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This all new seventh edition Essentials of Fire Fighting manual meets all of the NFPA 1001, 2019 JPRs and is the complete source for firefighter recruit and refresher training.
Save when you purchase the Essentials of Fire Fighting, Seventh Edition Manual and Course Workbook Package.
Save when you purchase the Essentials of Fire Fighting, Seventh Edition Manual and Exam Prep Package.
IFSTA’s E7 Skills Video Series demonstrates and reinforces all of the Fire Fighter I, Fire Fighter II, and Hazardous Materials skills presented in Essentials of Fire Fighting, Seventh Edition.
This course is designed to teach knowledge and skill components of fire behavior. Students shall be able to explain the science of fire behavior as it relates to recognizing stages of fire development, rapid fire behavior, and firefighting operational safety.
This course is designed to teach knowledge and skill components of fire control with emphasis on natural cover fires and possibly related structure fires. Students will learn and demonstrate methods to attack and suppress natural cover fires.
This course is designed to teach knowledge and skill components of personal protective equipment (PPE) and self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Students will learn how to properly use and care for PPE as well as describe how it can protect firefighters.
This course is designed to teach the student to identify reasons and needs for various types of ventilation within a structure, distinguish which types of ventilation are most effective to varying situations, and perform duties related to ventilating a structure following the policies and…
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. - High fuel costs and other economic burdens have spurred increased interest in vegetable gardening. Interest in home fruit production is also increasing, said a University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist.
Learn how cover crops can provide seasonal habitats for wildlife and pollinators while also improving soil health and providing agronomic benefits in crop systems.
Learn how to design and manage the interactive agroforestry practice of riparian forest buffers.
Howell N. WheatonDepartment of AgronomyBirdsfoot trefoil and Kentucky bluegrass will produce three times as much beef as unimproved bluegrass. Even heavily fertilized bluegrass will produce only 65 percent as much animal product as trefoil-bluegrass combination. See Table 1.
Jimmy C. Henning and Howell N. WheatonDepartment of AgronomyAvoid forage seeding failures by using research-proven procedures. Seeding failures are costly, not only in seed and labor cost, but in providing inadequate feed the following year.
Learn how to successfully establish and manage trees and shrubs for wildlife benefits. This guide includes a table of fruit-bearing trees and shrubs recommended for planting in Missouri to attract specific types of wildlife.
Learn about the species of native warm-season grasses with potential for biomass production, livestock forage and wildlife habitat in Missouri — switchgrass, indiangrass, big bluestem, little bluestem and eastern gamagrass — in this MU Extension guide.
Brad S. Fresenburg
Turfgrass State Specialist
Chapter 7 of the Missouri Master Gardener Core Manual
Christopher J. Starbuck
Associate Professor Emeritus
Division of Plant Sciences
Zoysiagrass is a warm-season grass that grows best in full sun. It can be established in several ways. Learn how to establish and care for a zoysiagrass lawn in this guide.
Map showing the amount of precipitation that has accumulated within the last 24 hours.
Learn about different approaches to determining a price for corn stover.
White-tailed deer managementThis deer conservation guide is one in a series developed jointly by MU Extension and the Missouri Department of Conservati
White-tailed deer managementThis deer conservation guide is one in a series developed jointly by MU Extension and the Missouri Department of Conservati
When collected appropriately, observational data can be useful. Visit our site for our Estimating Deer Populations on Your Property: Observational Data guide.
Deer populations are hard to calculate. Visit our site to view our resource on Estimating Deer Populations on Your Property: Population Dynamics.
Robert W. SchottmanDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringUse the following equation to estimate the peak rates of runoff to be expected from watersheds smaller than 200 acres in Missouri:Q = QT x L x I x T x S x V x C x P x F where
YouTube video explaining how modern timed AI protocols for beef cattle don't require estrus detection. Knowing what proportion of your cows or heifers have expressed estrus before timed AI can be valuable information. By Jordan Thomas, Ph.D.
Herd management - Dairy management protocols (Missouri) - Reproduction
Herd management - Dairy management protocols (Missouri) - Reproduction
Learn about Select Synch, 7-Day CO-Synch + CIDR, 7 & 7 Synch, 5-Day CO-Synch + CIDR, PG 6-Day CIDR, and Bos indicus PG 5-Day CIDR estrus synchronization protocols for artificial insemination of beef cows in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
Learn about recommended protocols for artificial insemination of beef heifers using 1-Shot PG, 7-Day CO-Synch + CIDR, 5-Day CO-Synch + CIDR, 14-Day CIDR-PG, and MGA-PG in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
Learn about simple synchronization protocols the can be used effectively with natural service bull breeding that capture some benefits of estrus synchronization without the need to adopt an artificial insemination program in this MU Extension guide.
Facts at a glanceThis insect pest has many cultivated host plants (e.g., corn, cotton, grain sorghum).It feeds primarily on the fruit (e.g., corn, cotton) or stems (e.g., corn, grain sorghum) of its cultivated and wild host plants.Typically, two generations per fi
This course is designed to provide participants with knowledge and skill needed to design and implement and evacuation and re-entry plan for their jurisdictions. It uses a community’s vulnerability analysis and evacuation plan. It also addresses evacuation behavior and recommends methods to make…
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Record calf birthdates this calving season to track calving distribution.“Evaluating a calving distribution takes very little time but can provide valuable insight into reproductive performance and productivity of the herd,” says University of Missouri Extension veterinarian Craig…
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. – The popular Brazilian acai berry has been touted as a superfood that can promote weight loss, reduce wrinkles, cleanse colons and bolster the immune system. Consumers should be skeptical of these claims, said a University of Missouri Extension nutrition and health education…
During challenging seasons, it is very tough to decide whether or not to replant. Those fields require some extra attention and this article is meant to help with those field evaluations.
