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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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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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Renovating Grass Sods With Legumes
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Enhance pasture productivity by integrating legumes into grass sods using cost-effective methods that boost forage quality, animal gains, and soil fertility.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Missouri Soil Surveys
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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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Johne’s Disease or Paratuberculosis
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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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Wood Stoves and Their Installation
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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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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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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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How to Select Lubricating Oil for Farm Engines
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Essential information on selecting the appropriate engine oil for farm equipment, covering oil types, viscosity, additives, and operating conditions.
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Forages for Cattle: New Methods of Determining Energy Content and Evaluating Heat Damage
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This guide offers practical advice on selecting and managing cover crops for grazing, focusing on species choice, timing, and economic considerations.
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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.
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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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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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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.
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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Feeding Dairy Cattle for Proper Body Condition Score
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Monitor and manage dairy cow body condition to enhance milk production, reproductive efficiency, and overall herd health throughout lactation.