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WATERMELON VARIETY TRIAL

The data shows which are the winners in yield and other tests.  The Millennium variety performed the best in yield and had an average weight of 14.47 pounds, which is very marketable. See data chart from the trial as a .jpeg or as a publisher file.

Photos available of these varieties on the farm in Lamar: Speedway 4502, Troubadour R2, Palomar.

-- Posted 11-18-09. Taken by Jay Chism, agronomy specialist, University of Missouri Extension

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BICA AWARDS

John Wheeler, at left, receives his BCIA plaque from Eldon Cole, University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist. - Posted 11-18-09

Robb and Ashley Pitts (left) accept their award as “Seedstock Producer” of the year from Gary Naylor, livestock specialist with University of Missouri Extension. - Post 11-19-09

RADIUM LOGO

If a food is irradiated, it must have a round circle symbol called the radura displayed on the package along with the words "treated with radiation" or "treated by irradiation." Download logo here.

HOW THIN IS TOO THIN FOR A COW?

The Body Condition Scoring (BCS) system now used to subjectively describe cow, heifer and bull fleshiness serves a very useful purpose. The BCS for beef cattle is set up on a scale of 1 to 9.  Low numbers 1, 2, 3 are very thin with ribs and backbones easily visible. Body condition scores from 4 to 6 are the most often seen in typical southwest Missouri herds. Photo of a 4 body condition cow. A 5 BCS animal is usually called moderate to thin.  A cow in a BCS of 6 is likely the “just right” condition in most people’s opinion. Photo of a 6 body condition cow. The 7 BCS up to the 9’s are in very good flesh with very full briskets; but the he 8’s and 9’s are truly obese. Photo of a 7+ slightly obese body condition scoring cow. - Photos by Eldon Cole, livestock specialist with MU Extension (posted 11-12-09)

WILDFLOWER RESCUE GROUP IN STONE COUNTY (two photos)

Picture "Candy 004"  -- Candy was preparing to teach a class at the Kimberling Library on saving wildflowers and putting them into our home gardens.

Picture MG Garden Tour 09 -  Candy in the Dark Blue top is welcoming guests to her home to take them on a tour of her wildflower plots  during the Master Gardeners Garden Tour 2009.

- Photo by Dieter Beam , POSTED 9/2/09

AG STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT MEDIA CODE OF ETHICS

FFA students, like these from Greenfield High School in Greenfield, Mo., learned about media ethics and the important role journalism can play in their life at one of the 42 available stops at the annual Ag Education Day on Sept. 10 at the University of Missouri's Southwest Research Center in Mt. Vernon. -- Photo by David Burton, posted 9-18-09

BULL SOUNDNESS CLINIC

Scott Poock, University of Missouri Extension Veterinarian, and Heidi Schmidt, Countryside Vet Clinic in Aurora, collect a bull during the Breeding Soundness Examination Clinic in March 2008. - Photo by Eldon Cole, posted 9-9-09

RYAN FAMILY REPRESENTS GREENE COUNTY AT STATE FAIR

Hal and Tresa Ryan and family of Fair Grove were among 108 families honored during the Missouri State Fair’s Farm Family Day, in Sedalia on Aug. 17. Pictured above are Hal and Tresa Ryan, their children Simon Ryan, Marissa Snider and Makayla Snider and Elizabeth Schlueter, Chairman Missouri State Fair Commission, Dr. Jon Hagler, Director Missouri Department of Agriculture, Dr. Michael Ouart, Vice Provost and Director University of Missouri Extension, and Kent Blades, Missouri State Fair Commissioner. PHOTO, POSTED 8/28/09

FOR EASY IDENTIFICATION OF CATTLE, CONSIDER FREEZE BRANDING

In the 1960’s a technique known as Cyro Branding was introduced.  It involved super cooling of copper branding irons and when the iron was applied for a period of time to the hair and hide of an animal it destroyed the natural hair color on non-white cattle.  When new hair came back in it was white. - Photo by Eldon Cole, POSTED 8/28/09

