Federal Laws Protecting Groundwater and Surface Water
Revised
Find the U.S. laws that protect water quality and establish standards for state agencies to follow in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
Reducing the Risk of Groundwater Contamination by Improving Pesticide Storage and Handling
Revised
This publication examines five areas of pesticide management practices on your farmstead:
Reducing the Risk of Groundwater Contamination by Improving Hazardous Waste Management
Revised
Two key steps to minimizing the pollution potential from farm, household and shed wastes on your farm are to minimize the amount of wastes and to recycle when possible.
USDA Pesticide Record-Keeping Requirements for Certified Private Applicators of Federally Restricted-Use Pesticides
Revised
Brad Fresenburg
Coordinator of Pesticide ProgramsMelissa May
Groundwater Quality
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Reducing the Risk of Groundwater Contamination by Improving Fertilizer Storage and Handling
Revised
If stored safely in a secure location, fertilizers pose little danger to groundwater. Common sense suggests keeping fertilizer dry and out of the way of activities that might rip open a bag or allow rain to enter a bulk container.
Reducing the Risk of Groundwater Contamination by Improving Household Wastewater Treatment
Revised
Make sure your home's wastewater treatment system is properly designed, installed and maintained to minimize its impact on groundwater and surface water. Get tips from this University of Missouri Extension guide.
Bacteria in Drinking Water
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Operating a Chain Saw Safely
Reviewed
Chain saws are relatively common and may seem simple to operate. But felling trees and clearing brush with a chain saw are operations that require training and proper safety precautions.
Selling Timber: What the Landowner Needs to Know
Reviewed
Many landowners receive a fraction of their timber's true value. Visit our website to read our Selling Timber: What the Landowner Needs to Know article.
Controlling Runoff and Erosion at Urban Construction Sites
Reviewed
Runoff from construction sites is a major source of sediment. Visit our site to learn about Controlling Runoff and Erosion at Urban Construction Sites.
Horn Fly Trap Blueprint
Reviewed
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a downloadable PDF. Please see the link to the PDF file. The PDF is 50 percent the size of the original blueprint.
This plan provides construction details to build a walk through fly trap for cattle. The frame is shown to be constructed using CCA treated lumber but a steel frame can be substituted.
Vegetable Harvest and Storage
Reviewed
Timely harvest and proper storage help maintain the quality and freshness of garden vegetables. This publication describes how and when to harvest vegetables; special harvest preparations and storage requirements; and appropriate length and kinds of storage.
How to Size a Farm and Home Water System
Revised
A farmstead water system should be able to supply the peak flow rate continuously for two hours. A home water system should be able to supply peak demand continuously for one hour. If the peak use rate exceeds the maximum well yield, provide intermediate storage.
Felling, Limbing and Bucking Trees
Reviewed
Whether you are using a chain saw to cut firewood, trim trees or harvest large timber, you will be performing three basic operations: felling, limbing and bucking. Felling involves cutting a standing tree and dropping it in the place you want it. Limbing is the removal of the branches from either standing or downed trees. Bucking is the process of cutting a downed tree into appropriate lengths.
Selecting and Maintaining a Chain Saw
Reviewed
The chain saw has become an everyday tool for a wide variety of people. Homeowners use chain saws to cut firewood and to do general tree trimming around their homes. Farmers find them useful for such jobs as clearing land, trimming trees and cutting firewood. Contractors use them for cutting large timbers, crossties and landscaping ties and for land clearing. And the chain saw is still the tool of choice for professional loggers.
First Aid for Storm-Damaged Trees
Reviewed
Can-Do Recipes: Canned Pineapple
New
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Woody Biomass for Energy in Missouri
Reviewed
Air-drying Hardwood Lumber
Reviewed
Exhibiting and Judging Garden Vegetables
Reviewed
Learn how to set up a vegetable exhibit, the factors vegetables are judged on, and conditions that could result in disqualification.
National Screen-Free Week Flyer (Play More, Watch Less)
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Editor’s note
The back of the PDF is a worksheet where you can write down or draw a picture of each activity you do without a screen during National Screen-Free Week — or any week you set this challenge for your family.
Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy: Recipe Cards
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Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.