EQ and EQM - Environmental quality (MU Extension)
Recent Submissions
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Application of aboveground manure slurry system as additional storage and solid separator
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2023)Practical and efficient manure management on animal farms is important to ensure smooth operation, provide valuable nutrients to crop production, and minimize the negative impact on environment. However, manure management ... -
Protecting water quality during lawn establishment and renovation
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2022)"This publication provides a discussion of cultural practices applicable to the establishment, protection and maintenance of a turfgrass ecosystem."--Page 1. -
Nutrient recovery system for dairy farms : dissolved air flotation and multi-disk press
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2021)"A manure management plan consists of balancing the use and/or reuse of organic material but, more importantly, nutrients - primarily nitrogen and phosphorous - and water. Water and nutrients are intertwined because water ... -
Considerations of pull-plug sedimentation basin for dairy manure management
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2020)"Many small dairy farms have limited practical and easy-to-operate options for manure management. A flush system for manure removal is attractive due to reduced chore time and increased barn cleanliness. However, flush ... -
Manure management in hoop structures
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2018)"Hoop structures for raising swine offer an alternative to managing manure in the traditional liquid form (Figures 1 and 2). Some producers are willing to provide the increased labor and management required for a hoop ... -
Swine manure management systems in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2018)"Livestock manure is a potential source of surface and groundwater contamination. Modern livestock production, confining herds in smaller spaces, has increased problems associated with disposing and making use of manure. ... -
Hog manure and domestic wastewater management objectives
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2018)The objective of this publication is to identify the differences and similarities between managing municipal wastewater and managing the manure from grow-finish pig systems. There are two defining differences between ... -
Calibration of lagoon irrigating equipment
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2018)"A properly calibrated irrigation system can be an efficient and uniform method for land application of liquid nutrients. Application should be done at a time and at a rate so that polluted runoff does not enter the waters ... -
Laboratory analysis of manure
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2018)To make efficient use of fertilizer nutrients in manure, nutrient levels must be determined by laboratory analysis. This publication outlines methods for obtaining and interpreting laboratory analyses of manure. -
Land application considerations for animal manure
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2018)Manure should always be spread or irrigated uniformly on fields with consideration given to the proper application rate. Nutrient losses, pollution potential and odor are reduced if manure is incorporated into the soil as ... -
Reduce environmental problems with proper land application of animal manure
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2018)Livestock or poultry production enterprises should have a comprehensive manure nutrient management plan to take advantage of the animal manure benefits. A plan is also important in reducing the risk of environmental problems ... -
Changing landscapes : environmental quality through research, extension and teaching at the University of Missouri--Columbia (2001)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2001)Like so many in science today, MU research and outreach personnel are involved in the study of, and education about, the environment at many scales -- from the molecular to the vastness of the atmosphere and beyond. This ... -
Understanding home water treatment systems (2017)
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State and EPA regulations for domestic wastewater sludge and biosolids (2017)
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Bacteria in drinking water
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Understanding your water test report (2017)
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Water testing : what to test for (2017)
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Groundwater quality (EQ, 2017)
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Aquifers and soil filter effect : nitrogen in the environment (EQ, 2017)
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Federal laws protecting groundwater and surface water [eq 0022] (2017)
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