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Preparing for an Emergency: Home Heating in an Emergency

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At some time you may face a heating emergency. Visit our site for our Preparing for an Emergency: Home Heating in an Emergency guide.

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Establishing Birdsfoot Trefoil in Bluegrass Sod

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Howell N. Wheaton
Department of Agronomy

Birdsfoot trefoil and Kentucky bluegrass will produce three times as much beef as unimproved bluegrass. Even heavily fertilized bluegrass will produce only 65 percent as much animal product as trefoil-bluegrass combination. See Table 1.

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Kitchens for Workers in Wheelchairs

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Design kitchens for wheelchair users with ample space, accessible storage, and adjustable counters to improve comfort and usability.

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A System for Pond Water Purification

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This guide details how to collect, filter, and chlorinate pond water for household use, ensuring a safe and reliable domestic water supply.

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Aids to Independent Living for the Blind

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This guide offers practical tools and techniques to support independent living for individuals with vision loss.

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Rows of soybean.

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.

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Simple Home Repairs: Wood Porch Flooring

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This guide offers step-by-step instructions for repairing damaged wood porch flooring, including tools needed and techniques for replacing boards.

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Choosing Terrace Systems

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Terraces are one way to control soil erosion. Visit our site to learn about Choosing Terrace Systems.

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Cotton Insects and Mites

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Editor's note

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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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Fires in Agricultural Chemicals

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Learn essential safety measures for responding to fires involving agricultural chemicals, including protective gear and firefighting techniques.

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Maintaining Grassed Waterways

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Grassed waterways help control water flow and prevent erosion. Regular maintenance ensures effectiveness.​

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Design Criteria for Formless Concrete Flumes

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James Steichen
Department of Agricultural Engineering

Editor’s note
The PDF version of this publication includes illustrations.

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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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Orchardgrass

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Orchardgrass is a cool-season perennial grass well-suited for Missouri, offering early spring growth, shade tolerance, and compatibility with legumes.

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Portable Ladder Safety

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Essential safety tips for using portable ladders, including proper selection, maintenance, and hazard prevention, to reduce the risk of falls and injuries.​

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Operation of a Bottom Withdrawal (Lake Cleaning) Spillway

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This guide details the operation and maintenance of a bottom-withdrawal spillway, which uses a siphon system to improve water quality in reservoirs.

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Using Food Processing Plant Waste on Fields

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Lime-stabilized biomass from food processing plants can enrich soil with phosphorus and calcium while neutralizing acidity.

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How to Measure Trees and Logs

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Selling timber without measuring the products is like selling livestock without weighing the animals. Visit our site to learn how to measure trees and logs.

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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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Growth Stimulants (Implants)

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Boost cattle growth and feed efficiency with implants like Compudose, Ralgro, and Synovex—gain more weight and profit with proper use.

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Dehumidifiers

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Fred M. Crawford
Department of Agricultural Engineering

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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The First Step Toward Waste Reduction: Industrial Waste Audits

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Learn how industrial waste audits enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure compliance by identifying and minimizing waste in manufacturing processes.

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Canola: A Promising Oilseed

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Canola is a high-value oilseed crop ideal for Missouri farmers, offering benefits like soil erosion control and diversification. Learn about growing and marketing it.

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Man wearing a respirator while spraying trees.

How to Protect Yourself From Respiratory Hazards

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David E. Baker, Brooke Ballenger and Rusty Lee
Department of Agricultural Engineering

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