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Phosphorus in Missouri Soils

RevisedOctober 1993 September 2017

Harry C. Minor and John Stecker
Department of Agronomy

J.R. Brown
School of Natural Resources

In Missouri, soils generally contain from 800 to 2,000 pounds of total phosphorus (P) per acre. Most of the phosphorus is fixed, that is, not available for use by plants.

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

ReviewedOctober 1993 September 2017

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.

Animal Handling Safety Considerations

ReviewedOctober 1993 December 2023

Yet animal-related accidents cause numerous deaths and serious injuries each year. Removing hazards brings you one step closer to a safe work environment.

Shared Housing

ReviewedOctober 1993 September 2017

Leo L. Cram
Missouri Gerontology Institute

A 70-year-old widow lives alone. She finds that her house is difficult to maintain, and she worries about having someone close by in case she falls. An 85-year-old woman is living in an unlicensed boarding home. She wants to move because she is expected to remain in her small room most of the day.

Is Your Wiring System Safe and Energy Efficient?

ReviewedOctober 1993 September 2017

Kenneth L. McFate and Fred M. Crawford
Department of Agricultural Engineering

Electricity is a safe and convenient source of energy for heat, light and power in your home and on your farm, provided it is distributed in correctly sized and properly protected conductors. Good wiring systems are safe and energy-efficient.

Feeding Dairy Cattle for Proper Body Condition Score

ReviewedOctober 1993 September 2017

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

Corn Silage

ReviewedOctober 1993 September 2017

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.

Simple Home Repairs: Screened Doors and Windows

ReviewedOctober 1993 September 2017

Patricia Klobe
Department of Environmental Design

Barley

ReviewedOctober 1993 September 2017

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.

Earthen Pits (Basins) for Liquid Dairy Waste

NewJuly 1993 September 2017

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

Identifying Product Hazards: Material Safety Data Sheets

NewApril 1993 September 2017

Marie Steinwachs
Office of Waste Management

Health Hints for Your Horse

ReviewedMarch 1993 September 2017

Learn about common ailments and injuries in horses, so you can prevent problems and ride more.

SWAP Your Waste

ReviewedFebruary 1992 September 2017

Marie Steinwachs
Office of Waste Management

What Your Home Haz: A Household Hazardous Waste Game

ReviewedFebruary 1992 September 2017

Marie Steinwachs
Office of Waste Management

Teacher guideNot in my home...

Your home and garage may seem safe, but take a look around. If you see any of these types of products, your house may contain potentially hazardous materials:

Home Hazardous Product Survey

ReviewedFebruary 1992 September 2017

Marie Steinwachs
Office of Waste Management

Teacher guideHome, safe home?

If any of the products in your home have these warning words on the front label, your house contains potentially hazardous materials:

Lawrence County Courthouse

NewDecember 1980 September 2017

Missouri Courthouses
Contact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website.