Estimating Peak Rates of Runoff From Small Watersheds
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Learn to estimate peak runoff rates for small Missouri watersheds using a comprehensive formula and watershed-specific factors.
Using Performance Data in Judging Classes: BIF Fact Sheet
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Judging contests are an important educational tool. Someday young cattle producers will be faced with selection decisions that affect the profitability of their operations. This guide can be used to train youth interested in modern beef selection practices.1
Animal Handling Safety Considerations
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Yet animal-related accidents cause numerous deaths and serious injuries each year. Removing hazards brings you one step closer to a safe work environment.
Brooding and Rearing Ducklings and Goslings
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Goslings and ducklings can be brooded by broody chicken hens and most breeds of ducks and geese. Learn about brooder types, temperature, housing, feeding, watering, pasturing and fencing in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
Design Criteria for Bottom-Withdrawal (Lake-Cleaning) Spillway
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Designing a bottom-withdrawal spillway enhances water quality by removing sediment-laden inflow, extending reservoir life and reducing fish loss.
Culverts and Flood Gates
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Guidance on selecting culvert and flood gate sizes for bottomland drainage up to 640 acres, including flow rate formulas and design considerations.
Missouri Limestone Quality: What Is ENM?
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Effective Neutralizing Material measures agricultural limestone's ability to neutralize soil acidity, factoring in calcium carbonate content and particle size.
Orchardgrass
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Orchardgrass is a cool-season perennial grass well-suited for Missouri, offering early spring growth, shade tolerance, and compatibility with legumes.
For the Unprepared: Home Heating in an Emergency
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Your home heat is gone. You've just discovered your heating system may be off for several days. It's cold outside; the inside temperature is dropping, and you have a first class emergency on your hands. What can you do?
Growth Stimulants (Implants)
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Boost cattle growth and feed efficiency with implants like Compudose, Ralgro, and Synovex—gain more weight and profit with proper use.
Nitrate and Water
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Nitrates in water can harm livestock and infants; this guide explains sources, risks, and prevention strategies.
Phosphorus in Missouri Soils
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Discover how temperature, drought, light, and grazing impact pasture plants and forage quality.
Shared Housing
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Shared housing offers an alternative to living alone, with arrangements ranging from informal agreements to agency-assisted models.
Wood Stoves and Their Installation
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Canola: A Promising Oilseed
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Canola is a high-value oilseed crop ideal for Missouri farmers, offering benefits like soil erosion control and diversification. Learn about growing and marketing it.
Simple Home Repairs: Screened Doors and Windows
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Learn to repair or replace damaged screens in wood and metal frames with this step-by-step guide on tools, materials, and techniques.
Pesticides: Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know
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Learn about Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, its requirements for hazardous substances, and reporting procedures for emergency situations.
Johne’s Disease or Paratuberculosis
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Feeding to Maximize Milk Solids
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Maximize milk solids production by optimizing feeding strategies for dairy cows, focusing on proper nutrition, feed intake, and balanced diets.
How to Select Lubricating Oil for Farm Engines
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Essential information on selecting the appropriate engine oil for farm equipment, covering oil types, viscosity, additives, and operating conditions.

Hardware Disease of Cattle
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Hardware disease of cattle is produced by a sharp object that pierces the stomach wall and gains access to the heart. Visit our site to learn more.
Using NDF and ADF to Balance Diets
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Estimate forage intake and energy values for cattle diets using NDF and ADF measurements to optimize animal performance and feed efficiency.
Making Yogurt at Home: Country Living Series
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Learn how to make yogurt at home with simple equipment, easy recipes, and tips for achieving the best flavor and texture.
The Bluegrasses
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