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Annual sowthistle seeds.

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.

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Cover art for publication G1880

Gases and Odors From Swine Wastes

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Charles D. Fulhage
Department of Agricultural Engineering

Raising hogs in confinement has caused concern for air quality inside and outside of buildings.

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Cover art for publication EQ215

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.

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Moth mullein seeds.

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.

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Cover art for publication G2315

Infectious Causes of Infertility in Sows

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Jeanette L. Floss
College of Veterinary Medicine

Roderick C. Tubbs
Swine veterinarian
Commercial Agriculture Program

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Corn gromwell seeds.

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.

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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.

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Hoary vervain seeds.

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.

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Managing Nitrogen to Protect Water Quality

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John Lory and Steve Cromley
Division of Plant Sciences

How is nitrogen lost from the soil?

Nitrogen is primarily lost by three pathways:

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Roughseed clammyweed seeds.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 15

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

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Cover art for publication EQ352

Manure Management in Hoop Structures

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Charles Fulhage
Agricultural Engineering Extension

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:

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Cover art for publication G2360

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.

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Nutrients and Water Quality for Lakes and Streams

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John Lory and Steve Cromley
Division of Plant Sciences

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Russian thistle seeds.

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).

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Cover art for publication G2502

Purchasing a Herd Boar for Commercial Swine Production

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Ronald O. Bates
Department of Animal Sciences

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Cover art for publication G9333

Break-even Hauling Distance: Tractor-Pulled Manure Spreaders

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John Lory
Department of Agronomy and Commercial Agriculture Program

Ray Massey
Department of Agricultural Economics and Commercial Agriculture Program

Matt Herring
Department of Agronomy and Commercial Agriculture Program

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Cover art for publication HES125

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.

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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.

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Fox sedge seeds.

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.

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Cover art for publication G2507

Herd Management for Disease Prevention

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Roderick C. Tubbs
Swine veterinarian
Commercial Agriculture Program

Jeanette L. Floss
College of Veterinary Medicine

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Tick trefoil seeds.

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.

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Cover art for publication IPM1006

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.

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Perilla mint seeds.

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.

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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.

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Dust, Odor and Gas Control in Swine Finishing Barns Through Oil Sprinkling

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Amy M. Schmidt
Extension Agricultural Engineer
Food Science and Engineering Unit
Commercial Agriculture Program

Albert J. Heber
Extension Agricultural Engineer
Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department
Purdue University

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