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Reducing the Risk of Groundwater Contamination by Improving Pesticide Storage and Handling
Revised
This publication examines five areas of pesticide management practices on your farmstead:
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Reducing the Risk of Groundwater Contamination by Improving Hazardous Waste Management
Revised
Learn safe practices for managing hazardous materials on farms to protect drinking water and comply with environmental regulations.
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Operating a Chain Saw Safely
Reviewed
Learn essential safety practices for operating a chain saw, including proper gear, maintenance, and cutting techniques to prevent accidents.
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Woody Biomass for Energy in Missouri
Reviewed
Woody biomass, comprising roots, wood, bark, and leaves of trees and shrubs, offers a sustainable energy source.
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Air-drying Hardwood Lumber
Reviewed
Air-drying hardwood lumber enhances stability, reduces weight, and increases strength. Proper stacking and exposure are key for effective drying.
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Exhibiting and Judging Garden Vegetables
Reviewed
Learn how to set up a vegetable exhibit, the factors vegetables are judged on, and conditions that could result in disqualification.
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Selling Timber: What the Landowner Needs to Know
Reviewed
Many landowners receive a fraction of their timber's true value. Visit our website to read our Selling Timber: What the Landowner Needs to Know article.
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Sources for Farm and Home Water Supply
Revised
A dependable, drinkable water supply is an absolute must for farm enterprises. Sources in Missouri include wells, cisterns, public water supplies, springs and ponds. Other important aspects of a water supply are the quantity needed, pumping, distribution and treatment.
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Controlling Runoff and Erosion at Urban Construction Sites
Reviewed
Runoff from construction sites is a major source of sediment. Visit our site to learn about Controlling Runoff and Erosion at Urban Construction Sites.
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Vegetable Harvest and Storage
Reviewed
Learn how to properly harvest and store various vegetables to ensure optimal quality and shelf life.
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Horn Fly Trap Blueprint
Reviewed
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a downloadable PDF. Please see the link to the PDF file. The PDF is 50 percent the size of the original blueprint.
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Felling, Limbing and Bucking Trees
Reviewed
Whether you are using a chain saw to cut firewood, trim trees or harvest large timber, you will be performing three basic operations: felling, limbing and bucking. Felling involves cutting a standing tree and dropping it in the place you want it. Limbing is the removal of the branches from either standing or downed trees. Bucking is the process of cutting a downed tree into appropriate lengths.
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How to Size a Farm and Home Water System
Revised
A farmstead water system should be able to supply the peak flow rate continuously for two hours. A home water system should be able to supply peak demand continuously for one hour. If the peak use rate exceeds the maximum well yield, provide intermediate storage.
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Selecting and Maintaining a Chain Saw
Reviewed
Learn how to choose and maintain a chain saw for various tasks, including trimming, cutting firewood, and land clearing, with safety and maintenance tips.
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First Aid for Storm-Damaged Trees
Reviewed
Learn how to assess and care for storm-damaged trees safely, avoid scams, and determine when to seek professional help.
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National Screen-Free Week Flyer (Play More, Watch Less)
Revised
Editor’s note
The back of the PDF is a worksheet where you can write down or draw a picture of each activity you do without a screen during National Screen-Free Week — or any week you set this challenge for your family.
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Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy: Recipe Cards
Revised
Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
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Pollination Mechanisms and Plant-Pollinator Relationships
New
Pollination is one of the most fascinating processes in nature. Visit our site to learn about Pollination Mechanisms and Plant-Pollinator Relationships.
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Soils, Plant Nutrition and Nutrient Management
Revised $10
Discover essential information on soil properties, plant nutrition, and effective nutrient management techniques to enhance your gardening success.
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Pruning Ornamental Trees and Shrubs
Reviewed $10
Pruning is an important practice for maintaining the health, size & vigor of trees. Visit our site to learn about Pruning Ornamental Trees and Shrubs.
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Structural Fire Fighting: Initial Response Strategy and Tactics, Second Edition Manual
New $70 to $80
This manual provides strategy and tactics for the incident commander arriving at structure fire incidents using the available responding resources. Learn to assess the fire situation, initiate a command structure, and deploy resources until the transfer of command or termination of the incident.
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Herbicide Classification Chart
Revised
Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
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Principles of Vehicle Extrication, Fourth Edition Manual
New $38 to $75
This text meets NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, 2017 Edition, Chapter 8, Vehicle Rescue. This edition provides rescue personnel with techniques, skills and equipment available for the safe and effective extrication of victims trapped in vehicles and related machinery.
Fire Prevention Applications, Second edition Manual
New $69 to $78
This NEW updated text presents fire prevention methods for comprehensive risk reduction strategies in detail. Community coalition building to solve present-day community risk challenges is emphasized.