

Swine Manure Management Systems in Missouri
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Learn about swine manure management systems, methods of application, environmental regulations, and strategies to maximize nutrient use and minimize pollution.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 20
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Cucurbitaceae (Gourd family): Cucurbits include cultivated plants, such as gourd, squash and cucumber.

Evaluating Vitamin Premixes for Swine
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Compare swine vitamin premixes by cost, composition, and effectiveness to support balanced, economical feed formulation on your farm.

Optimizing Fertilizer Value of Manure from Slurry Hog Finishing Operations
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See recommendations for applying manure on corn, soybeans or fescue. Learn how to maximize slurry manure’s value and assess its storage and application cost.

Composting Dead Swine
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Composting swine carcasses with organic matter offers a low-effort, biosecure way to meet Missouri's animal mortality disposal requirements.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 23
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Most of the plants from Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family) present in Missouri are spurges, which include about 20 different species.

Common Internal Parasites of Swine
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Parasites can greatly reduce swine performance. Visit our website to learn about the Common Internal Parasites of Swine.

Management and Care of the Herd Boar
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Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 26
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More than 20 species of Juncaceae (Rush family) occur in Missouri. Rushes are not true grasses or sedges. Determining individual species of rushes by plant characteristics is nearly impossible.

Herd Health Programs for Swine Seedstock Production
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This guide outlines good health practices for a seedstock swine herd. Preventive practices are emphasized. Specifics vary from herd to herd and are too individualized to address in this guide. Specifics should be worked out with the herd's veterinarian.

Calibrating Manure Spreaders
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This guide provides practical steps to accurately calibrate manure spreaders, ensuring efficient nutrient application and environmental compliance.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 29
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Several species of Malvaceae (Mallow family) are among the most common broadleaf weeds in Missouri. These include velvetleaf and prickly sida. Cotton is also a member of this family.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 32
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Primrose is a common member of Onagraceae (Evening primrose family) with approximately 14 different species present in Missouri.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 35
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Plantaginaceae (Plantain family), known collectively as plantains, has about 11 species in the state.

An Automated Scraper System for Swine Confinement Facilities
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An automated scraper system reduces odor emissions in swine barns, lowers maintenance costs, and supports biogas production through efficient manure removal.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 03
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Other than carpetweed, only two species of plants in the family Aizoaceae are known to occur in relatively isolated locations in Missouri

Missouri Weed Seeds
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Positive identification of pests, including weeds, is the first step in a sound integrated pest management program. This publication can aid in identifying weeds by their seed characteristics.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 38
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Of 20 genera known within Portulacaceae (Purslane famiy), there are only three present in the state. Purslane is the most common among them.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 06
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Apiaceae (Carron family), also known as the parsley family, is a large family that includes several herbal plants, such as caraway, dill and fennel. It also contains several toxic plants, such as poison hemlock and water hemlock.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 41
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Many of the members of Rosaceae (Rose family) are commonly grown as cultivated plants, including rose, apple, pear and strawberry. A notorious member, multiflora rose, is one of the state’s noxious weeds.

Managing Manure Phosphorus to Protect Water Quality
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This guide offers strategies to manage manure phosphorus, reducing runoff and protecting Missouri's water resources.

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.

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.