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Cover art for publication EQ350

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.

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Burcucumber seeds.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 20

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Cucurbitaceae (Gourd family): Cucurbits include cultivated plants, such as gourd, squash and cucumber.

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Cover art for publication G2351

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.

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Cover art for publication G9334

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.

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Cover art for publication WQ351

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.

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Toothed spurge seeds.

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.

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Cover art for publication G2430

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.

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Cover art for publication G2503

Management and Care of the Herd Boar

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Mark D. Newcomb, John W. Massey and John Rea
Department of Animal Sciences

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Grassleaf rush seeds.

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.

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Cover art for publication G2508

Herd Health Programs for Swine Seedstock Production

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Roderick C. Tubbs
Swine veterinarian
Commercial Agriculture Program

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.

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Cover art for publication WQ213

Calibrating Manure Spreaders

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

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Prickly sida seeds.

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.

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Common eveningprimrose seeds.

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.

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Bracted plantain seeds.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 35

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Plantaginaceae (Plantain family), known collectively as plantains, has about 11 species in the state.

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Cover art for publication G2531

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.​

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Carpetweed seeds.

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

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Cover art for publication IPM1023

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.

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Common purslane seeds.

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.

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Laceflower seeds.

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.

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Sulfur cinquefoil seeds.

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.

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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.​

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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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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 G4162

Growing Canola for Oilseed or Cover Crop Use

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Rob Myers
Adjunct Associate Professor
Division of Plant Sciences

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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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