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Maintaining Small Dams
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Learn how to inspect, maintain, and repair small agricultural dams to prevent erosion, control vegetation, and ensure structural integrity.
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Longe Line Training
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Longeing is a procedure in which the horse travels in a large circle around the handler on a long strap or line.
Responding to Farm Accidents
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Most rural and farm family members are aware of potential hazards on farms. But they may not always know what actions to take if they arrive first at a farm accident scene.
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Unsoundness and Blemishes of Horses: Feet and Legs
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Any abnormal deviation in the structure or action of a horse can render it partly or completely useless. Visit our website today to learn more.
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Livestock Judging Techniques
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Livestock judging consists of carefully analyzing animals against a common standard. Learn steps for success and get judging tips in this guide.
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Vegetative Filters for Dairy Waste
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Learn practical tips and best practices for water quality management, including techniques to monitor and protect local water resources.
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Solids Removal From Livestock Manure Lagoons
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Prevent solids buildup in manure lagoons using separation tools and removal methods to improve function and reduce costs.
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Independent Contractor vs. Employee: Exploring the Categories
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People who work for you can be employees or independent contractors, and you must correctly classify them to avoid IRS problems. Learn how to classify workers in this guide.
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Fertilizer Management for No-Till Corn and Grain Sorghum in Missouri
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Guidance on nutrient management in continuous no-till systems for corn and sorghum, emphasizing soil sampling, pH control, and fertilizer application.
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Storage Tanks for Liquid Dairy Waste
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Nitrogen Management for No-Tillage Systems in Missouri
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Explore strategies for optimizing nitrogen use in no-till corn production, addressing challenges like nitrogen immobilization and enhancing fertilizer efficiency.
Safe Storage and Handling of Grain
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Storage and handling of large volumes of grain on Missouri farms is common. Increased storage capacities, larger and faster handling capacities and automation contribute to many potentially hazardous situations during the harvest and storage season. This guide sheet identifies many of them and suggests preventive measures that control or eliminate the hazardous exposure.
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Feeding Dairy Cattle for Proper Body Condition Score
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Monitor and manage dairy cow body condition to enhance milk production, reproductive efficiency, and overall herd health throughout lactation.
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Wood Stoves and Their Installation
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Soybean Production in Missouri
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Soybeans were the most successful crop for Missouri farmers in the 1970s & 1980s. Visit our site to learn more about Soybean Production in Missouri.
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Bovine Leukosis
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Enzootic bovine leukosis causes lymphatic tumors in cattle; BLV spreads via blood, colostrum, and possibly biting flies.
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Raising Calves on Stored Colostrum
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Feed calves safely using stored colostrum; learn best practices for collection, storage, and feeding to boost immunity and reduce digestive issues.
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Flock Profiling for Monitoring Turkey Production
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Editor’s note
The PDF version of this publication includes illustrations.
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Irrigating Soybeans
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Irrigation boosts soybean yields on drought-prone Missouri soils, with short-season varieties showing the greatest response during peak water demand periods.
Beef Carcass Grading and Evaluation
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The First Step Toward Waste Reduction: Industrial Waste Audits
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Learn how industrial waste audits enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure compliance by identifying and minimizing waste in manufacturing processes.
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Is Your Wiring System Safe and Energy Efficient?
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Learn how to assess and improve your home's electrical wiring for safety and energy efficiency, including tips on circuit protection and common warning signs.