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Swine Management Check Sheet
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This publication highlights some of the major swine management techniques producers should periodically check.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 26
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More than 20 species of Juncaceae (Rush family) occur in Missouri. Rushes are not true grasses or sedges. Determining individual species of rushes by plant characteristics is nearly impossible.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 29
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Several species of Malvaceae (Mallow family) are among the most common broadleaf weeds in Missouri. These include velvetleaf and prickly sida. Cotton is also a member of this family.
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Composting Dead Swine
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Teng Teeh Lim
Extension Agricultural Engineer, Food Systems and Bioengineering
Joseph Zulovich
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 32
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Primrose is a common member of Onagraceae (Evening primrose family) with approximately 14 different species present in Missouri.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 35
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Plantaginaceae (Plantain family), known collectively as plantains, has about 11 species in the state.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 03
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Other than carpetweed, only two species of plants in the family Aizoaceae are known to occur in relatively isolated locations in Missouri
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Reduce Environmental Problems With Proper Land Application of Animal Manure
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Livestock or poultry production enterprises should have a comprehensive manure nutrient management plan to take advantage of the animal manure benefits. A plan is also important in reducing the risk of environmental problems when manure is used as a nutrient source for farm crops.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 38
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Of 20 genera known within Portulacaceae (Purslane famiy), there are only three present in the state. Purslane is the most common among them.
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Calibrating Manure Spreaders
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Land application is the primary means of using livestock wastes in Missouri. Properly spreading manure on cropland is an environmentally acceptable means of managing wastes and, at the same time, realizing a benefit from the manure's fertilizer value.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 06
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Apiaceae (Carron family), also known as the parsley family, is a large family that includes several herbal plants, such as caraway, dill and fennel. It also contains several toxic plants, such as poison hemlock and water hemlock.
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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.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 41
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Many of the members of Rosaceae (Rose family) are commonly grown as cultivated plants, including rose, apple, pear and strawberry. A notorious member, multiflora rose, is one of the state’s noxious weeds.
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Phosphorus Best Management Practices for Biosolids and Other Organic Residuals
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Learn practices to manage phosphorus in biosolids, minimize environmental impact, and protect water quality using updated nutrient management strategies.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 09
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Explore the diverse milkweed species in Missouri, featuring detailed seed images with millimeter rulers for accurate size reference.
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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.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 44
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Of the nearly 280 genera of Scrophulariaceae (Figwort family), at least 25 are known to be in Missouri. The genera that contain mullein and speedwell are among the most common.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 12
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Boraginaceae (Borage family) also includes several nuisance plants known as “beggar’s lice” because their fruits readily attach to clothing and other articles.
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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.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 47
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Detailed information on the Verbenaceae family, including images of blue and hoary vervain seeds with millimeter scale references.
Managing Nitrogen to Protect Water Quality
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How is nitrogen lost from the soil?Nitrogen is primarily lost by three pathways:
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 15
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Only a few members of Capparidaceae (Caper family), such as spider flower, occur in Missouri.
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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:
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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.