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Developing effective communications (1993)
(University of Missouri Extension, 1993)
Speeding adoption of new technology in rural America : what sociologists have learned (1993)
(University of Missouri Extension, 1993)
Reducing the risk of groundwater contamination by improving animal manure management (1995)
(University of Missouri Extension, 1995)
Reducing the risk of groundwater contamination by improving petroleum-product storage (1995)
(University of Missouri Extension, 1995)
Calibrating home garden equipment (1994)
(University of Missouri Extension, 1994)
Biosolids index of publication titles, nomenclature and conversion factors (1995)
(University of Missouri Extension, 1995)
Lagoon pumping and irrigating equipment (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Lagoons are an important part of many Missouri livestock waste management systems. In addition to providing relatively low-cost storage for wastes, lagoons biologically degrade and liquefy manure for pumping and distribution ...
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 ...
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 ...
Farming with one tractor (1997)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1997)
Although few farms claim only one tractor in their machinery inventory, it is possible to choose, equip and schedule a single tractor to accomplish all of the field work on a farm. Even though most tractors have a flexible ...
Low-profile bins for grain drying (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Grain depth is an important factor in grain drying. Extra depth increases airflow resistance, decreasing the drying rate. This extra depth also increases fan power requirements and the cost per bushel of drying grain. ...
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, ...
Estimating peak rates of runoff from small watersheds (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Use the equation in this article to estimate the peak rates of runoff to be expected from watersheds smaller than 200 acres in Missouri.
Orchardgrass (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.) is a bunch-type, tall-growing, cool-season perennial grass. It is one of the most productive cool-season grasses, tolerant to shade, fairly drought resistant with moderate winter ...
Caucasian bluestem (1996)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1996)
Caucasian bluestem, Bothriochloa ischaemum, is a warm-season perennial grass which was introduced from Russia in 1929. Caucasian belongs in the group known as Old World bluestems and is not related to Missouri's native ...
Big bluestem, indiangrass and switchgrass (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Native warm-season grasses are good, viable options to complement present cool-season pastures in north and south Missouri. Good management at establishment and afterward will result in high-yielding, high-quality forage ...
Eastern gamagrass (1999)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1999)
Eastern gamagrass (Tripsacum dactyloides) is a warm-season bunch grass native to the eastern United States and is still often found east of Kansas and Oklahoma. This highly productive grass is best adapted to wet habitats; ...
Seed production of tall fescue and other cool season grasses (1995)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1995)
Most of the fescue harvested for seed in Missouri is used for fall and winter grazing. This is an excellent way to maximize the total fescue crop, but often results in seed yields that are lower than would be expected if ...
Soybean harvest aids (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Except when they have large stems, dead weeds usually cause only minor harvest problems. But unfortunately, only a hard frost will stop the growth and dry up some weeds. However, the average date of the first hard frost ...
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 ...