BLUE STAR MEMORIAL DEDICATED BY MASTER GARDENERS IN BRANSON

The Shepherd of the Hills Garden Club will dedicate a historical Blue Star Memorial at the Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery in Branson on Nov. 7. The over 40 members of the Shepherd of the Hills Garden Club will be creating a serene garden of reflection around the historical memorial. - Photo by Dieter Beam , POSTED 9/2/09

NEW GARDEN AROUND OLD COURTHOUSE

The Hill and Hollow Master Gardener Chapter designed and landscaped around the historic McDonald County log cabin courthouse that was recently dedicated. -- Photo by John Hobbs. Posted 8/27/09

SENIOR RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP FROM MASTER GARDENERS OF THE OZARKS

The presentation of a scholarship check was made on Aug. 26, 2009, at the Green Houses of the College of the Ozarks.   Those attending (L to R) included Master Gardeners Alice Troyke, Marsha Beam, Chapter President Dave Smith, Laura Pennington (honored student), Committee Chair Elaine Fischer, Past Pres Kathyrn Kufahl, Julie Jacob, and Louise Mansfield. - Photo by Dieter Beam , POSTED 8/27/09

MASTER GARDENERS TAKE FIELD TRIP TO SPRINGFIELD GARDENS

Anne, Marilyn, and Marsha pause and reflect at the butterfly garden in Springfield.  The Nathanael Green Park located at 2400 South Scenic features a Master Gardener Demonstration Garden, a Japanese Stroll Garden, and the Close Memorial Garden. HERE - Photo by Dieter Beam , POSTED 8/23/09

COBLE DAIRY NAMED CENTURY FARM

Bobbie and Carol Coble Sr. of Stafford, Mo., will be honored for 60 acres first purchased and farmed in 1892 by their great-grandfather, Ed Popejoy. The Cobles are photographed here, left to right, back row  Ronnie, Ron, Bob and front row Ryan, Riley, Tammy and Carol. - Photos by Jackie Warfel, POSTED 7/21/09

CRANE FARMER'S MARKET KICKS OFF

The Crane Farmer's Market held a kickoff celebration July 17 on the lawn of the SO/MO real estate office on Highway 413 in Crane. Members of the Master Gardeners of the Ozarks were there to answer questions and discuss with visitors the upcoming Fall Garden Workshop.  - Photos by Dieter Beam , POSTED 7/20/09

MAKING A CONTAINER GARDEN OUT OF AN OLD BOOT

Master Gardener Kathryn Kufahl recently taught a class on container gardening at the Kimberling Area Library. Here is a photo of Kufahl teaching the class, and a photo of example container gardens including a pair of old boots. - Photos by Dieter Beam , POSTED 7/14/09

PINKEYE SEASON BEGINS EARLY IN 2009

Photo 1 * Photo 2.  Pinkeye problems began earlier than normal this summer with reports of bad eyes showing up in May according to Eldon Cole, livestock specialist, University of Missouri Extension. -- Photos by Eldon Cole, POSTED 7/9/09

SPREADING KNAPWEED WEEVILS

PHOTO 1: Hand releasing weevils near Shell Knob, Mo., in an effort to naturally control the spread of knapweed; PHOTO 2: Tim Schnakenberg releasing weevils near Shell Knob, Mo.; PHOTO 3: A cup of weevils hold lots of promise because of their tremendous appetite for the destructive knapweed; PHOTO 4: MU Extension Specialist Tim Schnakenberg had some help releasing knapweed weevils near Blue Eye, Mo. from landowner Jerry Youngblood. -- Photos by Tim Schnakenberg , POSTED 7/7/09

HEAT STRESSED CATTLE

When outdoor temperatures get hot, humans can take some precautions by going indoors, finding air conditioning, locating some shade and perhaps removing clothing. In contrast, beef cattle do not have as many cooling choices. Use these photos to illustrate this story.