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Nearly 98% of Missouri’s pastureland is tall fescue infected with an endophyte that can cause fescue toxicosis in grazing livestock. Fescue toxicosis lowers reproduction rates, milk production, gain and weaning weights. It also causes health problems, including lameness and heat…
Marketing beef direct-to-consumer is an complex business with many challenges. This guide explores common marketing options for beef producers, important considerations for direct-to-consumer marketing and the costs and returns of selling beef directly to consumers.
John C. Rea and Trygve VeumDepartment of Animal SciencesFeed is a major portion of the total costs involved in Missouri swine production. Interest in on-farm ration formulation and mixing is growing, particularly in years of short feed supplies and high prices.
Following more than 10 years of research, The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University consistently found that kids who eat dinner with their families are less likely to smoke, drink or use drugs.
The Exceed program enhances economic development opportunities by providing high-quality research and insights to its partners. Learn how it supports regional and entrepreneurial development.
This study estimated the 10-year economic benefits that would result from expanding fixed broadband adoption in three Missouri counties.
This study estimated the 10-year economic benefits that would result from expanding fixed broadband adoption in three Missouri counties.
Stephen D. BallAssociate ProfessorHuman Environmental SciencesIn recent years, there have been several well-documented cases of highly conditioned athletes dying unexpectedly while exercising in the heat. Understanding what causes the body to overheat can help you prevent a heat-related illness.
Learn how to set up a vegetable exhibit, the factors vegetables are judged on, and conditions that could result in disqualification.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Japanese beetle populations are peaking throughout the state just as corn is silking, says University of Missouri Extension field crops entomologist Kevin Rice.Japanese beetles cause severe economic losses on farms and disappointment in home gardens.
March is National Nutrition Month, an annual education campaign highlighting the importance of making informative food choices and encouraging physical activity. An important resource available to support healthy eating habits is MyPlate; an evidence-based tool provided by the U.S.
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Exploring the Food Groups — Newsletter for Fifth Grade Curriculum Lesson 1: Nutrients (Bundle of 25)
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The Missouri Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) recently brought a new international export business planning platform to small businesses across the state.
Earlier in this series we looked at some of the benefits and basics of exporting. In this article, we will review an important first step, how to determine if there are no export control restrictions on your product or service.
The challenge
Express Scale Parts, Inc., a scale and bagging equipment manufacturer, has been receiving assistance from the Mid-America Trade Adjustment Assistance Center (TAAC) since 2010.
The Climate, Forests and Woodlands eXtension Community of Practice (CoP) focuses on keeping forests sustainable on private and public lands, and providing information to private owners of forested land and the extension professionals who serve them.
EDEN links Extension educators from across the U.S. and various disciplines, enabling them to use, share and produce resources to reduce the impact of disasters.
Part of a series of audio resources detailing the first steps to flood recovery, published by Purdue University.
Part of a series of audio resources detailing the first steps to flood recovery, published by Purdue University.
Part of a series of audio resources detailing the first steps to flood recovery, published by Purdue University.
Part of a series of audio resources detailing the first steps to flood recovery, published by Purdue University.
Part of a series of audio resources detailing the first steps to flood recovery, published by Purdue University.
Part of a series of audio resources detailing the first steps to flood recovery, published by Purdue University.
Part of a series of audio resources detailing the first steps to flood recovery, published by Purdue University.
Part of a series of audio resources detailing the first steps to flood recovery, published by Purdue University.
Part of a series of audio resources detailing the First Steps to Flood Recovery, published by Purdue University.
A helpful article that answers common health concern questions that arise after a flood has occurred.
Whether you're filing for insurance, seeking assistance, or claiming a casualty tax deduction, you will need proof of your losses. This includes both before and after a disaster.
Grain bins exposed to floodwaters are likely to have sustained damage and some grain loss can be expected. It is, however, often possible to repair bins and salvage at least part of the grain.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the first Extension Master Gardener program at Washington State University.
A helpful article providing an overview of precautions to take when entering a flooded home.
The Prescribed Fire Community of Practice (CoP) is a clearinghouse for information on conducting controlled burns and the effects of fire on plants and wildlife.
HARRISONVILLE, Mo. – Two years ago, Marcy Weber had lost custody of her children and was homeless, unemployed and in trouble with the law because of a drinking and drug problem that began at age 10.
A helpful resource covering frequently asked questions about lawns and gardens following a flood.
Whether you live on a farm or in town, there are certain actions you should take to protect yourself and others when you return after a flood.
Returning to a flooded site can be quite devastating. Flood damage to your home or office maybe quite extensive and overwhelming. What about your landscape and garden? Your first impulse may be to pull all the plants out and start over. But wait! Experience has shown that your landscape may at…
Disaster recovery can be as dangerous as the disaster itself, especially if no disaster preparedness plan was implemented.
The purpose of this document is to give an overview of those materials that can be salvaged and those that cannot and how to make some decisions.
Buildings exposed to floodwaters must be evaluated for the extent of the damage and the amount of cleanup and repairs necessary to restore them to a usable condition.