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White, Ladino and Sweet Clover

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White and ladino clover varieties offer high-quality forage, nitrogen fixation, and adaptability to cool, moist conditions, but require careful grazing management.

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Recommendations for Aging Beef

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The main reason for aging beef is to improve the tenderness and the flavor of the meat. Visit our site for recommendations for aging beef.

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Whole Soybeans for Dairy Cattle

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​Whole soybeans offer high energy and palatability for dairy cows but must be fed in moderation to avoid excess dietary fat affecting milk production.

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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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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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Is Your Wiring System Safe and Energy Efficient?

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Learn how to assess and improve your home's electrical wiring for safety and energy efficiency, including tips on circuit protection and common warning signs.​

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Flock Profiling for Monitoring Turkey Production

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Jeffre D. Firman
Department of Animal Sciences

Editor’s note
The PDF version of this publication includes illustrations.

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Renovating Grass Sods With Legumes

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Enhance pasture productivity by integrating legumes into grass sods using cost-effective methods that boost forage quality, animal gains, and soil fertility.

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Portable Ladder Safety

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Essential safety tips for using portable ladders, including proper selection, maintenance, and hazard prevention, to reduce the risk of falls and injuries.​

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Operating and Maintaining Grassed Outlet Terrace Systems

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Discover best practices for maintaining grassed outlet terraces, focusing on ridge preservation, sediment control, and erosion mitigation.

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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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Feeding and Housing Dairy Goats

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Sound feeding and housing practices result in optimum goat growth and goat milk production. Visit our site to learn about Feeding and Housing Dairy Goats.

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Design Criteria for Canopy and Hood Inlet Spillways

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James M. Steichen
Department of Agricultural Engineering

These criteria apply to the design of canopy and hood inlet spillways used as the principal spillway for ponds, irrigation reservoirs, and stabilization structures.

The canopy or hood inlet spillway usually is used in conjunction with an emergency spillway.

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Missouri Soil Surveys

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Nyle C. Wollenhaupt and R. David Hammer
Department of Agronomy

Bruce W. Thompson
Natural Resources Conservation Service

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Pre-Bit Hackamore Training

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Learn how to properly fit and adjust a hackamore to safely train young horses, ensuring effective communication without injuring sensitive mouth tissue.

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Design Criteria for Debris Basins

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James Steichen
Department of Agricultural Engineering

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Kitchen Planning: Work Centers

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Design an efficient kitchen layout by organizing work areas into functional centers, optimizing workflow and minimizing unnecessary movement.

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Qualitative Nitrate Detection for Toxicity Potential

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Provides a qualitative test to detect potentially toxic nitrate levels in water, forage, and feed samples.

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Simple Home Repairs: Cracks in Concrete Sidewalks

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Learn how to repair sidewalk cracks using mortar and epoxy for a safer, more attractive walking surface.

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Man wearing a respirator while spraying trees.

How to Protect Yourself From Respiratory Hazards

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David E. Baker, Brooke Ballenger and Rusty Lee
Department of Agricultural Engineering

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Accessory Apartments

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Learn how accessory apartments offer flexible housing, added income, and independent living in spaces like basements, attics, or garages.

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Soil Compaction: The Silent Thief

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James C. Frisby and Donald L. Pfost
Department of Agricultural Engineering

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Heating System Maintenance

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Learn how to maintain your home's heating system for efficiency, safety, and comfort with practical tips on furnaces, ducts, and radiators.

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Backgrounding Calves Part 1: Assessing the Opportunity

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Backgrounding is the growing of steers & heifers from weaning until they enter the feedlot. Visit our site to learn more about backgrouding calves.

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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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