Putnam County
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Putnam County University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 660- 947-2705
Courthouse Room 104, Unionville, MO 63565
Office Hours -- 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 & 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Services offered by University of Missouri Extension in Putnam County
Printed Publications
The Putnam County Extension Center has available to you hundreds of pamphlets, guides, booklets, newsletters, and other printed
materials through our office. They are available to
you at a small charge.
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.
Fees:
Handling Fee: On tests sent out of our office, a $5 handling fee will be assessed to
cover postage, copying, etc.
Insect Identification - no charge unless sent to Columbia in which case it's $15
Plant Identification - no charge unless sent to Columbia in which case it's $15
Plant Nematode Tests - $10 to $25
Hay Tests $15 to $35 per sample the price will vary depending on the test you request. A core sampler (to get a sample from the bale) and sample bags are available at our office.
Feed Tests Fee: $10 to $25 per sample. The price will vary depending on the test you request. We can test grain, by-product feeds (corn gluten, soybean hulls, etc.), and mixed rations for nutritional value.
Pesticide License Certification charge only if you take a book. In order to purchase and spray some chemicals, you must have a private pesticide license. You must sit through a 2 to 3 hour training (on a VCR tape or CD-ROM) and fill out some forms.
Pesticide License Re-certification no charge. These licenses are good for 5 years (currently). Every 5 years you must attend a renewal class or come into the office to watch a program and sign a renewal form. These 2 pesticide licenses are for individuals only.
Veterinary Lab Services Fee varies. The University of Missouri's 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's wrong. You should contact your local vet first.
Family Nutrition Education Program
The Family
Nutrition Education Program helps
limited-resource families and individuals improve
their health and fitness. Education focuses on
teaching healthier eating habits, understanding of
food safety and better management of food dollars.
FNEP is available to individuals, groups and
school at no cost. Contact us for more information
on FNEP.
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.
In Putnam County, the soil test fee is $15.00 per sample.
If you bring in several samples at 1 time, a discount is available. Soil tests are available for lawns, gardens, and fields. You will receive a copy with
the results, normally within 2 weeks.
The Putnam County Extension Office also has access to other labs that can test for water, seed germination, chemical residues, nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, etc.) in animal waste, and other tests. Contact us if you need assistance.
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Extension Putnam County putnamco@missouri.edu Updated 11/19/07 |
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