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Design criteria for formless concrete flumes (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
The formless concrete flume is a spillway constructed of concrete without forms. The earth is excavated to the dimensions and shape of the structure. Concrete is placed on this earth form to the required depth and floated ...
Constructing wire fences (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
This guide will provide some basic construction information to help you build a good wire fence. Good fences start with good materials.
Agricultural hand signals (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Voice communications are impossible in certain agricultural situations due to distance and noise. For this reason, standard Agricultural Hand Signals have been developed for farm machinery operators by the American Society ...
Saving energy with passive systems (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
One of the first ways solar energy was used in agriculture was to modify climatic extremes in cold livestock housing by using passive techniques. Passive techniques are extremely cost effective because they generally add ...
Brooding and rearing ducklings and goslings (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Today, hatcheries produce day-old ducklings and goslings in large numbers. Commercial growers brood and rear them in about the same way they would baby chicks.
Rotational crossbreeding systems for pork producers (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
More than 90 percent of hogs marketed are of mixed breeding, an indication that crossbreeding is a well accepted management program. Yet crossbreeding alone does not guarantee efficient, profitable production. Choosing the ...
Sampling plant tissue and soil for analysis (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Spectrographic analysis of plant tissue is a relatively new and accurate method for determining levels of major and minor elements in growing crops. However, good results make proper sampling of crops necessary. If you ...
Forages for swine (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Use of good pasture containing alfalfa, ladino clover, and grass can lower sow feed costs, help maintain high level reproductive capacity of boars, and in many cases increase litter size as compared to confinement raising of hogs.
Swine management check sheet (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
This publication highlights some of the major swine management techniques producers should periodically check.
Country curing hams (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Many people like the flavor of hams that have been cured country style. Their characteristic flavor is quite different from mild-cured commercial hams.
Design criteria for canopy and hood inlet spillways (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
These criteria apply to the design of canopy and hood inlet spillways used as the principal spillway for ponds, irrigation reservoirs, and stabilization structures. The canopy or hood inlet spillway usually is used in ...
The bluegrasses (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
There are multiple varieties of bluegrasses in Missouri. This publication provides some general information about these bluegrasses as well as guidelines for maintaining them.
Crownvetch (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Crownvetch, Coronilla varia L., is a cool season, hardy, perennial legume. It is not a true vetch, although it resembles common and hairy vetch. Crownvetch spreads from rhizomes and will form a dense cover. It has been ...
Vitamin E and selenium in swine rations (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
In recent years, concern about shortages of vitamin E or selenium in practical swine operations in Missouri or the Midwest has increased. Recommendations have changed because of problems that have occurred on some hog farms ...
Establishing birdsfoot trefoil in bluegrass sod (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
This guide will aid readers in establishing birdsfoot trefoil in bluegrass sod.
Operating and maintaining grassed outlet terrace systems (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Operating terrace systems properly depends on good farming practices and prompt correction of problems. Terraces should be inspected one or more times each year. Terrace ridge height and shape should be maintained as built. ...
Fuel requirement estimates for selected field operations (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Field operations needed to culture crops pose a major fuel demand. Farmers can save significant money and energy if they use field operation plans that provide adequate crop care with minimal fuel consumption.
Design criteria for debris sasins (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
A debris basin provides storage for silt, sand, gravel, or other debris moving from adjacent lands. The debris causes damage when it moves with runoff water from its source on land adjacent to a landowner's farm and deposits ...
Sheep pregnancy checking by ultrasonic sound (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Ultrasonic sound waves of about 2 million cycles per second can pass through living tissue. Used to determine sheep pregnancy, these sound waves are painless and have no harmful after-effects to the ewe or fetus.
Operating and maintaining underground outlet terrace systems (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
The proper operation of underground outlet terrace systems depends on good farming practices, frequent inspections and prompt correction of problems. Inspect your systems soon after each significant rainfall. This is the ...