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Split-Time AI: Using Estrus Detection Aids to Optimize Timed Artificial Insemination
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Timed artificial insemination pregnancy rates in heifers can be optimized with a split-time AI approach. Estrotect estrus detection aids allow producer to determine the estrous status of females. Learn about the protocols in this MU Extension guide.
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Crossbreeding Systems for Small Herds of Beef Cattle
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Crossbreeding in commercial beef cattle production improves efficiency through heterosis and breed complementation.
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Economic Impact of Opioid Use Disorder in Missouri
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Learn about the economic impact of opioid use disorder in Missouri, including its effects on employment, healthcare, and key industries.
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Sampling Safely at Farmers Markets — Fact Sheet
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Read this to understand sampling regulations at farmers markets. Learn how to establish and estimate costs for handwash stations and washing and sanitizing stations.
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Agricultural Owners, Family Labor and the Worker Protection Standard
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Find out what the EPA’s Worker Protection Standard requires of family-owned agricultural establishments to keep your family safe from pesticide exposure.
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Artificial Insemination of Cattle Step by Step
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Using correct techniques when performing artificial insemination on beef cattle can help ensure success and minimizing risk of injury. Learn how to deposit the semen in the proper location in the female reproductive tract while using sanitary techniques.
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Herd Health Programs and Reproductive Efficiency of Beef Cattle
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Comprehensive herd health programs enhance reproductive efficiency in beef cattle by addressing disease prevention, nutrition, and environmental stressors.
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Managing the Effects of Stress and Temperament on Beef Cattle Reproduction
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Learn how stress and temperament affect beef cattle reproduction and discover management strategies to improve breeding outcomes and herd health.
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Successfully Direct Marketing Beef
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Get tips on direct marketing beef in this 32-page publication.
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An Introduction to Basis
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Discover how agricultural commodity basis applies to crops and livestock and affects your farm's production, forward pricing, hedging and storage decisions.
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Selecting an Appropriate Pricing Strategy
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Learn how to price a product based on your cost and profit objectives, demand and competition. See five strategies used to price value-added agricultural products.
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Safe Tractor Operation
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The purpose of this guide is to assist employers and employees in training for safe tractor operation. Farm employers should review this guide with anyone who operates a farm tractor.
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Federal Contracting Trends in Missouri
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Explore federal contracting trends in Missouri, focusing on opportunities, key sectors, and how businesses can leverage the state's economic growth.
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Safe Home Canning Basics
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Learn safe home canning techniques to preserve fruits, vegetables, meats, and more. Follow research-based methods to ensure food safety and quality.
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How to Can Fresh Fruit
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Did you know there's more than one way to can fresh fruit? Learn the options and what they mean for your final color and taste.
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How to Can Sweet Spreads
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Jelly, jam, preserves, conserves, marmalades and fruit butters are similar products. All are made from fruit, preserved by sugar and thickened or gelled to some extent.
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How to Freeze Vegetables
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From blanching, cooling and freezing to thawing and using, learn how to safely freeze vegetables — asparagus, beans, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, corn, herbs, onions, peas, peppers, potatoes, tomatoes and more — in this MU Extension guide.
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How to Can Meat, Fish and Poultry
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Learn safe, research-based methods for canning meat, fish, and poultry using pressure canning to prevent foodborne illnesses.
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How to Can Fresh Tomato Products
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Freezing Basics
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Freezing is one of the easiest and quickest methods of food preservation. Most foods retain their natural color, flavor and texture better when frozen than when other methods of food preservation are used. Learn the basics in this MU Extension guide.
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How to Freeze Meat, Poultry, Fish, Eggs and Dairy Products
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Freezing is an excellent method of preserving animal products. Follow these basic guidelines for simple, effective and safe freezing of meat, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy products.
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Introduction to Food Dehydration
Dehydration is one of the oldest methods of food preservation, though methods for drying food have become sophisticated over time. Learn the benefits and methods of dehydrating foods and how to select an electric dehydrator.
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How to Can Fresh Vegetables
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Learn to safely can fresh vegetables in this research-based guide covering asparagus, beans, beets, carrots, corn, okra, peas, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins and spinach. Recommended pressure canner process times are provided.