Farm equipment : publication
Voice communications are impossible in certain agricultural situations due to distance and noise. For this reason, standard Agricultural Hand Signals have been developed for farm machinery operators by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers. Hand signals can prevent accidents and save time…
Since their introduction, the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) has increased dramatically each year. In addition to widespread recreational use, the agricultural sector has realized the value of the ATV as a workhorse. Unfortunately, fatalities and injuries involving ATVs are occurring at an…
Teng Teeh LimExtension agricultural engineerCommercial Agriculture Program and Food Systems and Bioengineering, University of MissouriDavid B. ParkerResearch leaderEnvironmental Management Research Unit, USDA-ARS, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, Clay Center, Nebraska
James C. FrisbyDepartment of Agricultural Engineering
John LoryDepartment of Agronomy and Commercial Agriculture ProgramRay MasseyDepartment of Agricultural Economics and Commercial Agriculture ProgramMatt HerringDepartment of Agronomy and Commercial Agriculture Program
William W. Casady and H. Willard DownsDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringFred FishelDepartment of Agronomy
Charles D. FulhageDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringLand application is the primary means of using livestock wastes in Missouri. Properly spreading manure on cropland is an environmentally acceptable means of managing wastes and, at the same time, realizing a benefit from the manure's…
Teng Teeh LimExtension Agricultural Engineer, Food Systems and BioengineeringJoseph Zulovich
Bill HiresDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringEngine lubricating oil must perform several functions. It should:
Kenneth L. McFate and Fred M. CrawfordDepartment of Agricultural Engineering
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David L. WilliamsDepartment of Agricultural Engineering
Charles D. FulhageDepartment of Agricultural Engineering
Farm workers experience one of the highest rates of hearing loss among all occupations. This is due in part to the many potential sources of loud noise on the farm: tractors, combines, grinders, choppers, shotguns, conveyors, grain dryers, chain saws, etc. Prolonged exposure to excessive noise can…
li BergmeierViticulture Research SpecialistInstitute for Continental Climate Viticulture and EnologyR. Keith StrieglerDirector and Viticulture Program LeaderInstitute for Continental Climate Viticulture and Enology
The purpose of this guide is to assist employers and employees in training for safe tractor operation. Farm employers should review this guide with anyone who operates a farm tractor.
Joseph M. ZulovichDepartment of Agricultural Engineering
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.
William W. CasadyDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringCareful management of ballast and tire inflation pressure can maximize tractive efficiency, minimize compaction, increase tractor drivetrain life and increase profitability.