The following publications might be of particular interest to people in Nodaway County. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.

Missouri Farmland Values Opinion Survey

Revised

Find Missouri cropland, pasture, timberland and hunting or recreation land values reported by surveyed agricultural lenders, rural appraisers and farmers.

Cash Rental Rates in Missouri

Revised

Learn about trends in cash rental rates for Missouri cropland, pastureland, grain bins, farm buildings and fee hunting based on survey responses from 112 MIssourians.

Farmland Values for Midwestern States

Revised

Find farmland value price trends in Missouri and other Midwestern states since 1912.

Missouri Farmland Values

Revised

Find farmland values for Missouri and its counties from USDA since 1959. Learn methods of estimating historical county values for years not reported.

Missouri Fencing and Boundary Laws

Reviewed

Find what farmers and landowners need to know about fencing duties, rights and boundaries provided in Missouri's fencing law and a local option counties can adopt.

How to Can Pickled Products

Reviewed

Have cucumbers, will pickle. Select the best ingredients and containers. Get crisp pickles. Process for the correct amount of time in a boiling-water or steam canner. Can sauerkraut or pickle various vegetables. Learn how in this University of Missouri Ex

Custom Rates for Farm Services in Missouri

Revised

Get custom service rates for fieldwork, planting, fertilizer, crop harvesting, hauling and heavy equipment activities from a survey of farmers, agribusinesses and contractors.

Quality for Keeps: Freezer Problem Solver

Reviewed

Reviewed by Leslie Bertsch
Department of Nutrition and Health

Disease Prevention in Home Vegetable Gardens

Revised

Reduce the chances of disease in your home vegetable garden through a combination of proven prevention methods, including sanitation; cultural, physical and biological practices; staking; and solarization. Learn how in this University of Missouri Extensio

Selecting Landscape Plants: Flowering Trees

Reviewed

Reviewed by David Trinklein
Horticulture Extension State Specialist
Division of Plant Sciences & Technology

Flowering trees add beauty and seasonal interest to the landscape. Many, including the popular flowering dogwood (Figure 1), have colorful or interesting fruits that may be edible or attractive to birds.

Building and Using Hotbeds and Cold Frames

Revised

A coldframe is a protected plant bed & a hot bed is basically a heated coldframe. Visit our site to learn about Building and Using Hotbeds and Cold Frames.

Making and Using Compost

Reviewed

Compost can improve your landscape and garden soil. Learn how to turn leaves, grass clippings and other garden refuse into compost in this University of Missouri Extension guide.

Starting Plants Indoors From Seeds

Revised

Revised by David Trinklein
Horticulture Extension State Specialist
Division of Plant Sciences and Technology

Growing Herbs at Home

Reviewed

Reviewed by David Trinklein
Horticulture Extension State Specialist
Division of Plant Sciences & Technology

Growing Home Garden Tomatoes

Revised

Tomatoes are a popular home garden crop. They require little area, bear repeatedly, are easy to grow and have many culinary uses. Learn about various varieties and get tips for growing tomatoes in this guide.

Growing Asparagus in Missouri

Reviewed

Reviewed by David Trinklein
Horticulture Extension State Specialist
Division of Plant Sciences & Technology

Lawn and Garden Soil Test Interpretations and Fertilizer Recommendation Guide

Reviewed

Eliminate the guesswork of providing nutrients for plant growth and avoid potentially environmentally harmful fertilizer applications by having your home lawn and garden soil tested. Learn the methods used by the MU Soil and Plant Testing in this guide.

How to Can Fresh Fruit

Reviewed

Did you know there's more than one way to can fresh fruit? Learn the options and what they mean for your final color and taste.

How to Can Sweet Spreads

Revised

Jelly, jam, preserves, conserves, marmalades and fruit butters are similar products. All are made from fruit, preserved by sugar and thickened or gelled to some extent.

How to Freeze Vegetables

Reviewed

From blanching, cooling and freezing to thawing and using, learn how to safely freeze vegetables — asparagus, beans, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, corn, herbs, onions, peas, peppers, potatoes, tomatoes and more — in this MU Extension guide.

Safe Home Canning Basics

Revised

Safely preserve fresh fruits and vegetables — and meat, poultry, seafood, soups and sauces — by the proper canning method: boiling water, steam or pressure. Learn the basics in this guide.

How to Can Fresh Tomato Products

Revised

Developed by Barbara Willenberg

Revised by Susan Mills-Gray
State Nutrition Specialist

Freezing Basics

Reviewed

Freezing is one of the easiest and quickest methods of food preservation. Most foods retain their natural color, flavor and texture better when frozen than when other methods of food preservation are used. Learn the basics in this MU Extension guide.

How to Freeze Meat, Poultry, Fish, Eggs and Dairy Products

Revised

Freezing is an excellent method of preserving animal products. Follow these basic guidelines for simple, effective and safe freezing of meat, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy products.

Introduction to Food Dehydration

Dehydration is one of the oldest methods of food preservation, though methods for drying food have become sophisticated over time. Learn the benefits and methods of dehydrating foods and how to select an electric dehydrator.