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Building Brick Walks and Patios
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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.
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Converting CRP Fields to Grain Crop Production
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Learn how to transition CRP fields to grain crops while maintaining soil quality, choosing the right crops, and using best management practices.
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Determining Age of Horses by Their Teeth
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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.
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How to Prevent and Remove Mildew — Home Methods
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Mildew can negatively affect your health and home. Visit our website today to learn how to how to prevent and remove mildew.
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Reducing Pond Seepage
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Corn Diseases I
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Editor's note
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Wheat Diseases I
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Editor's note
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Pesticide Application Safety
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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.
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Human Lice
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Tractor Tire and Ballast Management
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Careful management of ballast and tire inflation pressure can maximize tractive efficiency, minimize compaction, increase tractor drivetrain life and increase profitability.
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Wheat Take-All
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Noise: The Invisible Hazard
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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.
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Johnsongrass Control
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Johnsongrass is a troublesome perennial grass weed that reduces yields in many crops. Visit our website to learn about Johnsongrass control.
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Spray Mix Calculations
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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.
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Small Flock Series: Managing a Family Chicken Flock
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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.
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Calibrating Field Sprayers
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Learn the essential steps for calibrating field sprayers to ensure optimal pesticide application, improve efficiency, and avoid crop damage.
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Missouri No-Till Planting Systems
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Practical insights into implementing no-till farming in Missouri, addressing local challenges and management strategies.
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Negotiation Skills
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Learn to resolve everyday conflicts at home, work, and in relationships using practical negotiation strategies for mutual understanding.
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Establishing Forages
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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.
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Maintaining Small Dams
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Learn how to inspect, maintain, and repair small agricultural dams to prevent erosion, control vegetation, and ensure structural integrity.
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Caucasian Bluestem
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Warm-season grass known for drought tolerance, high forage yield, and ease of establishment; less ideal for wildlife than native alternatives.
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Responding to Farm Accidents
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Most rural and farm family members are aware of potential hazards on farms. But they may not always know what actions to take if they arrive first at a farm accident scene.
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Longe Line Training
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Longeing is a procedure in which the horse travels in a large circle around the handler on a long strap or line.