Tree Pests: Thousand Cankers Disease - Page 4
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TCD quarantine information
TCD is not federally regulated, but be aware that individual states have enacted state-level or county-level quarantines restricting the movement of untreated walnut materials of all kinds.
Tree Pests: Thousand Cankers Disease - Page 7
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Before you report a possible TCD find
To determine if you should report TCD, ask yourself these questions:
Is my tree a walnut tree?
Determine if your tree is a walnut. If the answer to this question is yes, move to the next question.
Tree Pests: Asian Longhorned Beetle - Page 2
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ALB signs and symptoms Signs
Adult Asian longhorned beetles (Anopl
Tree Pests: Asian Longhorned Beetle - Page 5
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Slow the spread of ALB
We must remain vigilant so we can eradicate any infestations should they occur. Transporting firewood or other wood materials from an infested area can spread ALB. So, the same common sense practices for slowing the spread of emerald ash borer and thousand cankers disease apply to ALB, namely:
Tree Decline: What Is It?
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How to Buy and Sell Firewood
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One of the first questions a person buying firewood asks is “How much per cord? Visit our website to learn about How to Buy and Sell Firewood.
Vitamins for Beef Cattle
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Vitamin needs of beef cattle can be confined largely to A, D and E. This is because bacteria in the rumen of cattle are considered to have the ability to synthesize vitamin K and the B vitamins in sufficient quantities to meet the animal's requirement.
Mineral Supplements for Beef Cattle
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Beef cattle require a number of dietary mineral elements to remain healthy. Visit our site to learn about Mineral Supplements for Beef Cattle.
The System Concept of Beef Production: BIF Fact Sheet
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The systems concept of beef production incorporates an awareness that there is more to consider in a beef cattle enterprise than simply the level of production. What is most important is the overall efficiency of the enterprise.
Elderberry Rust
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Wheat Silage for Beef Cattle
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Wheat, barley and oat silages are often underrated as feed for growing and finishing beef cattle. Studies show barley silage as being equal to corn silage, but they show that oat silage has about 50 percent the value of corn silage in beef rations.
Pesticide Dealers
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Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available for purchase.
Forestry Assistance for Landowners
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Proper care and management of private forests are important to Missouri's economy. Visit our site to learn about Forestry Assistance for Landowners.
Autumn Colors
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Culling the Commercial Cow Herd: BIF Fact Sheet
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Beef cow owners should evaluate the performance of their animals at least once a year — perhaps more often. The most convenient time for evaluating is when the calves are weaned. For spring-calving cows, this is in the fall before supplemental feed is offered.
Managing Oaks for Acorn Production to Benefit Wildlife in Missouri
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Oaks are very important trees in Missouri’s forests. Visit our site to view our Managing Oaks for Acorn Production to Benefit Wildlife in Missouri resource.
Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy: Large Shelf Talkers (Spanish)
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Small food-retailers participating in the Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy program, help your Spanish-speaking customers make healthier choices by posting these shelf talkers on how to select and store various healthy products. Download, print and hang!
Determining Timber Cost Basis
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Insects
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Gain a better understanding of the role of insects in the web of life and as pollinators, indicators of environmental quality, predators of harmful species, and potential threats to crops, homes and health in this Master Pollinator Steward guide.
Right Species, Right Place: Considerations Before You Order Tree Seedlings in Missouri
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Visit our website today for our Right Species, Right Place: Considerations Before You Order Tree Seedlings in Missouri guide.
Basics of Agricultural Cooperative Taxation
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Learn how tax law applies to farmer-owned cooperatives and affects deductions allowed, patronage refunds, notices of allocation and unallocated equity.
Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy: Poster — We Stock Healthy (14 x 20 inches)
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Retailers participating in the Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy program can use this poster to let customers know the store is stocking healthy foods. Visit this page for a free download and more information.