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Selecting and Working With a Farm Building Contractor
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Two major tasks are involved in the successful completion of a new farm building — choosing the right building and selecting a good contractor to build it.
Most buildings constructed today are "pre-engineered," or package-type, buildings.
Getting Problem Cows Pregnant
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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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Making and Storing Quality Hay
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Properly making and storing hay and greatly reduce dry matter loses. Visit our site to learn about Making and Storing Quality Hay.
Barley
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Winter and spring barleys are available, but testing in Missouri indicates spring barley does poorly. Plus, six-row barleys have higher yield potential than two-row barleys in Missouri. Therefore, this publication covers only the six-row winter barleys.
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Pruning Forest Trees
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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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Common Internal Parasites of Cattle
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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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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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Home Slaughtering and Processing of Beef
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A beef animal selected for slaughter should be healthy and in thrifty condition. Visit our site to learn about home slaughtering and processing of beef.
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Wheat Silage for Dairy Cattle
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Red Clover
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Red clover is the most widely grown of all the true clovers. Visit our website today to learn more about red clovers.
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Low-Profile Bins for Grain Drying
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Explore how shallow grain bins enhance drying efficiency and reduce energy costs, offering a cost-effective solution for grain storage.
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Establishing Birdsfoot Trefoil in Bluegrass Sod
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Birdsfoot trefoil and Kentucky bluegrass will produce three times as much beef as unimproved bluegrass. Even heavily fertilized bluegrass will produce only 65 percent as much animal product as trefoil-bluegrass combination. See Table 1.
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The Planning Process and People
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Using Food Processing Plant Waste on Fields
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Lime-stabilized biomass from food processing plants can enrich soil with phosphorus and calcium while neutralizing acidity.
Drilled Soybeans in Missouri
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Drilled soybeans offer benefits like reduced erosion, faster canopy closure, and improved harvest efficiency, but require careful weed control and uniform stands.
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Operating and Maintaining Underground Outlet Terrace Systems
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This guide provides essential maintenance practices for underground outlet terrace systems, focusing on inspections, sediment management, and outlet upkeep.
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Using the California Mastitis Test
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One of the best ways to detect mastitis is by using the California Mastitis Test. Visit our website today to learn more.
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Fires in Agricultural Chemicals
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Learn essential safety measures for responding to fires involving agricultural chemicals, including protective gear and firefighting techniques.
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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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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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Using Performance Data in Judging Classes: BIF Fact Sheet
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Judging contests are an important educational tool. Someday young cattle producers will be faced with selection decisions that affect the profitability of their operations. This guide can be used to train youth interested in modern beef selection practices.1
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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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Animal Handling Safety Considerations
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Yet animal-related accidents cause numerous deaths and serious injuries each year. Removing hazards brings you one step closer to a safe work environment.