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Financial management during hard times
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1982)
"Today, many farmers have severe financial problems. Some wonder whether they can survive. At the same time, there are other farmers who're not making great profits, but they appear to be getting by. A major factor is the ...
Balance sheet and cash flow (two
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1980)
"Would you like to obtain more income from your farming operation? If you're like most farm families your answer is yes. But you may be thinking you'd have to spend money in order to make more income and you're not sure ...
How agricultural cooperatives are taxed
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1986)
"Many Missouri farmers are members of locally owned or regional agricultural cooperatives. Cooperatives are unique in that the owners are also the patrons of the business. The cooperative's purpose is to provide marketing ...
Lagoon pumping and irrigating equipment
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1981)
"Lagoons are an important part of many Missouri livestock waste management systems. In addition to providing relatively low-cost storage for wastes, lagoons biologically degrade and liquify manure for pumping and distribution ...
Estimating soil erosion for conservation planning
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1988)
"Soil type, crop rotation, r11infall, tillage practices, topography and conservation practices used are a few of the factors which determine the potential for soil erosion at specific sites within fields. Over the years, ...
Using agricultural anhydrous ammonia safely
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1986)
"Anhydrous ammonia is one of the most efficient and widely used sources of nitrogen for plant growth. The advantages of ammonia's relatively easy application and ready availability have resulted in a large increase in its ...
First aid for pesticide poisoning
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1986)
"Most pesticide poisonings result from careless use, improper storage or ignorance. Of the 29 accidential pesticide poisoning deaths in 1982 (latest official figures), five involved children younger than five years, according ...
Residential fire detection
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1984)
"Residential fires have become a significant problem throughout the U.S. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) estimates that in 1982 residential fires in the U.S. killed 4,940 persons and resulted in injury to ...
Fish and agricultural chemicals : safeguarding your pond
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1989)
"There are about 300,000 ponds and reservoirs on private lands in Missouri as well as numerous miles of streams and rivers that flow through them. These water bodies serve a variety of uses, such as fishing, swimming and ...
Conservation tillage and residue management to reduce soil erosion
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1988)
"Crop-residue management through conservation tillage is one of the best and most cost-effective ways to reduce soil erosion. Conservation tillage and residue management may reduce machinery expenses and save soil, labor, ...
A comparison of machine systems for hay harvesting and handling
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1982)
"This guide which describes machines and reviews costs, labor requirements and expected hay quality is intended to help those who are selecting hay harvesting and handling machine systems."--First page.
Does the family farm really matter?
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1981)
"Family farms have been revered in America since the days of Thomas Jefferson. More than anyone else, he is given credit for identifying farms as places of individual opportunity. There, said Jefferson, demoncratic values ...
Restrictions on foreign ownership of Missouri agricultural land
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1980)
"Missouri law restricts foreign ownership of agricultural land. The land is found in 'Missouri Revised Statutes,' Chapter 442.560 - 442.592. This source gives the full text of the law and, thus, all its provisions. copies ...
Selecting a computer for the farm
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1983)
"Computers have been used in agriculture for many years. They were present but not so visible. Today, the microcomputer can help improve your management ability. A computer can keep records, analyze them, and perform many ...
Verbal farm rental agreements under Missouri law
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1983)
"Two parties, a landerowner and a tenant, discuss a rental farm, the method of sharing expenses and receipts, and shake hands. They've made a verbal rental agreement. Many agricultural leases are formed this way. Unfortunately, ...
Capital gains taxation of woodland income
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1983)
"An understanding of tax laws and the tax incentives designed to encourage better use of woodlands will allow you and the economy to benefit from full use of your woodland resource. Capital gains taxation provides for the ...
Maintaing woodland tax records
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1983)
"Complete, documented records are essential on woodlands as on all other farm property. Records are needed to determine the cost of production and to establish a basis for casualty losses and taxes. ALso, you need good ...
Laws affecting employers of farm labor
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1980)
"If you hire farm labor, you are responsible for complying with state and federal laws concerned with the safety and well-being of employees."--First page.
A home buyer's guide for evaluating small acreages*
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1982)
"The urge to move to the country is something many experience. People want freedom from smog, dirt, crime, and traffic of cities. They want open spaces, quietness, trees, a garden spot, and perhaps room for a horse. Many ...
MU Department of Music, 1982-1983
(University of Missouri--Columbia. School of Music, 1982)
Scrapbook of newspaper clippings from 1982 and 1983 from the Columbian Missourian, the Columbia Tribune, and the Maneater. The clippings highlight events, people, and programs at the University of Missouri Department of Music.