Lightning protection for Missouri farms and homes (1993)

The National Board of Fire Underwriters reports that lightning is the chief cause of farm fires. Thirty-seven percent of fires resulting from known causes are started by lightning. Each year lightning kills 400 people, injures 1,000 and damages two million dollars worth of property in the United States. In the five largest Missouri cities, we can expect an average of 61 thunderstorm days per year, according to the U. S. Department of Commerce weather data. Therefore, we can expect lightning to occur somewhere in Missouri on about one out of every six days. This guide will help explain the nature of lightning and how to provide protection for your family, livestock and property

Poultry farm and processing plant lighting (1980)

Well-designed artificial lighting systems allow workers to perform tasks easily, efficiently, and safely. This is also true for related agri-industry processing plants often located in rural areas close to producers. Great emphasis placed on consumer protection and satisfaction brings strict sanitary practices in food processing facilities. Proper illumination helps achieve these objectives.Reprinted 3/S0/5M

Cost and performance of electric chick brooders under Missouri conditions

Cover title."University of Missouri Agricultural Experiments Station, Missouri Farm Electric Council Inc., cooperating.""This bulletin is a report on Department of Agricultural Engineering project 282, 'Utilization of electricity on Missouri farms'"--P. [2].Includes bibliographical references

Electric heat cable for farm and home use (1993)

In many situations around farm and home, a small amount of heat applied at the right time and place will prevent equipment damage, accidents and livestock losses. Electric heating cable, properly selected and applied, can be a real convenience and labor saver during cold winter months

Using Electricity in Iowa Farm Homes

When you pay your regular electric bill, have you ever wondered how much of the total energy used should be charged against the home or individual home appliances- ranges, water heater, freezer? If so, the information in this article may be helpful in making estimates for your home

Electric energy in milk houses and milking parlors

"Dairy farmers use a lot of electricity producing clean, wholesome, Grad A milk. Electricity is clean and available, but the cost of it is going up. Yet, with prudent use, it is still likely to be your best farmstead source in the years ahead."--First page.Leslie L. Christianson and Kenneth L. McFate (Department of Agricultural Engineering, College of Agriculture)2/78/8

Is your wiring system safe and energy efficient? (1993)

Electricity is a safe and convenient source of energy for heat, light and power in your home and on your farm, provided it is distributed in correctly sized and properly protected conductors. Good wiring systems are safe and energy-efficient

Limited feeding of finishing swine

This bulletin is a report on Department of Animal Husbandry research project 513 Swine Production, and Department of Agricultural Engineering research project 282, Farm Electricity--P. [2].Includes bibliographical references (page 20)

Water livestock the automatic way

Cover title."The bulletin reports on Department of Agricultural Engineering research project 282-1, Farm Electricity"--P. [2]

Installing lightning arresters for equipment protection

"Statistical data which show that lightning damages more than $100 million worth of equipment and property in the U.S. each year should move us toward precautionary action. All too often, however, we think about installing protective equipment only when we hear those first claps of thunder. While nothing can be done to eliminate lightning, something can be done to eliminate the damage that it brings to electrical wiring and electrical equipment. In fact, good protection can be obtained at a very low cost."--First page.Kenneth L. McFate and Fred M. Crawford (Department of Agricultural Engineering, College of Agriculture)Revised 1/7