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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 ...
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; ...
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 ...
Large round balers (1987)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
The continuing search for a labor-saving method of hay harvest led to the development of the large round baler. At this time there are 15 manufacturers selling over 40 balers that produce large round bales of 400 to 2,300 ...
Unvented portable kerosene heaters - safety considerations (1987)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
Dramatic increases in home heating costs have resulted in a significant expansion in the sales and use of portable kerosene heaters.
Whole soybeans for dairy cattle (1987)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
Whole soybeans (WSB) can be used in dairy cow rations; they are palatable and have excellent feed value. WSB have lower protein content than soybean meal but because of higher fat, have higher net energy content
Missouri soybean handbook (1987)
(University of Missouri. Extension Division, 1987)
"Understanding the growth and development of a soybean plant can be useful in making many management decisions on soybean production. This presentation draws heavily on Iowa State University Cooperative Extension publications ...
Feeding the sow and gilt
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"Gilts selected for breeding should be kept from getting fat. You can usually leave meat-type gilts on a high-energy finishing ration until they weigh 175 ti 209 pounds. Then select replacement gilts, remove them from the ...
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. ...
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 ...
Are radial tires cost effective? (1987)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"When Pirelli Co. developed the first radial tractor tire in 1957, the company claimed it would develop 20 percent greater traction with less slippage at equal load than an equivalent bias-ply tire. (Forrest, et al. 1962) ...
Sprayer calibration, part 2--band sprayers
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"Pesticides are effective only after they have been applied in the correct amount. Too much pesticide can cause crop injury and leave harmful residues. Too little pesticide may cause inadequate and undependable control. ...
Potential for Retail Trades in Rural Communities
(University of Missouri Extension, 1987)
Local decisionmakers in rural trade centers are faced with a number of questions concerning future growth of retail trades. What types of retail businesses can a community support? How many firms can thrive in the community? ...
Sclerotinia crown and stem rot of alfalfa
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"A crown and stem disease of alfalfa caused by a fungus was identified as a potentially serious problem in Missouri in 1983. Since that time, the disease has been identified in several counties, mostly in southwest Missouri ...
Pasture weeds (perennials) (1987)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"There are approximately 5,000,000 acres of native pasture scattered throughout Missouri. Productivity of this vast natural resource varies considerably and is due primarily to differences in management. Such differences ...
Calibration--granule pesticide applicators
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"Some pesticides are applied as granules with granule applicators. These granular pesticides are usually applied to the soil. Most granules used for row crops are applied with a band applicator or a broadcast applicator. ...
Combines
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
1987 cash rental rates in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"The purpose of this guide is to report cash rent paid and received within the state. Cash rent reported should not be used as a basis for establishing rent for an individual farm."--First page.
Seed testing services
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"The use of quality seed is a must if you are to realize an economic return from crop production. Each year, many farmers save seed for planting or purchase seed from another grower or dealer. Unless this seed is certified ...