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Antibiotics and Other Additives for Swine: Food Safety Considerations
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Learn about antibiotics and additives in swine production, their benefits for growth and feed efficiency, and best practices for safe and effective use.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 20
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Cucurbitaceae (Gourd family): Cucurbits include cultivated plants, such as gourd, squash and cucumber.
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Care of Pigs From Farrowing to Weaning
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The most critical period in the life cycle of a pig is from birth to weaning. Visit our website to learn about the Care of Pigs From Farrowing to Weaning.
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Optimizing Fertilizer Value of Manure from Slurry Hog Finishing Operations
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See recommendations for applying manure on corn, soybeans or fescue. Learn how to maximize slurry manure’s value and assess its storage and application cost.
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 23
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Most of the plants from Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family) present in Missouri are spurges, which include about 20 different species.
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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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Swine Management Check Sheet
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This publication provides a comprehensive checklist for swine producers, covering essential management practices from breeding to farrowing.
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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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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 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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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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Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2018, No. 6 (November/December)
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Tips for stress-free holiday food-prep and gifting: Gift dry cake and bread mixes layered in jars. Label home canned food gifts for safety. Prepare and freeze foods for dinner ahead of time. Learn more in this University of Missouri Extension newsletter.
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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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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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Managing Manure Phosphorus to Protect Water Quality
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This guide offers strategies to manage manure phosphorus, reducing runoff and protecting Missouri's water resources.
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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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Reduce Environmental Problems With Proper Land Application of Animal Manure
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Learn how to manage livestock manure to enhance soil health, reduce fertilizer costs, and protect water quality through proper application practices.
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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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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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Gases and Odors From Swine Wastes
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Gases from swine waste, such as ammonia and hydrogen sulfide, can impact air quality and health in confinement facilities.
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Laboratory Analysis of Manure
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Laboratory analysis of manure determines nutrient levels—nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium—and moisture content for effective fertilizer use.
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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.
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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.