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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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Corn Silage

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Corn silage is a popular forage for ruminant animals because it is high in energy and digestibility. Visit our site to learn more about corn silage.

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Simple Home Repairs: Screened Doors and Windows

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Patricia Klobe
Department of Environmental Design

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Barley

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Winter and spring barleys are available, but testing in Missouri indicates spring barley does poorly. Plus, six-row barleys have higher yield potential than two-row barleys in Missouri. Therefore, this publication covers only the six-row winter barleys.

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Low-Profile Bins for Grain Drying

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David L. Williams
Department of Agricultural Engineering

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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.

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The Bluegrasses

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Jimmy C. Henning and Howell N. Wheaton
Department of Agronomy

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The Planning Process and People

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

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Making Yogurt at Home: Country Living Series

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Barbara J. Willenberg, Karla Vollmar Hughes and Lyn Konstant
Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition

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Operating and Maintaining Underground Outlet Terrace Systems

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Donald L. Pfost
Department of Agricultural Engineering

Donald D. Rastorfer and William N. Riggs
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Columbia, Missouri

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Raising Calves on Stored Colostrum

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Feed calves safely using stored colostrum; learn best practices for collection, storage, and feeding to boost immunity and reduce digestive issues.

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White, Ladino and Sweet Clover

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White and ladino clover varieties offer high-quality forage, nitrogen fixation, and adaptability to cool, moist conditions, but require careful grazing management.

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Fires in Agricultural Chemicals

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David E. Baker
Department of Agricultural Engineering

With increased agricultural production, farmers are using more fertilizers and chemicals. This has caused new problems for firefighters due to the numerous types of chemicals used and the increase in chemical storage by farmers and suppliers.

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What Are Our Community’s Housing Needs?

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Lelland L. Gallup
Department of Environmental Design

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Tall Fescue

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Tall Fescue is one of the more drought-resistant field plants grown in Missouri. Visit our website today to learn more.

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Drilled Soybeans in Missouri

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Drilled soybeans offer benefits like reduced erosion, faster canopy closure, and improved harvest efficiency, but require careful weed control and uniform stands.​

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Potential for Retail Trades in Rural Communities

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Explore retail trade potential in rural communities, focusing on types of businesses, market thresholds, and growth opportunities.

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Estimating Peak Rates of Runoff From Small Watersheds

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Robert W. Schottman
Department of Agricultural Engineering

Use the following equation to estimate the peak rates of runoff to be expected from watersheds smaller than 200 acres in Missouri:

Q = QT x L x I x T x S x V x C x P x F where

Q = Peak rate of runoff, cubic feet per second.

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Analyzing Cropping Systems

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Optimize crop yields and profitability with strategic management practices, including seed selection, planting techniques, and cost-effective weed control.

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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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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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Design Criteria for Bottom-Withdrawal (Lake-Cleaning) Spillway

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David Rausch
USDA-ARS, Watershed Research Unit

Donald L. Pfost
Department of Agricultural Engineering

Larry W. Caldwell
USDA
Natural Resources Conservation Service

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Culverts and Flood Gates

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C. F. Cromwell, Jr. and Mark Peterson
Department of Agricultural Engineering

The tables in this publication may be used to find culvert and flood gate size for bottomland drainage up to 640 acres.

A formula frequently used for calculating drainage flow rates of cultivated areas from one to one hundred square miles area in the Midwest is:

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Intermediate Trail Riding

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Wayne Loch
Department of Animal Sciences

More and more families are having fun trail riding. This activity is reasonably inexpensive, is non-competitive, and affords relaxation on nature's scenic trails.

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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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