Skip to navigation Skip to content

Publications

Image
Cover art for publication G6400

Frequently Asked Vegetable Questions

Reviewed

Are you wondering why your carrot seeds won’t germinate or when to harvest your zucchini? Find answers to these and many more vegetable questions in this guide.

Image
Lily-turf with purple flowers.

Selected Ground Covers for Missouri

Reviewed

Ground covers are low-growing plants that spread quickly to form a dense cover. All the ground covers discussed in this guide are reliably cold hardy throughout Missouri.

Image
Cover art for publication HES128

Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2019, No. 3 (May/June)

New

Discover safe methods for blanching and freezing sugar snap peas to preserve peak flavor, texture, and nutritional quality.

Image
Cover art for publication GH201

Green Cleaning: Recipes for a Healthy Home

New

Editor's note
This publication is intended for digital download.

Image
Cover art for publication GH202

Cleaning Healthy. Cleaning Green.

New

Editor's note
This publication is intended for digital download.

Kandace Fisher-McLean
Field Specialist in Housing Education

Image
Cover art for publication G7391

Bees and Wasps

Reviewed

Learn to identify common bees and wasps in Missouri, understand their nesting habits, and get tips on managing their presence safely.

Image
Cover art for publication HES127

Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2019, No. 2 (March/April)

New

Learn how to choose, store, freeze, and dry strawberries to enjoy their flavor and nutrition beyond the harvest season.

Image
Cover art for publication HES126

Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2019, No. 1 (January/February)

New

Step-by-step tips for homemade yogurt: sanitize tools, control temperatures, and use just milk plus starter for safe, satisfying results.

Image
Cover art for publication DM4011

Missouri’s Third Class County Budget Trend Analysis

Revised

Use this workbook to analyze fiscal trends in Missouri counties as well as carry out studies on budget, fiscal trends, and performance to identify needed actions. Compare past performance to set standards to gauge them alongside each other as well.

Image
Cover art for publication M61

The County Extension Manual

Revised

Editor's note
This item is available for University of Missouri Extension internal orders or download only.
For more information, contact extpubs@missouri.edu

Image
FR36141 publication cover.

Rapid Intervention Teams, Second Edition Manual

New $61.97 to $72.90

This manual presents the purpose of a rapid intervention team (RIT) program and how to implement one in an emergency response organization. It serves as a guide to the regulations and standards that apply to RIT including information from NFPA 1407 related to training and operational concepts.

Image
FR40729 publication cover.

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.

Image
FR36511 publication cover.

Fire Service Hydraulics and Water Supply, Third Edition Manual

New $84.15 to $99

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.

Image
Cover art for publication FR36311

Facility Fire Brigades, 2nd Edition Manual E-book

New $80.33

The manual assists management and safety professionals in commercial and industrial occupancies with compliance to applicable laws and regulations regarding training and management of fire brigades. Trainees and instructors will find benefit in using the 144 skill sheets to meet the JPRs specified by NFPA 600, Standard on Facility Fire Brigades, (2015) and OSHA regulations in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1910.

Image
Cover art for publication G2502

Purchasing a Herd Boar for Commercial Swine Production

Reviewed

Selecting the right herd boar is crucial for enhancing genetics in commercial swine production. This guide outlines key steps for successful boar acquisition.

Image
Cover art for publication IPM1016

Crop Nutrient Deficiencies and Toxicities

Reviewed

Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.

Image
Cover art for publication G2508

Herd Health Programs for Swine Seedstock Production

Reviewed

Roderick C. Tubbs
Swine veterinarian
Commercial Agriculture Program

This guide outlines good health practices for a seedstock swine herd. Preventive practices are emphasized. Specifics vary from herd to herd and are too individualized to address in this guide. Specifics should be worked out with the herd's veterinarian.

Image
Cover art for publication EQ327

Calibration of Lagoon Irrigating Equipment

Reviewed

This publication provides guidelines for calibrating lagoon irrigation systems to ensure efficient nutrient application and prevent runoff.

Image
Publication cover.

Managing Manure Phosphorus to Protect Water Quality

Reviewed

This guide offers strategies to manage manure phosphorus, reducing runoff and protecting Missouri's water resources.​

Image
Publication cover.

Strategies to Minimize Phosphorus Loss From Your Farm

Reviewed

This guide discusses steps you can take to reduce phosphorus loss from your farm.

Image
Cover art for publication G1884

Odors From Livestock Operations: Causes and Possible Cures

Reviewed

Reduce livestock odors by managing manure storage, application methods, and using buffers to minimize odor impact.

Image
Cover art for publication G2315

Infectious Causes of Infertility in Sows

Reviewed

This webpage discusses infectious causes of infertility in sows, including bacterial infections, their impact on reproduction, and preventive measures.

Image
Cover art for publication HES125

Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2018, No. 6 (November/December)

New

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.

Image
Cover art for publication IPM1033

Missouri Frost/Freeze Probabilities Guide

Reviewed

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.

Image
Cover art for publication EQ202

Land Application Considerations for Animal Manure

Reviewed

Learn best practices for land applying animal manure to minimize nutrient loss, reduce pollution, and protect water quality.

Displaying 1426 - 1450 of 2077