Browsing by Author/Contributor "Fishel, Fred"

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  • Atrazine : best management practices and alternatives in Missouri (1996) 

    Johnson, William G. (William Gary), 1964-; Fishel, Fred; Kendig, Andy (University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1996)
    Atrazine is used on about 65 percent of all corn acreage and 69 percent of all grain sorghum acreage in the United States, and Missouri mirrors this level of use. Atrazine provides residual broad-spectrum weed control and ...

  • Calibrating granular pesticide applicators (2002) 

    Casady, William, W.; Downs, H. Willard; Fishel, Fred (University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2002)
    Some pesticides are applied as granules that have been impregnated with a fixed amount of pesticide to eliminate the need for mixing. When used for row crops, most granular pesticides are applied with either a band applicator ...

  • Controlling drift of crop protection materials (1999) 

    Casady, Bill; Downs, Willard; Fishel, Fred (University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1999)
    The movement of crop protection materials away from their intended target poses several possible problems. Besides the economic damage to nearby susceptible crops, possible problems include less effective weed control, ...

  • Cotton harvest aids (1994) 

    Albers, David W.; Fishel, Fred; Mobley, Jill B. (University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1994)
    Removing leaves and opening bolls with harvest aids are important components of a management plan for producing high-quality cotton fiber. When not properly managed, harvest aids may reduce yield and quality. By properly ...

  • Cotton weed control (1994) 

    Kendig, Andy; Fishel, Fred; DeFelice, Michael S. (University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1994)
    Cotton is a slow-growing plant, and only a limited selection of herbicides can be used for cotton weed control. These two factors sometimes make weed control difficult.

  • Early spring weeds of no-till crop production (2000) 

    Fishel, Fred; Johnson, Bill; Peterson, Dallas; Loux, Mark; Sprague, Christy (University of Missouri Extension, 2000)

  • Effects of water pH on the stability of pesticides (2002) 

    Fishel, Fred (University of Missouri Extension, 2002)

  • Identifying grass seedlings (2010) 

    Bradley, Kevin W.; Fishel, Fred (University of Missouri Extension, 2010)

  • Integrated pest management and Missouri's agriculture (2000) 

    Fishel, Fred (University of Missouri Extension, 2000)

  • Introduction to crop scouting 

    Fishel, Fred; Bailey, Wayne; Boyd, Michael; Johnson, Bill; O'Day, Maureen; Sweets, Laura; Wiebold, Bill (University of Missouri Extension, 2018)
    "Crop scouting is an essential part of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Integrated pest management uses field-specific information and improved decision- making to protect crop yield and quality while minimizing the risks ...

  • Introduction to Crop Scouting (2009) 

    Fishel, Fred; Bailey, Wayne Charles; Boyd, Michael L.; Johnson, William G. (William Gary), 1964-; O'Day, Maureen H.; Sweets, Laura; Wiebold, William J. (William John), 1949- (University of Missouri Extension, 2009)
    Crop scouting is an essential part of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Scouting provides field-specific information on pest pressure and crop injury, information essential to the appropriate selection and application of ...

  • Johnsongrass control (1997) 

    Johnson, Bill; Kendig, Andy; Smeda, Reid; Fishel, Fred (University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1997)

  • Laundering pesticide-contaminated clothing (2012) 

    Fishel, Fred; Stevens, Sharon (University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2012)
    Proper care of clothing and other protective items worn during the application of pesticides helps protect the user and prevents pesticide residues from spreading to areas where people live and work. The following guidelines ...

  • Management of soft red winter wheat (2003) 

    Conley, Shawn; Bailey, Wayne; Casady, William; Fishel, Fred; Johnson, Bill; Massey, Ray; Scharf, Peter; Smeda, Reid; Sweets, Laura; Wrather, Allen (University of Missouri Extension, 2003)

  • Missouri restricted-use pesticide list : spring 1998 (1998) 

    Fishel, Fred (University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1998)

  • Missouri weed seeds 

    Fishel, Fred; Bradley, Kevin W. (Kevin Wayne), 1973- (University of Missouri Extension, 2018)
    The purpose of this publication is to assist those who attempt to identify weeds by their seed characteristics. This guide is intended not only for agricultural professionals, but also those who are hobbyists, such as FFA ...

  • Missouri weed seeds (2005) 

    Fishel, Fred; Bradley, Kevin (University of Missouri Extension, 2005)

  • Noxious weeds of Missouri (2002) 

    Fishel, Fred; Johnson, Bill; Hoette, Gary (University of Missouri Extension, 2002)

  • Personal protective equipment or working with pesticides (1999) 

    Fishel, Fred (University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1999)
    Pesticides can enter the body in four main ways: by mouth, by inhalation, or by contact with the skin or eyes. In most pesticide handling situations, the skin is the part of the body most likely to receive exposure. About ...

  • Pesticide dilution table (1999) 

    Fishel, Fred (University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1999)
    This table shows the approximate amount of a pesticidal concentrate to be mixed with water to produce sprays for use on the farm and around the home. The desired percentage of active ingredient in the finished spray is ...