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Rules for Missouri Fourth-Class Cities - Page 2

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Learn about the rules and regulations governing fourth-class cities in Missouri, including incorporation, city officials, and duties of elected officers.

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Cover art for publication IPM1030

Management of Glyphosate-Resistant Waterhemp in Corn and Soybean

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Effective strategies for managing glyphosate-resistant waterhemp in corn and soybean fields, including herbicide rotation and preemergence treatments.

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Vegetable Gardening

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Vegetable gardening is a rewarding activity that can provide fresh, flavorful produce. It also offers the benefits of exercise, fresh air and landscape beautification. Learn to grow your own vegetables so you can eat fresh and save on groceries.

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Your Child’s Health and BMI

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Learn how to interpret your child's BMI percentile and offers practical tips for promoting healthy eating, physical activity, and positive body image.​

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Herbaceous Ornamentals

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Discover the beauty of herbaceous ornamentals—annuals and perennials that add color, texture, and fragrance to your garden with easy-growing versatility

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Cover art for publication IPM1002

Soybean Diseases

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

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Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees - Page 20

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Siberian elm is a fast-growing, hardy shade tree that thrives in tough conditions but can become invasive and have weak wood. Suitable for large spaces.

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Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees - Page 23

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Swamp white oak is a durable, fast-growing shade tree that thrives in wet soils. Known for its resistance to pests, it provides excellent shade and fall color.

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Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees - Page 26

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Discover the tulip tree's features, including its height, growth habits, and ideal planting conditions for a beautiful and sustainable landscape addition.

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Cover art for publication G7250

The Bagworm in Missouri

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Bruce A. Barrett
Department of Entomology

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Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees - Page 29

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Discover the unique beauty of yellowwood trees, featuring fragrant white flowers and a rounded form, ideal for diverse landscapes.

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Cover art for publication G6954

Soil Testing for Lawns

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Soil testing helps determine nutrient levels and pH, guiding effective lawn fertilization and ensuring healthy turf growth.

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Amur maple tree.

Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees, Page 03

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Amur maple is a versatile, small deciduous tree with vibrant fall color. It adapts well to various soils, offering resistance to pests and urban conditions.

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Cover art for publication G6960

Mulches

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Christopher J. Starbuck
Department of Horticulture

Mulches provide many benefits to plants. Benefits vary with the material used, the type of soil, the kind of plant and the cultural practices used. Mulches also may be used to make landscapes more attractive and usable and to reduce the amount of maintenance work (Figures 1a to 1c).

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Bur oak tree.

Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees, Page 06

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Bur oak is a hardy, slow-growing shade tree with broad leaves, deep roots, and drought tolerance, making it ideal for various landscape conditions.

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Golden-rain tree.

Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees, Page 09

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Learn about the Golden-rain tree, its ornamental value, and how it thrives in a variety of landscapes, offering both beauty and environmental benefits.

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Cover art for publication G4366

Phosphorus Management for Drill-Seeded Rice

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David Dunn
Soil Testing Laboratory
MU Delta Research Center

Gene Stevens
Plant Sciences
Delta Research Center

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Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees - Page 12

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Learn about the Horse Chestnut tree, its distinctive features, growth habits, and ideal planting conditions to enhance your landscape with shade and beauty.

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Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees - Page 15

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Norway maple is a fast-growing shade tree with broad, dense leaves. It thrives in various soil types and is commonly used in urban areas for its durability.

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Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees - Page 18

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Red Oak is a sturdy, fast-growing shade tree, known for its strength, fall color, and adaptability to a variety of soil conditions.

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Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees - Page 21

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Silver maple is a fast-growing tree ideal for moist soils, providing quick shade but known for suffering storm damage and interfering with sewers or sidewalks.

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Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees - Page 24

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Discover the sweet gum tree's glossy star-shaped leaves, symmetrical beauty, and unique ball-shaped fruit. Note: susceptible to bleeding canker disease.

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Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees - Page 27

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Discover the characteristics of the white ash tree, including its growth rate, fall color, and considerations for planting in Missouri landscapes.

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Bald cypress tree.

Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees, Page 04

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Bald Cypress is a hardy tree known for its unique, feathery foliage and adaptability to wet soils. It's ideal for adding texture and resilience to landscapes.

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English oak tree.

Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees, Page 07

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Discover the characteristics and growth habits of English oak (Quercus robur), a fast-growing, resilient shade tree suitable for various landscapes.

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