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Crownvetch

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Howell N. Wheaton
Department of Agronomy

Crownvetch, Coronilla varia L., is a cool season, hardy, perennial legume. It is not a true vetch, although it resembles common and hairy vetch. Crownvetch spreads from rhizomes and will form a dense cover. It has been used for soil stabilization and as an ornamental for many years.

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Cover art for publication G1504

Maintaining Grassed Waterways

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Grassed waterways help control water flow and prevent erosion. Regular maintenance ensures effectiveness.​

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Cover art for publication G1514

Design Criteria for Formless Concrete Flumes

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James Steichen
Department of Agricultural Engineering

The formless concrete flume is a spillway constructed of concrete without forms. The earth is excavated to the dimensions and shape of the structure. Concrete is placed on this earth form to the required depth and floated into shape. Two types of formless concrete flumes are shown in Figure 1.

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Pruning Forest Trees

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Carol B. Trokey and E.A. McGinnes Jr.
School of Natural Resources

Pruning trees in the yard and in the forest can yield many benefits — if it is done correctly.

In a woodland or plantation, pruning helps maintain a central leader, repairs storm damage, or improves the chances of a clear bole to produce a higher grade of lumber or veneer.

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Cover art for publication DM1301

What Are Our Community’s Housing Needs?

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This publication explores how communities can assess and address housing needs through evaluating local conditions, identifying challenges, and planning improvements.​

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Understanding and Using Sire Summaries: BIF Fact Sheet

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​Learn how to effectively use sire summaries to make informed breeding decisions, enhancing herd genetics and productivity.

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Cover art for publication G1530

Operation of a Bottom Withdrawal (Lake Cleaning) Spillway

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This guide details the operation and maintenance of a bottom-withdrawal spillway, which uses a siphon system to improve water quality in reservoirs.

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Cover art for publication WM4

The First Step Toward Waste Reduction: Industrial Waste Audits

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Learn how industrial waste audits enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure compliance by identifying and minimizing waste in manufacturing processes.

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Radon: An Indoor Health Hazard?

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Indoor air can be polluted in a number of ways. Indoor pollutants include formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, respirable dust, nitrogen dioxide, radon and other gases. This guide focuses on just one of these pollutants — radon.

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Cover art for publication G1641

Land Grading for Irrigation: Design and Construction

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Land grading is used for irrigation and subsequent drainage. Visit our site for our Land Grading for Irrigation: Design and Construction guide.

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Cover art for publication G2090

Growth Stimulants (Implants)

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Boost cattle growth and feed efficiency with implants like Compudose, Ralgro, and Synovex—gain more weight and profit with proper use.

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Cover art for publication GH5117

Preparing for an Emergency: Home Heating in an Emergency

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At some time you may face a heating emergency. Visit our site for our Preparing for an Emergency: Home Heating in an Emergency guide.

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The Bluegrasses

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Jimmy C. Henning and Howell N. Wheaton
Department of Agronomy

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Cover art for publication G2610

Sheep Pregnancy Checking by Ultrasonic Sound

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Ultrasonic technology allows early, non-invasive pregnancy detection in sheep, helping farmers identify pregnant ewes for better flock management.

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Aids to Independent Living for the Blind

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This guide offers practical tools and techniques to support independent living for individuals with vision loss.

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Getting Problem Cows Pregnant

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H. Allen Garverick
Department of Dairy Sciences

Robert S. Youngquist
College of Veterinary Medicine

An average interval of 70 days from calving to first breeding and a high fertility rate are important to maximize efficiency in dairy herds. The results are more milk and calves at reduced cost.

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Cover art for publication GH5671

Kitchens for Workers in Wheelchairs

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Design kitchens for wheelchair users with ample space, accessible storage, and adjustable counters to improve comfort and usability.

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Dehumidifiers

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Fred M. Crawford
Department of Agricultural Engineering

Dehumidifiers reduce the moisture in the air. They provide comfort for people and reduce or eliminate deterioration of equipment due to rust, rot, mold and mildew.

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Cover art for publication G2115

Johne’s Disease or Paratuberculosis

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David Weaver
College of Veterinary Medicine

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Cover art for publication G3151

Using a Microwave Oven to Determine Moisture in Forages

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Determine forage moisture content accurately using a microwave oven with this step-by-step guide, ensuring optimal harvest and storage conditions.

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Simple Home Repairs: Wood Porch Flooring

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This guide offers step-by-step instructions for repairing damaged wood porch flooring, including tools needed and techniques for replacing boards.

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Agricultural Hand Signals

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Voice communications are impossible in certain agricultural situations due to distance and noise. For this reason, standard Agricultural Hand Signals have been developed for farm machinery operators by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers. Hand signals can prevent accidents and save time. Use them and teach others to use them.

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Tall Fescue

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Tall Fescue is one of the more drought-resistant field plants grown in Missouri. Visit our website today to learn more.

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Soybean Variety Selection

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No one has yet developed a simple answer to the question of how to choose the best variety of soybean to grow, but it is the intent of this publication to present guidelines for choosing a variety for a given set of conditions.

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Wheat Silage for Dairy Cattle

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R.L. Belyea, R.E. Ricketts, F.A. Martz, R.R. Ruehlow and R.C. Bennett
Department of Animal Sciences

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