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. 
Anthracnose is a fungal disease that takes hold in tree species like maple and sycamore in spring. It is characterized by brown or black splotches that causes leaves to fall off in bad cases.
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.
Rolla-based MO-SCI combines R&D and manufacturing capabilities to make extraordinary glass products for specialized applications like dealing with chronic ulcerated wounds of the lower extremities in diabetics.
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.
There are many types of reusable water bottles — glass, steel or plastic. Choose the type based on your need or preference. But once you’ve chosen a bottle, keep it clean.
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.
Climate change is affecting animal and bird migrations, growing seasons, disease outbreaks, energy consumption, water availability and flooding. Attend a June 6 to 8 conference at MU to learn — and voice your ideas — about how the University can help society adapt to increasingly extreme changes in our climate.
Most plants in the vegetable garden need just a few square feet of space to grow well. Cucurbits, are an exception.
Whether eaten freshly sliced or prepared, the taste of strawberry makes it one of America's most beloved fruits and May is an ideal month to sample this year's harvest.
MU climatologist encourages farmers, residents in drought-stricken areas to share observations and impacts online.
Tomatoes reign supreme as the No. 1 home garden vegetable for a reason. MU expert offers tomato tips. Watch the video.
With above-average temperatures and ideal planting conditions this spring in most of Missouri, widespread soybean seedling diseases are less likely to occur.
During her 23 years as an extension agronomy specialist, Pat Miller has answered a lot of questions and looked at a lot of plants.
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.
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Howell County Extension Center
217 S. Aid Avenue
West Plains, MO 65775
Phone: 417-256-2391
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