

Gross Domestic Product Trends in Missouri
New
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis county-level measures of gross domestic product provide an important barometer to gauge the health of state, metropolitan and local economies. Read highlights of some of the key GDP trends for Missouri and its regions.

Long Hedge Example With Futures
Revised
Learn how to place a long hedge in the futures market to reduce the price risk associated with buying an input in this guide for farmers and agribusinesses.

Working Together to Reduce Food Waste — Extension Leader’s Guide
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Ballard Local Government Series
Revised
John Ballard was a lifelong resident of Missouri who earned a master’s degree in community development from MU in 1971 and then worked for MU Extension as a local government specialist for 21 years. These publications are based on his work

Dairy Grazing: Keys to Building a Profitable Pasture-Based Dairy
Revised
Discover four characteristics of profitable pasture-based dairies: system design, focused investments, cost control and careful approach to financial leverage.

Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2020, No. 3 (May/June)
New
Get tips on freezing, dehydrating and blanching brocolli and cauliflower; a recipe for pickling cauliflower; and a warning about why so-called dry canning is not safe in this University of Missouri Extension newsletter.

Dairy Grazing: Dairy Career Paths
Revised
Discover how to move toward owning or partnering in a grazing dairy by working as an employee, managing a farm, contract milking or sharemilking.

Calculating the Value of Manure as a Fertilizer Source
Revised
Use this worksheet to estimate the value of manure nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) and gauge how much manure to apply to corn, wheat, soybeans.

Nozzle Flow Rate Calculator
New
Use this calculator to determine the nozzle flow rate when preparing to spray pesticides on a field.

Human Water Cycle Poster
New $10
Use this poster to illustrate the importance of water in the body.

Blood Vessel Poster
New $10
Use this poster to illustrate the difference between a healthy and an unhealthy blood vessel.

Could Online Sales Be a Direct Marketing Opportunity for Rural Farms?
New
Discover how a transition to online marketplaces for farms selling produce directly to consumers could help them compete with retailers. Learn why this is more cost effective for farms and time saving for consumers in our guide.


Introduction to Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response, First Edition Manual
New $40 to $48
This manual defines how to establish an ASHER training program on the local level, how to conduct threat assessment of your community, how to coordinate response with other responders, and how to recover from an ASHE. It is the only fire service training manual available on this topic.

Leadership for the Wildland Fire Officer: Leading in a Dangerous Profession, Second Edition Manual
New $69 to $80
This manual addresses various supervisory and leadership positions of wildland firefighting outlined by the National Wildfire Coordinators Group (NWCG). Chapters 1–5 are an excellent tool for any current or future leader in fire service. Chapters 6–9 deal with the situational and tactical processes a wildland fire officer faces daily. Following Chapter 9 is an addendum containing 15 after-action reports of “Fires We Should Not Forget” as well as the lesson learned from each fire.

Live Fire Instructor, First Edition Manual
New $59 to $68
This manual serves as a structured template for instructors tasked with the responsibility of facilitating live fire training. Live fire training requires instructors strictly follow guidelines and mandates due to the potential of injury or death among participants. This manual has been constructed to meet current recognized guidelines and practices in the field, with a specific focus on leadership, safety and supervision.

Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2020, No. 1 (January/February)
New
Goulash is becoming a go-to dish for families again. Use this safe, tested recipe to prepare it for canning or for eating right away. Also, choose the pasta for your goulash from the descriptive list.

Environmental analysis information form
Revised
This testing is intended to analyze nutrients and metals in the soil in your growing environment. Complete and submit this form along with your samples.

E3A Solar Electricity: Installation
Reviewed
Thinking about installing a solar electric system? Read this guide to learn what to consider — from checking local building codes to comparing bids — when selecting a solar electric system and installer.

E3A Home Energy: Saving Energy
Reviewed
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E3A Solar Hot Water: Solar Hot Water Collector Sizing Worksheet
Reviewed
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E3A Understanding Energy: Energy Pyramid
Reviewed
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E3A Home Energy: Top Ten Tips
Reviewed
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E3A Biodiesel: Oilseed Processing
Reviewed
Editor’s note
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