Precision Agriculture: Global Positioning System (GPS)

New

Donald Pfost and William Casady
Extension Agricultural Engineers

Kent Shannon
Associate Director of the Missouri Precision Agriculture Center

Note
Mention of companies does not imply recommendation or endorsement by MU over other companies not mentioned.

Interpreting Missouri Soil Test Reports

Reviewed

John A. Lory
Plant Science Unit and Commercial Agriculture Program

Peter Scharf and Manjula V. Nathan
Plant Science Unit

Nitrate in Drinking Water

Reviewed

Reviewed and adapted for Missouri from Nitrate in Drinking Water by Karen Mancl, Water Quality Specialist
The Ohio State University

Wanda Eubank, Jerry D. Carpenter and Beverly A. Maltsberger
MU Extension

Nix Anderson
Missouri Department of Health,

Wheat-Soybean Double Crop Management in Missouri

Revised

A crop, growing on the land all year, provides control of soil erosion. Visit our site to learn about Wheat-Soybean Double Crop Management in Missouri.

Converting CRP Fields to Grain Crop Production

New

Bill Johnson
Department of Agronomy and Commercial Agriculture Program

David Quarles
Regional Extension Agronomy Sepecialist

Building Brick Walks and Patios

Reviewed

Denny Schrock
Department of Horticulture

Bricks in sand make an attractive, durable and pleasant outdoor paving (Figure 1). They are easy to install — the easiest to handle of all paving materials.

Individually, bricks are small and lightweight. A brick walk or patio can be installed piecemeal at leisure. Do not attempt too much at one time.

Determining Age of Horses by Their Teeth

Reviewed

The art of determining the age of horses by inspection of teeth is an old one. Visit our website to learn about determining age of horses by their teeth.

How to Prevent and Remove Mildew — Home Methods

Reviewed

Mildew can negatively affect your health and home. Visit our website today to learn how to how to prevent and remove mildew.

Reducing Pond Seepage

Revised

Donald L. Pfost
Department of Agricultural Engineering

Don Williams and Richard Koenig
Natural Resources Conservation Service

Corn Diseases I

Reviewed

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Wheat Diseases I

Reviewed

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Pesticide Application Safety

Revised

David E. Baker
Department of Agricultural Engineering

The great variety of pesticides used in America's agricultural production system presents varying degrees of hazard. These products were made to alter life cycles of living pest organisms, and many of these products are dangerous to people if not handled properly.

Human Lice

New

Darryl P. Sanders
Department of Entomology

Wheat Take-All

Revised

J. Allen Wrather and Laura E. Sweets
Department of Plant Pathology

Warren K. Cork and Kenneth D. Kephart
Department of Agronomy

Tractor Tire and Ballast Management

New

William W. Casady
Department of Agricultural Engineering

Careful management of ballast and tire inflation pressure can maximize tractive efficiency, minimize compaction, increase tractor drivetrain life and increase profitability.

Noise: The Invisible Hazard

Reviewed

Farm workers experience one of the highest rates of hearing loss among all occupations. This is due in part to the many potential sources of loud noise on the farm: tractors, combines, grinders, choppers, shotguns, conveyors, grain dryers, chain saws, etc. Prolonged exposure to excessive noise can cause permanent hearing losses unless noise control measures are taken.

Johnsongrass Control

New

Johnsongrass is a troublesome perennial grass weed that reduces yields in many crops. Visit our website to learn about Johnsongrass control.

Forestry Terms for the Woodland Owner

Reviewed

Carol B. Trokey
School of Natural Resources

Fred Bergman
Missouri Department of Conservation

Spray Mix Calculations

Revised

Pesticides are a useful tool to control weeds and pests. Visit our site to view our Spray Mix Calculations for mixing liquid and dry pesticides.

Calibrating Field Sprayers

Revised

William W. Casady and H. Willard Downs
Department of Agricultural Engineering

Fred Fishel
Department of Agronomy

Missouri No-Till Planting Systems

New

Published by MU Extension

Small Flock Series: Managing a Family Chicken Flock

New

Interested in raising a small flock of chickens for eggs? Get tips on selecting the breed, preparing the house, feeding, watering, disease prevention and more in this University of Missouri Extension guide.

Negotiation Skills

Reviewed

Christine Fiske and Janet A. Clark
Department of Human Development and Family Studies

Have you ever experienced any of the following?

Establishing Forages

Reviewed

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

Avoid forage seeding failures by using research-proven procedures. Seeding failures are costly, not only in seed and labor cost, but in providing inadequate feed the following year.

Protecting Cattle From Horse Flies

New

Robert D. Hall and Darryl P. Sanders
Department of Entomology

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