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Independent Contractor vs. Employee: Exploring the Categories

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People who work for you can be employees or independent contractors, and you must correctly classify them to avoid IRS problems. Learn how to classify workers in this guide.

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Storm Drains and Water Quality

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Marie Steinwachs
Office of Waste Management

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Fertilizer Management for No-Till Corn and Grain Sorghum in Missouri

Reviewed

Harry C. Minor and John Stecker
Department of Agronomy

J.R. Brown
School of Natural Resources

No-till farming will help preserve Missouri's erodible cropland. This publication should answer many of the questions facing crop producers and fertilizer suppliers regarding nutrient management in a continuous no-till production system.

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Private Applicator Pesticide Training Study Guide

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Editor's note
To be used in conjunction with Missouri Core Manual M87, Private Pesticide Applicator Reference Manual

Fred Fishel
Integrated Pest Management

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Conservation Tillage and Residue Management to Reduce Soil Erosion

Reviewed

John R. McCarthy
Natural Resources Conservation Service

Donald L. Pfost and H. David Currence
Department of Agricultural Engineering

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Storage Tanks for Liquid Dairy Waste

Reviewed

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

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Nitrogen Management for No-Tillage Systems in Missouri

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John A. Stecker
Department of Agronomy

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Safe Storage and Handling of Grain

Reviewed

Storage and handling of large volumes of grain on Missouri farms is common. Increased storage capacities, larger and faster handling capacities and automation contribute to many potentially hazardous situations during the harvest and storage season. This guide sheet identifies many of them and suggests preventive measures that control or eliminate the hazardous exposure.

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Bovine Leukosis

Reviewed

Jeanette L. Floss
MU College of Veterinary Medicine

Richard F. Randle
Commercial Agriculture Program

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Selecting Wire Fencing Materials

Reviewed

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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Replacing Wall Switches and Receptacles

Reviewed

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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Feed ingredients needed for horses are carbohydrates, fats, protein, minerals, vitamins and water. Carbs, fats and proteins can yield energy. Grains and roughages, including pasture, are major sources of energy and protein. Learn more in this guide.

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Are Radial Tractor Tires Cost Effective?

Reviewed

James C. Frisby
Department of Agricultural Engineering

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Beef Carcass Grading and Evaluation

Reviewed

David R. Jones and William C. Stringer
Food Science and Nutrition Department

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Forages for Cattle: New Methods of Determining Energy Content and Evaluating Heat Damage

Reviewed

Ronald L. Belyea and Rex E. Ricketts
Department of Animal Sciences

Improved system of forage analysis

The crude fiber method of feed analysis has been used for more than 100 years. Although this method was an important first attempt at determining the energy content of feeds, it has a number of shortcomings.

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Kitchen Planning: Work Centers

Reviewed

Marilyn W. Caselman
Department of Consumer and Family Economics

Lelland L. Gallup
Department of Environmental Design

What is meant by work centers or work areas? These are places within the complete kitchen plan where you can readily do a particular task because you have arranged together the necessary:

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Household Hazardous Products

Reviewed

Marie Steinwachs
Office of Waste Management

A household hazardous product is one whose use or disposal poses a threat to human health or the environment. Hazardous products should not be put in the trash, down the drain, into storm drains or burned unless you are instructed to do so by local waste authorities.

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A System for Pond Water Purification

Reviewed

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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Qualitative Nitrate Detection for Toxicity Potential

Reviewed

George B. Garner
Department of Biochemistry

This test is designed for survey use and for advising clients of the need for quantitative nitrate analysis when the level of nitrate detected could possibly cause nitrate/nitrite poisoning. The test can be used on water supplies, hay, silage, fodder, pasture samples and mixed ground feeds.

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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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Feeding Dairy Cattle for Proper Body Condition Score

Reviewed

Richard J. Grant and Jeffrey F. Keown
Extension Dairy Specialists, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Simple Home Repairs: Cracks in Concrete Sidewalks

Reviewed

Patricia Klobe
Department of Environmental Design

If you have small cracks in sidewalks that seem to be growing and make your sidewalk dangerous, they can be fixed.

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The Planning Process and People

Reviewed

James B. Cook and John A. Croll
Department of Community Development

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Unsoundness and Blemishes of Horses: Head, Body, Respiratory Tract and Stable Vices

Reviewed

Melvin Bradley
Department of Animal Sciences

Any defect that affects serviceability is considered an unsoundness. A defect that detracts from appearance but does not impair serviceability is considered a blemish.

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Man wearing a respirator while spraying trees.

How to Protect Yourself From Respiratory Hazards

Reviewed

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

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