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Understanding and Preventing Freeze Damage in Vineyards: Workshop Proceedings (2007)
(University of Missouri Extension, 2007)
The proceedings of this December 2007 workshop will be a valuable resource for current and aspiring producers wishing to understand freeze injury in grapevines and of special interest to those wishing to explore the available ...
A National Putative Father Registry
(Center for Family Policy & Research, 2007)
Over one-third of all births are to unwed parents. Adoption proceedings for these children can be delayed, contested, and disrupted when paternity is in question. Highly publicized court cases, suchas Baby Jessica's in ...
Preschool Classrooms: Recommendations to Improve the Quality of Early Childhood Programs
(Center for Family Policy & Research, 2007)
Recommendations for practices that strengthen early childhood programs are proposed based on findings from two studies. The Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale-Revised is widely used to assess preschool classrooms. A ...
Home-Based Programs: Recommendations to Improve Program Quality
(Center for Family Policy & Research, 2007)
Recommendations for practices that strengthen early childhood programs are proposed based on findings from two studies. The Family Day Care Rating Scale is widely used to assess program quality. A total of 223 home-based ...
Infant and Toddler Programs: Recommendations for a Stimulating Learning Environment
(Center for Family Policy & Research, 2007)
Recommendations for practices that strengthen early childhood programs are proposed based on findings from two studies. The Infant-Toddler Environment Rating Scale-Revised is widely used to assess infant a toddler classrooms. ...
Hog Manure and Domestic Wastewater Management Objectives (2007)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2007)
The objective of this publication is to identify the differences and similarities between managing municipal wastewater and managing the manure from grow-finish pig systems.
Infant and Toddler Programs: Recommendations for Quality Child-Teacher Interactions
(Center for Family Policy & Research, 2007)
Recommendations for practices that strengthen early childhood programs are proposed based on findings from two studies. In one study, researchers in the Midwest Child Care Research Consortium conducted a study to assess ...
Pumps and Watering Systems for Managed Beef Grazing (2007)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2007)
Water for beef cattle may come from wells, ponds, creeks, springs or public water supplies, although the last of these sources can be too costly for watering a large herd year-round. Wells are a prime source of water at ...
Fieldwork days and machinery capacity (2007)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2007)
One of the more difficult decisions for farm managers is determining the appropriate machinery performance level to match the workload. The vagaries of weather, the narrow window of time to complete critical fieldwork, and ...
Natural lawn care (2007)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2007)
Increasing numbers of homeowners are inquiring about low-impact environmental approaches to lawn care. This has generated many questions and concerns from lawn care operators and turf managers. Using natural or environmentally ...
Rules for Missouri Townships
(University of Missouri Extension, 2007)
In 2007, 22 counties used the township as an organizing tool for local government. Township organization is an option only open to third- and fourth-class counties in the state. This material is current through June 2007. ...
Days suitable for fieldwork in Missouri (2007)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2007)
The number of days available to complete land-based agricultural activities influences decisions about inputs (e.g., variety/hybrid planted, pesticide used) and machinery. Limited fieldwork days during critical times, such ...
Spring flowering bulbs : daffodils (2007)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2007)
Few garden plants give as much pleasure with as little effort as daffodils. They are one of the most vigorous and colorful flowers of spring. With good drainage they thrive in most soils, although they prefer a medium-heavy loam.
Selling strategies for local food producers (2007)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2007)
For many farmers, marketing and selling their products are the most challenging part of the farm enterprise. However, direct markets for fresh and unique food products are among the most rapidly growing farm opportunities. ...
Safe use, storage and disposal of pesticides (2007)
(University of Missouri Extension, 2007)
Calculating plant-available nitrogen and residual nitrogen fertilizer value in manure (2007)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2007)
Manure typically is used as a fertilizer for crop production. This guide details the calculations needed to determine the fertilizer nitrogen value of manure, termed 'plant-available nitrogen' (PAN). The guide also details ...
Positive discipline and child guidance (2007)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2007)
Foundations for a successful stepfamily (2007)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2007)
Sowbugs, pillbugs, millipedes and centipedes (2007)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2007)
Sowbugs and pillbugs are closely related to shrimp, crabs and lobsters. Although they may occasionally invade the home, they normally prefer moist areas outdoors at the soil surface in mulched flowerbeds, leaf litter, grass ...
Hackberry psyllids (2007)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2007)
Hackberry psyllids are tiny, jumping plant lice (family Psyllidae) that infest hackberry trees. Several species of psyllids infest hackberry. The most common is Pachypsylla celtidismamma. They resemble miniature cicadas ...