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Your superinsulated house
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1980)
"This guide is written for home builders. All the information was furnished by professional homebuilders who build to sell and therefore build the qualities and characteristics that are requested by home buyers. The message ...
How to buy and sell cordwood
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1986)
"One of the first questions "wood burners" ask about wood supplies is, "How much per cord?" The dollars are important. But equally important is a standard way to measure and transfer the wood. Both the buyer and seller ...
Termite control
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1986)
"Subterranean termites are the most destructive wood feeding insects in Missouri. They feed on cellulose, which is usually obtained from wood. The wood may be in the form of a dead tree or the wood in a house. They will ...
Missouri restricted use list
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1988)
"This list is to be used for informational purposes only. These restricted use pesticides have been registered with the Missouri Department of Agriculture as of Spring 1988. Pesticides are frequently added or removed from ...
Nutrient requirements of chickens and turkeys
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1987)
"Tables from "Nutrient Requirements of Poultry," 8th revised edition, 1984, National Academy Press, 2101 Constitution Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20418. Estimated values are indicated in italics to distinguish them from the ...
Global Journalist: Foreign journalist killed by U.S. troops and the Israel-Palestine conflict
(2003)
In this August 21, 2003 program interviewees discussed the killing of Journalist Mazen Dana. In 17 August 2003, Mazen Dana a Reuters cameraman was filming when American soldier shot at his chest. Latter an American spokesman ...
Is your wiring system safe and energy efficient?
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1982)
"Electricity is a safe and convenient source of energy for heat, light and power in your home and on your farm, provided it is distributed in correctedly sized and properly protected conductors. Good wiring systems are ...
Electric energy in milk houses and milking parlors
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1978)
"Dairy farmers use a lot of electricity producing clean, wholesome, Grad A milk. Electricity is clean and available, but the cost of it is going up. Yet, with prudent use, it is still likely to be your best farmstead source ...
Choosing terrace systems
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1979)
"Terraces are one way to control soil erosion. Crop rotation and tillage practices also control erosion, but they do not provide control of runoff water after heavy rains. Terraces provide this control and should often be ...
Computing electrical service needs for your farm
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1980)
"Electric service capacity refers to the size of conductors main disconnect necessary to serve a given load. On farms, there is usually some type of central service from which individual buildings and other loads are ...
'Low-profile' bins for grain drying
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1990)
"Grain depth is an important factor in grain drying. Extra depth increases the resistance to airflow, decreasing the airflow and the rate of drying. This extra depth also increases fan power requirements and the cost per ...
Operating and maintaining underground outlet terrace systems
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1983)
"The proper operation of underground outlet terrace systems depends on good farming practices, frequent inspections, and prompt correction of problems. Inspections should be made soon after each significant rainfall. This ...
Electric motors for large farm loads
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1980)
"Electricity is the ideal type of power for large farm loads (25 to 100 horsepower) such as irrigation systems, grain dryers, and feed mills. Ordinary single-phase power-driven units above 10 hp are not usually available. ...
Preventing shocks to cows in milking parlors
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1980)
"Proper bonding of the metal parts of a parlor will help eliminate stray electricity in the parlor. This guide gives ideas for preventing electrical shcosk in parlors to be built as well as in existing facilities."--First page
Design criteria for terraces
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1973)
"Terrace design considerations include spacing, channel grade, cross section and length."--First page.
Electrical safety for center pivot irrigation systems
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1977)
"Mount a quarter mile of metal pipe on wheels. Connect several electric motors to pump water, to inject fertilizer or to move the system. Move the system continuously around a 130-acre field. Then pump water through it at ...
Insulation for your home
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1979)
"Insulation is an essential part of the heating and cooling system of a home. It adds to the comfort level in the home and reduces fuel costs. A well insulated home will have lower fuel bills for heating a~d air conditioning ...
Insulation for your home
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1977)
"Insulation is an essential part of the heating and cooling system ofa home. It adds to the comfort level in the home and reduces fuel costs. A well insulated home will have lower fuel bills for heating and air conditioning ...
How to construct a good basement
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1974)
"Some good uses of a well constructed basement are: recreation room; bedrooms; extra bathroom, including a shower; fallout shelter; and utility room including space for the furnace. Ideally, perhaps, a basement should be ...
Agreement between home owner and builder
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1973)
"When a family builds or remodels a home, they usually hire a contractor or a carpenter. Most of the business relations between such parties are good. However, when a good relationship fails, the cause is usually a ...