Photo 1   *   Photo 2    *    Photo 3  -- Photos by Eldon Cole, POSTED 7/6/09

CHILDREN'S GARDENS AT KIMBERLING CITY LIBRARY

PHOTO 1:  Master Gardener Julie Jacob submitted and got approved a variety of gardens.   A large butterfly in the middle of the garden is made of whimsical flowers; PHOTO 2:  Carol Buzenius is a member of Thrivent and a library volunteer.   Here she greets kids from behind the sign which reads "KALA  Wild, Wacky and Wonderful Garden."; PHOTO 3:  These gardens are dependent on volunteers such as sign painter Yvette Ayres;   A member of the Board of Directors for the Library.  - Photos by Dieter Beam , POSTED 7/2/09

TWILIGHT HORTICULTURE TOUR IN LAWRENCE COUNTY

The ninth annual Twilight Horticultural Tour will begin at 6:30 p.m. on July 9 at the University of Missouri’s Southwest Research Center located south of Mt. Vernon. The event will include a tour of the new vineyard established at the research center and a discussion of the grapes, a presentation on raising ragweed for pollen production, and a tour of the Williams Creek Winery in Mt. Vernon (along with wine sampling). -- Photos by Eldon Cole and Patrick Byers, POSTED 6/18/09

JAPANESE BEETLES RETURN TO OZARKS GARDENS

Japanese Beetle-1 and Japanese Beetle -2. Cutline for photo: The Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) is about 1/2 inch long with a shiny metallic-green body and bronze-colored outer wings. The beetle has a row of five lateral tufts on each side and one each on the last segment of the abdomen. Photo by Lee Jenkins, MU Extension. – Posted 6/25/09

MILD TO WILD GARDEN TOUR IN TANEY COUNTY

Picture 1:   Master Gardener Julie Jacobs shows attendees of the Garden Tour the Kimberling Area Library Children's Garden.  This garden is used to show kids the how's and why's of gardening and provide a space for children of all ages can learn and play.

Picture 2:   Master Gardener Alice Troyke answers questions from guests during the Garden Tour.  Alice's "Gardening on the Cheap" was of special interest to her guests.  From the old wooden ladder used as trellis to a lesson on how to have something in bloom spring to fall.

Picture 3:   Master Gardener Candy Clark has established a safe home for native wildflowers on her three acres. Imagine big burly construction guys with their big bulldozers waiting patiently while Candy and her crew safely removed  wildflowers for relocation.   Here Candy answers questions as the group moves from one bed to another.

Picture 4:  Master Gardener Ruth Ann Seth shows her favorite new flowers during this year's tour.  This parachute flower is awesome and guests were shown how native stones were used to accent gardens.  Guest were shown her greenhouse and how to select flowers and shrubs that tend to be unappealing to deer.

Picture 5:  Master Gardeners Ken and Rose Schwarte with help from  Nancy and Kendall Hawkins have hosted 75 guests on the Garden Tour.   Here they take a much needed break around the Koi pond and the beautiful gardens.  Visitors were treated to ideas on how to build on a side of the hill.  From a cactus garden in the front to fruit trees on the side of the house, this garden was one of the highlights of the tour.

Picture 6:  Master Gardener Anne Wigg's Lighthouse Garden was an impressive collection of Garden beds with varied themes.  The 3 1/2 acre area contained shade gardens, a fairy garden, veggies, fruit trees,  and a giant lighthouse.   Here Anne and Marsha share a laugh while listening to music from Anne's personal Mariachi band.

- Photos by Dieter Beam , POSTED 6/24/09

MASTER GARDENER EVENT IN TANEY/STONE COUNTY

Picture #1: Master Gardener Dieter Beam has a laugh with Corp of Engineers Park Ranger Cheryl during the Table Rock Lake 50th Anniversary Celebration at Dewey Short Visitor Center.

Picture #2: Master Gardener of the Ozarks President David Smith discusses the gardens around the Dewey Short Visitor Center on June 14th.   Table Rock Lake celebrated it's 50th Anniversary and Master Gardeners were there to greet and visit with guests.

Picture #3: A couple gets a picture at the gardens around the Dewey Short Visitor Center at Table Rock Lake. The  picture perfect gardens are maintained and worked by Master Gardeners of the Ozarks (Stone and Taney County). 

