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Chiggers (2011)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2011)
A chigger is the parasitic larval stage of a common mite in the genus Trombicula. Several species of chiggers exist in the United States, but Trombicula alfreddugesi is most commonly encountered.
Managing your money (2011)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2011)
Conformation : form to function (2002)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2002)
When evaluating the conformation of a horse, you should consider the following areas: balance, muscle, structural correctness, and breed and sex characteristics. Fads at times have skewed the importance of one trait or ...
Corn silage for beef cattle (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Corn silage is a popular feed with Missouri cattle feeders. Harvesting corn as silage furnishes 50 to 60 percent more nutrients per acre for beef cattle than harvesting the grain alone, an important consideration for a cattle feeding enterprise...
Participant biographies
(2011)
This document provides, in alphabetical order, short biographies of the colloquium participants.
Nutrient requirements of swine and recommendations for Missouri (2001)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2001)
Feed is the largest single item among the costs of producing pork. Pork producers should adopt a comprehensive feeding program based on sound nutrition principles and tailored to a specific operation. This guide provides the basis for such a feeding...
Are radial tractor tires cost effective? (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
confirmed that radial tires have the advantage in tractive efficiency. H. Erdal Ozkan, state extension specialist at Ohio State University, has reviewed all available research results related to field performance of tractors equipped with radial and bias ply...
Forage crop irrigation systems and economics
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2023)
"Irrigation presents an opportunity for Missouri forage producers to mitigate production risk from drought and improve forage yield. This guide explores three considerations before choosing a forage irrigation system: expected forage response...
Mineral requirements for growing swine (2001)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2001)
Swine producers have known for years that minerals must be supplied in swine rations for optimum performance. About 5 percent of the total body weight of swine consists of mineral elements. These elements are essential for ...
Nutrient requirements of chickens and turkeys (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Tables from 'Nutrient Requirements of Poultry,' eighth revised edition, 1984, National Academy Press, 2101 Constitution Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20418. Estimated values are indicated in italics to distinguish them from ...
Whole soybeans for dairy cattle (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Whole soybeans (WSB) can be used in dairy cow rations; they are palatable and have excellent feed value. WSB have lower protein content than soybean meal, but because of higher fat, have higher net energy content.
Determining reproductive fertility in herd bulls
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2021)
"An important factor influencing the productivity of a beef cattle operation is the percentage of the calf crop weaned. This is determined by many factors, but certainly one is the number of cows bred during the breeding ...
Missouri farmland values
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2022)
and settle estates. When appraisals are not feasible, estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) data might be an acceptable option."--Page 1....
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, ...
Determining reproductive fertility in herd bulls (2001)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2001)
The most important factor influencing the profitability of a beef operation is the percentage of the calf crop weaned, which, in turn, is determined mainly by the number of cows bred during the breeding season. The herd ...
Wheat-soybean double-crop management in Missouri (1998)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1998)
Double-cropping soybeans after winter wheat has grown in popularity and feasibility in much of Missouri. This cropping system has several advantages. A crop, growing on the land all year, provides control of soil erosion. Spreading annual fixed...
Plant growth regulators for cotton (1994)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1994)
Several new plant growth regulators have come on the market for use in cotton in recent years. These plant growth regulators have given growers a new opportunity to influence cotton growth to their advantage. However, this ...
Publications, University of Missouri Extension, 2017-05
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2017)
Catalog of CDs, software, videos and hardcopy publications of the University of Missouri Extension Office....
Publications, University of Missouri Extension, 2006-11
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2006)