Timely news
Century Farm applications accepted through May 15
If your farm has been in your family since Dec. 31, 1915, you can apply to have it recognized as a Missouri Century Farm. Get details here.
Our Annual Report is now available
See highlights of Extension programming in Webster County during 2014.
Extension Council online election Jan. 5-16, 2015
Here are the election results.
Winter program schedule for the Southwest Region
Get further details of these events by calling the contact information provided.
Get your tax forms here
For your convenience, we are providing the links below to federal and state tax forms and instructions.
IRS Farmers Tax Guide
Federal tax forms and instructions
State tax forms and instructions
Course Catalog 2015
See our catalog of MU Extension courses (PDF) that can be arranged to be conducted in Webster County.
4-H online enrollment is underway
Enroll for the 2014-2015 program year. Cost is $20 per person starting Jan. 1, 2015.
Which fuel costs the least for home heating this winter?
Use our Fuel cost comparison (XLS) to help you calculate the least-cost fuel for heating. Also, check out our Energy management page for resources on energy conservation and alternatives.
Soil testing time
Whenever the soil is not frozen is a good time to test your soil and find out what it needs for the upcoming growing season. Cost is $20 per sample. A soil auger or probe for taking samples is available for loan with a $100 returnable deposit. The soil sample should consist of 15-20 cores to a 6-inch depth from a maximum of 20 acres. We recommend bringing at least one pint of dry soil to our office, along with your field, lawn or garden information for helping complete the necessary paperwork.
Do you need an answer?
The faculty and staff of the Webster County Extension Center are available to assist you with unbiased, research-based information on a variety of topics. If you can't find what you are looking for on our website, give us a call at 417-859-2044 or email websterco@missouri.edu.