- Photos by Dieter Beam , POSTED 6/16/09

FARMER'S MARKET SPOTLIGHT #3

Kaitlyn Davis, six-year old granddaughter of Master Gardener Lendi Davis, is one of the youngest vendors at the Tenth Street Community Farmers’ Market in Lamar. - Photo by Kathy Macomber; POSTED 6/11/09

FARMER'S MARKET SPOTLIGHT #3

Greg and Nancy Rasmussen, who raise naturally grown beef, poultry, and lamb on their Sunny Lane Farm in Lockwood, Mo., are avid advocates for University of Missouri Extension. -- Photo by Kathy Macomber; POSTED 6/3/09 Photo #1 * Photo #2

FARMER'S MARKET SPOTLIGHT #2

The Lambright family stall at the Tenth Street Community Farmers’ Market is stacked high with baked goods and quarts of glistening ripe fresh picked strawberries.  -- Photo by Kathy Macomber; POSTED 5/28/09

FARMER'S MARKET SPOTLIGHT

Lesa Queen, is a familiar face at the Tenth Street Community Farmers’ Market every week in Lamar. -- Photo by Kathy Macomber; POSTED 5/19/09

WATER SUPPLY FOR CATTLE

Photos to accompany story on the growth impacts of various types of water supplies for cattle.

Clear water from well

Muddy pond water

Typical pond water for cattle at SW Center trial

Well water sample on left with 3 pond samples

-- Photos by Eldon Cole. POSTED 4/29/09

FEEDING DRIED DISTILLERS GRAIN:

Photo 1 * Photo 2 * Photo 3

Cutline for the photo three available photos: Missouri Corn Merchandising Council and the University of Missouri Extension Commercial Agriculture Program both received a USDA Value-Added Producer Grant to learn about the likes and dislikes of Missouri farmers when used dried distillers grain as a supplment. Pictured here is the 1,500 pound tote of DDG being loaded at Whitehead Farm Supply near LaRussell, Mo. -- Photo by Eldon Cole. POSTED 1/29/09

Bulls vs. Steers: Cutline for photo: One of the basic, recommended practices on beef cow-calf operations is castration of the bull calves before they are two months of age. One Extension specialist says the bull calf compared to a steer, will bring anywhere from $40 to $80 less per head. Photos by Eldon Cole, MU Extension. -- POSTED 6/27/08

Bagworms-1 and Bagworms -2: Cutline for photo: Bagworms are back and that means now is a good time to control them according to Jay Chism, University of Missouri Extension agronomy specialist in Barton County. Photo by Chris Starbuck, MU Extension. -- POSTED 6/27/08

Termites. Cutline for photo: Formosan subterranean termites are feeding on Sudan-red-stained filter paper. Tracking the termites stained with this dye allows researchers to estimate their foraging range and population numbers. Photo by Scott Bauer, USDA. – Posted 6/27/08

Rain soaked corn field. Cutline for the photo: Wet fields (like the conditions shown above) create one mess after another according to Jay Chism, University of Missouri Extension agronomy specialist in Barton County.  - POSTED 6/20/08

JATHROPHA: Seed size comparison * Group of seeds * Row of plants * Group of plants * Individual plant

MONITOR STYLE ROOF. Picture of a farm building that uses this style of roof.

MISSOURI MULES: Cutline for the photo: Calvin Jones, retired agronomy specialist from Barton County, poses with Jay Chism (on left) the current agronomy specialist in Barton County and Rick Mammen (on right), a past agronomy specialist in Barton County. Photo by David Burton, MU Extension.

MOBILE CLASSROOM: Cutline for the photo: A new mobile classroom will expand the boundaries of MU Extension programs in southwest Missouri. Photo by David Burton, MU Extension.

Hurricane ties - These are two of the styles of hurricane straps (also know as ties) that are widely available in southwest Missouri. - Photo by David Burton

Hurricane strap in use - This  hurricane strap (also know as a tie) is properly installed and adds needed strength to the roof of this home. - Photo by Bob Schultheis

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