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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 25
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The majority of Geraniaceae (Geranium family) plants present in Missouri are geraniums. There are at least five species known to occur in the state.
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Weed Identification and Herbicide Injury Guide for Corn and Soybean
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Weeds can significantly reduce corn and soybean yields. View photos of 141 weed species at different stages of development and learn to identify them in this publication. Also see photos and descriptions of symptoms for herbicide-injured plants.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 28
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Besides being considered weedy plants, several members of Liliaceae (Lily family) are commonly cultivated. Such members include asparagus, yucca and many cultivars of daylilies.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 31
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Although there are about 75 genera of Menispermaceae (Moonseed famiy), Missouri has only three known genera.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 34
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Phytolaccaceae (Pokeweed family) is a relatively small plant family that has only one genus occurring in Missouri, common pokeweed.
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Crop Nutrient Deficiencies and Toxicities
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Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 02
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See the common names of the broadleaf and the grass and grasslike plant families covered in this publication.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 37
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Many different species of plants in Missouri are known as smartweeds, some of which are among the state's most common weeds. Of about 30 genera of Polygonaceae (Smartweed family) worldwide, at least six are present in Missouri.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 05
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In addition to several sumac species, poison ivy is a member of the Cashew family (Anacardiaceae) and is widespread throughout the state.
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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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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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 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.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 14
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Other than hops, Cannabaceae (Mulberry family) includes mulberry, Osage orange and hemp.
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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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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.
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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.