Webster County

Here is timely, seasonal advice and links from the University of Missouri Extension Center in Webster County. Contact us via e-mail at websterco@missouri.edu if you have questions not answered here.

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Current Issues

• Weather Forecasts & Storm Safety
   
• Southwest Region News Service
  Timely weekly articles of interest from Southwest Missouri Extension
  specialists
   
• Storm Shelter Packet
  Lists selection considerations. constructions plans, and sources of storm shelters and safe rooms
   
• Fruit Spray Schedules for the Homeowner
  Control serious fruit diseases and insect pests with timely spraying
   
• Tree Care, Pruning and Replacement
  Resources to help you make informed decisions about storm-damaged trees and select appropriate replacements
   
• Your House Can Make You Sick
  Tips on stopping and preventing mold problems in homes
   
• Mold Control in Buildings
  Web sites with trustworthy advice on mold control in buildings
   
• Fuel Cost Comparison Worksheet
  (Requires Microsoft Excel software to be installed on your computer)
  Click here to download the worksheet
   
• Tax Forms & Publications
  Federal - Printable forms for filing taxes with the Internal Revenue Service
  State - Printable forms for filing taxes with the Missouri Dept. of Revenue
   
• Hay Listings
  Sources of hay to buy and sell in Missouri and the U.S.
   
• Byproduct Feed Prices
  Prices for animal feedstuffs are updated weekly
   
• Missouri Farm Accounting Resources
  Tools to help you understand you farm's finances
   
• Ice Storm and Flood Recovery

Farm

• Algae Control in Stock Tanks and Ponds
   
• Armyworms and Their Control in Fields
  Chemical recommendations for controlling the armyworm invasion of
  pastures and hay fields
  Or click here to download and print the Word2000 file
   
• Drought Management Strategies
   
• EPA Final Rule on Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs)
   
• Missouri Fencing and Boundary Laws
  This MU Guide explains the new fence law that became effective August 28, 2001.
  Text of Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 272
   
• Foot-and-Mouth Disease Questions & Answers
  What consumers and producers need to know about Foot-and-Mouth Disease
   
• Musk Thistle Control
  Spray in late March to late April, let weevil work May through July,
  mow in August, spray in September through October
  Click here for chemical control recommendations
   
• Spotted Knapweed Identification and Control
  Control this weed when you see it to avoid loss of pasture productivity
  Click here to download picture sheet
   
• 2006 Missouri Custom Rates for Farm Services
  Results of Fall 2006 survey of what farmers, agribusiness firms, aerial applicators,
  and land improvement contractors were actually charging for performing custom
  services.

Home

• Armyworm control in lawns
   
• Asian Lady Beetle Management
  What to do with those multi-colored lady beetles climbing on your house
   
• Ant Control
  Advice on how to identify and control ants inside and outside your home
   
• Fall Webworm & Eastern Tent Caterpillar Control
  Tips on controlling these insect pests that build silky webs in trees and
  defoliates them
   
• Lawn Establishment and Renovation & Lawn Maintenance 
  Fall is the best time to sow new lawns or make major repairs. Follow these
  tips to a beautiful lawn
   
• Mole Control and Bait Options (see page 29)
  Advice on how to control moles digging in the lawn around your home
   
• Missouri No Call List
  This Missouri law limits telemarketing calls to homes. Register free on-line
  or by calling toll-free 1-866-NOCALL1.
   
• Let's Talk Turkey
  USDA advice on how to buy, store, thaw, stuff, and prepare your holiday bird
  Poultry Preparation Fact Sheets
  Butterball turkey helpline: 1-800-BUTTERBALL (1-800-288-8372)
  Reynolds Aluminum helpline: 804-281-2000
     

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Web site Manager:  Bob Schultheis Webster County Extension Center Email comments to:  schultheisr@missouri.edu Last revised: 12/10/2008

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