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Livestock Judging Techniques

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Livestock judging consists of carefully analyzing animals against a common standard. Learn steps for success and get judging tips in this guide.

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Cover art for publication WQ319

Vegetative Filters for Dairy Waste

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Learn practical tips and best practices for water quality management, including techniques to monitor and protect local water resources.

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Solids Removal From Livestock Manure Lagoons

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Prevent solids buildup in manure lagoons using separation tools and removal methods to improve function and reduce costs.

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Cover art for publication WQ551

Calibrating Home Garden Equipment

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Learn to calibrate home garden sprayers and spreaders for accurate fertilizer and pesticide application, ensuring plant health and environmental safety.

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Cover art for publication NCR546

Independent Contractor vs. Employee: Exploring the Categories

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People who work for you can be employees or independent contractors, and you must correctly classify them to avoid IRS problems. Learn how to classify workers in this guide.

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Private Applicator Pesticide Training Study Guide

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Study guide for private pesticide applicator certification covering pest ID, labeling, safety, application methods, environmental impact, legal duties.

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Fertilizer Management for No-Till Corn and Grain Sorghum in Missouri

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Guidance on nutrient management in continuous no-till systems for corn and sorghum, emphasizing soil sampling, pH control, and fertilizer application.

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Conservation Tillage and Residue Management to Reduce Soil Erosion

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John R. McCarthy
Natural Resources Conservation Service

Donald L. Pfost and H. David Currence
Department of Agricultural Engineering

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Safe Storage and Handling of Grain

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Storage and handling of large volumes of grain on Missouri farms is common. Increased storage capacities, larger and faster handling capacities and automation contribute to many potentially hazardous situations during the harvest and storage season. This guide sheet identifies many of them and suggests preventive measures that control or eliminate the hazardous exposure.

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Nitrogen Management for No-Tillage Systems in Missouri

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Explore strategies for optimizing nitrogen use in no-till corn production, addressing challenges like nitrogen immobilization and enhancing fertilizer efficiency.

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Storage Tanks for Liquid Dairy Waste

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Charles D. Fulhage and Donald L. Pfost
Department of Agricultural Engineering

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Estimating Peak Rates of Runoff From Small Watersheds

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Learn to estimate peak runoff rates for small Missouri watersheds using a comprehensive formula and watershed-specific factors.​

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Cover art for publication G1531

Design Criteria for Bottom-Withdrawal (Lake-Cleaning) Spillway

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Designing a bottom-withdrawal spillway enhances water quality by removing sediment-laden inflow, extending reservoir life and reducing fish loss.​

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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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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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Lagoons for Storage/Treatment of Dairy Waste

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Anaerobic lagoons offer cost-effective dairy waste treatment, reducing odors and nitrogen while providing long-term storage.​

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Culverts and Flood Gates

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Guidance on selecting culvert and flood gate sizes for bottomland drainage up to 640 acres, including flow rate formulas and design considerations.

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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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