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Antibiotics and other additives for swine
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"The term antibiotic means against life, or destructive of life. An antibiotic is a compound synthesized by a living organism that inhibits the growth of another living organism. Antibiotics are of biological origins; ...
By-products, damaged feeds and nontraditional feed sources for swine
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"In Missouri, corn and soybean oil meal are the principal feed ingrents used in formulating swine rations. Rations using corn and soybean meal remain the standard to which other ingredients are compared. COnsiderable use ...
Evaluating additives for swine rations
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"Swine producers today are making decisions about feed additives, which are promoted as an aid in reducing feed required per pound of gain. Additives on the market have been selected from a large number investigated for ...
Drilled soybeans in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"Drilled (solid) seeding of soybeans is a continually growing practice in Missouri. More than 1 million acres were drilled in 1986, compared to just 300,000 acres in 1979. Solid seeding was predominant when soybeans first ...
Determinate semi-dwarf and semi-determinate soybean varieties
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"Several environmental factors affect the productivity of soybeans. Among them are water, nutrients and light. When water and nutrients are deficient, they can be supplied artificially by using irrigation and fertilization. ...
1987 Missouri commercial apple spray schedule
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"These recommendations are intended to serve as guidelines for commercial apple growers in Missouri. The pesticides rates listed for any given pest problem are based on their effectiveness, economy, safety and general ...
1987 Missouri commercial peach spray schedule
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"These recommendations are intended to serve as guidelines for commercial peach growers in Missouri. The pesticides and application rates listed for any given pest problem are based on their effectiveness, economy, safety ...
No-till checklist (1987)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
Missouri restricted use list
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"This list is to be used for informational purposes only. These restricted use pesticides have been registered with the Missouri Department of Agriculture as of Spring 1987. Pesticides are frequently added or removed from ...
Increase your calf crop by good management, pregnancy testing, and breeding soundness examination of bulls
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"Manage the cow herd for a 95 percent calf crop. In herds with a 450-pound weaning weight and 95 percent calf crop, you have 428 pounds of calf per cow in the herd to sell. In contrast, an 85 percent calf crop yields only ...
Music at Mizzou, Winter 1987
(University of Missouri--Columbia. School of Music, 1987)
Cotton insect control (1987)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"These recommendations are based on research conducted in Missouri and are designed to provide adequate yet economical pest insect control with a minimum of insecticide applications."--First page.
Buckwheat
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"Buckwheat is an 'old' crop that periodicaly receieves attention as an emergency short-season summer crop or as a second crop in some specialized croped rotations. This guide provides some background information for those ...
Selling walnut timber
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"Missouri is one of the leading states in black walnut production. Many of its soils are ideal for walnut. Black walnut wood has been in great demand for furniture, gun stocks and other purposes since colonial days. More ...
Control of perennial broadleaf weeds in Missouri field crops
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"Perennials are the most difficult weed species to control in field crops. Perennial plants survive, by definition, for more than two years and usually live for many years. Most perennial plants reproduce by seeds and ...
Nutrient requirements of chickens and turkeys
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"Tables from "Nutrient Requirements of Poultry," 8th revised edition, 1984, National Academy Press, 2101 Constitution Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20418. Estimated values are indicated in italics to distinguish them from the ...
Nutrient requirements of chickens and turkeys
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"Tables from "Nutrient Requirements of Poultry," 8th revised edition, 1984, National Academy Press, 2101 Constitution Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20418. Estimated values are indicated in italics to distinguish them from the ...
Maintaining small dams
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"Dams are a valuable asset. They usually impound water with little input from the owner, and problems that occur are often minor. Problems can worsen, however, and can become more expensive to repair if not fixed promptly. ...
Soil compaction : the silent thief
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"Generally, a good soil for crop production contains about 25 percent water and 25 percent air by volume. This 50 percent is referred to as pore space. The remaining 50 percent consists of soil particles. Anything (for ...
Walk-through trap to control horn flies on cattle
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"The horn fly, Haematobia irritans (Linnaeus), was introduced into the United States about a century ago. Since then, it has become one of the most important fly pests of pasture and range cattle. Although most cattle can ...