Bates County

HORTICULTURE:
Flower/Trees/ Shrubs
Five Spring Gardening Tips(4-06)
Spring Pruning(3-06)
Plan Your Garden Now(12-05)
Top 10 Spring Garden Preps(7-05)
April Showers Bring Problems(7-05)
May Timelines(7-05)
Select The Best Replacement Tree(1-07)
Tree Selection Dictates Planting Location(9-06)
Pruning Flowering Shrubs(7-05)
Mulch Tips for Gardens
Young Trees Need Water(7-06)
Fruit Tree Pollination(7-06)
Watering During A Drought(8-06)
Bonsai Bougainvillas
Transplanting Blue Spruce(8-06)
Mulching Trees(8-06)

Insects/Disease Prevention
Preventing Aphids(8-07)
Folklore Solutions to Garden Problems(8-07)
Mosquitoes in the Garden(8-07)
Black Spot on Roses(8-07)
Controlling White Grubs(8-06)
Spider Mites(7-06)
Bagworms(4-06)
Tree and Shrub Borers(7-06)
Fireblight(7-06)
Sticker Sprays(7-05)
Peach Leaf Curl(7-05)
Termites and Mulch(7-05)

 
Vegetables/Fruits
Growing  Bell Peppers(7-06)
Tomato Tips(7-05)
Plant Tomatoes to Prevent Fire Blight
Growing Sweet Corn(7-05)
Growing Blackberries(7-06)
Nitrogen Side Dressing(7-06)
Fruit Tree Pollination(7-06)

Seasonal Tips
Getting Holiday Cacti to Rebloom(11-06)
Publications for Ice Ravaged Trees
Remedies for Ice Damaged Trees
Profession Key to Tree Survival
Tips on Fall Tree Planting(9-06)
Dividing Iris(8-05)
Plants Need Winter Water(1-06)
Make Holiday Plants Last(12-05)
Christmas Tree in Your Landscape
Overwintering Tropical Plants12-05)

Miscellaneous
Preventing Algae in Water Gardens(8-07)
Use Wood Ash Sparingly(1-07)
Fall Gardening Can Be Rewarding(8-06)
Gardening With Disabilities(3-06)
Zone Maps
Organic Gardening Tips(1-06)
Nitrogen Side Dressing
Wood Ash for Soil(7-05)
Greenhouses

AGRICULTURE:
Livestock
Grass or  Grain Fed--Do Cattlemen Know?
Use Grain To Stretch Hay Supply(2-07)
Cattle Need Salt(2-07)
Strip Grazing to Extend Pasture(9-06)
Cutting Soybeans for Feed(9-06)
Plan Annuals to Supplement Winter Pasture (9-06)
Water is a Critical Nutrient
Consider Pounds of Nutrients
Dairy Cattle Need to Eat More
Watch Out for Johnson Grass(8-06)
Cattle Temperament is Important (1-06)
Branding Cattle (1-06)
Steer Feed Out Summary(12-05)
By Product Feeds(12-05)
Pink Eye Control(8-01)
Fly Control
Feed Cattle Costs
When to Wean Calves
High Tensile Fences
Winter Herd Management (12-05)

Agronomy
Biological Musk Thistle Control(8-07)
Check Wheat for Winter Damage(2-07)
Removing Locust Trees from Pasture
Sericea Lespedesa(8-06)
Fall Seeding of Cool Season Grasses(8-06)
Watch Out for Alfalfa Weevil(4-06)
Thin Pastures Encourage Weeds(3-06)
Control Hay Loss(8-01)
Controlling Alfalfa Weevil(7-05)
Musk Thistle and Buck Brush(7-05)
Controlling Thistle(8-01)
Cut Fescue in May
Weed ID Online
Weed Control in Ponds
Ladybird Beetles
Round Bale Silage
Making Round Bale Silage

Miscellaneous
Pond Weed Management(7-06)
Budgeting is Critical in Farm Mgt
Lawn and Garden Pest Hotline
Ladybird Pests

SAFETY:
Make Sure Your Flooded Water Source is Safe(3-08)
Replace Your Smoke Detector(10-07)
Stop Foundation Cracks(8-07)
Farm Safety and Kids(6-07)
Is Your Well Water Safe(1-07)
Chain Saw Safety(1-07)
Carbon Monoxide Detectors(11-06)
Heat Related Illness(8-06)
Prevent Children From Farm Injuries(8-06)
Prevent Recreational Water Illness(7-06)
Prevent Roof Loss from Storms(4-06)
Safety for Seniors(7-05)
Lawnmower Safety(7-05)
Septic System Maintenance
Children at Risk
Tractor Deaths
Save Alternatives for Household Use
Testing for Radon
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
Fire Safety Plan
Shop Lighting
Winter Safety (12-05)

HOUSEHINTS:
Storing Clothing
Mildew and Mold Guide(7-05)
Spring Cleaning(3-07)

