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Maintaining Small Dams
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Learn how to inspect, maintain, and repair small agricultural dams to prevent erosion, control vegetation, and ensure structural integrity.
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Longe Line Training
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Longeing is a procedure in which the horse travels in a large circle around the handler on a long strap or line.
Responding to Farm Accidents
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Most rural and farm family members are aware of potential hazards on farms. But they may not always know what actions to take if they arrive first at a farm accident scene.
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Unsoundness and Blemishes of Horses: Feet and Legs
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Any abnormal deviation in the structure or action of a horse can render it partly or completely useless. Visit our website today to learn more.
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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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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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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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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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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.
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.
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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Storage Tanks for Liquid Dairy Waste
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For the Unprepared: Home Heating in an Emergency
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Your home heat is gone. You've just discovered your heating system may be off for several days. It's cold outside; the inside temperature is dropping, and you have a first class emergency on your hands. What can you do?
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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Estimating Peak Rates of Runoff From Small Watersheds
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Learn to estimate peak runoff rates for small Missouri watersheds using a comprehensive formula and watershed-specific factors.
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Shared Housing
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Shared housing offers an alternative to living alone, with arrangements ranging from informal agreements to agency-assisted models.
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Phosphorus in Missouri Soils
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Discover how temperature, drought, light, and grazing impact pasture plants and forage quality.
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Simple Home Repairs: Screened Doors and Windows
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Learn to repair or replace damaged screens in wood and metal frames with this step-by-step guide on tools, materials, and techniques.
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Design Criteria for Bottom-Withdrawal (Lake-Cleaning) Spillway
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Designing a bottom-withdrawal spillway enhances water quality by removing sediment-laden inflow, extending reservoir life and reducing fish loss.
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Culverts and Flood Gates
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Guidance on selecting culvert and flood gate sizes for bottomland drainage up to 640 acres, including flow rate formulas and design considerations.
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Making Yogurt at Home: Country Living Series
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Learn how to make yogurt at home with simple equipment, easy recipes, and tips for achieving the best flavor and texture.
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Backgrounding Calves Part 1: Assessing the Opportunity
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Backgrounding is the growing of steers & heifers from weaning until they enter the feedlot. Visit our site to learn more about backgrouding calves.
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Lagoons for Storage/Treatment of Dairy Waste
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Anaerobic lagoons offer cost-effective dairy waste treatment, reducing odors and nitrogen while providing long-term storage.