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Grandparents as caregivers : common questions (2008)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2008)
Lighting indoor houseplants (2002)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2002)
Houseplants are popular indoor decorations. Attractive and constantly changing, they add a softness of line and provide a bit of nature indoors. However, the ideal location of a plant for decoration may not be the ideal ...
Agroforestry : an integration of land use practices (2000)
(University of Missouri Extension, 2000)
"Agroforestry is a set of integrated land use practices. It combines trees, shrubs, forages, grasses, livestock and crops in innovative, flexible combinations tailored to the landowner's needs. The goal in agroforestry is ...
Animal handling safety considerations (2002)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2002)
Few farmers view livestock as a source of danger. Yet animal-related accidents cause numerous deaths and serious injuries each year. A recent National Safety Council study ranked beef cattle farms second and dairy operations ...
Optimizing fertilizer value of manure from slurry hog finishing operations (2006)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2006)
This guide focuses on covered slurry manure systems where the manure is injected into fields for corn and soybean production or where the manure is surface applied to fescue pastures. Calculations are based on 4,800-head ...
Ants (2008)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2008)
Ants are common throughout the world in many different ecosystems. More than 450 species of ants live in North America. They are also one of the most common pests in human environments and dwellings. In human environments, ...
Managed Grazing Systems and Fencing for Distribution of Beef Manure (2000)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2000)
Intensively managed grazing systems can be a win-win situation, increasing productivity and profits for the operator and improving water quality for the citizens of Missouri. Like all production enterprises, livestock ...
Selected ground covers for Missouri (2007)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2007)
Ground covers are low-growing plants that spread quickly to form a dense cover. They add beauty to the landscape and at the same time help prevent soil erosion. Grass is the best known ground cover, but grass is not suited ...
Feed ingredient composition for beef cattle (2005)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2005)
It is essential to know feedstuff nutrient content in order to properly formulate beef cattle diets. This publication provides estimates of the nutrient composition of feedstuffs that are used commonly in Missouri....
Establishing and Managing Riparian Forest Buffers (2005)
(University of Missouri Extension, 2005)
Agroforestry is an integrated set of land management practices that helps land and forest owners to diversify products, markets and farm income, while simultaneously improving soil and water quality, enhancing wildlife ...
Prioritizing your time (2001)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2001)
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 ...
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 ...
Vegetative barriers for erosion control (2001)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2001)
Management considerations in beef heifer development (2002)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2002)
Because decisions about selecting and managing replacement beef heifers can affect the future productivity of an entire cowherd, programs to develop breeding heifers have focused on the physiological processes that influence ...
Biodiesel blends for fueling diesel engines (2006)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2006)
Commercially produced biodiesel is a safe and reliable alternative fuel that can be used in diesel engines with little or no need for modification to existing engines and fuel systems. Most commercially available biodiesel ...
Land application equipment for livestock and poultry manure management (2001)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2001)
Land application is the most desirable method for making use of the nutrients and organic matter in animal manure. The value of the manure is usually maximized if it can be substituted for the purchase of commercial fertilizer.
General structural pest control
(University of Missouri. Extension Division, 2000)
"Pest management and control depend on using the right technologies. To be successful, they must be effective and not adversely affect people or the environment."--From preface.
Identification and management of turfgrass diseases (2007)
(University of Missouri Extension, 2007)