The following publications might be of particular interest to people in Webster County. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.

Spray Mix Calculations

Revised

Pesticides are a useful tool to control weeds and pests. Visit our site to view our Spray Mix Calculations for mixing liquid and dry pesticides.

Maintaining Small Dams

Reviewed

Donald L. Pfost
Department of Agricultural Engineering

Hugh A. Curry
USDA
Natural Resources Conservation Service

Dams are a valuable asset. They usually impound water with little input from the owner, and problems that occur usually are minor.

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Responding to Farm Accidents

Reviewed

David E. Baker and Rusty Lee
Department of Agricultural Engineering

Most rural and farm family members are aware of potential hazards on farms. But they may not always know what actions to take if they arrive first at a farm accident scene.

How to Build a Compost Bin

Reviewed

Learn about five types of composting and how to build a composting bin. Worm and hemp composting, wire-mesh and snow-fence holding units, and wood and wire three-bin turning units are all covered in this University of Missouri Extension guide.

Qualitative Nitrate Detection for Toxicity Potential

Reviewed

George B. Garner
Department of Biochemistry

This test is designed for survey use and for advising clients of the need for quantitative nitrate analysis when the level of nitrate detected could possibly cause nitrate/nitrite poisoning. The test can be used on water supplies, hay, silage, fodder, pasture samples and mixed ground feeds.

Selecting Wire Fencing Materials

Reviewed

Joseph M. Zulovich
Department of Agricultural Engineering

There is an old adage that says "good fences make good neighbors." This is particularly true today in suburban areas ofMissouri where a neighbor's cow or horse is seldom welcome in nearby lawns or gardens. The most economical solution is a wire fence capable of containing your livestock.

Missouri Limestone Quality: What Is ENM?

Reviewed

Daryl D. Buchholz
Department of Agronomy

Can you get a ton's worth of agricultural limestone out of a ton of agricultural limestone? Probably not. The effectiveness of agricultural limestone depends on two factors:

How to Protect Yourself From Respiratory Hazards

Reviewed

David E. Baker, Brooke Ballenger and Rusty Lee
Department of Agricultural Engineering

Animal Handling Safety Considerations

Reviewed

Yet animal-related accidents cause numerous deaths and serious injuries each year. Removing hazards brings you one step closer to a safe work environment.

Making and Storing Quality Hay

Reviewed

Properly making and storing hay and greatly reduce dry matter loses. Visit our site to learn about Making and Storing Quality Hay.

Webster County Courthouse

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Contact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website.

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