Many landowners receive only a fraction of their timber’s true value because they do not know what they have. Selling timber can be a rewarding experience if you understand the steps involved. 
In the first overhaul of the map in more than 20 years, many areas are finding that warmer winters now allow plants that formerly only neighbors to the south could enjoy.
The Building Strong Families program helps adults and children find their strengths, build on those strengths and learn skills that create closer ties and stronger families. Stephanie Hofschlaeger photo
If your farm has been in your family since Dec. 31, 1912, you can apply to have it recognized as a Missouri Century Farm. The same family must have owned the farm for 100 consecutive years.
This guide provides a learning environment where participants can develop self-awareness and enhance their understanding about human nature and relationships.
Columbia restaurateur Jina Yoo opened her Asian Bistro in 2007 after seeking business counseling from the Small Business and Technology Development Center. She plans a second restaurant in Kansas City.
Chocolate-covered strawberries pack antioxidants, vitamin C and deliciousness with less fat and fewer calories than an all-chocolate treat. Watch the video.
They might burn less gas, but hybrid and electric cars crash just like regular cars. With new car technology come additional challenges to guarantee safe rescue from wrecks. Watch the video.
Granted, living hand-to-mouth can cause a great deal of worry and stress, but if you suddenly had all the money you needed, would you be happier? Listen to the podcast.
Averee Hooper and Aliyah Earickson, both 9, met at Children's Hospital of Columbia. Averee makes pillowcases for hospitalized children with life-threatening illnesses. Watch the video.
This year Missouri has 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.
A refund anticipation loan (RAL) is a short-term consumer loan secured by the borrower’s expected tax refund. Some tax preparers may advertise RALs as "instant refunds." This is both misleading and illegal. Watch the video.
Heart disease is often thought of as being a man's problem, but it is the number one killer of women in the United States.
MU climatologist expects warm trend to continue.
Money is so easy to spend; it slips through fingers like water. Even with the best intentions to put a little money aside every month, we often find there's nothing left when the month comes to a close.
Use winter as opportunity to test soil and prepare for spring gardening.
Holding a grudge or feeling guilty can keep you from enjoying all that life has to offer. Hear the podcast.
Do your loved ones a favor and make just one change to prevent or delay the onset of heart disease.
In a crowded kitchen in a church basement, nine elementary school kids are cooking lunch. Watch the video.
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