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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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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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Wheat Silage for Dairy Cattle
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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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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.
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.
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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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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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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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.
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Flock Profiling for Monitoring Turkey Production
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Editor’s note
The PDF version of this publication includes illustrations.
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Alfalfa
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Alfalfa is the most productive legume for Missouri. Visit our website today to learn more about Alfalfa.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Cotton Insects and Mites
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Editor's note
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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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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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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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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.