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Preventing Construction Damage to Trees

Reviewed

Reviewed by Christopher J. Starbuck
Division of Plant Sciences

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Proceedings of the Symposium on Advances in Vineyard Pest Management

New

MU Institute for Continental Climate Viticulture and Enology

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Freeze Branding Cattle

Reviewed

Reviewed by David Patterson
Division of Animal Sciences

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Structural Fire Fighting: Truck Company Skills and Tactics, Second Edition Manual

New $70 to $85

Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available for purchase in print or as an e-book.

If needed, see the MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute extpubs@missouri.edu for instructions.

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FR75023 publication cover.

Marine Fire Fighting for Land-Based Firefighters, Second Edition Manual E-book

New $74

This manual prepares firefighters and emergency responders to meet the Marine Fire Fighter I and Marine Fire Fighter II training and certification requirements of NFPA 1005 – 2007 Edition. It provides the training, knowledge, technical information, and reference materials necessary for the safe and effective management of marine fire incidents; describes the roles and responsibilities of the vessel's crew, emergency responders, and other agencies; and details the concept and implementation of a unified commander structure within an incident management system.

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Fire Prevention Applications for Company Officers, First Edition Manual

New $75 to $85

This text blends current and timely philosophical aspects of fire prevention and mitigation with technical inspection details to help a full-time or volunteer officer in accomplishing basic level inspections in a variety of occupancies. I

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Fire Investigator, Second Edition Manual

New $70 to $80

This manual is designed to provide fire investigators with the resources necessary to meet the job performance requirements for fire investigators outlined in NFPA 1033. Arson investigators, private and public fire investigators, officers responsible for origin and cause determination, and students training to become investigators will find this manual to be an essential resource.

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FR36855 publication cover.

Progressive Leadership Principles, Concepts, and Tools, First Edition Manual

New $57

This manual focuses on supervisory, leadership, and management needs important to the success of fire officers of all ranks, and within all types of departments. Its purpose is to provide leaders with information, skills, and behaviors they will need to navigate challenges and excel in their positions.

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Fire Investigator, Second Edition Curriculum

New $90

These instructor materials include the Fire Investigator, Second Edition curriculum and manual. The curriculum includes outlines and PowerPoint presentations for every chapter, as well as numerous learning activities. It is an effective teaching tool to prepare students to certify to NFPA 1033, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator.

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Propagating Pecan and Black Walnut in Missouri

Revised

Learn three pecan and black walnut tree grafting techinques — three-flap graft, bark graft, arrowhead graft — and how to germinate seeds in this illustrated University of Missouri Extension guide.

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A variety of foods encircled by a key ring representing a food defense plan.

Food Defense: Protecting the Food Supply from Intentional Harm, Page 6

New

See a list of references used in development of this food defense guide.

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The word "manage" with people working on and around it.

Food Defense: Protecting the Food Supply from Intentional Harm, Page 4

New

Managing your food defense plan may include periodic tests and annual reviews to see if the plan is still effectively reducing the risk of intentional contamination or if it needs to be updated to reflect changes in your operation.

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A dome over a farm, truck and mill.

Food Defense: Protecting the Food Supply from Intentional Harm, Page 7

New

These publications are helpful resources related to food defense, which you may want to refer to when developing your food defense plan.

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Food Defense: Protecting the Food Supply from Intentional Harm, Page 2

New

Having a food defense plan for your operation can reduce the risk of intentional contamination to your operation and may ultimately benefit your bottom line.

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Glossary of abbreviations and acronyms.

Food Defense: Protecting the Food Supply from Intentional Harm, Page 5

New

This glossary spells out abbreviations and acronyms related to food defense.

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Food Defense: Protecting the Food Supply from Intentional Harm

New

Even a mere threat to the food and agriculture sector could cause havoc within the food supply chain and have far-reaching consequences on the economy, human health and consumer confidence.

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Scan: See, challenge, ask, and notify.

Food Defense: Protecting the Food Supply from Intentional Harm, Page 3

New

The first step in developing a food defense plan is to conduct a vulnerability assessment. The work sheet lists points of potential vulnerability to assess in your operation.

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Using Integrated Pest Management in Greenhouses and Herbaceous Nurseries

Revised

James Quinn
Horticulture Extension Specialist

David Trinklein
Division of Plant Sciences

Raymond A. Cloyd
Ornamental Entomology/Integrated Pest Management
Kansas State University

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Cotton Nematodes in Missouri: Your Hidden Enemies

Revised

Allen Wrather
Division of Plant Sciences
Delta Center

Laura Sweets
Division of Plant Sciences

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Rice Blast Control

Revised

Blast, also called rotten neck, is one of the most destructive diseases of Missouri rice. Learn about rice blast control in this University of Missouri Extension guide.

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Growing Black Walnut for Nut Production

Revised

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

William Reid
Nut Crops Specialist
Kansas State University

Mark Coggeshall
Tree Improvement Specialist
Center for Agroforestry

H.E. "Gene" Garrett
Center for Agroforestry

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Rice Sheath Blight Control

Revised

Sheath blight is the most destructive disease Missouri rice growers face. Learn about sheath blight symptoms, causes and control; fungicide use; and scouting in this University of Missouri Extension guide.

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Cotton Disease and Nematode Management

Revised

Allen Wrather
Division of Plant Sciences
Delta Center

Laura Sweets
Division of Plant Sciences

Cotton sales are important to the economies of many nations, including the United States. Sales can help balance trade with cotton-buying countries.

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Challenges and Choices: Emotional Well-Being—Women’s Self-Esteem

Reviewed

Karen DeBord
Department of Human Development and Family Studies

Self-esteem is how you feel about yourself. It is an image you create. This is not just one image, but many images. How do you see yourself in your many roles?

Step back and take a look at yourself from a distance by answering the questions in the chart below.

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Homebuyer’s Resource Guide: Home Ownership Made Easier

Reviewed

Sharon Leigh
Extension Associate

Atiya Mahmood
Environmental Design State Specialist

Do you dream about living in your own home someday?

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