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Conservation tillage-planting systems
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1974)
"Conservation tillage, or minimum tillage, involves practices that conserve energy and soil while maintaining high yields. The terms are used to describe a wide range of tillage-planting systems of reduced tillage where ...
Before you order tree seedlings
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1977)
"Good planting practices include good planting stock, a well selected and properly prepared site, proper planting methods, and adequate protection and care after planting. Failure in any or all of these planting practices ...
Before you order tree seedlings
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1979)
"Good planting practices include good planting stock, a well selected and properly prepared site, proper planting methods, and adequate protection and care after planting. Failure in any or all of these planting practices ...
Double cropping in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1977)
"Double cropping has become popular in the southern half of Missouri in the last decade. This technique offers the possibility of increasing annual returns from the same grain crop acreage. Many farmers are double cropping ...
Plants poisonous to livestock
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1978)
"Several species of poisonous plants are distributed throughout Missouri, and many of them are commonly found in native or improved pastures. Selected species that are toxic to various livestock are illustrated in this ...
Should you incorporate your farm?
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1979)
"Because of high estate, gift, inheritance, and income taxes and other reasons, many Missouri farmers are interested in forms of business organizations that help minimize taxes and maximize the inheritance for their children ...
Farm real estate appraising
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1975)
"Each of us is a user of real estate - we own, use, invest in property for a business or residence. Normally the farmer's largest financial commitment is for land, and land is the bulk of his assets. In many instances the ...
1978 recommendations for controlling external parasites of swine
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1978)
"The major external parasite attacking hogs in Missouri is the hog louse. These insects obtain their food by puncturing the skin of the host animal with their mouthparts and sucking blood. Each time they feed they puncture ...
Wood fuel for heating
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1978)
"Heating value of properly prepared fuel wood compares favorably with other fuels. Where fuel wood can be obtained from a woodland as a result of 'timber stand improvement,' the woodland also benefits. During power failure ...
Controlling bluecomb disease in turkeys
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1978)
"Bluecomb disease is known under a variety of names including mud fever, non-specific enteritis, and transmissable enteritis. It is a disease that will attack turkeys of all ages. As yet, authorities are still uncertain ...
Indian meal moth and angoumois grain moth
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1978)
"The Indian meal moth and the Angoumois grain moth are the most common moths found in stored products in the home. The Indian meal moth will infest most cereal products, nuts and dried fruits. The Angoumois grain moth will ...
Elm leaf beetle
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1977)
"The elm leaf beetle is an annual pest on elm tree foliage, especially the Chinese or Siberian elms, throughout the state. Also, the beetles may become a household nuisance by migrating into homes and buildings during the ...
Infectious canine abortion
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1978)
"During 1965 and 1966, breeders of beagles in many parts of the United States noticed an unusual number of abortions and stillbirths. Litters of dead puppies were sent to the Cornell Research Laboratory for Disease of Dogs ...
Wind speed and pesticide applications
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1977)
"The use of pesticides in the production of farm crops has increased rapidly in Missouri over the past decade. Problems arise when these materials are blown by the wind into nearby fields, pastures, towns or farmsteads. ...
Rabbits and rodents as pets
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1977)
"Rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils and even rats and mice make excellent pets if properly handled, fed and caged. They require little space and food and will become tame if handled gently. However, these pets require ...
Swine sanitation
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1979)
"Sanitation is important to any swine production program but vital to an intensified program. If sanitation could be measured, the degree of success of the production program would be in direct proportion ...
Income possibilities from finishing feeder pigs
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1976)
Dairy herd breeding program
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1979)
"The science of genetics has made rapid strides in recent years. The nature of inheritance, genes, and chromosomes are now taught even at the high school level. The dairy farmer , however, has to deal ...
Increase woodland products through timber stand improvement
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1979)
1978 recommendations for chemical weed control in grain sorghum
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1977)