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Annual Warm-Season Grass Forages for Missouri
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Annual warm-season grasses can be used as part of a year-round grazing system in Missouri. Visit our site to learn about Warm-Season Annual Forage Crops.
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Annual Lespedeza
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Annual lespedeza is an acid-tolerant, drought-resistant, summer annual legume useful for pasture, hay & soil improvement. Visit our website to learn more.
Birdsfoot Trefoil
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Birdsfoot trefoil is a long-lived perennial legume ideal for Missouri pastures, offering summer forage, bloat-free grazing, and higher livestock gains.
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Tall Fescue Toxicosis
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Tall fescue is Missouri's most widely used forage crop. Visit our site to learn about Tall Fescue Toxicosis.
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Soil Testing in Missouri
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Find out how fertile your garden or lawn soil is with a soil test. Results estimate the ability of soil to supply plant nutrients or support plant growth. Learn the process of taking a soil sample and the tools necessary to do so in this guide.
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Missouri Chinese Chestnut Planning Budget
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Learn about the chestnut production system and the economics of growing Chinese chestnuts on a small scale.
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Precision Agriculture: Remote Sensing and Ground Truthing
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Remote sensing for agriculture can be defined simply as "observing a field or crop without touching it."
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Precision Agriculture: An Introduction
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Precision agriculture uses technology to tailor inputs to specific field areas, enhancing efficiency, productivity, and environmental stewardship.
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Water Source Development for Irrigation Systems
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This guide helps producers assess irrigation feasibility by evaluating water sources, legal considerations, and estimating storage needs.
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Plant Diagnostic Clinic: Guidelines for Collecting and Submitting Samples
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Learn the process for collecting plant disease samples for the University of Missouri Plant Diagnostic Clinic.
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USDA Pesticide Record-Keeping Requirements for Certified Private Applicators of Federally Restricted-Use Pesticides
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Private certified pesticide applicators are required to keep records of all applications of federally restricted-use pesticides.
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Sewer Line Chemical Root Control (Category 5B)
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This manual contains information that applicators must be familiar with to become a certified sewer line root control applicator.
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Enlist Label Compliance: How to Determine Hydrologic Soil Groups
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Learn how to use the USDA Web Soil Survey interactive map to determine your field's hydrologic soil group for the soil series on which you plan to apply an Enlist herbicide.
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Missouri Soil Surveys
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Soil resources of Missouri are classified, mapped and interpreted through county soil surveys.
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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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Private Applicator Pesticide Training Study Guide
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Study guide for private pesticide applicator certification covering pest ID, labeling, safety, application methods, environmental impact, legal duties.
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Considerations of Pull-Plug Sedimentation Basin for Dairy Manure Management
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A pull-plug sedimentation basin (PPSB) can enhance manure management by reducing lagoon size, lowering costs, and improving solids removal efficiency.
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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 Millets for Grain, Forage or Cover Crop Use
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Millets are diverse and broadly adapted crops but also a source of confusion. The term millet actually covers a wide range of agriculture grasses.
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Pesticide Applicator Training Manuals: Ordering Information
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Ordering information for pesticide applicator training manuals, including the core manual and various category-specific manuals.
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Sampling Plant Tissue and Soil for Analysis
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This publication provides guidance on proper techniques for sampling plant tissue and soil to ensure accurate nutrient analysis.
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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.
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Soil Testing for Lawns
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Soil testing helps determine nutrient levels and pH, guiding effective lawn fertilization and ensuring healthy turf growth.