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Controlling Rats
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Norway rats are stocky burrowing rodents that were unintentionally introduced into North America by settlers who arrived on ships from Europe. Also called brown rats or sewer rats, these destructive pests are found in and around towns and farms throughout Missouri. This guide provides information on how to recognize and manage a rat infestation.
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Managing Skunk Problems in Missouri
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Controlling Nuisance Woodpeckers
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Learn effective methods to prevent and control woodpecker damage to buildings, including exclusion techniques, visual repellents, and habitat modifications.
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Collection and Submission of Samples for Fish-Kill Investigation and Toxic-Substance Analysis
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Fish kills occur in natural and cultured populations. They can be due to disease, poor water quality or a toxic substance. Fish kills represent emergencies, and producers must be prepared for them in advance. Learn more in this guide.
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Crop Insurance in Missouri
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Learn four types of crop insurance that can manage corn, soybean and other row crop risk. Plus, read about units you can insure and the premium cost for a policy.
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Adding Value in Agriculture, Food and Forestry
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See 7 ways to add value to farm commodities or products, and learn how to turn a value-added agriculture idea into a business that can increase farm income.
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MyActivity Pyramid for Kids (Bundle of 25)
Revised $12
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Assisting the Beef Cow at Calving Time
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Six to 10 percent of all calves born in beef cow herds in the U.S. die at or soon after birth. About half of those deaths are due to calving difficulty (dystocia). The purpose of this guide is to acquaint cattle producers with calving management principles that will help minimize calf loss in their herds.
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Livestock Gross Margin (LGM) Insurance
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LGM insurance helps producers manage risk by guaranteeing a minimum gross margin. Learn how it works, and see cattle, swine and dairy examples in this guide.
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MyPlate Poster
Revised $34
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Fruit Bingo Cards
Revised $13
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Five Phases of Management Transition During Family Farm Succession
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Use a gradual process to transition farm management responsibilities from one generation to the next to improve the odds of keeping your farm in the family. This 5- phase process asks multiple generations to set goals, timelines and evaluation milestones.
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MyActivity Log for Kids (Bundle of 25)
New $15.50
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Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Cards
New $25
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MyPlate for Adults — What's on Your Plate? (Bundle of 25)
Revised $12
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Controlling House Mice
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Managing Missouri Fish Ponds During an Extended Drought
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This aquaculture and fisheries guide is one in a series being developed jointly by MU Extension and Lincoln University.
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Introduction to Local Food Systems
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Learn how to create rural and urban local food systems that are profitable and sustainable, connect farms to consumers and support the community and economy.
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Establishing and Managing Cover Crops in Missouri for Wildlife and Pollinator Benefits
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Learn how to establish and manage cover crops in Missouri to improve soil, attract wildlife, and support pollinators year-round.
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Dairy Grazing: Selecting the Right Forage, Page 24
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Annual lespedeza is a pasture legume providing high-quality forage in midsummer, thriving on infertile soils, and not causing bloat in cattle.