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Prevention and control of damage from wind erosion in cotton
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2023)"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. In extreme cases, blowing sand can reduce ... -
Mixing-vessel composting system at a large swine finishing farm
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2022)"On-farm manure treatment can be challenging for many animal feeding operations, especially for those who have limited nearby fields for manure land application. To date, very few large-scale animal farms utilize composting ... -
Sulfur and boron fertilization on cotton
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2023)"The most limiting nutrients for cotton production are nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus. However, on many Delta soils, sulfur (S) and boron (B) fertilization are also important for making optimum cotton lint yields. ... -
Biosecurity for today's swine operation
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2023)"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 ... -
Forage crop irrigation systems and economics
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2023)"Irrigation presents an opportunity for Missouri forage producers to mitigate production risk from drought and improve forage yield. This guide explores three considerations before choosing a forage irrigation system: ... -
Missouri fencing and boundary laws
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2022)"Fencing duties and boundary locations have been the subject of arguments between neighbors for centuries. This publication is intended to answer Missouri farmers’ and rural landowners’ questions regarding such duties and ... -
Leasing land for solar energy development
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2023)"Leasing land to develop utility-scale solar energy farms is becoming more common in Missouri. Renewable energy developers are proposing leases to Missouri farmland owners near select transmission lines and substations. ... -
Crop-share leases in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2023)"Producers expand their base of operations by purchasing or renting additional land. Some producers may prefer leasing farmland as opposed to purchasing due to a lack of capital, to reserve capital for other purposes, a ... -
Funding agricultural business development with federal and state grants
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2023)"Grant programs allow agricultural businesses and farmers to seek funding that supports business development and may complement other business financing. Grant funding is intended to serve as a short-term infusion of funds ... -
Lenders' sentiments on Missouri agricultural land values
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2023)"In Missouri, land sales prices do not need to be reported to a governmental or public agency. This means that farmers, bankers, and appraisers are unable to see a history of sales transactions to see how land values are ... -
Missouri farm land values opinion survey
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2023)"A web-based survey was conducted in October 2022 to determine what people think has been happening to farmland values in Missouri. Ag lenders, rural appraisers and farmers - persons expected to have insight on land values ... -
Three types of farm meetings to strengthen the business and start a farm transition plan
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2022)"Families may be inclined to only conduct meetings when they need to make critical decisions. However, regular meetings create a culture of communication and inclusive decision-making. Scheduled communications also create ... -
Biodiesel blends for fueling diesel engines
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2022)"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 ... -
Ecology and management of white-tailed deer in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2022)"This publication is the first in a series of white-tailed deer management guides for landowners and wildlife enthusiasts. The series provides research-based information to help landowners make informed decisions and achieve ... -
Population dynamics
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2022)"Although landowners frequently want to know how many deer are on their land, knowing exact numbers is not realistic, nor is it necessary for successful deer management. However, having a basic understanding of population ... -
Nutritional requirements of white-tailed deer in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2022)"A healthy deer population has the following attributes: Higher recruitment rates, Greater body mass, Larger antler growth potential. Nutrition is one of three main factors that influence antler growth and body size of ... -
Antler development in white-tailed deer : implications for management
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2022)"Antlers are among the most identifiable characteristics of species of the deer family, Cervidae, which comprises caribou, elk, moose, mule deer and white-tailed deer (Figure 1). Antlers have been prized and pursued by ... -
Estimating deer populations on your property : harvest data
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2022)"Deer populations in most of rural Missouri are controlled by harvest. Therefore, the number of deer taken during the hunting seasons affects the population size, both regionally and locally. Most Missouri counties have ... -
Observational data
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2022)"Recording observational data on a log sheet is one of the easiest and most cost-effective methods for gathering information on the composition of a deer herd (Figure 1). The only tools required are a pencil, paper and ... -
Camera survey
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2022)"Implementing a sound, quality deer management program depends on obtaining accurate survey data. Obtaining accurate data requires the ability to collect reliable estimates of deer density on your property. Many hunters ...