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Seeding rates, dates and depths for common Missouri forages (2001)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2001)
The first step in forage management is the proper establishment of pasture and hay fields. This in turn depends on proper seeding. If the seeding rate is too low, the stand will be thin and weedy. If it is too high, ...
Hessian fly management on wheat (2000)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2000)
The Hessian fly, Mayetiola destructor (Say), is one of the most destructive pest species of wheat. This insect probably originated in the southern Caucasus region of Russia and was accidently introduced into North America ...
Black cutworm in Missouri (2002)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2002)
The black cutworm, Agrotis ipsilon (Rottemburg), is a globally distributed species. Within the different regions of its home range it may have other common names: floodplain cutworm, greasy cutworm and overflow worm. Black ...
Taxation of crop insurance and disaster payments (2009)
(University of Missouri Extension, 2009)
Weather variability is one of the largest sources of risk in agricultural production. Congress has recognized the impact of weather variability on crop production and the resulting variability to farm income by implementing ...
Introduction to Crop Scouting (2009)
(University of Missouri Extension, 2009)
Crop scouting is an essential part of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Scouting provides field-specific information on pest pressure and crop injury, information essential to the appropriate selection and application of ...
Managing manure on alfalfa hay (2000)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2000)
Alfalfa is a high-quality, high-yielding, cool-season forage that can be profitably marketed as hay. Manure can be an excellent source of phosphorus, potassium and boron for alfalfa production and can reduce the need for ...
Management of Glyphosate-Resistant Waterhemp in Corn and Soybean (2008)
(University of Missouri Extension, 2008)
Waterhemp, Amaranthus rudis, is a summer annual weed in the pigweed family that is found throughout the Midwest. Waterhemp seedlings have oar-shaped or oval cotyledons (seed leaves) and are hairless unlike redroot or smooth ...
Prevention and control of damage from wind erosion in cotton (2001)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2001)
Wind erosion and the damage it causes can affect cotton producers through reduced yields due to crop injury, the cost of replanting and the gradual loss of soil productivity. This publication will give guidance in the ...
Cotton seedling diseases : answers to frequently asked questions (2009)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2009)
This article, in question and answer format, offers advice on common diseases of cotton seedlings.
Smooth bromegrass (2000)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2000)
Smooth bromegrass (Bromus inermis) is a cool-season grass introduced into the United States from Hungary in 1884. Smooth bromegrass was widely used in the upper half of North America during the late 19th and early 20th ...
Soybean pest management: dectes stem borer (2005)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2005)
The soybean or Dectes stem borer, Dectes texanus texanus LeConte, is a small, gray, long-horned beetle that attacks soybean and wild host plants. This is an occasional soybean pest in Missouri, and crop damage caused by ...
Boron and sulfur fertilization on rice (2008)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2008)
This publication contains information about, and recommendations for, boron and sulfur fertilization on rice.
Phosphorus management for drill-seeded rice (2008)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2008)
Proper phosphorus nutrition is critical for producing maximum rice grain yields. Phosphorus promotes strong early plant growth and development of a strong root system. This publication provides information about phosphorus ...
Rice blast control (2009)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2009)
Blast, also called rotten neck, is one of the most destructive diseases of Missouri rice. Losses due to this disease have been on the increase since 2000. Blast does not develop every year but is very destructive when it occurs.
Selling strategies for local food producers (2007)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2007)
For many farmers, marketing and selling their products are the most challenging part of the farm enterprise. However, direct markets for fresh and unique food products are among the most rapidly growing farm opportunities. ...
Factors that affect the price of manure as a fertilizer (2008)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2008)
An often asked question is "what is the price of manure?" This question is difficult to answer because price is determined by markets. In the absence of markets for manure, its price is unknown. The best that can be done ...
Proceedings of the Symposium on Sustainability in Vineyards and Wineries (2009)
(University of Missouri Extension, 2009)
At the 2009 Midwest Grape and Wine Conference, wine grape growers and industry experts from Missouri to Australia gathered to share information on issues of sustainability in winemaking during the conference's Symposium ...
Improving Missouri's Bottom Line: The Significant Economic Impact of Early Childhood Programs
(Center for Family Policy & Research, 2009)
The challenge to fund Missouri's state budget, with escalating costs and dwindling revenue, is daunting. Across party lines, the question is: how can Missouri improve the state's economic climate? The surprising answer is ...
Why a Missouri QRS
(University of Missouri-Columbia Center for Family Policy and Research, 2009-01)
Proponents of a Quality Rating System claim that it will help Missouri target limited resources and monitor the outcomes of early childhood and after-school program investments. Are the claims really valid?
Flowering and Fruit Characteristics of Black Walnuts: A Tool for Identifying and Selecting Cultivars (2008)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2008)
Black walnuts (Juglans nigra L.) are valued for their uniquely fruity flavor and are often used as an ingredient in baked goods and ice cream or are eaten as a snack food. Although black walnuts can be harvested from wild ...