frost, heat, and soil conditions.

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Ogden walnut.

Flowering and Fruit Characteristics of Black Walnuts: A Tool for Identifying and Selecting Cultivars, Page 25

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Ogden walnut average date of budbreak, flower type, bloom period, pollination date, season length, harvest date, and more.

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Pound #2 walnut.

Flowering and Fruit Characteristics of Black Walnuts: A Tool for Identifying and Selecting Cultivars, Page 28

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Pound #2 walnut average date of budbreak, flower type, bloom period, pollination date, season length, harvest date, and more.

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Sarcoxie (Kwik Krop) walnut.

Flowering and Fruit Characteristics of Black Walnuts: A Tool for Identifying and Selecting Cultivars, Page 31

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Sarcoxie (Kwik Krop) walnut average date of budbreak, flower type, bloom period, pollination date, season length, harvest date, and more.

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Ledger, calculator, pen and stack of coins.

Missouri Farm Tax Record: Part 1, Cash Paid-Cash Received

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Farmers can use this simple Missouri farm tax recordkeeping system if they track yearly income and expenses for their agricultural operations on a cash basis.

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Schessler walnut.

Flowering and Fruit Characteristics of Black Walnuts: A Tool for Identifying and Selecting Cultivars, Page 34

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Schessler walnut average date of budbreak, flower type, bloom period, pollination date, season length, harvest date, and more.

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Compare walnuts.

Flowering and Fruit Characteristics of Black Walnuts: A Tool for Identifying and Selecting Cultivars, Page 02

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Compare the nuts of walnut cultivars side by side and learn about characteristics of selected black walnut cultivars.

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