CANNING NEWS:
Common Canning Questions(8-06)
Freezing is a Good Alternative(8-06)
Blanch Vegetables First(7-06)
Making Jelly(7-05)
Prevent Botulism in Home Canned Foods(7-05)
Avoid Oven and Dishwasher Canning(7-05)
Don't Use Grandma's Methods(8-07)
Tomatoes(8-05)

FOOD/NUTRITION/HEALTH:
Food Preparation/Selection/ Storage
Coffee Can Have Health Benefits(4-1-08)
Pumpkins (10-07)
Missouri Quick Mix(8-07)
Fast Food at Home(8-07)
Ingredient Substitutions Affect Recipes(8-06)
Eat Dark Chocolate for Health(3-07)
Read Food Labels for Trans Fats/Allergens
Limit Marketing Attempts at Kids(9-09)
Helps Kids Choose Healthy Food
Keep Summer Snacks Healthy(7-06)
Emergency Pantry(7-06)
Whole Grain or Stone Ground(8-06)
Spend Food Dollars Wisely(7-06)
Snacking Away Your Savings(7-06)
Asparagus(7-05)
Drink Plenty of Water (7-05)
Care Packages for Service Men
Nutrition Month(3-06)
Chocolate and Flavanoids(1-06)
Dashboard Dining(1-06)
Breakfast Choices
Sweet Choices
Blueberries(7-05)
Make Vegetables Fun(12-05)
Healthy Snacks(8-05)
Tap or Bottled Water(9-05)
Store Food Properly

Nutrition/Weight
Alli(10-07)
My Child is Overweight(8-09)
Walk for Fitness(8-07)
Omega 3 Fatty Acids(8-07)
Are School Lunches Nutritious (8-07)
Lunch is Important to Learning(8-07)
Breakfast of Champions(2-07)
FDA Approves New Diet Pill(2-07)
Take Care of Your Heart(2-07)
Kids Need Active Lifestyles(9-06)
Portion Control(7-06)
Body Mass Index(7-06)
New Food Pyramid Guidelines (7-05)
Desk Jobs Can Get You Down(7-06)
Willpower is Skillpower(7-06)
Healthy Food Choices for Kids(1-06)
Weight Control Myths(1-06)
21 Days to Better Health(1-06)
Why Do You Overeat(1-06)
Pedometers(7-05)
Calorie Quiz(7-05)
Are You Getting Adequate Nutrients?
Iron Deficient Diets(7-05)
Supersizing Has its Downside!
Supersizing: Watch Your Portions
Are Carbs Really Bad for You?
Weight Loss Cautions(7-05)
Good Nutrition for Finicky Eaters
Exercise Improves Health(11-06)

Safety
Desk Dining(1-07)
Food Dating(10-07)
Store Food Safely(9-06)
Safe Food for Picnics(8-06)
BBQ Safety(8-05)
Saving Food in a Power Outage (7-05)
Is Your Refrigerator Temp Safe(9-06)
Snow Ice Cream(1-06)

Health Issues
Mammogram Information(10-07)
Updated Immunization Schedules(11-06)
Inflammatory Breast Disease(8-06)
Bone up on Osteoporosis(7-05)
Obesity and Arthritis (7-06)
Protect Kids From STD's(9-06)

CHILDREN AND FAMILY:
Teaching Children Self-Control(8-07)
Talk to Kids About Hate(3-07)
Family Meals(11-06)
Connecting With Your Teen(11-06)
Raising Kind Children(11-06)
What Makes Families Strong?(9-06)Balancing Family(7-05)
Internet Safety(7-05)
Family History
Stay at Home Kids
Get Enough Sleep
Help Your Family Grow Stronger

ENERGY EFFICIENCY:
Cutting Your Energy Bills(2-07)
Energy Tax Credits(2-07)
Not too Late to Winterize Home(1-07)
Save on Gasoline(7-06)
Space Heaters(12-05)
Coping with Fuel Costs(8-05)
Fuel Saving Tips for Farmers(8-05
Fans Can Reduce Cooling Costs
Energy Efficient Refrigerators

FAMILY and FINANCES:
How Much Insurance Do You Need(8-07)
Money Smarts and School(8-07)
Tax Credits for Working Families(2-07)
Last Minute Tax Changes(2-07)
Identity Theft(2-07)
Get a Free Credit Report(2-07)
Teach  Children Money Management(9-06)
Money Tips: ATM's
Getting a Tax Refund
Insurance Tips
Seniors Need to Stay Organized
Avoid Fraud After Disaster(1-07)
Weather Related Financial Difficulties(1-07)
Know Facts About Payday Loans(1-07)

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Courthouse, 1 N. Delaware Butler, MO 64730 Phone: 660-679-4167   Fax:  660-679-4697 Bates County is part of the West Central Region of University of Missouri Extension
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