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Tree Pests: Asian Longhorned Beetle - Page 6
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Before you report a possible ALB find
Many native, less serious borers attack hardwood trees and do not need to be reported. Consult the ALB signs and symptoms. Early detection of ALB infestations and rapid treatment response are critical to successful eradication of this beetle.
If you find a suspect beetle in Missouri:
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Elderberry Rust
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Autumn Colors
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Discover the science behind vibrant autumn colors in Missouri, including factors influencing leaf pigmentation and the best scenic drives for fall foliage.
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The System Concept of Beef Production: BIF Fact Sheet
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The systems concept of beef production incorporates an awareness that there is more to consider in a beef cattle enterprise than simply the level of production. What is most important is the overall efficiency of the enterprise.
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Determining Timber Cost Basis
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Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy: Large Shelf Talkers (Spanish)
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Small food-retailers participating in the Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy program, help your Spanish-speaking customers make healthier choices by posting these shelf talkers on how to select and store various healthy products. Download, print and hang!
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Tree Decline: What Is It?
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How to Buy and Sell Firewood
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One of the first questions a person buying firewood asks is “How much per cord? Visit our website to learn about How to Buy and Sell Firewood.
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Vitamins for Beef Cattle
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Ensure beef cattle health by understanding the roles and requirements of vitamins A, D, and E, including deficiency signs and dietary sources.
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Mineral Supplements for Beef Cattle
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Beef cattle require a number of dietary mineral elements to remain healthy. Visit our site to learn about Mineral Supplements for Beef Cattle.
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Wheat Silage for Beef Cattle
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Wheat, barley and oat silages are often underrated as feed for growing and finishing beef cattle. Studies show barley silage as being equal to corn silage, but they show that oat silage has about 50 percent the value of corn silage in beef rations.
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Culling the Commercial Cow Herd: BIF Fact Sheet
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Learn how to evaluate beef cow performance and make informed culling decisions to maintain a productive herd.
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Managing Oaks for Acorn Production to Benefit Wildlife in Missouri
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Learn techniques to manage oak woodlands for increased acorn production, enhancing food sources and habitats for Missouri wildlife such as deer and turkeys.
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Insects
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Explore insects' roles in nature as pollinators, environmental indicators, predators, and pests in this Master Pollinator Steward guide.
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Member Control of Cooperatives: What It Means and How It Is Exercised
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Learn how participation and interest are essential to agricultural cooperative members controlling the co-op and ensuring the co-op serves their interests.
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Right Species, Right Place: Considerations Before You Order Tree Seedlings in Missouri
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Discover how to select and plant tree species suited to Missouri's diverse regions, ensuring successful growth and sustainability.
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Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy: Poster — We Stock Healthy (14 x 20 inches)
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Retailers participating in the Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy program can use this poster to let customers know the store is stocking healthy foods. Visit this page for a free download and more information.
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Basics of Missouri Agricultural Cooperatives
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Learn how to start and operate an agricultural cooperative under Missouri law, and read about farm co-op members' rights and board of director responsibilities.
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Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy: Retailer Resource — Employee Guide
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This Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy resource introduces employees of participating stores to the program, which aims to create healthier communities by encouraging stores to offer more healthy foods, working to build demand and providing nutrition education.
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Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy: Retailer Resource — 4 P’s Marketing Strategies
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Marketing strategies are used to increase demand for products available in a store, increase sales, and gain new customers. Learn how the four P’s of marketing (pricing, promotion, products, placement) can help retailers better market healthy foods items.
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Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy: Loyalty Card — Fresh Produce
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Reward customers for buying fresh produce. This loyalty card, which encourages healthy food purchases, was created for small food-retailers participating in the Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy program. Download, print, cut, distribute and punch on each use.