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Measuring Manure Spreader Uniformity

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Learn how to test and adjust manure spreader overlap to ensure even nutrient application and improve crop growth across your fields.

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Common waterhemp seeds.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 04

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In Missouri the amaranths (pigweeds) make up the vast majority of plant genera that occur within this family.

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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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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 36

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About 270 species of Poaceae (Grass family), true grasses, are found in the state. Many species are economically important, including corn, wheat, sorghum, rye, fescue, oats, rice, barley and various millets.

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Hemp dogbane seeds.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 07

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The Dogbane family (Apocynaceae) has relatively few members that occur in Missouri.

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Missouri Weed Seeds

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Positive identification of pests, including weeds, is the first step in a sound integrated pest management program. This publication can aid in identifying weeds by their seed characteristics.

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Columbine seeds.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 39

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Ranunculaceae (Buttercup family), a rather large group of plants, is best known for buttercups, of which there are nearly 20 species in Missouri. Clematis is another fairly common plant genus occurring in this family.

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Late boneset seeds.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 10

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Asteraceae, the aster family is the largest and most diverse family of broadleaf plants in Missouri. Its members include various species of goldenrod, sunflower and thistle.

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Poorjoe seeds.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 42

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Rubiaceae (Madder family) is a large family of plants with about 600 genera; there are about eight genera present in Missouri. The genus Galium is the largest in this state with at least 11 species, including a common winter annual, catchweed bedstraw.

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Phosphorus Best Management Practices for Biosolids and Other Organic Residuals

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Learn practices to manage phosphorus in biosolids, minimize environmental impact, and protect water quality using updated nutrient management strategies.

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Native Insect Pollinators and Their Habitats

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Bruce Barrett
Division of Plant Sciences

James Quinn
Regional Horticulture Specialist

Richard Houseman
formerly of Division of Plant Sciences

Damon Hall
School of Natural Resources

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Best Management Practices for Nitrogen Fertilizer in Missouri

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Learn how to manage nitrogen fertilizer in crops to boost yields, reduce losses, and enhance environmental outcomes through best practices.

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Radiation Fact Sheet

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Explains types of radiation—alpha, beta, gamma, neutron—their sources, health effects, and ways to reduce exposure.​

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Honey Bees as Pollinators, Their Habitats and Products

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Learn about the honey bee, from its life cycle, to its various races, to its pest problems, the benefits it provides, and how we can aid its success in this University of Missouri Extension guide. Become a Master Pollinator Steward!

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Conserving Missouri's Wild and Managed Pollinators

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Pollinators are critically important for natural ecosystems and crop production. Learn why pollinators are crucial, the major threats confronting them, conservation steps being taken, and how you can help in this University of Missouri Extension guide.

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Squeezed by Rising Food Prices?

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Small changes in your shopping habits can mean saving money at the grocery store. Check for tips on this page that can work for you and your family.

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Challenges and Choices: Fit for Life

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Practical tips to boost energy and health by adding fruits and vegetables to meals, snacks, and busy lifestyles.​

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Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2018, No. 4 (July/August)

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Discover the Seasonal and Simple app, your guide to selecting, preparing, and enjoying fresh, in-season produce with ease.

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Collective Bargaining 2: Behavioral Factors Influencing Union Bargaining Power

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Explore behavioral factors that influence union bargaining power, including solidarity, organizational dynamics, and member engagement strategies.​

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Collective Bargaining 2: Behavioral Factors Influencing Union Bargaining Power - Page 4

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Strategic and tactical planning Strategic and tactical planning

One method for taking advantage of both the common and diverse interests of the membership of a local union is to approach bargaining as one aspect of a broader process of stra

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Collective Bargaining 2: Behavioral Factors Influencing Union Bargaining Power - Page 2

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Not all local unions approach the collective bargaining process from the same scope of institutional power, nor should they. Collective bargaining is not a ‘one size fits all’ undertaking. In some cases, a local may be responsible for all aspects of the bargaining process with the international union filling only an advisory, consultative or oversight function.

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Membership support of and involvement in the bargaining process Membership support of and involvement in the bargaining process

Economic security and workplace representation are important goals of the union in the bargaining process.

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Collective Bargaining 2: Behavioral Factors Influencing Union Bargaining Power - Page 3

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Organizational behavior Organizational behavior

When individuals are brought together in any social setting, they may collectively evolve into one of several forms of social organization.

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Collective Bargaining 2: Behavioral Factors Influencing Union Bargaining Power - Page 6

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Building an effective bargaining committee Building an effective bargaining committee

The primary factors for the determination of who will serve on the bargaining committee are the constitution and by-laws of the orga

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An overhead view of an emerald ash borer insect.

Tree Pests: Emerald Ash Borer

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Emerald ash borer is an invasive, wood-boring insect that infests and kills ash trees. Learn the signs, symptoms and management and how to slow the spread.

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