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Rope wick applicators : construction and use
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1982)
"With rope wick applicators, you can control weeds growing above desirable crops by using herbicides that might otherwise kill or severely injure the crop."--First page.
1982 custom rates for farm services in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1983)
"The custom rates reported in this guide were revised based on a statewide survey conducted in December 1982. Questionnaries were sent to farmers, agri-business firms, aerial applicators, and land improvement contractors ...
1980 custom rates for farm services in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1981)
"The custom rates reported to this guide were revised based on a statewide survey conducted in December 1980. Questionnaries were sent to farmers, agri-business firms, aerial applicators, and land improvement contractors ...
Conservation tillage : costs and returns
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1983)
"This guide sheet briefly describes tillage systems and estimates costs and returns on a typical farm."--First page.
Estimating custom rates for farm machinery
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1982)
"Prices for farm machinery and repairs are rapidly increasing, and costs for fuel and oil have been fluctuating. Under these conditions, a simple method based on current prices for estimating costs of owning and operating ...
Some farm land value statistics
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1981)
Farm lands values are interesting from an historical point of view. Unfortunately, the only good source, back issues of 'Farm Real Estate Market Developments' is not usually available. The following tables should help ...
Estimating past farm real estate values with limited information
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1981)
"An estimate of farm real estate value at a past time is sometimes needed, usually for tax purposes. The data with which to begin are sales records either of the real estate in question or of similar real estate. But even ...
The bagworm in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1982)
"The bagworm is a native insect of Missouri. In its native habitat, it causes little concern except occasionally when populations of the pest build up on a favorable host such as the Eastern red cedar and complete defoliation ...
1981 recommendations for controlling external parasites of swine
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1980)
"The major external parasite attacking hogs in Missouri is the hog louse. These insects obtain their food by puncturing the skin of the host animal with their mouthparts and sucking blood. Each time they feed they puncture ...
Fly control on beef cattle for 1982
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1982)
"Flies that attack beef cattle are of two general groups--non-biting, those with sponging mouth parts, and biting, those with piercing-sucking mouth parts. Non-biting includes face flies and house flies. Biting includes ...
Sowbugs, pillbugs, millipedes, and centipedes
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1980)
"Sowbugs, pillbugs, millipedes, and centipedes occasionally enter the house. However, they prefer moist areas near the top of the soil in mulched flower beds, leaf litter, grass clippings and other debris around foundations, ...
Clover mites
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1980)
"Clover mites are very small, reddish or brownish relatives of spiders and ticks. They are plant feeders usually preferring clovers, lawn grasses, and certain ornamental shrubs and trees. The mites may appear in the home ...
Preventing termite damage at time of building construction
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1982)
"Subterranean termites are the main wood-destroying organisms attacking houses and other buildings in Missouri. Conservative estimates of damage caused by termites and the cost of treating existing buildings are over one ...
Control of anaplasmosis in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1980)
"Anaplasmosis is an infectious disease of adult cattle caused by the organism Anaplasma marginale, which invades the red blood cells. Ticks are the only proven biological vector, or the only host that is necessary for the ...
Using your soil test results
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1981)
"To use your soil test report to the best advantage, you need to understand the information it provides. With the proper understanding of interpretations and suggested fertilizer treatments, you can alter your fertilizer ...
Submitting a soil sample for testing
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1981)
"Soil testing can help you make management decisions for a crop nutrition program. Soil testing not only provides a sound basis for nutrient applications but also permits taking fluctuating fertilizer and commodity prices ...
Homemade yogurt
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1980)
"Homemade yogurt is simple to prepare if a few rules of cleanliness are observed, and if the few necessary utensils and a clean milk supply are available."--First page.
Homemade cottage cheese
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1980)
Rations for growing and finishing beef cattle
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1980)
Use of ultrasonics in swine improvement
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1980)
"Today's swine producer must produce pork that is highly acceptable to consumers yet within a cost that permits a profit. Ultrasonics allows objective measurement of back fat and loin-eye area, two traits ...