Fire Service Hydraulics and Water Supply, Third Edition Manual
New $80 to $93
This manual covers the basics of water and water flow, theoretical and practical methods of determining water flow and pressure loss, types of pumps and fire apparatus used to move water, relay pumping operations, fire pump testing, and effectively supplying sprinkler and standpipe systems. It also discusses recent research on updating friction loss coefficients for the modern fire hose.
Pesticide Applicator Training Manuals: Ordering Information
Revised
Missouri commercial pesticide applicators, order your pesticide applicator training manuals here to enhance your training and study for certification exams. Stay up-to-date on environmentally sound uses of pesticides.
Live Fire Training Principles and Practice, Second Edition Manual
New $110
This manual provides a definitive guide on how to ensure safe and realistic live fire training for both students and instructors. It addresses all the requirements for NFPA 1403, Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions, 2018 Edition.
Rapid Intervention Teams, Second Edition Curriculum
New $95
This curriculum covers the material presented in the Rapid Intervention Teams, Second Edition Manual. It comprises comprehensive and easy-to-customize IFSTA lesson outlines and PowerPoint presentations.
Controlling Deer Damage in Missouri
Revised
White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) are found in a variety of habitats throughout Missouri. They are beautiful and fascinating animals that provide many aesthetic and recreational benefits (Figure 1).
Managing Manure Phosphorus to Protect Water Quality
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This guide defines the unique aspects of managing manure as a phosphorus fertilizer source and provides practical information about management strategies to reduce phosphorus losses from your farm.
Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 08
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The two most prevalent members of the arum family (Araceae) are jack-in-the-pulpit and the closely related green dragon, both found throughout the state.
Gases and Odors From Swine Wastes
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Raising hogs in confinement has caused concern for air quality inside and outside of buildings.
Laboratory Analysis of Manure
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Learn methods for obtaining and interpreting laboratory analyses of manure to make efficient use of fertilizer nutrients in the manure in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 40
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Rhamnaceae (Buckthorn family) has three genera found in the state; Rhamnus spp. or buckthorn is the more common with three species.
Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 43
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Sapindaceae (Soapberry family) has only two genera present in the state and is not common, although there are about 140 members worldwide.
Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 11
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Besides trumpetcreeper, there are few species of catalpa that are present in this family (Bignoniaceae) in Missouri.
Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 46
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Urticaceae (Nettle family) is a relatively small family of plants with only five genera occurring in Missouri, but one of its members, Laportea canadensis or wood nettle, is a common nuisance plant because of its stinging hairs.
Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 14
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Other than hops, Cannabaceae (Mulberry family) includes mulberry, Osage orange and hemp.
Hog Manure and Domestic Wastewater Management Objectives
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The objective of this publication is to identify the differences and similarities between managing municipal wastewater and managing the manure from grow-finish pig systems.
Manure Management in Hoop Structures
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Hoop structures for raising swine offer an alternative to managing manure in the traditional liquid form. Some producers are willing to provide the increased labor and management required for a hoop structure so that manure can be handled as a solid. Advantages of handling manure as a solid include the following:
Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 49
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Zygophyllaceae (Caltrop family), a relatively small plant family, has about 30 members, but only two actually occur in Missouri. Of these two, puncturevine is the more common.
Forages for Swine
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It is still possible to use large amounts of forage with the breeding herd. Visit our site to learn about using Forages for Swine.
Strategies to Minimize Phosphorus Loss From Your Farm
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This guide discusses steps you can take to reduce phosphorus loss from your farm.
Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 17
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At least 14 species of “chickweed” and several species of sleepy catchfly make up the majority of Caryophyllaceae (Pink family) in Missouri.
Missouri Frost/Freeze Probabilities Guide
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Where in Missouri you live can make a big difference on when to expect your first or last frost. See this guide for probabilities based on past years.