Although landowners frequently want to know how many deer are on their land, knowing exact numbers is not realistic, nor is it necessary for successful deer management. 
Sometimes fruit trees try to produce more fruit than is good for the plant. Poor fruit size and flavor, plant stress, and alternate bearing can result when certain types of fruit trees aren’t properly thinned.
Scientists have noticed that owning and handling animals significantly benefits health. Research has found that pets may help older adults live longer, healthier and more enjoyable lives.
Modern scientists have mostly ignored the elderberry — until recently. Next year, the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources will host the First International Symposium on Elderberry.
This guide provides a learning environment where participants can develop self-awareness and enhance their understanding about human nature and relationships.
Moberly is the right place to set up shop for high-performance auto parts maker. Small businesses are a lot like families. They need a place to call home. Watch the video.
Just as the 'swine flu' misnomer for the H1N1 virus had an economic impact on the swine industry, the pejorative 'pink slime' is causing notable impact on the beef industry.
Conferences in Kansas City, St. Louis and Columbia will address the implications of the federal health care laws on citizens and institutions. The Columbia conference will be telecast to locations across Missouri.
Homeowners who made repairs after last year’s floods and windstorms may now be finding ghostly shadows—dirty patches of mold and mildew — in parts of the home that got wet.
Youth from across the nation will gather in Branson Aug. 5-8 to attend FilmFest 4-H, a youth-oriented national film festival. The only event of its kind on a national level.
Missouri has recently seen flooding, severe weather and devastating tornadoes. Meanwhile, two earthquakes struck in the U.S. within hours of each other as a hurricane moved toward the East Coast.
When school is out for the summer, many young teens will be taking summer jobs — some for the first time — and parents should be involved in their children's employment decisions.
Fertilizing, watering can worsen fungal diseases in lawns. Watch the video.
In the future, those table scraps could help power homes and businesses. Watch the video.
OLLI at MU delivers courses designed to complement the interests, concerns and lifestyles of the over-50 adult. Classes start June 1.
All bull semen is not created equal, but Peter Sutovsky has found a way to level the bovine-fertility playing field.
Severe spring weather can bring power outages. If the electricity is out for more than two hours, it is important to know how to make sure the foods in your refrigerator and freezer are safe.
It's too close to call yet, but April temperatures this year look to be cooler than March's.
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