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Farm structures : publication

All-Weather Concrete Stock Tank

Learn how to build an all-weather concrete stock tank, with measured and detailed plans.

An Automated Scraper System for Swine Confinement Facilities

Teng Teeh LimExtension agricultural engineerCommercial Agriculture Program and Food Systems and Bioengineering, University of MissouriDavid B. ParkerResearch leaderEnvironmental Management Research Unit, USDA-ARS, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, Clay Center, Nebraska

Buying a Packaged Farm Building

Richard E. PhillipsDepartment of Agricultural Engineering

Composting Dead Swine

Teng Teeh LimExtension Agricultural Engineer, Food Systems and BioengineeringJoseph Zulovich

Converting Unused Agriculture Facilities for Aquaculture Use: Swine Barn Conversion for Fish Culture

This guide provides basic information on recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) technology and converting a swine barn into an aquaculture enterprise.

Earthen Pits (Basins) for Liquid Dairy Waste

Charles D. Fulhage and Donald L. PfostDepartment of Agricultural Engineering

Energy Conservation and Efficiency in Farm Shops

Don Day Extension Associate College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Amanda Marney Extension Associate Department of Biological Engineering Joseph Kendrick Extension Associate Department of Biological Engineering

High Tunnel Tomato Production

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Hoop Structures for Missouri Swine Finishing Facilities

Thomas J. FangmanCollege of Veterinary MedicineCommercial Agriculture ProgramJoseph M. ZulovichDepartment of Biological and Agricultural EngineeringCommercial Agriculture Program

Is Your Wiring System Safe and Energy Efficient?

Kenneth L. McFate and Fred M. CrawfordDepartment of Agricultural Engineering

Lagoons for Storage/Treatment of Dairy Waste

Donald L. Pfost and Charles D. FulhageDepartment of Agricultural Engineering

Manure Management in Hoop Structures

Charles FulhageAgricultural Engineering Extension

Missouri Grazing Manual

Learn how soil, forages and animals interact in grazing systems, and get ideas for improving pasture quality and extending the grazing season for beef or dairy.

Pasture Fence Construction Budget

There are many different methods and materials used to construct farm fencing. Each method varies widely in cost and ease of construction. This guide focuses on some common types of fences constructed across the midwestern United States.

Roof Gutters for Dairy Barns

Charles D. Fulhage and Donald L. PfostDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringRoof gutters may be needed with livestock facilities to divert clean water from contaminated lot runoff and minimize the total quantity of waste effluent requiring proper disposal.

Selecting and Working With a Farm Building Contractor

Neil F. MeadorDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringTwo major tasks are involved in the successful completion of a new farm building — choosing the right building and selecting a good contractor to build it.Most buildings constructed today are "pre-engineered," or package-type, buildings.