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Country curing hams
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1985)
"Many people like the flavor of ham that has been cured country style. Its characteristic flavor is quite different from mild-cured commercial hams."--First page.
Universal ear notching system for pigs
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1985)
"Purebred swine breeders are required to ear notch pigs to be eligible for registration in their respective swine breed associations. There are several different ear notching systems in use which tend to be confusing not ...
Men's wear : body dimensions and wardrobe coordination
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1982)
"More and more people need to dress for their job because semi-professional and professional positions are on the increase. More than two-thirds of the U.S. population are employed in positions associated with the production ...
Dressing children for winter
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1981)
"Children like clothing that is comfortable and will allow them to sit, run, jump, and play. Dressing children warmly does not need to be costly. It keeps them comfortable, cuts down on absences from school, and reduces ...
Information on Missouri's beef cattle industry
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1984)
Provides a list of University of Missouri Extension Centers and Publications.
Information about Missouri agriculture
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1986)
"So, you think you might like to come to Missouri and farm. Those of us who already live in Missouri can understand why you are looking with favor on Missouri. We think it is a nice place, populated by friendly, helpful ...
1984 Missouri commercial grape spray schedule
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1984)
"These recommendations are intended to serve as guidelines for commercial grape growers in Missouri. The pesticides and application rates listed for any given pest problem are based on their effectiveness, economy, safety ...
1988 Missouri commercial apple spray schedule
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1988)
"These recommendations are intended to serve as guidelines for commercial apple growers in Missouri. The pesticides rates listed for any given pest problem are based on their effectiveness, economy, safety and general ...
Fat in your diet
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1983)
"Such terms as "saturated," "polyunsaturated," "triglyceride" and "cholesterol" are being used widely today. Understanding the correct meanings of these words is important to your health and well-being because fat in the ...
Teaching about breakfast
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1980)
"Teaching about breakfast does not guarantee improved breakfast habits. But successes are more likely to occur with well-defined teaching objectives. In developing teaching plans, begin with simple objectives and build to ...
Proteins : building blocks of life
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1983)
"A protein is a chemical compound which is necessary for life. The word protein comes from the Greek word for protos, meaning "of first importance." Proteins are present in every body cell."--First paragraph
Nutrifacts about fat
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1983)
"Test Your Nutrition, Knowledge. Rate yourself by checking either the true or false box next to each of the following statements."--First paragraph.
Nutrients : teamwork is the key
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1982)
"The nutrients in your body work together much like a team. Each nutrient has a special job to do, and no nutrient can take another's place. Over 50 chemical substances found in food are needed every day for good health ...
1985 custom rates for farm services in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1986)
"The custom rates reported in this guide were revised based on a statewide survey conducted in January 1986. Questionnaires were sent to farmers, agri-business firms, aerial applicators, and land improvement contractors ...
No-tillage and reduced-tillage : costs and returns
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1986)
"Soil conservation and cost control are important considerations in choosing tillage practices. In 1983, the University of Missouri--Columbia published Agricultural Guide G350, 'Conservation tillage : costs and returns,' ...
Price spreads for beef and pork
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1986)
"Price spreads for beef and pork are the differences among prices at three marketing levels -- farm (live animals), wholesale (beef carcasses and pork wholesale cuts) and retail (average of retail cuts). From these prices, ...
Some farm land value statistics
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1985)
"Farm land values are interesting from an historical point of view. Unfortunately, the only good source, back issues of Farm Real Estate Market Developments, is not usually available. The following tables should help remedy ...
Marketing cull sows
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1986)
"Swine producers often ask, 'What do I do with my cull sows? Should I move them to a market as soon as possible or should I feed them for a few weeks? If I do feed, how many weeks is best?' The answer is the same for most ...
Estimating past farm real estate values with limited information
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1985)
"An estimate of farm real estate value at a past time is sometimes needed, usually for tax purposes. The data with which to begin are sales records either of the real estate in questions or of similar real estate. But even ...
Seasonal prices for meat animals
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1986)
"Seasonal price changes are important to consider when developing or making adjustments in a livestock production program. The following charts present the average monthly price variations for several classes of livestock ...