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Soybean pest management: dectes stem borer (2005)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2005)
The soybean or Dectes stem borer, Dectes texanus texanus LeConte, is a small, gray, long-horned beetle that attacks soybean and wild host plants. This is an occasional soybean pest in Missouri, and crop damage caused by ...
Steps in fertilizing garden soil: vegetables and annual flowers (2005)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2005)
This paper details the necessary steps to take when fertilizing garden soil from getting the soil tested to maintaining organic matter.
Flowering annuals : characteristics and culture (2005)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2005)
Annual flowers are used primarily to brighten the landscape with abundant amounts of color. They are unsurpassed for adding interest to beds or borders or in pots or containers on the patio or deck. They may also be used ...
Summer flowering bulbs : gladiolus (2005)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2005)
The gladiolus was once known as sword lily. Improved types were first developed from crosses of several species native to the Mediterranean area of Europe. Later discovery of African species led to crosses, which produced ...
Status of Infant and Toddler Programs in Missouri
(Center for Family Policy & Research, 2005)
Early childhood is a critical period for cognitive, linguistic, and social-emotional development. Research finds that children who attend high quality infant and toddler programs are better prepared to succeed in school ...
Who is Educating Missouri's Youngest Children?
(Center for Family Policy and Research, 2005)
The total size of Missouri's early childhood workforce is unknown. We do know that approximately 16,000 early childhood professionals work in the over 4,000 licensed programs. The workforce also includes about 5,150 persons ...
Parents as Teachers (PAT) for Families with Low Incomes: A Collaborative Approach for Children Birth to Three
(Center for Family Policy & Research, 2005)
The Early Childhood Development Act of 1984 mandated that every school district in Missouri provide Parents as Teachers services to families with children birth to age 5. In 2003-04, a total of 45% of families in Missouri ...
Feed ingredient composition for beef cattle (2005)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2005)
It is essential to know feedstuff nutrient content in order to properly formulate beef cattle diets. This publication provides estimates of the nutrient composition of feedstuffs that are used commonly in Missouri.
Feeding poultry litter to beef cattle (2005)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2005)
Beef cattle have the ability to digest low-cost feedstuffs that are not usable by other livestock species. One such feedstuff is poultry litter, which provides opportunities or both the poultry producer and the beef cattle ...
Rural Child Care in Missouri: How to Improve it
(Center for Family Policy & Research, 2005)
During 1997 and 1998, a large study called Project REACH (Rural EArly CHildhood Professional Development Initiative), was conducted in a series of interventions over a 16 month period in rural Missouri. The training and ...
Collecting genetic material from beef cattle (2005)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2005)
The beef cattle industry has long awaited the development of genetic tests to assist producers in breeding selection and management and to improve the marketability of cattle. Currently, there are only a handful of genetic ...
Establishing and Managing Riparian Forest Buffers (2005)
(University of Missouri Extension, 2005)
Agroforestry is an integrated set of land management practices that helps land and forest owners to diversify products, markets and farm income, while simultaneously improving soil and water quality, enhancing wildlife ...
Evaluating the contract swine finishing opportunity (2005)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2005)
Increasing numbers of farmers, aspiring farmers and rural landowners are considering a contract hog finishing enterprise as a way to enter agriculture or to expand or diversify their current operation. This publication is ...
Funding Incentives for Agroforestry in Missouri (2005)
(University of Missouri Extension, 2005)
Agroforestry describes a set of land use practices that incorporate trees, shrubs, forages, crops and/or livestock designed in a way that provide environmental, social,
and economic benefits. Agroforestry practices help ...
UM Staff Advisor, 2005, Volume 18, Issue 2 and 3
(UM System Staff Advisory Council, 2005-12)
UM Staff Advisor, 2005, Volume 17, Issue 11
(UM System Staff Advisory Council, 2005-08)
UM Staff Advisor, 2004, Volume 17, Issue 4
(UM System Staff Advisory Council, 2005-01)
UM Staff Advisor, 2005, Volume 17, Issues 11& 12
(UM System Staff Advisory Council, 2005-09)
UM Staff Advisor, 2005, Volume 17, Issue 10
(UM System Staff Advisory Council, 2005-07)
UM Staff Advisor, 2005, Volume 17, Issue 5
(UM System Staff Advisory Council, 2005-02)