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Biology and management of Japanese beetle
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2020)
An informational article about how to identify and manage Japanese beetles.
Biology and management of common ragweed
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2022)
"This publication examines the biological characteristics of common ragweed that make it a troublesome weed, and outlines management practices that will help growers better manage the weed and slow the selection of biotypes with herbicide resistance...
Biology and management of horseweed
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2022)
"This publication discusses some of the biological characteristics that make horseweed particularly troublesome to control in agronomic crops. Then it provides management strategies, using technologies now available, that will allow growers...
Biology and management of waterhemp
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2022)
"This publication provides an overview of the biological characteristics that make waterhemp difficult to manage in agronomic crops. Then it provides management strategies to help growers better manage this weed and slow the selection of glyphosate...
Biology and management of giant ragweed
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2022)
"This publication discusses the biological characteristics that make giant ragweed troublesome, and provides management guidelines that will minimize yield losses and slow the development of glyphosate-resistant biotypes."--Extension website, viewed...
Southwestern corn borer management in Missouri (2022)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2022)
"This insect overwinters as a full-grown larva at the base of the corn stalk. The dull white moths with their prominent, snoutlike mouthparts (Figure 1, left) do not feed and prefer to rest during daylight hours on corn ...
Managing nematodes in gardens
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2022)
"Most plants, whether naturally occurring or cultivated, have nematodes associated with them. Some nematodes are endoparasitic, spending their lives within plants (Figure 1). Others are ectoparasitic, and only their stylets ...
Guide to estrus synchronization products
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2021)
internal drug release (CIDR), or the progestin feed additive melengestrol acetate (MGA). This publication provides an overview of the function, handling considerations, and proper administration of these products."--First page....
Inbreeding : its meaning, uses and effects on farm animals
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2021)
"Technically, various mating schemes of animals are classified under two broad categories - inbreeding and outbreeding. Classification depends on the closeness of the biological relationship between mates. Within each category, a wide variation...
Establishing and managing cover crops in Missouri for wildlife and pollinator benefits (2022)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2022)
"Cover crops can be established for a variety of agronomic benefits. These include preventing soil erosion, providing weed suppression, and improving soil health, potentially increasing yields for crops such as corn and ...
The random shuffle of genes : putting the E in EPD
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2021)
the swapping of parts between paternal and maternal chromosomes in a biological process called recombination. So, the number of possible chromosome combinations is in the billions! We often state this as progeny receive a random sample of the sire's genes...
Facts about glyphosate-resistant weeds
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2022)
"This publication describes the status and potential consequences of glyphosate-resistant weeds; and the primary factors that increase the risk of glyphosate resistance, and it encourages growers to use practices that reduce the selection...
Natural lawn care
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2022)
"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 ...
Nutritional management of developing heifers : intensive versus extension systems
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2021)
-term profitability. Feed costs account for 60–70% of heifer development costs. This publication aims to provide insight on prudent nutritional management of developing heifers while discussing the pros and cons of various heifer development systems."--First page....
Converting unused agriculture facilities for aquaculture use: swine barn conversion for fish culture
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2022)
"Unused swine barns can be converted into facilities for rearing other profitable agricultural products, such as fish. The key to success is to identify markets for the products and spend as little as possible on the ...
Calving season considerations for commercial beef cattle operations
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2021)
"Managing the time of year in which cows calve can have significant implications for the profitability of a cow-calf operation (Figure 1). Cow-calf herds with no defined calving season are labor-intensive and potentially ...
Grazing cover crops
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2022)
elicits stimulate soil biological activity and lead to healthier soil and healthier crops. This guide examines grazing cover crops from the perspectives of livestock owners and row crop farmers, and provides information on how to overcome some...
Calving difficulty in beef cattle
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2022)
"Calving difficulty (dystocia) can increase calf losses, cow mortality, and veterinary and labor costs, as well as delay return to estrus and lower conception rates. In two studies at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center ...
Mixing-vessel composting system at a large swine finishing farm
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2022)
for liquid manure. Composting is a biological process in which microorganisms convert organic materials into soillike material, which can effectively convert animal manure into value-added products. Compost has been well-documented and proven...
Reproductive anatomy and physiology of the cow
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2021)
"The ability of a cow or heifer to successfully mate, conceive, give birth, and raise a healthy calf each year is essential for profitable and sustainable beef production. A good understanding of anatomy and physiology of ...