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Quail-Friendly Plants of the Midwest, Page 32
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Milkpea is a herbaceous legume with a hairy surface on the top of its trilobed leaf. Stems are also hairy. Seedpods are about 2-1/2 inches long.
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Quail-Friendly Plants of the Midwest, Page 03
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Alfalfa leaves are divided into three leaflets, with the middle leaflet on a distinct stalk. Leaflets are serrated along the outer third to half and are somewhat elongated. Flowers are usually purple, sometimes bluish, rarely white. Fruits are usually curved or twisted.
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Quail-Friendly Plants of the Midwest, Page 35
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Osage orange grows as a medium-sized tree up to 50 feet tall. It has yellow-green fleshy fruits with a knobby surface that resembles a brain. Its alternate, simple leaves taper to a long, pointed tip.
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Quail-Friendly Plants of the Midwest, Page 06
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Beggar's lice has triangular seedpods covered with dense hairs that cause them to stick to clothing. During the growing season, it can be recognized by its divided leaf and pink flower.
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Quail-Friendly Plants of the Midwest, Page 38
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Paspalums seeds are round and flattened and are neatly lined up (but sometimes overlapping slightly) on the seed stalk in two or four rows. Some paspalum species have conspicuous silky hairs at the base of the spikelet.
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Quail-Friendly Plants of the Midwest, Page 41
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Pokeweed leaves are smooth, oblong and usually 6 to 8 inches in length, though they may grow up to 12 inches. Stems turn bright purple as the plant matures. Clusters of succulent, shiny purple berries, about 1/4 inch in diameter, occur at the tops of the plants.
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Quail-Friendly Plants of the Midwest, Page 09
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Several briar species grow tall canes that form large thickets of dense, prickly cover. The briars exhibit numerous five-petaled white flowers from April through June.
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Developing Effective Communications
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This publication explores the significance of effective communication in professional settings, detailing its processes and various definitions.
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Quail-Friendly Plants of the Midwest, Page 44
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Roundhead lespedeza is a tall perennial plant with reddish-brown seed heads and large leaves. It provides crucial food for bobwhite quail, especially in winter.
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Quail-Friendly Plants of the Midwest, Page 12
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Croton produces abundant seeds and is a common summer weed in pastures and other disturbed areas. A dense covering of white hairs gives croton flowers a fuzzy white appearance.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Soybean Rust, Page 7
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These photos show the disease stages of soybean rust, which can be difficult to identify, especially in the early stages.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Soybean Rust, Page 8
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Compare soybean rust disease stages by looking at them side by side.
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Management of Grain Sorghum Diseases in Missouri
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Manage grain sorghum diseases by planting resistant varieties, using quality seed, maintaining proper soil conditions, and implementing crop rotation.
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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.
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Soybean Rust
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Learn the symptoms, development, and management strategies for soybean rust, a destructive disease caused by fungal pathogens that affects soybean crops.
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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.
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Best Management Practices for Biosolids Land Application
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Land application of biosolids recycles nutrients, reduces pollution, and follows safety practices to protect soil, crops, and water.