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Properly making and storing hay and greatly reduce dry matter loses. Visit our site to learn about Making and Storing Quality Hay.
Compost can improve your landscape and garden soil. Learn how to turn leaves, grass clippings and other garden refuse into compost in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
The Making Dialysis Safer for Patients Coalition is a partnership of organizations and individuals that have joined forces with the common goal of promoting the use of CDC’s interventions and resources to prevent dialysis bloodstream infections. Patient resources, audit tools and checklists and…
A great way to preserve extra fruit or fruit with bumps, bruises or knots is to make fruit leather.The National Center for Home Food Preservation at University of Georgia Cooperative Extension has helpful directions for making fruit leather:
Deer-hunting season is in full swing. Making jerky is a popular way to preserve venison. Here are some tips on doing it safely, including specifications for ground meat.
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. –The holidays – a time for parties, food and drink. It’s also a time for temptation when you’re trying to watch your weight. But denying yourself the foods you love usually doesn’t work.
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Making seed tapes is a great winter activity that makes for quick planting during gardening season. Learn how in this one-page guide.
Brian BowlesMU Extension's ParentLinkReviewed by Megan RoodhouseHuman Development and Family Studies
Barbara J. Willenberg, Karla Vollmar Hughes and Lyn KonstantDepartment of Food Science and Human Nutrition
We sometimes see an ad that really catches our eye or ear and think, “Why can’t I come up with something like that?” You can, if you follow some time-honored points in advertising creative strategy.The five points for better creative advertising are:
Presented during the Manage Your Risk Class on Sept. 10, 2019.
Learn about the layout, design and advantages of continuous, rotational and management-intensive grazing. Paddocks, fences, and how to calculate your grass production and needs are also covered in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
Mark D. Newcomb, John W. Massey and John ReaDepartment of Animal Sciences
Information on how to handle grain affected by flooding.
Giant ragweed begins germinating in late March and grows 1 to 5 feet taller than the crop, making the species highly competitive. This research evaluated tank mix control options for gly-resistant giant ragweed at weed heights of 4 to 12 inches.
Kevin BradleyMU extension weed scientistReid SmedaMU weed scientistRaymond Massey
Reviewed by Kaitlyn BissonnetteDivision of Plant SciencesAllen WratherDivision of Plant SciencesDelta Center, PortagevilleLaura SweetsDivision of Plant Sciences
During drought, sheep and goats may have difficulty meeting their nutritional needs, which can lead to weight loss as body reserves are depleted; and most of the animals are predisposed to diseases and some die. It is therefore important to prepare animals for strategies that will help them cope…
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The purpose of this course is to introduce the skills and planning considerations that are required to manage large numbers of people who are not affiliated with an experienced relief organization, but who want to help in disasters.
Drought has led to historic declines in cattle numbers in Missouri. As weather and cattle price become favorable for cattle herds to rebuild, add value to a cattle operation through heifer development. This article will discuss cattle management strategies of the Missouri Show-Me-Select (SMS)…
STOCKTON, Mo. – “Warm weather brings on environmental factors that can lead to pink eye in cattle,” says Patrick Davis University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist. Pink eye can lead to reduced cattle performance, which affects profitability.
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Adobe Connect presentation by Iowa State University
Tips from MTI on managing employees remotely by setting expectations and staying motivated.
In this recorded webinar, Rae Lyon and Bryana Larimer with the Missouri Training Institute offers information useful to public enterprises and workers.
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
OSCEOLA, Mo. – As the summer months set in, sheep and goat producers should watch their animals for heat stress, says David Brown, University of Missouri small ruminant specialist.
Editor's noteThe Missouri Poison Center, formerly Regional Poison Control Center, name and phone number were updated on 1/23/15.Marie SteinwachsOffice of Waste Management
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri saw abundant rainfall in 2015. That’s often good news for crops but can be bad news for homes.Even if your home escaped serious flood damage, moisture seeping into your basement or condensing from humid air can create ideal sites for mold growth.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Outdoor allergens aren’t the only cause of the sneezing, congestion, watery eyes and related symptoms that afflict many people this time of year. Moisture and rising temperatures can turn parts of your home into ideal sites for mold growth, said a University of Missouri Extension…
Developing and managing a lawn involves numerous decisions. Learn how to select an appropriate turfgrass species or cultivar for your situation and how to manage your lawn in this guide.
