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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 ...
Care of pigs from farrowing to weaning (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
The most critical period in the life cycle of a pig is from birth to weaning. On the average, about two pigs per litter are lost during this period. Poor management is the major contributing factor, although the actual ...
Legal aspects of farm partnerships (1991)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1991)
In 1978, 10.8 percent of all farms in Missouri with annual sales of $2,500 or more were operated as partnerships. In 1982, 9.9 percent of all farms in Missouri conducted business on a partnership basis, as did 13 percent of Missouri farms...
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...
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....
Guide index
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1990)
This is an index of Extension Publications in 1990....
How to size a farm and home water system (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
A farmstead water system should be able to supply the peak flow rate continuously for two hours. A home water system should be able to supply peak demand continuously for one hour. If the peak use rate exceeds the maximum ...
Proper infrared heat lamp use for efficient livestock production (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Electric heat lamps provide a versatile, inexpensive heat source for today's livestock production farming practices. Heat rays from infrared lamps pass through the air without heating it, as does energy from the sun. When ...
Before you go into dairying (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
When you begin dairying, you should realize that you are making a long-term commitment. If you are planning to enter the dairy business, you need to evaluate available resources and the management skills required for a ...
Using food processing plant waste on fields (1990)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1990)
and phosphorus, which are usable plant nutrients that can benefit agriculture instead of just being landfill waste. This guide, based on MU research, provides information on using the waste or lime stabilized biomass (LSB) from food processing plants for liming...
Confined feeding facilities : site selection and management (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
of the litigation. Many operators could have paid more attention to management, or "housekeeping," and avoided the problem. This guide presents two recent court cases which illustrate the importance of site selection and management. It also offers some general...
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; ...
Radon : an indoor health hazard? (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Indoor air can be polluted in a number of ways. Indoor pollutants include formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, respirable dust, nitrogen dioxide, radon and other gases. This publication focuses on just one of these pollutants - radon.
Vitamins for beef cattle (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Vitamin needs of beef cattle can be confined largely to A, D and E. This is because bacteria in the rumen of cattle are considered to have the ability to synthesize vitamin K and the B vitamins in sufficient quantities to ...
Sunflower : an American native (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Of all crops harvested for seed around the world, only one was domesticated in America -sunflower. This widely adapted crop is now grown in every temperate region, including many parts of the U.S. In the U.S., 2.7 million ...
Care of newly purchased feeder cattle (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
The way cattle are handled shortly before loading, during hauling, and the first two weeks in the feedlot has a great influence on the overall performance of feedlot cattle. There is no one program that will give best ...
Poultry farm and processing plant lighting (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Poultry businesses and poultry industry specialists have known for years the value of specialized controlled lighting for stimulating bird growth and egg production. But the very low lighting level (usually 2 foot-candles ...
Backgrounding calves part 2 : herd health and feeding (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Backgrounding calves, or taking weaned calves at about 450 pounds and feeding them up to 750 pounds or so, is becoming more popular among cattle producers. It can be a profit maker for the producer who wants an alternative ...
Crop/nutrient considerations for biosolids (1994)
(University of Missouri Extension, 1994)
Pasture rental arrangements for your farm (1997)
(University of Missouri Extension, 1997)