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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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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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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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Reduce Environmental Problems With Proper Land Application of Animal Manure
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Learn how to manage livestock manure to enhance soil health, reduce fertilizer costs, and protect water quality through proper application practices.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 13
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Explore the Brassicaceae (Mustard) family, one of Missouri's largest plant groups, including common species like yellow rocket and wild mustard.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 45
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This page details common weed species in Missouri's nightshade family, including seed images with millimeter rulers for scale.
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Gases and Odors From Swine Wastes
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Gases from swine waste, such as ammonia and hydrogen sulfide, can impact air quality and health in confinement facilities.
Managing Nitrogen to Protect Water Quality
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How is nitrogen lost from the soil?Nitrogen is primarily lost by three pathways:
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Laboratory Analysis of Manure
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Laboratory analysis of manure determines nutrient levels—nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium—and moisture content for effective fertilizer use.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 16
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Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle family) includes several species of honeysuckle, viburnum and elderberry.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 48
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Information about grape family weed seeds, including Virginia creeper and raccoon grape, with images and millimeter-scale references.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 19
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Most of the members of Convolvulaceae (Morningglory family) are vining plants, including several common species of morningglories, bindweeds and the parasitic group of plants, dodders.
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Infectious Causes of Infertility in Sows
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This webpage discusses infectious causes of infertility in sows, including bacterial infections, their impact on reproduction, and preventive measures.
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Break-even Hauling Distance: Tractor-Pulled Manure Spreaders
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This publication guides livestock producers in calculating the maximum distance manure can be hauled using tractor-pulled spreaders without incurring additional costs.
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Composting Dead Swine
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Composting swine carcasses with organic matter offers a low-effort, biosecure way to meet Missouri's animal mortality disposal requirements.
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Hog Manure and Domestic Wastewater Management Objectives
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The objective of this publication is to identify the differences and similarities between managing municipal wastewater and managing the manure from grow-finish pig systems.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 22
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The only two members of Dipsacaceae (Teasel family) that are known to occur in Missouri are cutleaf and common teasel.
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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.