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Childbirth Education
(Center for Family Policy & Research, 1999)
Although there are many types of prepared childbirth classes that teach the skills of birth utilizing many different techniques and philosophies, the goals of these classes are essentially the same--to have a happy, healthy, ...
Getting problem cows pregnant (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
An average interval of 70 days from calving to first breeding and a high fertility rate are important to maximize efficiency in dairy herds. The results are more milk and calves at reduced cost. This publication examines ...
Insect-Resistant Crops Through Genetic Engineering (1995)
(University of Missouri Extension, 1995)
For centuries, humans have searched for crop plants that can survive and produce in spite of insect pests. Knowingly or unknowingly, ancient farmers selected for pest resistance genes in their crops, sometimes by actions ...
Fertility management of cotton (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
The proper fertilization of cotton is difficult to determine because many variables can affect development and production. Anything that causes plant stress will affect nutrient uptake. Some factors involved are: soil ...
Fertilizer management for no-till corn and grain sorghum in Missouri (1994)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1994)
No-till farming will help preserve Missouri's erodible cropland. This publication should answer many of the questions facing crop producers and fertilizer suppliers regarding nutrient management in a continuous no-till ...
Plant growth regulators for cotton (1994)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1994)
Several new plant growth regulators have come on the market for use in cotton in recent years. These plant growth regulators have given growers a new opportunity to influence cotton growth to their advantage. However, this ...
No-till planting systems (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
In no-tillage planting systems, a planting is made directly into an essentially unprepared seedbed. Evaluate the economical and practical feasibility if you consider a no-till planting system. This publication will discuss ...
Transportation of Fish in Bags (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Fish, shellfish, and plants often are transported in sealed plastic bags containing small quantities of water and pure oxygen. Bag shipment requires placing a prescribed weight of fish in 1.5 to 2 gallons of water in 3 ...
Common internal parasites of swine (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Swine performance is influenced by internal parasites, most dramatically in the young, growing pig. Parasites reside in the stomach and intestinal tract of the pig, causing irritation, impaction, indigestion and lack of ...
Tables for weights and measurement : crops (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
These tables give weights per bushel, weights of grain by volume, moisture conversion and planting rates.
Cotton weed control (1994)
(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.
Collection and submission of samples for fish-kill investigation and toxic-substance analysis (1996)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1996)
Fish kills occur in natural and cultured populations. They can be due to disease, poor water quality or a toxic substance. Fish kills represent emergencies, and producers must be prepared for them in advance.
Safe storage and handling of grain (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Storage and handling of large volumes of grain on Missouri farms is common. In 1978, on-farm storage capacity for shelled grain was approximately 309 million bushels. Much of this grain is stored in bins with capacities ...
Evaluating vitamin premixes for swine (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Feed 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. If producers are ...
Design criteria for bottom-withdrawal (lake-cleaning) spillway (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
A pond or lake equipped with a bottom-withdrawal spillway will store the highest-quality water possible for a reservoir in a given location. This is desirable when the reservoir will provide water for municipalities, ...
Noise : the invisible hazard (1997)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1997)
Farm workers experience one of the highest rates of hearing loss among all occupations. This is due in part to the many potential sources of loud noise on the farm: tractors, combines, grinders, choppers, shotguns, conveyors, ...
Electrical Safety for Center Pivot Irrigation Systems (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Many irrigators have received minor tingles while working around electrical irrigation machinery. Under pressure to keep the system running, they tend to ignore warning signs until serious injury occurs. Two electrical ...
Saving energy with passive systems (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
One of the first ways solar energy was used in agriculture was to modify climatic extremes in cold livestock housing by using passive techniques. Passive techniques are extremely cost effective because they generally add ...
Spray mix calculations (1997)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1997)
Liquid pesticide sprayers must apply the proper amount of a carefully mixed spray solution to be effective in controlling weed and insect pests. This publication describes procedures for determining how much pesticide to ...
Reducing pond seepage (1997)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1997)
Excessive seepage from farm ponds is a serious problem in several areas of Missouri. Seepage can be caused by many conditions, such as highly permeable soils, continuous sand or gravel seams, highly permeable bedrock and ...