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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 ...
Cotton nematodes in Missouri : your hidden enemies (2009)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2009)
Nematodes cause more injury to cotton grown in Missouri than any other disease except seedling diseases. This is because farmers have few tools to help them manage these nematodes to protect their crop. This publication ...
Mineral requirements for growing swine (2001)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2001)
Swine producers have known for years that minerals must be supplied in swine rations for optimum performance. About 5 percent of the total body weight of swine consists of mineral elements. These elements are essential for ...
Feeding organic and inorganic sources of trace minerals for swine production (2003)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2003)
A balanced diet of required nutrients is vital in the operation of a profitable swine production. A nutritionally complete diet provides all the necessary nutrients required by the growing pig or reproducing female. Because ...
Biosecurity for today's swine operation (2001)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2001)
Disease control is one of the most challenging areas for producers and veterinarians in swine production. Biosecurity is often perceived as keeping diseases out of a swine herd. However, excluding disease from a herd is ...
Hoop structures for Missouri swine finishing (2000)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2000)
The purpose of this guide is to compare the efficiency and potential profitability of hoop structures and total confinement (slatted) facilities. Experience in Missouri shows that hoop structures allow producers to get ...
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 ...
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 ...
Rice sheath blight control (2009)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2009)
Sheath blight is the most destructive disease Missouri rice growers face. Crop losses may range from slight to heavy each year, depending on weather, the plant growth stage when infection occurs, the extent of infection ...
Managing midseason nitrogen on rice with plant area measurements (2008)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2008)
This guide describes two ways of using plant area measurements to determine where nitrogen should be aerially applied at midseason.
Soybean pest management: bean leaf beetle (2000)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2000)
The bean leaf beetle, Cerotoma trifurcata , is one of the most important soybean pests in the United States. It is tied for second among all pest species attacking soybean foliage, pods and seeds. This insect was once an ...
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, ...
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 ...
All-terrain vehicles (2000)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2000)
Since their introduction, the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) has increased dramatically each year. In addition to widespread recreational use, the agricultural sector has realized the value of the ATV as a workhorse. ...
Manure management in hoop structures (2003)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2003)
Hoop structures for raising swine offer an alternative to managing manure in the traditional liquid form. Some producers are willing to provide the increased labor and management required for a hoop structure so that manure ...
Fieldwork days and machinery capacity (2007)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2007)
One of the more difficult decisions for farm managers is determining the appropriate machinery performance level to match the workload. The vagaries of weather, the narrow window of time to complete critical fieldwork, and ...
Safe tractor operation (2002)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2002)
In 1999 about 780 people in the United States died in agricultural work accidents; nearly 130,000 suffered disabling injuries. The estimated cost of these accidents approached $4.5 billion. No one deliberately has a tractor ...
Small flock series: incubation of poultry (2003)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2003)
Hatching eggs -- watching an egg turn into a baby chick -- is a learning experience for students of all ages as well as a practical way for you to start a small poultry flock. The incubation process is relatively simple, ...
Dead Poultry Composter Project: David Boyd Composter (2009)
(University of Missouri Extension, 2009)
A grant of EPA funds was made available by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources in October 1990 to selected southwest Missouri poultry producers representing each of the five major poultry processing companies. The ...
Dead Poultry Composter Project: Tom Swaffer Composter (2009)
(University of Missouri Extension, 2009)
A grant of EPA funds was made available by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources in October 1990 to selected southwest Missouri poultry producers representing each of the five major poultry processing companies. The ...