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Prevention of poultry disease
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"An adequate disease prevention program is essential to the profitable production of commercial poultry. While a disease outbreak that wipes out an entire flock of birds is obviously costly, chronic disease can also reduce ...
Controlling damage caused by wildlife
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"Although most people enjoy viewing and interacting with wildlife, conflicts may occur between people and animals under certain conditions. Given the wrong circumstances, almost any species of wildlife can became a nuisance. ...
Making and storing quality hay (1987)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"The most important factors affecting the quality of hay are 1) moisture content at baling and time of storage, 2) stage of maturity at baling, 3) storage conditions, and 4) the forage species, of course. This guide has ...
White, ladino and sweet clover
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"White clover is a stoloniferous plant with a shallow root system. The primary stems of white clover usually die before the second year, and the life of the plant depends upon the stolons and their haphazard roots."--First page.
Deer--from field to table
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"One of the problems facing a deer hunter is what to do with the deer after it is killed. Most hunters want a trophy as well as the meat. Deer meat, or venison, is nutritious and as versatile as beef; however, the eating ...
Seed testing services
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"The use of quality seed is a must if you are to realize an economic return from crop production. Each year, many farmers save seed for planting or purchase seed from another grower or dealer. Unless this seed is certified ...
Seeding mixtures for hay, pasture and silage
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"For best results from pasture and hay crops, keep seeding mixtures simple. Grasses and legumes that are sown in combination should be similar in palatability, maturity patterns and growing vigor. Because of the differences ...
Music at Mizzou, Winter 1987
(University of Missouri--Columbia. School of Music, 1987)
Radon : an indoor health hazard?
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"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 guide focuses on just one of those pollutants: ...
Increase your calf crop by good management, pregnancy testing, and breeding soundness examination of bulls
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"Manage the cow herd for a 95 percent calf crop. In herds with a 450-pound weaning weight and 95 percent calf crop, you have 428 pounds of calf per cow in the herd to sell. In contrast, an 85 percent calf crop yields only ...
Missouri soybean handbook (1987)
(University of Missouri. Extension Division, 1987)
"Understanding the growth and development of a soybean plant can be useful in making many management decisions on soybean production. This presentation draws heavily on Iowa State University Cooperative Extension publications ...
Make it local
(University of Missouri. Extension Division, 1987)
"Editors of most small daily and weekly newspapers say their survival depends on local news. After all, most of their readers can get national news from television or radio networks, national news magazines, or the country's ...
Newsletter score sheet
(University of Missouri. Extension Division, 1987)
"How does your newsletter rate? Take a few minutes to score your evaluation of your newsletter. A perfect score is 170. Anything below 100 means you need to make some drastic changes. Look to see where you're strong and ...
Feeding the sow and gilt
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"Gilts selected for breeding should be kept from getting fat. You can usually leave meat-type gilts on a high-energy finishing ration until they weigh 175 ti 209 pounds. Then select replacement gilts, remove them from the ...
Evaluating additives for swine rations
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"Swine producers today are making decisions about feed additives, which are promoted as an aid in reducing feed required per pound of gain. Additives on the market have been selected from a large number investigated for ...
1987 Missouri commercial peach spray schedule
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"These recommendations are intended to serve as guidelines for commercial peach growers in Missouri. The pesticides and application rates listed for any given pest problem are based on their effectiveness, economy, safety ...
Cotton insect control (1987)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"These recommendations are based on research conducted in Missouri and are designed to provide adequate yet economical pest insect control with a minimum of insecticide applications."--First page.
Buckwheat
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"Buckwheat is an 'old' crop that periodicaly receieves attention as an emergency short-season summer crop or as a second crop in some specialized croped rotations. This guide provides some background information for those ...
No-till checklist (1987)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
Maintaining small dams
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"Dams are a valuable asset. They usually impound water with little input from the owner, and problems that occur are often minor. Problems can worsen, however, and can become more expensive to repair if not fixed promptly. ...