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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?
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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The Bluegrasses
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Land Grading for Irrigation: Design and Construction
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Land grading is used for irrigation and subsequent drainage. Visit our site for our Land Grading for Irrigation: Design and Construction guide.
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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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Getting Problem Cows Pregnant
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An average interval of 70 days from calving to first breeding and a high fertility rate are important to maximize efficiency in dairy herds. The results are more milk and calves at reduced cost.
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What Are Our Community’s Housing Needs?
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This publication explores how communities can assess and address housing needs through evaluating local conditions, identifying challenges, and planning improvements.
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Sheep Pregnancy Checking by Ultrasonic Sound
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Ultrasonic technology allows early, non-invasive pregnancy detection in sheep, helping farmers identify pregnant ewes for better flock management.
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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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Johne’s Disease or Paratuberculosis
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Using a Microwave Oven to Determine Moisture in Forages
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Determine forage moisture content accurately using a microwave oven with this step-by-step guide, ensuring optimal harvest and storage conditions.
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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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Tall Fescue
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Tall Fescue is one of the more drought-resistant field plants grown in Missouri. Visit our website today to learn more.
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Dehumidifiers
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Dehumidifiers reduce the moisture in the air. They provide comfort for people and reduce or eliminate deterioration of equipment due to rust, rot, mold and mildew.
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Wheat Silage for Dairy Cattle
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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.
Hardware Disease of Cattle
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Hardware disease of cattle is produced by a sharp object that pierces the stomach wall and gains access to the heart. Visit our site to learn more.
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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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Soybean Variety Selection
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No one has yet developed a simple answer to the question of how to choose the best variety of soybean to grow, but it is the intent of this publication to present guidelines for choosing a variety for a given set of conditions.
Selecting and Working With a Farm Building Contractor
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Two major tasks are involved in the successful completion of a new farm building — choosing the right building and selecting a good contractor to build it.
Most buildings constructed today are "pre-engineered," or package-type, buildings.
Recommendations for Aging Beef
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The main reason for aging beef is to improve the tenderness and the flavor of the meat. Visit our site for recommendations for aging beef.
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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.
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Using the California Mastitis Test
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One of the best ways to detect mastitis is by using the California Mastitis Test. Visit our website today to learn more.
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Nutrient Requirements of Chickens and Turkeys
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This guide provides nutrient requirements for chickens and turkeys, including body weights, feed intake, and dietary needs by age and production stage.
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Operating and Maintaining Underground Outlet Terrace Systems
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This guide provides essential maintenance practices for underground outlet terrace systems, focusing on inspections, sediment management, and outlet upkeep.