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Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2022, No. 3 (May/June)

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Describes using sugar, syrup, or honey to preserve jams and canned fruit, plus reduced-sugar recipes and methods to dry or freeze strawberries.

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Cover art for publication M180

Dairy Grazing: Heifer Development

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Heifers are the foundation of any dairy enterprise and directly affect future profitability. Learn how to manage a heifer development program to maintain a herd with farm-raised heifers and save the cost of buying replacement heifers in this guide.

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Cover art for publication GH6041

Creativity in Young Children

Reviewed

This guide explores how children express creativity and offers strategies for adults to nurture imaginative thinking.

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Spiders

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Spiders belong to the order Araneae of the class Arachnida. More than 300 different spiders occur in Missouri.

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Spiders - Page 2

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Learn to identify and manage common Missouri spiders, including black widow and brown recluse, with safety tips and control methods.

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Spiders - Page 5

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Jumping spiders are small, colorful arachnids that hunt during the day by stalking and pouncing on prey, using silk only as an anchor.

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Spiders - Page 8

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Wolf spiders are large, harmless hunters found in many habitats. Females carry egg sacs, and young ride on their backs after hatching.

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Cover art for publication G1161

All-Weather Concrete Stock Tank

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Learn how to build an all-weather concrete stock tank, with measured and detailed plans.

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Spiders - Page 3

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Provides detailed information about the brown recluse spider, including its appearance, habitat, behavior, and medical implications of its bite.

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Spiders - Page 6

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Orb weavers, such as the yellow garden spider, are nonpoisonous and build large, sticky webs to catch insects like grasshoppers.

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Spiders - Page 4

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Crab spiders (Thomisidae) are nonpoisonous ambush predators that capture prey by waiting motionless on flowers.

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Spiders - Page 7

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The publication provides detailed information about various spider species found in Missouri, including their biology, habits, and potential risks to humans.

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Bats of Missouri: Information for Homeowners

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Discover the diverse bat species in Missouri, their ecological benefits, and guidance on safely managing bat encounters in homes.

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Cover art for publication MP733

Lawn and Garden Soil Test Interpretations and Fertilizer Recommendation Guide

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Eliminate the guesswork of providing nutrients for plant growth and avoid potentially environmentally harmful fertilizer applications by having your home lawn and garden soil tested. Learn the methods used by the MU Soil and Plant Testing in this guide.

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Transportation of Fish in Bags

Reviewed

Reviewed by Robert A. Pierce II
Extension Fisheries and Wildlife Specialist

Reviewed by David Brune
Professor, Plant Sciences and Technology

L. Swann
Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Program, Purdue University

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Bluegill Sunfish Production in Missouri

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Learn about bluegill sunfish aquaculture in Missouri, including species info, spawning, pond prep, and water quality management.

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Clearwinged sphinx caterpillar.

Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden, Page 10

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Clearwinged sphinx caterpillars (Hemaris diffinis) are present from April to September. They produce two generations per year.

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Stalk borer caterpillar.

Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden, Page 42

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Stalk borer caterpillars (Papaipema nebris) are present from May to August. They produce one generation per year.

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Cover art for publication G7276

Twig Girdler and Twig Pruner

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Twig Girdler and Twig Pruner are long-horned beetle species that attack numerous types of valuable trees. Visit our website to learn more.

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Eastern tent caterpillars.

Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden, Page 13

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Eastern tent caterpillars (Malacosoma americanum) are present from early spring to June. They produce one generation per year.

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Tobacco hornworm caterpillar.

Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden, Page 45

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Learn to identify and manage tobacco and tomato hornworms in your garden with tips on appearance, feeding habits, and control methods.​

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Boxelder Bug

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Boxelder bugs are black and red insects that may enter homes in fall. They don't cause damage but can be a nuisance. Control includes sealing entry points and removing host trees.

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European pine sawfly caterpillars.

Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden, Page 16

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European pine sawfly caterpillars (Neodiprion sertifer) are present in spring and summer. They produce one generation per year.

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Variegated cutworm caterpillar.

Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden, Page 48

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Variegated cutworm caterpillars (Peridroma saucia) are present from late spring to early summer. They produce two to four generations per year.

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Gray furcula caterpillar.

Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden, Page 19

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Gray furcula caterpillars (Furcula cinerea) are present from spring to fall. They produce two generations per year.

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