Webster County

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Extension Newsletters & Articles

• Ag Connection
  National award-winning monthly newsletter from central Missouri covering
  agricultural research and extension information.
• Ag Engineering Edge
  Useful tips and timely advice about structures, ventilation, energy management,
  water and waste systems, forage and soil conservation, machinery and safety
  from Bob Schultheis, natural resource engineering specialist based in southwest
  Missouri.
• Decisive Marketing
  An archive of weekly columns from Melvin Brees, farm management specialist
  formerly based in central Missouri.
• Dale's Country Trails
  An archive of weekly columns for beef producers from Dale Watson, retired
  Commercial Agriculture beef and livestock specialist based in central Missouri.
• Facts About Anthrax
  This fact sheet for consumers and livestock producers covers the forms of
  anthrax, transmission of the disease, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Software

• Cow-Calf Record Management System
  A straightforward, simple record keeping system from the University of Missouri.
  The program is designed specifically for the commercial cow-calf producer to
  provide pertinent production information to aid in making important management
  decisions.
• Dairy Finance Tools
  These finance tools are designed for dairy farmers that want to get a better
  handle on their production costs and finances. These tools require Windows 95
  or higher operating system, QuickBooks by Intuit, and Microsoft Excel.
• Agricultural Software Directory
  This directory lists all known agricultural software packages that are distributed
  in North America.
• Missouri Grazing Wedge
  A key tool for managing feed on a pasture based dairy farm, it visually represents the quality and quantity of forage dry matter available both now and during the next round of grazing.

Plant Identification and Control

• Aquatic Plant Management from MDC
  Recommendations and identification photos from the Missouri Department
  of Conservation
• Aquatic Plant Management from Purdue
  Aquatic weed control guide from Dr. Carole Lembi at Purdue University
• Algae Control in Stock Tanks and Ponds
• MU Plant Diagnostic Clinic
  Submit plant, insect or weed specimens via U.S. mail or online digital images
• MU Soil & Plant Testing Laboratory
  Services, fees and on-line results for soil and plant samples
  Soil Test Recommendations On-line
• Missouri Weeds
  University of Missouri site helps identify common weeds of field crops,
  pastures, ornamentals and turfgrass
• Noxious Weeds of Missouri
  Photos and descriptions of the plants listed as noxious weeds in Missouri
• Noxious Weed Control
  Missouri Department of Agriculture site links to noxious weed law and weed
  identification tools
• Missouri Plants
  Commercial site with photos and descriptions of flowering and non-flowering plants of Missouri
• Kansas Wildflowers and Grasses
  Information on 570 species of forbs, grasses, sedges, rushes, and woody plants found growing in Kansas
• Plant Image Gallery
  Online plant photo collection maintained by the Noble Foundation of
  Ardmore, Oklahoma
• Chemical Labels & MSDSs
  Site by CDMS has searchable list of chemical manufacturers and Material
  Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs).
• Pesticide Applicator Training (University of Missouri)
  Pesticide Licenses (Missouri Department of Agriculture)
  Covers private & commercial categories, exam dates, regulations,
  emergency information
• Pesticide Information Database for Missouri
  Site has lists of licensed pesticide applicators, product registrations
  and their recommended uses. Searchable by pest, company name,
  product name, active ingredient, EPA ID, etc.
• Poisonous Plants Lists
• Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management
  A non-profit, grant-funded site that provides research-based information on how to responsibly handle wildlife damage problems.
   

Links

Webster County & Southwest Missouri

• Ozark Empire Fairgrounds
  Calendar of events for fairgrounds facilities in Springfield, Missouri

University & State of Missouri
(alphabetical listing)

• AgEBB - Agricultural Electronic Bulletin Board
  University of Missouri-operated site provides marketing information,
  agriculture software, weather reports, much more.
• AgrAbility Project of Missouri
  Assists people with diseases, disabilities or disorders employed in agriculture
• Breeds of Livestock - Oklahoma State University
  Breed information on cattle, sheep, goats, etc.
• Department of Agriculture
  or call Jefferson City, MO at 573-751-4211
  MDA's Pesticide Applicator Training Program
  or call Jefferson City, MO at 573-751-5504  
• Department of Conservation
  or call the regional MDC office in Springfield, MO at 417-895-6880
  or call the local MDC conservation agent, Greg Fritz, at 417-859-4952
• Department of Natural Resources
  or call tollfree 1-800-361-4827
  DNR's Publications On-line
  Access to 600 free publications
• Department of Transportation
  Or call 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (1-888-275-6636)
  Highway Hauling Permits
  Covers hauling regulations & permitting, or call 1-866-831-6277
• Department of Revenue
  Download state tax forms for current & past years
• Missouri Ag Experiment Station - Southwest Research Center
  Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station at Mt. Vernon; Phone: 417-466-2148
• Missouri Agricultural Statistics Service
• Missouri Alternatives Center
  Information on alternative agriculture enterprises
  or call tollfree 800-433-3704 (MO only) or 573-882-1905
• Missouri Dairymen's Resource Guide
  University of Missouri site offers answers on all aspects of dairying
• Missouri State Government Home Page
  Missouri General Assembly
  Missouri Revised Statutes
• Missouri State Fruit Experiment Station
  Run by Southwest Missouri State University at Mountain Grove, MO
  Phone: 417-547-7500
• Missouri Watershed Information Network (MoWIN)
  A clearinghouse for Missouri watershed information
  or call tollfree 1-877-426-7433 (MO only)
• Oklahoma State Extension Guide to Agricultural Web Sites
  Huge list of links to agricultural websites
• Value-Added Agriculture Marketing Resource Center
  This national information resource for value-added agriculture is hosted by Iowa State University and has general and commodity-specific information on
  value-added businesses, marketing opportunities, and access to consultants.
  Call tollfree 1-866-277-5567.
  

National & International
(alphabetical listing)

• Consumer Price Indexes
• Federal Tax Forms from the Internal Revenue Service
• National Agricultural Statistics Service
• USDA's Agriculture Fact Book 1997
• U.S. Department of Agriculture Homepage
• USDA Coop. State Research, Education & Extension Service
  

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Web site Manager:  Bob Schultheis Webster County Extension Center Email comments to:  schultheisr@missouri.edu Last revised: 07/09/2009

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