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December 2023

Using Anhydrous Ammonia Safely
Utilizing Corn Stalks in Beef Cow Rations
Wintertime Nitrate and Prussic Acid Concerns in Forages
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November 2023

Considerations for End of Year Tax Planning
Growing Lavender in Missouri Update
Make Pasture Pay
Funding Innovative Farm Ideas
Missouri Livestock Symposium
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October 2023

Test Hay Quality Before Feeding
The Basics of Farm Lease Agreements
Soil Improvement in the Garden
Missouri Livestock Symposium
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September 2023

Corn Silage as an Alternative Feed During Drought
Extended Drought Can Put Fish Ponds at Risk
Have a Beetle Problem?
Equipment is Key to Drought Harvest
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August 2023

Drought Assistance Programs
2023 Fall Calving Show-Me-Select Heifer Sale
Webinar Helps Specialty Crop Growers with Organic Production
Drought Resources
Tim's Take Podcast
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MU's On-Farm Research: Insect Pest Monitoring
Update on Farm Labor Compensation
Drought Resources
July Gardening Tips
Welcome New State Specialists
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Controlling Pasture and Hayfield Weeds
In and Around the Yard & Garden
Organization: The First and Last Step in Estate Planning
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Is it covered? - Farm Liability Insurance
Northeast Missouri Bull Sale
MU's On-Farm Research: The MU Certified Strip Trial Programs
Garden Tips for May
Missouri Tomato School
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Pesticide Recordkeeping
Free Testing
Missouri Weather Stations
Gardening Tips for April
2023 Area Grazing Schools
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The History of Extension Education
Pruning and Starting Seeds
Nitrogen Rate and the Effect on Corn Yield
Century Farm Program
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February 2023

Farm Financial Records
2022 Show-Me-Select Heifer Sale
Pesticide Safety Awareness
Boost Profits by Frost Seeding Legumes Now
Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) Schedule
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January 2023

The Basics of Wind Energy Leases
Growing Lavendar in Missouri
Updates from the Northern Missouri Research, Extension and Education Center
PPAT Schedule
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Publishing Information

Ag Connection is published monthly for Central Missouri Region producers and is supported by University of Missouri Extension, the Commercial Agriculture program, the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station and the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. Managing Editor: Kent Shannon.