Calibrating field sprayers (1997)

Pesticides are most cost-effective and perform optimally when applied at labeled rates. Too much pesticide can injure crops; too little can give inadequate or unreliable control. Careful calibration is essential to proper sprayer operation, and the economic return on the small investment of time required can be substantial

Rental agreements for irrigated land (1996)

Arriving at a fair rental agreement can be difficult. It is made more difficult when operating expenses and irrigation equipment are considered. This guide is designed to help landowners and tenants develop and evaluate both cash rent and crop-share rental agreements for irrigated land.Revised 6/96/8M

Farming with one tractor (1997)

Although few farms claim only one tractor in their machinery inventory, it is possible to choose, equip and schedule a single tractor to accomplish all of the field work on a farm. Even though most tractors have a flexible design suitable for a wide range of tasks, farmers often keep a variety of tractors on hand to accomplish specific tasks. Large tractors are most often used for primary and secondary tillage. A small tractor may be used for utility chores, mowing, and light hauling. Intermediate-sized tractors are often used for the widest range of tasks including some primary tillage, secondary tillage, planting, mowing and hauling

Spray mix calculations (1997)

Liquid pesticide sprayers must apply the proper amount of a carefully mixed spray solution to be effective in controlling weed and insect pests. This publication describes procedures for determining how much pesticide to mix in the tank so the right amount of pesticide will be applied per acre. Pesticides formulated to be applied as sprays are sold both as liquids and as dry materials such as wettable powders. Calculations for mixing liquids are different from calculations for dry materials. This two-part guide provides specific instructions for mixing both liquid and dry pesticides

Calibrating granular pesticide applicators (2002)

Some pesticides are applied as granules that have been impregnated with a fixed amount of pesticide to eliminate the need for mixing. When used for row crops, most granular pesticides are applied with either a band applicator or a broadcast applicator. Because some granule applicators are sensitive to speed, it is important to maintain a uniform travel speed for consistent performance. Wind can greatly affect the distribution from granule applicators. Adjust distributors to minimize the effects of wind. To reduce the effects of moisture on the metering of granules, empty the granule hoppers every day. Granule application rates are affected by the following variables: orifice size (feeder-gate setting) ; ground speed ; agitator speed ; size and nature of granules ; roughness of the ground ; humidity ; temperature. This guide describes the procedures for calibrating band and broadcast granule applicators.Revised 2/97, reviewed and reprinted 10/02/6M

Precision Agriculture: Yield Monitors (1998)

Yield monitors are an essential component of many site-specific management strategies. Yield maps, the visual and numerical product of yield monitors, encourage creative investigation and can provide reliable answers to carefully performed on-farm experiments. Yield maps provide feedback for determining the effects of managed inputs such as fertilizer and lime, seed and pesticides, and cultural practices such as tillage, irrigation and drainage

GMO: Questions and Answers

Date of publication unknownDate of publication unknownThis is a list of common questions and answers concerning Genetically Modified Organisms and their place in Missouri Agribusiness

Agricultural Contracting

The information in this presentation was assimilated during a University of Missouri Outreach & Extension Professional Implementation Experience (Train the Trainer) program held on April 4 and 5, 2000. The information assimilated herein was provided by the individual speakers. Please feel free to use this information for educational and informative uses

Tractor tire and ballast management (1997)

Careful management of ballast and tire inflation pressure can maximize tractive efficiency, minimize compaction, increase tractor drivetrain life and increase profitability

Precision Agriculture: Remote Sensing and Ground Truthing (2002)

Remote sensing for agriculture can be defined simply as "observing a field or crop without touching it." Although remote sensing can be as simple as a "windshield survey" of a field from a truck at 55 mph, the history of modern remote sensing began when black-and-white photographs of the landscape were first taken from the air. Remote sensing, today, incorporates new technologies that provide increasing efficient, complete, accurate, and timely information. These new technologies, together with historical photographs, provide the informational basis for a practical management tool for site-specific management of crops.New 09/02/5