NEMO Beef Cattle Improvement Association

The beef cattle improvement program offers cattle breeders with the opportunity to improve their herds in both quality and growth through breeding and selection.  The phases of this program are used to check each animal's performance from birth until it is added to a herd or slaughtered.  The next performance tested bull sale will be March 31st, 2012 at the F&T Livestock Market in Palmyra.

 4-H: Leaders for Life

 4-H Faculty, Staff and Volunteers create multiple opportunities for youth. 4-H project work and related educational experiences help youth explore interests in citizenship, communications and leadership.  4-H Youth report 3 times more opportunities than their non-4-H peers to engage in meaningful community leadership roles. This interest in leadership and community service translates to a 70% greater likelihood of  4-H members to attend college compared to youth participating in other out-of school programs. 4-H is growing the leaders of tomorrow today.  For information on joining 4-H, contact your local Extension Office.

Are you a gardener?

  Putting your garden to rest for the year?  Check out the latest issue of the Garden Talk newsletter and read tips for vegetables, fruits, and lawn care each month.
 

Trees add value to your landscape

Trees can provide your home with shade, wind protection and visual appeal. They can reduce energy costs, provide recreation for children and habitat for wildlife.  Newly planted trees need special attention, and not all trees are suitable for all conditions. MU Extension’s horticulture experts have developed a series of publications to help you choose the right tree and get it established.

G6800, Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees
G6805, Selecting Landscape Plants: Flowering Trees
G6810, Selecting Landscape Plants: Uncommon Trees for Specimen Plantings
G6815, Selecting Landscape Plants: Needled Evergreens
G6820, Selecting Landscape Plants: Broad-leaved Evergreens
G6850, How to Plant a Tree