Can-Do Recipes: Canned Pineapple
New
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
First Aid for Storm-Damaged Trees
Reviewed
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.
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.
Woody Biomass for Energy in Missouri
Reviewed
Air-drying Hardwood Lumber
Reviewed
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.
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.
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.
Selecting and Maintaining a Chain Saw
Reviewed
The chain saw has become an everyday tool for a wide variety of people. Homeowners use chain saws to cut firewood and to do general tree trimming around their homes. Farmers find them useful for such jobs as clearing land, trimming trees and cutting firewood. Contractors use them for cutting large timbers, crossties and landscaping ties and for land clearing. And the chain saw is still the tool of choice for professional loggers.
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.
Vegetable Harvest and Storage
Reviewed
Timely harvest and proper storage help maintain the quality and freshness of garden vegetables. This publication describes how and when to harvest vegetables; special harvest preparations and storage requirements; and appropriate length and kinds of storage.
Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy: Recipe Cards
Revised
Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
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.
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.
Can-Do Recipes: Elbow Macaroni
New
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Wild Turkey Biology and Habitat Management in Missouri
New
Missouri's wild turkey population was in danger of disappearing. Visit our site to learn about Wild Turkey Biology and Habitat Management in Missouri.
Soils, Plant Nutrition and Nutrient Management
Revised $10
Soil is a mixture of minerals, organic matter, air and water. Visit our site to learn about Soils, Plant Nutrition and Nutrient Management.
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.
Herbicide Classification Chart
Revised
Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
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.
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.