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Livestock Judging Techniques

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Livestock judging consists of carefully analyzing animals against a common standard. Learn steps for success and get judging tips in this guide.

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Cover art for publication WQ319

Vegetative Filters for Dairy Waste

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Learn practical tips and best practices for water quality management, including techniques to monitor and protect local water resources.

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Cover art for publication WQ324

Solids Removal From Livestock Manure Lagoons

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Prevent solids buildup in manure lagoons using separation tools and removal methods to improve function and reduce costs.

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Cover art for publication NCR546

Independent Contractor vs. Employee: Exploring the Categories

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People who work for you can be employees or independent contractors, and you must correctly classify them to avoid IRS problems. Learn how to classify workers in this guide.

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Cover art for publication G9176

Fertilizer Management for No-Till Corn and Grain Sorghum in Missouri

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Guidance on nutrient management in continuous no-till systems for corn and sorghum, emphasizing soil sampling, pH control, and fertilizer application.

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Cover art for publication G1650

Conservation Tillage and Residue Management to Reduce Soil Erosion

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John R. McCarthy
Natural Resources Conservation Service

Donald L. Pfost and H. David Currence
Department of Agricultural Engineering

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Safe Storage and Handling of Grain

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Storage and handling of large volumes of grain on Missouri farms is common. Increased storage capacities, larger and faster handling capacities and automation contribute to many potentially hazardous situations during the harvest and storage season. This guide sheet identifies many of them and suggests preventive measures that control or eliminate the hazardous exposure.

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Cover art for publication WQ306

Storage Tanks for Liquid Dairy Waste

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Charles D. Fulhage and Donald L. Pfost
Department of Agricultural Engineering

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Nitrogen Management for No-Tillage Systems in Missouri

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Explore strategies for optimizing nitrogen use in no-till corn production, addressing challenges like nitrogen immobilization and enhancing fertilizer efficiency.

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Design Criteria for Debris Basins

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James Steichen
Department of Agricultural Engineering

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Cover art for publication WM2

Cleaning up the Waste Stream — Recycling Plastics

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Recycling plastics is challenging due to mixed materials and multi-layer packaging. Guide explains plastic codes, sorting methods, and biodegradable options.

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Understanding and Using Sire Summaries: BIF Fact Sheet

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​Learn how to effectively use sire summaries to make informed breeding decisions, enhancing herd genetics and productivity.

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Cover art for publication G4575

Making and Storing Quality Hay

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Properly making and storing hay and greatly reduce dry matter loses. Visit our site to learn about Making and Storing Quality Hay.

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Cover art for publication G1630

Soil Compaction: The Silent Thief

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James C. Frisby and Donald L. Pfost
Department of Agricultural Engineering

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Radon: An Indoor Health Hazard?

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Indoor air can be polluted in a number of ways. Indoor pollutants include formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, respirable dust, nitrogen dioxide, radon and other gases. This guide focuses on just one of these pollutants — radon.

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Qualitative Nitrate Detection for Toxicity Potential

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Provides a qualitative test to detect potentially toxic nitrate levels in water, forage, and feed samples.

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Cover art for publication G2096

Backgrounding Calves Part 2: Herd Health and Feeding

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A good health program is critical to successful calf backgrounding. Visit our website today to learn more about backgrounding calves.

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Cover art for publication GH5669

Kitchen Planning: Work Centers

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Design an efficient kitchen layout by organizing work areas into functional centers, optimizing workflow and minimizing unnecessary movement.

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Cover art for publication G4638

Red Clover

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Red clover is the most widely grown of all the true clovers. Visit our website today to learn more about red clovers.

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Cover art for publication GG14

Accessory Apartments

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Learn how accessory apartments offer flexible housing, added income, and independent living in spaces like basements, attics, or garages.

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Cover art for publication PS12

Cotton Insects and Mites

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Editor's note

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Cover art for publication G3150

Forages for Cattle: New Methods of Determining Energy Content and Evaluating Heat Damage

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This guide offers practical advice on selecting and managing cover crops for grazing, focusing on species choice, timing, and economic considerations.​

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Simple Home Repairs: Cracks in Concrete Sidewalks

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Learn how to repair sidewalk cracks using mortar and epoxy for a safer, more attractive walking surface.

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Establishing Birdsfoot Trefoil in Bluegrass Sod

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Howell N. Wheaton
Department of Agronomy

Birdsfoot trefoil and Kentucky bluegrass will produce three times as much beef as unimproved bluegrass. Even heavily fertilized bluegrass will produce only 65 percent as much animal product as trefoil-bluegrass combination. See Table 1.

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Agricultural Hand Signals

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Voice communications are impossible in certain agricultural situations due to distance and noise. For this reason, standard Agricultural Hand Signals have been developed for farm machinery operators by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers. Hand signals can prevent accidents and save time. Use them and teach others to use them.

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