Assessment of Producer Implementation of Pork Quality Assurance Good Production Practices

The study reported here was undertaken to measure the implementation rate of best management practices recommended by the Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) program. Data were collected via face-to-face interviews and observations with 78 pork producers in four states. The level of compliance regarding physical activities required by the PQA program was about 88%. But only about 48% of producers maintain adequate continuing education and documentation of production practices. We conclude that a sizable majority of producers perform the physical tasks needed to produce wholesome pork, but there are opportunities for improvement in regard to documentation of medication administration

Wheat take-all (1997)

Take-all is a disease of the roots, crown, and stem base of wheat. It interrupts plant development and may seriously suppress yields. A common problem of winter wheat in North America, Take-all occurs in Missouri especially under cool, damp conditions. The name originated in Australia in the middle of the last century when the disease 'took all' seedlings it attacked. In Missouri the disease seldom affects seedlings but more commonly attacks wheat plants at the tillering stage. This publication provides a description of the disease as well as some tips on how to control it

Winter wheat, 1994

"July 1994.""Publication costs paid by Missouri Seed Improvement Association."The objective of the Missouri Winter Wheat Performance Tests is to provide wheat growers in Missouri with a reliable, unbiased, up-to-date source of information that will permit valid comparisons among improved wheat varieties. This information should help Missouri wheat growers select varieties best suited to their particular area and growing conditions. This report summarizes soft and hard winter wheat variety trials conducted throughout Missouri during the 1993-94 cropping season

Winter wheat, 1990

"August, 1990.""Publication costs paid by Missouri Seed Improvement Association."Authors: Kenneth D. Kephart, Assistant Professor and State Extension Agronomist-Small Grains; Anne L. McKendry, Assistant Professor and Small Grains Breeder; David N. Tague, Senior Research Laboratory Technician; and James E. Berg, Research Specialist, Department of Agronomy, University of Missouri, Columbia. Calvin L. Hoenshell, Research Specialist, Southwest Missouri Research Center, Mt. Vernon. Roger C. Wilkins, Farm Worker II, Greenley Memorial Center, Novelty.Special Report No. 416 is a contribution of the Department of Agronomy, University of Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station. The Missouri Winter Wheat Performance Testing program is partially funded by Missouri wheat farmers and businessmen through a grant from the Missouri Seed Improvement Association and by fees from companies submitting varieties for evaluation

Madsen and Hyak soft white winter wheats

4 p.; 28 cm

Rapeseed production districts in Idaho

4 p.: ill., map; 28 cm

Spring rapeseed culture in Idaho

Bulletin no. 681 [Moscow, Idaho] :Cooperative Extension Service, University of Idaho, College of Agriculture,[1988] K.D. Kephart ... [et al.]. 10 p. :ill. ;28 cm. Cover title

Winter wheat, 1995

"July 1995.""Publication and mailing costs paid by Missouri Seed Improvement Association."The objective of the Missouri Winter Wheat Performance Tests is to provide wheat growers in Missouri with a reliable, unbiased, up-to-date source of information that will permit valid comparisons among improved wheat varieties. This information should help Missouri wheat growers select varieties best suited to their particular area and growing conditions. This report summarizes winter wheat variety trials conducted throughout Missouri during the 1994-95 cropping season