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Maintaining Small Dams

Reviewed

Learn how to inspect, maintain, and repair small agricultural dams to prevent erosion, control vegetation, and ensure structural integrity.​

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Cover art for publication G1195

Walk-Through Trap to Control Horn Flies on Cattle

Revised

Robert D. Hall
Department of Entomology

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Cover art for publication G2861

Longe Line Training

Reviewed

Wayne Loch and Melvin Bradley
Department of Animal Sciences

Sam Sabin
New York State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Longeing is a procedure in which the horse travels in a large circle around the handler on a long strap or line.

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Responding to Farm Accidents

Reviewed

David E. Baker and Rusty Lee
Department of Agricultural Engineering

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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Cover art for publication G2840

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

New

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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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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Conservation Tillage and Residue Management to Reduce Soil Erosion

Reviewed

John R. McCarthy
Natural Resources Conservation Service

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

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Nitrogen Management for No-Tillage Systems in Missouri

Revised

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

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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

Reviewed

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

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Feeding and Housing Dairy Goats

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Sound feeding and housing practices result in optimum goat growth and goat milk production. Visit our site to learn about Feeding and Housing Dairy Goats.

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Brooding and Rearing Ducklings and Goslings

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Goslings and ducklings can be brooded by broody chicken hens and most breeds of ducks and geese. Learn about brooder types, temperature, housing, feeding, watering, pasturing and fencing in this University of Missouri Extension guide.

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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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Operating and Maintaining Underground Outlet Terrace Systems

Reviewed

This guide provides essential maintenance practices for underground outlet terrace systems, focusing on inspections, sediment management, and outlet upkeep.

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Analyzing Cropping Systems

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Optimize crop yields and profitability with strategic management practices, including seed selection, planting techniques, and cost-effective weed control.

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Cover art for publication G9107

Missouri Limestone Quality: What Is ENM?

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Effective Neutralizing Material measures agricultural limestone's ability to neutralize soil acidity, factoring in calcium carbonate content and particle size.

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For the Unprepared: Home Heating in an Emergency

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Adapted by MU Extension specialists from material prepared by Cooperative Extension Service, University of New Hampshire, Durham.

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?

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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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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

Reviewed

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

Revised

Discover how temperature, drought, light, and grazing impact pasture plants and forage quality.

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