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The radio broadcasting enterprise of Free China
(University of Missouri., 1958)
"The purpose of the study: This is a study of the radio broadcasting enterprise e of Taiwan, the last stronghold of Nationalist China. As it represents the spark of sturdy independence, the valiant stand of human freedom, ...
The amount of edible meat in the various cuts from animals of known life histories
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1909)
This series of experiments was undertaken with the thought of studying the composition of the different cuts of meat from the housekeeper's standpoint, to determine what cut of meat will furnish the most edible meat for a given amount of money....
The effect of liming an acid soil on the growth of certain legumes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1914)
the air by symbiotic fixation. A minor experiment was added to determine the effect of quantities of organic matter on the location of nodules. In working on these problems it was found possible to obtain information of other points of interest...
Factors influencing income and production efficiency on Missouri dairy farms, 1955 and 1956
(University of Missouri., 1958)
"The purpose of this project is to study the competitive position of Missouri dairy farms using business records of dairy farmers in order to determine the cost of producing milk on farms of different sizes (economic of scale), and the relationship...
A Study of the effect of liming an acid soil on the growth of certain legumes and non-legumes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1914)
have been heavy or applied immediately before the growth of plants. P.E. Karraker at this Station observed a depressing effect of ground limestone on the growth of certain legumes. It was purposed in the experiments herin reported to continue the work...
The pure milk problem of the small town. A survey and movement for improving the milk supply of St. Charles, MO.
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1917)
Text from page 9: There is need for considerable study of the exact importance of the milk problem of the small town and of the proper means of remedying bad conditions. In this work the agricultural colleges should be of considerable aid....
A study of the effects of cotton seed products upon the composition of butter fat and the churnability of cream
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1913)
Practical feeders raise many objections to the feeding of cotton seed meal. In addition to various alleged evil effects on the health of animals to which no consideration will be given in this thesis, cotton seed meal has ...
The use of fats in cooking
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1917)
The cost of food is the all important question at the present time. Our people must be fed. The problem is to discover what available foods will give the most nutritive value at a minimum cost. When we observe that a pound ...
Minimum protein requirements for the growth of dairy heifers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1915)
to determine the minimum amount of this constituent necessary to promote their normal growth. With the object of determining such a figure, the Missouri Experiment Station started an experiment in August, 1913. The results of this experiment to date are given...
The influence of breeding young swine upon the parents, the offspring and the breed
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1913)
has long been known as a swine-producing country of surpassing excellence, and claims to produce and consume more pork than any other nation. Missouri alone, in 1907. sent to market 3,878,863 head of hogs valued at $38,788,630, and at that time...
Use of green manures & cover crops for the south
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1907)
The problem of restoring the fertility to the worn soils and of maintaining that of the new or fresh soils is perhaps the most serious one with which the farmers of the cotton states are confronted. It is indeed unfortunate ...
Minimum milk requirement for calf raising
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1919)
The dairyman is keenly interested in knowing how he can raise his calves in an economical and successful manner. This thesis reports the results of several experiments in early weaning and minimum use of milk for calf rearing, which constitute part...
The coefficient of digestion as influenced by the plane of nutrition of the animal
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1914)
A review of the literature reporting digestion experiments shows that but few investigators have studied the problem of digestion from the point of view of the influence of the condition of the animal on its ability to assimilate food. This thesis...
Silage as a part ration for horses and mules or various ages under varying conditions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1916)
Text from page 174: This was an initial effort to feed silage as a part ration to horses and mules of various ages and under varying conditions at the Missouri Experiment Station. The data in the 1915-1916 tests are not sufficient to make possible...
A study of the factors influencing the ability of the animal to digest its food
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1916)
The purpose of the digestion trials, to be discussed in this paper, was to determine the effect of various factors on the ability of the animal to digest its food. The object of these experiments is somewhat different from the great majority...
A study of types of farming in the U.S. by the farm management survey method
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1919)
of Agricultural science. This study was made from the 1910 Census. The object sought in this investigation in farm management is to secure the elementary facts which must be utilized in organizing and conducting the business of the farm in such a way as to give...
The effect of calcium carbonate of certain soil constituents and on plant growth
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1915)
of Problem": It is the purpose of this investigation to secure data on the effects of adding calcium carbonate in the form of ground limestone to types of soils of common occurrence in the state of Missouri. These effects were studied in crop yields, in per...
The pronunciation of Missouri place-names
(University of Missouri., 1950)
purpose in the radio news script, as far as they go. Unfortunately, the press services leave the matter of local pronunciation verification almost wholly up to each station itself, thinking that the station is in the best position to verify the usual place...
Storage facilities of Missouri country elevators
(University of Missouri., 1958)
"The objectives are to determine adequacy of present storage facilities by Crop Reporting Districts and to provide information for decisions relative to location, capacity, type, remodeling, and rebuilding of country ...
Dietary studies of Missouri State hospitals for the insane
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1918)
"The aim and plan of the investigation was to determine the adequacy of the dietaries and to find out if they were planned as economically as possible. In order to do this it was necessary to collect the following data: ...