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Reed Canarygrass, Ryegrass, and Garrison Creeping Foxtail

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Howell N. Wheaton
Department of Agronomy

Reed canarygrass

Reed canarygrass is a tall-growing, cool season perennial with a rhizomatous root system (it roots by sending out runners).

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Pre-Bit Hackamore Training

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Learn how to properly fit and adjust a hackamore to safely train young horses, ensuring effective communication without injuring sensitive mouth tissue.

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Irrigating Soybeans

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Irrigation boosts soybean yields on drought-prone Missouri soils, with short-season varieties showing the greatest response during peak water demand periods.

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Cleaning up the Waste Stream — Recycling Plastics

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John M. Amos
Engineering Specialist, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Design Criteria for Debris Basins

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James Steichen
Department of Agricultural Engineering

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Flock Profiling for Monitoring Turkey Production

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Jeffre D. Firman
Department of Animal Sciences

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

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Safe Use, Storage and Disposal of Paint

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Paint is a product that most of us have that can become a hazardous waste. Visit our site for our resource on the Safe Use, Storage and Disposal of Paint.

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Soil Compaction: The Silent Thief

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James C. Frisby and Donald L. Pfost
Department of Agricultural Engineering

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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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Missouri Soil Surveys

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Nyle C. Wollenhaupt and R. David Hammer
Department of Agronomy

Bruce W. Thompson
Natural Resources Conservation Service

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Managing Household Hazardous Waste

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Editor's note
The Missouri Poison Center, formerly Regional Poison Control Center, name and phone number were updated on 1/23/15.

Marie Steinwachs
Office of Waste Management

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Buying a Packaged Farm Building

Reviewed

Richard E. Phillips
Department of Agricultural Engineering

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Hot Weather Livestock Stress

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Jack C. Whittier
Animal Sciences Department

During periods of high temperatures and humidity, livestock losses can occur from hot weather stress.

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Selecting Wire Fencing Materials

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Joseph M. Zulovich
Department of Agricultural Engineering

There is an old adage that says "good fences make good neighbors." This is particularly true today in suburban areas ofMissouri where a neighbor's cow or horse is seldom welcome in nearby lawns or gardens. The most economical solution is a wire fence capable of containing your livestock.

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Bovine Leukosis

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Jeanette L. Floss
MU College of Veterinary Medicine

Richard F. Randle
Commercial Agriculture Program

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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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Replacing Wall Switches and Receptacles

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C. Leroy Day
Department of Agricultural Engineering

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

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Feeds for Light Horses

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Learn how to feed light horses efficiently by choosing the right balance of grains, roughages, and supplements to maintain their health and minimize costs.

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Aids to Independent Living for the Blind

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C. Edwin Vaughan
Center for the Study of Aging

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Are Radial Tractor Tires Cost Effective?

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James C. Frisby
Department of Agricultural Engineering

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Feeding to Maximize Milk Solids

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Maximize milk solids production by optimizing feeding strategies for dairy cows, focusing on proper nutrition, feed intake, and balanced diets.

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Kitchens for Workers in Wheelchairs

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Alice Mae Alexander
Department of Environmental Design

Space for the wheelchair, plus space for turning the chair are the two important factors to consider when planning a new kitchen, remodeling a structure or adapting one being used.

The standard model wheelchair (measurements taken from American Standard specifications) falls within the following limits:

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A System for Pond Water Purification

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Ralph Ricketts
Department of Agricultural Engineering

G. B. Garner
Department of Agricultural Chemistry

Fred Meinershagen
Department of Animal Sciences

In Cooperation with the Missouri Division of Health

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Sunflower: An American Native

Reviewed

Robert L. Myers and Harry C. Minor
Department of Agronomy

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