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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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Caucasian Bluestem
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Warm-season grass known for drought tolerance, high forage yield, and ease of establishment; less ideal for wildlife than native alternatives.
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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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Calibrating Home Garden Equipment
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Learn to calibrate home garden sprayers and spreaders for accurate fertilizer and pesticide application, ensuring plant health and environmental safety.
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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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Private Applicator Pesticide Training Study Guide
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Study guide for private pesticide applicator certification covering pest ID, labeling, safety, application methods, environmental impact, legal duties.
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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Storage Tanks for Liquid Dairy Waste
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Orchardgrass
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Orchardgrass is a cool-season perennial grass well-suited for Missouri, offering early spring growth, shade tolerance, and compatibility with legumes.
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Culverts and Flood Gates
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Guidance on selecting culvert and flood gate sizes for bottomland drainage up to 640 acres, including flow rate formulas and design considerations.
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Missouri Limestone Quality: What Is ENM?
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Effective Neutralizing Material measures agricultural limestone's ability to neutralize soil acidity, factoring in calcium carbonate content and particle size.
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For the Unprepared: Home Heating in an Emergency
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Your home heat is gone. You've just discovered your heating system may be off for several days. It's cold outside; the inside temperature is dropping, and you have a first class emergency on your hands. What can you do?
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Growth Stimulants (Implants)
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Boost cattle growth and feed efficiency with implants like Compudose, Ralgro, and Synovex—gain more weight and profit with proper use.
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Nitrate and Water
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Nitrates in water can harm livestock and infants; this guide explains sources, risks, and prevention strategies.
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Shared Housing
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Shared housing offers an alternative to living alone, with arrangements ranging from informal agreements to agency-assisted models.