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Meeting the protein and amino acid needs of swine (1982)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1982)
All pigs require protein, which consists of amino acids. Amino acids are used for maintenance, growth, gestation, and lactation. Pigs actually do not have a protein requirement, but quality protein provides the amino acids ...
Measuring and reducing corn harvesting losses (1983)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1983)
Corn left behind when the field is combined represents a loss of profits. Combine losses cannot be reduced to zero, but skillful operators can reduce losses to an acceptable level without affecting the rate of combining. ...
Creating a videotape for instruction (1988)
(University of Missouri Extension, 1988)
Videotape provides some distinct advantages over other electronic media. The equipment has become more portable, easier for the non-technically trained person to use, and very cost effective when comparted to 16mm film ...
Nitrate and water (1980)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1980)
Nitrates in water can affect livestock production and human health. "Blue baby syndrome" can be caused by high nitrate in the drinking water of infants under six months of age. Sudden deaths, lowered reproductive performance, ...
Rabbits and rodents as pets (1981)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1981)
Rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils and even rats and mice make excellent pets if properly handled, fed and caged. They require little space and food and will become tame if handled gently. However, these pets require ...
Small farm family program series : homemade cottage cheese (1988)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1988)
Grain storage management : guide for keeping your grain in top condition (1989)
(1989)
Storage fungi can cause serious losses in stored grain. They are the cause, not the result, of spoilage. Bin burning, mustiness and heating are often associated with storage molds. In wheat, germ damage or "sick" wheat can ...
After the fire is out : cleaning household textiles and clothing (1986)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1986)
Soil productivity indices and soil properties of some major soil series of the Missouri Ozarks (1985)
(1985)
This report presents a method for arriving at a productivity index (PI) for major soils of the Missouri Ozarks that are underlain by carbonate rocks. The PI model was developed by Kiniry, Scrivner and Keener (1983). It was ...
Soil productivity indices and soil properties for farm-field sites in Missouri (1985)
(1985)
This report is designed to provide access to, and interpretation of, Missouri soil data generated in a study of 500 farm-field plots in 1978 and 1979. The objective of the study was to quantify the relationships between ...
Balance sheet : most important farm financial management tool
(1982)
This circular shows you how to prepare a balance sheet and how to use it in making financial decisions. A balance sheet is the single most important document you use in financing your farm. The balance sheet is an essential ...
Developing Effective Communications (1988)
(University of Missouri Extension, 1988)
It's been estimated that many Americans spend 70 to 80% of their time in communications: writing, reading, talking, listening. This is certainly true of Extension faculty. This suggests that communications may well be the ...
Sorghum aphid pest management (1985)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1985)
Potential for Retail Trades in Rural Communities
(University of Missouri Extension, 1987)
Local decisionmakers in rural trade centers are faced with a number of questions concerning future growth of retail trades. What types of retail businesses can a community support? How many firms can thrive in the community? ...
Confined feeding facilities : site selection and management (1981)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1981)
Recently, lawsuits against owners of confined livestock and poultry feeding units have not been uncommon. In many cases, penalties have been assessed. Proper attention to site selection when the project was started could ...
Recycling lagoon water for manure flushing systems (1981)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1981)
Flushing systems for manure collection and transport from animal confinement buildings have the advantages of improved building environment and reduced labor. Flush water comes from either the domestic water supply or as ...
Selecting and working with a farm building contractor (1980)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1980)
Two major tasks are involved in the successful completion of a new farm building--choosing the right building and selecting a good contractor to build it. Most building constructed today are 'pre-engineered' or package-type ...
Poultry farm and processing plant lighting (1980)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1980)
Well-designed artificial lighting systems allow workers to perform tasks easily, efficiently, and safely. This is also true for related agri-industry processing plants often located in rural areas close to producers. Great ...
Choosing terrace systems (1981)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1981)