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Growing canola for oilseed or cover crop use (2018)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2018)
Swine antibiotics and feed additives : food safety considerations
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2018)
"In many instances, antibiotics are used to promote growth, or weight. It is generally accepted that antibiotics aid in the promotion of quality pork growth through a direct metabolic effect, by sparing use of nutrients ...
Purchasing a herd boar for commercial swine production
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2018)
Success in commercial swine production is determined by a pork producer's ability to use resources efficiently. However, the level of efficiency that can be obtained is set by the genetic merit of the breeding herd. The ...
The impact of livestock production: a case study of three Missouri counties (reviewed 2018)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2018)
Missouri is experiencing two seemingly contradictory economic developments. The number of cropland acres harvested is declining while the total value of agricultural products sold is increasing. This increase in value can ...
Managing nitrogen to protect water quality
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2018)
Nitrogen is a highly mobile nutrient that can be lost to the air, in runoff and through the soil. The high mobility of nitrogen creates unique nutrient management requirements to ensure fertilizer remains in the soil long ...
Swine diet manipulation to minimize environmental impacts
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2018)
The trend toward intensive swine production has raised concerns about concentrated production of manure. These concerns are challenging pork producers to adopt not only improved manure management methods but also methods ...
Missouri crop performance, 2010 : soybean
(University of Missouri. Agriculture Experiment Station, 2010)
"The large number of varieties available makes selection of a superior variety difficult. To select intelligently, producers need a reliable, unbiased, up-to-date source of information that will permit valid comparisons ...
Missouri crop performance, 2015 : soybean
(University of Missouri. Agriculture Experiment Station, 2015)
"Each year, the best seed companies and organizations select several of their best varieties for evaluation by the MU Variety Testing Program. We use the latest scientific principles and procedures to provide farmers and ...
Missouri crop performance, 2011 : corn
(University of Missouri. Agriculture Experiment Station, 2011)
"The large number of commercial hybrids available makes selection of a superior hybrid difficult. To select intelligently, producers need a reliable, unbiased, up-to-date source of information that will permit valid ...
Missouri crop performance, 2015 : corn
(University of Missouri. Agriculture Experiment Station, 2015)
"Each year, the best seed companies and organizations select several of their best hybrids for evaluation by the MU Variety Testing Program. We use the latest scientific principles and procedures to provide farmers and ...
Missouri frost/freeze probabilities guide
(University of Missouri Extension, 2018)
"This guide provides a generalized view of expected last spring and first fall frost dates for Missouri to help you in making your plant-sensitive management decisions. Typically, the first fall frost (temperature of 32 ...
How to dehydrate foods
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2018)
Dehydrating does not improve the quality of fruits or vegetables. Therefore, when selecting produce to dry, be sure it is of high quality and at the desired stage of ripeness. Before drying produce, sort it; use that of ...
Artificial insemination in swine : breeding the female
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2018)
"Artificial insemination (AI) in swine is not a new technique. There are reports as early as the 1930s of collecting semen for insemination. However, use of AI in the United States has skyrocketed in the past decade. It ...
Swine care, selection, and showmanship
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2018)
"Raising and showing market pigs is a popular project. Working with a market pig will allow participants to determine whether they would like to become involved in swine production in the future. Raising pigs can be ...
Dairy (grazing) planning budget for 2019
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2018)
This budget presents information useful to dairy farmers. Table 1 presents estimates for the 2019 year on a 150-cow rotational grazing dairy (replacements raised on farm) in Missouri. Assumptions were based on price forecasts ...
Southern Missouri beef cow-calf planning budget for 2019
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2018)
This budget presents information useful to beef farmers. Table 1 provides estimates for the 2019 year on a cow-calf operation (50-cow herd size and purchased replacements) in Southern Missouri for a fall and spring calving ...