John A. LoryDepartment of Agronomy and Commercial Agriculture ProgramRobert Kallenbach and Craig RobertsDepartment of AgronomyAlfalfa is a high-quality, high-yielding, cool-season forage that can be profitably marketed as hay. Alfalfa is a desirable crop for manure applications because:
This guide defines the unique aspects of managing manure as a phosphorus fertilizer source and provides practical information about management strategies to reduce phosphorus losses from your farm.
In this Managing Mental Health segment (brief audio interviews that are a partnership with the Missouri Department of Mental Health and Brownfield Ag News), MU Extension field specialist in Agriculture Business and Policy Wesley Tucker shares tips on how to minimize stress when transitioning the…
In this Managing Mental Health segment (brief audio interviews that are a partnership with the Missouri Department of Mental Health and Brownfield Ag News), MU Extension Instructor Karen Funkenbusch discusses the loneliness, isolation and lack of connection that can occur in rural Missouri.
In this Managing Mental Health segment (brief audio interviews that are a partnership with the Missouri Department of Mental Health and Brownfield Ag News), MU Extension Instructor Karen Funkenbusch shares tools and resources available to farmers and anyone in rural Missouri going through a tough…
This aquaculture and fisheries guide is one in a series being developed jointly by MU Extension and Lincoln University.Robert A. Pierce IIFisheries and Wildlife State SpecialistSchool of Natural Resources
Find guidelines for improving native prairie hay production and wildlife habitat in this fact sheet, part of a series created by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Missouri Department of Conservation and MU Extension–School of Natural Resources.
Revised by Kaitlyn Bissonnette
MU Extension Plant Nematology Lab
Revised by Robert Heinz
MU Extension Plant Nematology Lab
Melissa Goellner Mitchum
Division of Plant Sciences and Bond Life Sciences Center
John Lory and Steve CromleyDivision of Plant SciencesHow is nitrogen lost from the soil?Nitrogen is primarily lost by three pathways:
Oaks are very important trees in Missouri’s forests. Visit our site to view our Managing Oaks for Acorn Production to Benefit Wildlife in Missouri resource.
This fisheries and aquaculture guide is one in a series being developed jointly by MU Extension and Lincoln University.Charles E. HicksAquaculture SpecialistLincoln University
This fisheries and aquaculture guide is one in a series being developed jointly by MU Extension and Lincoln University.
Charles E. Hicks
Aquaculture Specialist
Lincoln University
This fisheries and aquaculture guide is one in a series being developed jointly by MU Extension and Lincoln University.
Charles E. Hicks
Aquaculture Specialist
Lincoln University
A private pond can be a great asset on a property. Learn how to properly plan, construct and manage a watershed pond for recreation, as a livestock water source, and more in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
This fisheries and aquaculture guide is one in a series being developed jointly by MU Extension and Lincoln University.
Charles E. Hicks
Aquaculture Specialist
Lincoln University
Managing a pond or lake for sport fishing takes time, resources and a year-round commitment. Timing is crucial to many pond and lake management practices. The pond management calendar in Table 1 can help you plan management activities. It is not a comprehensive list of management activities, but…
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Farmers understand fertilizer prices fluctuate with time.
Reviewed by Marcia Carlson ShannonDepartment of Animal Sciences
Robert A. Pierce
Extension Fish and Wildlife Specialist
Ron McNeely
Several relationship experts share thoughts about managing mental health, self-compassion, parenting, romantic relationships, feelings of loneliness and dating during these challenging times.
Robert A. PierceExtension Fish and Wildlife SpecialistRon McNeelyFormerly with Missouri Department of Conservation
Milk Prices and Marketing - Farm Examples - Managing Somatic Cell Count on Guffey Farm, Managing Somatic Cell Count on Shelby Guffey Dairy Farm in Albany, Kentucky Farm tour
Milk Quality and Mastitis - Farm Examples - Managing Somatic Cell Count on Kinslow Farm, Procedures used on Don Kinslow Dairy Farm to minimize somatic cell counts in milk.
