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Puncturevine seed.

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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Cover art for publication G2502

Purchasing a Herd Boar for Commercial Swine Production

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Ronald O. Bates
Department of Animal Sciences

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Publication cover.

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.

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Cover art for publication AF1005

Funding Incentives for Agroforestry in Missouri

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Find government and private funding programs to finance practices such as alley cropping, windbreaks, riparian buffers, silvopasture and forest farming.

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Sleepy catchfly seeds.

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.

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Cover art for publication IPM1033

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.

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Cover art for publication G2507

Herd Management for Disease Prevention

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Roderick C. Tubbs
Swine veterinarian
Commercial Agriculture Program

Jeanette L. Floss
College of Veterinary Medicine

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Burcucumber seeds.

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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Toothed spurge seeds.

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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Cover art for publication G2910

Heritability and Its Use in Animal Breeding

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Heritability has a large influence on livestock performance. Visit our website to learn about Heritability and Its Use in Animal Breeding.

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Dust, Odor and Gas Control in Swine Finishing Barns Through Oil Sprinkling

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Amy M. Schmidt
Extension Agricultural Engineer
Food Science and Engineering Unit
Commercial Agriculture Program

Albert J. Heber
Extension Agricultural Engineer
Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department
Purdue University

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Grassleaf rush seeds.

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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Cover art for publication HES125

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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Prickly sida seeds.

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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Native Insect Pollinators and Their Habitats

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Bruce Barrett
Division of Plant Sciences

James Quinn
Regional Horticulture Specialist

Richard Houseman
formerly of Division of Plant Sciences

Damon Hall
School of Natural Resources

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Cover art for publication IPM1027

Best Management Practices for Nitrogen Fertilizer in Missouri

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Successful nitrogen management delivers enough nitrogen to crops to optimize yield and profitability while minimizing losses to water and air. Learn the best management practices from sound economic, production and environmental viewpoints in this guide.

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Cover art for publication EMW1010

Radiation Fact Sheet

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Editor’s note
On 1/22/15, a web address was updated on this page and in the PDF.

Curt Emanuel
Extension Educator, Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service
Extension Disaster Education Network Radiological Education Team Member

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Pedestal fan.

Coping With Summer Heat

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The heat of a Missouri summer not only can make for high utility bills, but also can be deadly. Here are some tips to help keep you comfortable, healthy and penny-wise.

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Honey Bees as Pollinators, Their Habitats and Products

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Learn about the honey bee, from its life cycle, to its various races, to its pest problems, the benefits it provides, and how we can aid its success in this University of Missouri Extension guide. Become a Master Pollinator Steward!

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Squeezed by Rising Food Prices?

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Small changes in your shopping habits can mean saving money at the grocery store. Check for tips on this page that can work for you and your family.

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Cover art for publication M405

Conserving Missouri's Wild and Managed Pollinators

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Pollinators are critically important for natural ecosystems and crop production. Learn why pollinators are crucial, the major threats confronting them, conservation steps being taken, and how you can help in this University of Missouri Extension guide.

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Cover art for publication GH6655

Challenges and Choices: Fit for Life

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Editor's note
This webpage contains updated contact information at the end of the So get moving section that is outdated in the PDF version.

Amy C. Sigman
Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition

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Collective Bargaining 2: Behavioral Factors Influencing Union Bargaining Power - Page 3

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Organizational behavior Organizational behavior

When individuals are brought together in any social setting, they may collectively evolve into one of several forms of social organization.

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Collective Bargaining 2: Behavioral Factors Influencing Union Bargaining Power - Page 6

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Building an effective bargaining committee Building an effective bargaining committee

The primary factors for the determination of who will serve on the bargaining committee are the constitution and by-laws of the orga

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