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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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Sunflower: An American Native
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Heating System Maintenance
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Learn how to maintain your home's heating system for efficiency, safety, and comfort with practical tips on furnaces, ducts, and radiators.
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Selecting Wire Fencing Materials
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There is an old adage that says "good fences make good neighbors." This is particularly true today in suburban areas of Missouri where a neighbor's cow or horse is seldom welcome in nearby lawns or gardens. The most economical solution is a wire fence capable of containing your livestock.
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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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Forages for Cattle: New Methods of Determining Energy Content and Evaluating Heat Damage
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This guide offers practical advice on selecting and managing cover crops for grazing, focusing on species choice, timing, and economic considerations.
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Corn Silage
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Corn silage is a popular forage for ruminant animals because it is high in energy and digestibility. Visit our site to learn more about corn silage.
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Replacing Wall Switches and Receptacles
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Editor’s note
The PDF version of this publication includes illustrations.