Brad S. Fresenburg
Turfgrass State Specialist
Division of Plant Sciences
Thatch is a layer of living and dead roots, crowns and lower shoots that often develops in lawns (Figure 1). It can weaken and even destroy a lawn if not prevented or removed.
Figure 1aTrue armyworm.
Commercial beef producers can improve herd temperament by selecting for docility and culling flighty, aggressive animals. Learn management practices that might improve reproductive outcomes in this guide.
The Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica Newman) is a highly destructive plant pest of foreign origin. It was first found in the United States in a nursery in southern New Jersey in 1916. In its native Japan, where the beetle’s natural enemies keep its populations in check, this insect is not a…
Transition Cows - Management - Dr. Phil Cardoso, assistant professor of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, discusses health management and feeding strategies to maximize milk production, improve fertility, and reduce the incidence of metabolic disorders in transition…
Bruce A. Barrett
Division of Plant Sciences
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. – Managing soil moisture is an important part of successful vegetable gardening in the Midwest, says a University of Missouri Extension horticulturist.
John P. Dwyer, Larry D. Godsey, and H.E. "Hank" StelzerSchool of Natural Resources
Manual for MO-Flex Breeding and Gestation Building Plan MO2, covering topics ranging from manure removal to structural considerations.
Manual for the MO-Flex Farrowing Building MO3 plans, including sizing information as well as structural and ventilation specifications.
Manual for the MO-Flex Grow-Finish Building MO1 plans, including information on size, structural and ventilation specifications and manure removal.
Manual for the MO-Flex Nursery Building MO4 plans, with information on topics ranging from the number of nursery rooms to manure removal system management.
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This publication is a fillable PDF. Select the “Download this publication” button and save the form to your computer. Then either fill it in using Acrobat Reader and print it to send with your samples, or print it and fill it in by hand.
Use this worksheet to estimate the cost of distributing manure on your land, taking into account the equipment you're using and market prices.
Instructions for using the "Manure distribution cost analyzer" worksheet to estimate the cost of distributing manure on your land.
Missouri Dairy Resource Guide's (AgEBB) information to help implement the best strategy concerning on-farm manure management. This includes insights on nutrient management planning, economics of manure, regulatory issues, records and the use of energy recovery from manure.
Discover resources for managing nutrients and manure on Missouri farms for crop production and environmental needs.
Charles FulhageAgricultural Engineering Extension
Recommendations for maintaining commercial hauler biosecurity designed to control the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PED).
Biosecurity recommendations for landowners to control the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PED).
Biosecurity recommendations for pork producers designed to control the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PED).
Lists of select manure testing laboratories, including price and base package information.
Manure Management - Economics - Manure Value and Economics - Manure has often been referred to as a waste or an undesirable by-product of livestock and poultry production.
A worksheet that helps producers estimate the value of manure from livestock enterprises.
COLUMBIA, Mo. While tomatoes are the most popular choice for high tunnel production, many other vegetables, fruits and flowers flourish in the controlled environment of high tunnels, said University of Missouri Extension regional horticulture specialist James Quinn.
Missouri CourthousesContact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website.
This manual prepares firefighters and emergency responders to meet the Marine Fire Fighter I and Marine Fire Fighter II training and certification requirements of NFPA 1005 – 2007 Edition. It provides the training, knowledge, technical information, and reference materials necessary for the safe and…
This comprehensive and easy-to-customize IFSTA curriculum covers the material in the Marine Fire Fighting for Land-Based Firefighters, Third Edition Manual. It includes includes plan of instruction and syllabus templates, lesson outlines and PowerPoint presentations, skill sheets, chapter tests in…
The purpose of this manual is to provide land-based (shoreside) fire service personnel with the training, knowledge, technical information, and reference materials necessary for the safe and effective management of marine fire incidents. The content of this manual is written to meet the job…
Missouri CourthousesContact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website.
Sell Missouri vegetables via CSAs; U-pick sales; on-farm, roadside, farmers markets; co-ops; wholesale auctions; restaurants, institutions, supermarkets.