Quail-Friendly Plants of the Midwest, Page 16
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False indigo occurs in moist ground in thickets along streams, rocky banks, pond borders and open wet woods. The leaves are pinnately compound. The dense flower clusters are deep purple to blue and produce numerous fruits that mature in late summer.
Quail-Friendly Plants of the Midwest, Page 51
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Sunflowers exhibit a variety of characteristics, but most of the commonly encountered species have triangular to lanceolate leaves, rough leaf surfaces and conspicuous yellow flowers.
Developing Effective Communications
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This publication explores the significance of effective communication in professional settings, detailing its processes and various definitions.
Quail-Friendly Plants of the Midwest, Page 19
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Giant ragweed attains a considerable height, often in excess of 7 feet. Its leaves are three-lobed (sometimes five-lobed), and its stems may be 3/4 inch or more in diameter at the plant base.
Quail-Friendly Plants of the Midwest, Page 54
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Timothy is a cool-season bunch grass. By late spring it can be readily identified by the blue-green, cylindrical seed head resembling a small cattail. It has an elongated ligule at the base of the leaf, with a notch on each side.
Writing Columns
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Before writing a column, think about purpose, audience, content and structure. Visit our website today to learn more about writing columns.
Quail-Friendly Plants of the Midwest, Page 22
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Greenbriers grow as stout vines, climbing with the aid of tendrils that arise in pairs at the base of leaf stalks. The flowers are small and green and grow in clusters of 5 to 26 flowers on long stalks.
Quail-Friendly Plants of the Midwest, Page 57
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Three species of wild bean occur in the Midwest. Each is a somewhat small plant with twining vines and relatively small leaves composed of three leaflets. Seeds are present in hairy pods.
Quail-Friendly Plants of the Midwest, Page 25
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Huckleberries are stiffly branched leafy shrubs or small trees, often found in extensive colonies, from 6 inches to 10 feet tall. The alternate, simple leaves are 3/4 to 3 inches long and 1/2 to 1 inch wide. The fruits are blue to black berries with a faint whitish coating.
Controlling Voles in Horticulture Plantings and Orchards in Missouri
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Learn to manage vole damage in Missouri's horticultural plantings and orchards with effective control strategies for these small mammals.
Quail-Friendly Plants of the Midwest, Page 28
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Jewelweed commonly reaches 18-24 inches. Leaves have scalloped edges and fleshy stems that exude a clear, watery gel-like liquid when crushed. Flowers are orange (I. capensis) or pale yellow (I. pallida).
Quail-Friendly Plants of the Midwest, Page 31
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Little bluestem is a native grass that occurs in clumps with fine leaves less than 1/4 inch wide. Seed stalks are commonly 2 to 3 feet tall. Stems are hairy and flattened near the base. Seeds are light and fluffy.
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.
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.
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.
Soybean Rust, Page 5
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Identify and manage Septoria brown spot in soybeans with insights on symptoms, weather impact, and control strategies. Learn how to protect your crop.
Soybean Rust, Page 8
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Compare soybean rust disease stages by looking at them side by side.
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.
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.
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.
Collecting and Preserving Waste and Wastewater Samples for Analysis
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Waste handling systems are used to protect the environment. Visit our site for our Collecting and Preserving Waste and Wastewater Samples for Analysis guide.
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.
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.
Nitrogen in the Environment: Nitrate Poisoning
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Infants are most at risk from nitrate-contaminated water, which can lead to serious health issues.
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.