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Agriculture and the Occupational Safety and Health Act
Revised
Missouri farms and ranches must have a safety and health program that complies with OSHA rules, regulations and standards if they have employees. Read this FAQ for details.
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Midwest Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers
Revised
Check out this annual guide for a summary of currently suggested vegetable varieties, seeding rates, fertilizer rates, weed control, insect control, and disease control measures for commercial growers.
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Introduction to Hedging Agricultural Commodities With Options
Revised
"Learn how agricultural producers can use commodity options to manage price volatility and reduce financial risk in their operations.
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Purchasing and Leasing Farm Equipment
Reviewed
Deciding between buying or leasing farm equipment? Learn about purchase plans, rental agreements, lease agreements, tax and financial considerations and more.
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Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2020, No. 6 (November/December)
New
Learn how to can water at home to prepare for an emergency and learn the benefits and drawbacks of raw packing and hot packing foods when home-canning in this University of Missouri Extension newsletter.
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Delta Soils of Southeast Missouri
New
Explore the fertile soils of Southeast Missouri's Delta region, highlighting soil types, formation processes, and agricultural potential.
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Considerations of Pull-Plug Sedimentation Basin for Dairy Manure Management
New
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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Healthy Plants Healthy Bodies
Reviewed $75
A nutrition and gardening program for preschool and kindergarten that introduces healthy foods and how to grow them.
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Break-even Pricing, Revenue and Units
Revised
This guide explains how to calculate break-even price, revenue, and unit sales for value-added agricultural products.
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Plant Growth Regulators for Cotton
Reviewed
Plant growth regulators help manage cotton growth to improve yield, quality, and boll retention. Learn how to apply them effectively for optimal results.
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Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2020, No. 5 (September/October)
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Home gardening interest has surged and canning tools are scarce. This issue addresses unsafe canning methods.
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Commodity Futures and Options Terminology
Revised
Check out this glossary of commodity futures and options keywords and their definitions to broaden your understanding of agricultural commodities markets.
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Cotton Harvest Aids
Revised
Learn effective cotton defoliation techniques, the best harvest aids, and timing for optimal fiber quality and yield in Missouri’s growing conditions.
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Brown Marmorated Stink Bug in Midwest Field Crops
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Learn how to identify, manage, and reduce damage from an invasive stink bug species affecting corn, soybeans, and other Midwest field crops.
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Long Hedge Example With Options
Revised
See examples of how to place a long hedge in the options market to lock in a price when buying an agricultural input used on your farm or agribusiness.
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Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2020, No. 4 (July/August)
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Learn safe methods for canning meat and fish, including thawing, packing, and pressure canning techniques.
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Biology and Management of Japanese Beetle
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Learn to identify and manage Japanese beetles, a common pest affecting over 300 plant species, including fruits, vegetables, and turfgrass.
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Introduction to Hedging Agricultural Commodities With Futures
Revised
Hedging farm commodities in the futures market can reduce producers' price and production risk. Learn about hedging, hedging costs and when to hedge.
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Short Hedge Example With Options
Revised
Learn how to place an output (short) hedge in the options market to reduce price risk when selling a product or commodity produced by your farm or business.
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Missouri Grazing Manual
Reviewed $20
Learn how soil, forages and animals interact in grazing systems, and get ideas for improving pasture quality and extending the grazing season for beef or dairy.
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Agricultural and Entrepreneurial Factors Driving U.S. Food Manufacturing Startup Locations
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Is food manufacturing a viable rural economic development strategy? Are food manufacturing startups a natural extension of the dynamic driving interest in local foods at the farmgate? Find out in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
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Agricultural Commodity Futures Contract Specifications
Revised
Farmers and agribusinesses, learn about commodity exchange markets and contract specifications for selected farm commodities common to Missouri in this guide.
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Long Hedge Example With Futures
Revised
Learn how to place a long hedge in the futures market to reduce the price risk associated with buying an input in this guide for farmers and agribusinesses.
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Ballard Local Government Series
Revised
John Ballard was a lifelong resident of Missouri who earned a master’s degree in community development from MU in 1971 and then worked for MU Extension as a local government specialist for 21 years. These publications are based on his work
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Farmers’ Liability for Their Animals
Revised
Animal owners can have legal liability for acts of their livestock or pets. Learn about animal owner responsibilities, how to protect yourself from a lawsuit.