

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 09
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Explore the diverse milkweed species in Missouri, featuring detailed seed images with millimeter rulers for accurate size reference.

Gases and Odors From Swine Wastes
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Raising hogs in confinement has caused concern for air quality inside and outside of buildings.

Laboratory Analysis of Manure
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Learn methods for obtaining and interpreting laboratory analyses of manure to make efficient use of fertilizer nutrients in the manure in this University of Missouri Extension guide.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 44
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Of the nearly 280 genera of Scrophulariaceae (Figwort family), at least 25 are known to be in Missouri. The genera that contain mullein and speedwell are among the most common.


Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 12
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Boraginaceae (Borage family) also includes several nuisance plants known as “beggar’s lice” because their fruits readily attach to clothing and other articles.

Hog Manure and Domestic Wastewater Management Objectives
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The objective of this publication is to identify the differences and similarities between managing municipal wastewater and managing the manure from grow-finish pig systems.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 47
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Of about 90 known genera of Verbenaceae (Vervain family), only three occur in the state. Most prevalent are the vervains, with seven species, most commonly encountered throughout Missouri.

Managing Nitrogen to Protect Water Quality
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How is nitrogen lost from the soil?Nitrogen is primarily lost by three pathways:

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 15
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Only a few members of Capparidaceae (Caper family), such as spider flower, occur in Missouri.

Manure Management in Hoop Structures
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Hoop structures for raising swine offer an alternative to managing manure in the traditional liquid form. Some producers are willing to provide the increased labor and management required for a hoop structure so that manure can be handled as a solid. Advantages of handling manure as a solid include the following:

Forages for Swine
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It is still possible to use large amounts of forage with the breeding herd. Visit our site to learn about using Forages for Swine.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 18
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At least 18 different Chenopodium genera members, also known as lambsquarters, are present in Missouri. Kochia is also another important member of Chenopodiaceae (Goosefoot family).



Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2018, No. 6 (November/December)
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Tips for stress-free holiday food-prep and gifting: Gift dry cake and bread mixes layered in jars. Label home canned food gifts for safety. Prepare and freeze foods for dinner ahead of time. Learn more in this University of Missouri Extension newsletter.

Tax Considerations for the Establishment of Agroforestry Practices
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Learn tax advantages for planting trees for timber, using personal property for business use, investing in conservation and reporting timber sales as capital gains.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 21
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Missouri is home to more than 200 species of sedges (Cyperaceae). Agronomically, yellow nutsedge, Cyperus esculentus, is considered to be the most problematic in prevalence of this family of plants.


Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 24
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Fabaceae (Pea family), the legume family, is one of the largest groups of broadleaf plants. Common members include clovers and various beans and peas.

Introduction to Crop Scouting
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Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available only as a downloadable PDF.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 27
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Common members of Lamiaceae (Mint family) not shown in this guide are henbit and purple deadnettle, which are two of the most prevalent winter annuals in Missouri.

Heritability and Its Use in Animal Breeding
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Heritability has a large influence on livestock performance. Visit our website to learn about Heritability and Its Use in Animal Breeding.