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Cover art for publication EQ327

Calibration of Lagoon Irrigating Equipment

Reviewed

Charles D. Fulhage and Donald L. Pfost
Department of Agricultural Engineering

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Eastern black nightshade seeds.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 45

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Some of the state’s most prevalent weed problems are caused by members of Solanaceae (Nightshade family), such as various species of nightshade. Other members are commonly cultivated, such as tomato, pepper, potato and eggplant.

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Swine Diet Manipulation to Minimize Environmental Impacts

Reviewed

Marcia Carlson
State extension swine nutrition specialist

Heather Wilt
Graduate research assistant in animal sciences

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Field pennycress seeds.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 13

Reviewed

Brassicaceae (Mustard family) is one of the larger groups of plants in the state. Several plants within this family, such as yellow rocket and wild mustard, are common throughout Missouri.

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Virginia creeper seeds.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 48

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Several species of Vitaceae (Grape family) are commercially valuable to the state’s economy. Virginia creeper is one of the most common vining weeds encountered in undisturbed habitats.

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Cover art for publication IPM1023

Missouri Weed Seeds

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Positive identification of pests, including weeds, is the first step in a sound integrated pest management program. This publication can aid in identifying weeds by their seed characteristics.

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Cover art for publication G2353

Antibiotics and Other Additives for Swine: Food Safety Considerations

Reviewed

Marcia S. Carlson and Thomas J. Fangman
Department of Animal Sciences

The term antibiotic means "against life" or "destructive to life." An antibiotic is a natural compound synthesized by a living organism that inhibits the growth of another living organism.

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Feverwort seed.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 16

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Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle family) includes several species of honeysuckle, viburnum and elderberry.

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Pitted morningglory seeds.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 19

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Most of the members of Convolvulaceae (Morningglory family) are vining plants, including several common species of morningglories, bindweeds and the parasitic group of plants, dodders.

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Cover art for publication G2500

Care of Pigs From Farrowing to Weaning

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The most critical period in the life cycle of a pig is from birth to weaning. Visit our website to learn about the Care of Pigs From Farrowing to Weaning.

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Common teasel seeds.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 22

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The only two members of Dipsacaceae (Teasel family) that are known to occur in Missouri are cutleaf and common teasel.

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Cover art for publication G9334

Optimizing Fertilizer Value of Manure from Slurry Hog Finishing Operations

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See recommendations for applying manure on corn, soybeans or fescue. Learn how to maximize slurry manure’s value and assess its storage and application costs.

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Carolina geranium seeds.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 25

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The majority of Geraniaceae (Geranium family) plants present in Missouri are geraniums. There are at least five species known to occur in the state.

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Cover art for publication G2509

Swine Management Check Sheet

Reviewed

John C. Rea and Ronald O. Bates
Department of Animal Sciences

This publication highlights some of the major swine management techniques producers should periodically check.

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Cover art for publication G4162

Growing Canola for Oilseed or Cover Crop Use

New

Rob Myers
Adjunct Associate Professor
Division of Plant Sciences

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Wild onion seeds.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 28

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Besides being considered weedy plants, several members of Liliaceae (Lily family) are commonly cultivated. Such members include asparagus, yucca and many cultivars of daylilies.

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Cover art for publication IPM1007

Weed Identification and Herbicide Injury Guide for Corn and Soybean

Reviewed $37

Weeds can significantly reduce corn and soybean yields. View photos of 141 weed species at different stages of development and learn to identify them in this publication. Also see photos and descriptions of symptoms for herbicide-injured plants.

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Moonseed seed.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 31

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Although there are about 75 genera of Menispermaceae (Moonseed famiy), Missouri has only three known genera.

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Common pokeweed seeds.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 34

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Phytolaccaceae (Pokeweed family) is a relatively small plant family that has only one genus occurring in Missouri, common pokeweed.

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Cover art for publication IPM1016

Crop Nutrient Deficiencies and Toxicities

Reviewed

Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.

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Broadleaf and grass and grasslike families.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 02

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See the common names of the broadleaf and the grass and grasslike plant families covered in this publication.

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Cover art for publication EQ201

Reduce Environmental Problems With Proper Land Application of Animal Manure

Reviewed

Charles D. Fulhage
Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering

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 when manure is used as a nutrient source for farm crops.

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Pennsylvania smartweed seeds.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 37

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Many different species of plants in Missouri are known as smartweeds, some of which are among the state's most common weeds. Of about 30 genera of Polygonaceae (Smartweed family) worldwide, at least six are present in Missouri.

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Smooth sumac seeds.

Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 05

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In addition to several sumac species, poison ivy is a member of the Cashew family (Anacardiaceae) and is widespread throughout the state.

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Cover art for publication EQ215

Laboratory Analysis of Manure

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Learn methods for obtaining and interpreting laboratory analyses of manure to make efficient use of fertilizer nutrients in the manure in this University of Missouri Extension guide.

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