Monroe County
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Monroe County University of Missouri Extension
216 Market Street, Paris, Missouri 65275
phone: 660-327-4158 Fax: 660-327-1376
Hrs: Mon-Fri 8:00 am -12:00 pm, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Services offered by University of Missouri Extension in Monroe County
Soil Testing and Plant Diagnostic Services
Crop producers, commercial horticultural growers and home gardeners can
receive diagnoses for plant diseases or pest infestations, and have soil
analyzed. Soil testing provides analysis of
pH,
phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, organic matter percent, neutralizable
acidity, cation exchange capacity and effective neutralizing material (EMN).
Customers will receive recommendations for
nitrogen,
phosphorus,
potassium
and liming
(or acidifying). Tests for nitrate, boron, zinc, sulfur, iron, manganese and
copper also are available at additional cost. For information on sampling
methods, see
G9215 Soil Sampling Pastures and
G9217 Soil Sampling Hayfields and Row Crops.
For information on test results, see G9112, "Interpreting Missouri Soil Test Reports". Regional specialists also can assist you with additional information and recommendations. Contact us for more information.
- Plant Diagnostic Clinic The MU Plant Diagnostic Clinic identifies insects, diseases and weeds, and provides management solutions for these problems.
- Plant Nematology Laboratory This laboratory examines soil and plant samples qualitatively and quantitatively for the presence of plant parasitic nematodes. Recommendations are provided for management strategies to reduce the effect of nematodes on plant growth and yield.
- Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory The MU Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory provides fertilizer recommendations based on soil or plant analysis to farmers, home owners, vegetable and fruit growers, golf course superintendents, and lawn and landscape specialists.
- Plant Nematode Tests: Cost is $10.00 to $25.00. Nematodes are very damaging to soybeans, some vegetable and fruit crops, and other plants. Samples need to be taken and handled in a very certain way. Contact our office for help.
Center for Distance and Independent Study
Pick up your copy of the University of
Missouri Center for Distance and Independent Study
catalog. The center offers university-level credit
and non-credit courses. Check out MU High School,
a fully-accredited program, offering individual
courses or a complete curriculum, as well as
core-subject curriculums for grades 3-8. CDIS
course tests may be taken at the extension center;
contact us for more information.
MU Direct: Continuing and Distance Education
MU Direct:
Continuing and Distance Education offers
online degrees in education, journalism and
several health-care fields, including nursing,
management, informatics and respiratory therapy.
These are available to students across Missouri
and beyond. Mid-Missourians can pursue a bachelor
of general studies or master of public
administration by attending MU In The Evening
classes.
- Soil Tests: At $10.00 per sample, soil tests are availavle for lawns, gardens, and fields. You will receive a copy with results and recommendations, normally within 2 weeks.
Canner Gauge Tests
Bring your dial-type pressure canner
lid to extension center for testing and
examination. Dial-type gauges should be tested
annually to ensure accuracy and prevent bacterial
contamination of preserved foods. (Testing is not
necessary for weighted gauges.) Testing is offered
for a nominal fee.
Hay Tests: Prices vary from $15.00 to $35.00 depending on the test you request.
Feed Tests: Prices are $10.00 to $25.00 per sample dependng upon the test you request. We can test grain, by-product feeds (corn gluten, coybean hulls, etc.), and mixed rations for nutritional value.
Pesticide License Certification: No Charge. In order to purchase and spray some chemicals, you must have a private applicator license. You must sit through a 2 to 3 hour training (on a VCR tape of CD-ROM) and fill out some forms.
Pesticide Re-certification: Cost is $1.00. The above licenses are good for 5 years (currently). Every 5 years you must read a booklet to renew this license and sign a renewal form. These 2 licenses are for individuals only.
Veterinary Lab Services: These can vary. The MU Veterinary Lab provides many services for livestock producers. Animals can be sent or taken to the lab when sick or after death to determine what is wrong. You should contact your local vet first.
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University of Missouri Extension Monroe County monroeco@missouri.edu Updated 05/24/04 |
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