Plant production and technology

MU Extension’s Plant Production and Technology programs provide farmers, gardeners, and agribusinesses with science-based knowledge to improve crop health, yields, and sustainability. By combining cutting-edge research with local expertise, MU Extension ensures Missourians have the tools to grow productive and environmentally responsible feed, forage, and fiber.

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Extension Garden Steward

Starting a garden? Need to know the basics to get growing? Extension Garden Steward is for you! This gardening-basics program will enhance your gardening experience and guide you toward environmental stewardship in your garden.

Commercial Horticulture

Resources, research, and training for fruit, vegetable, greenhouse, and nursery growers to improve commercial horticulture operations.

Corn and Sorghum

Resources for Missouri's corn and sorghum farming industries.

Cotton Extension

Cotton is an important crop in Missouri. In 2018, southeast Missouri counties produced lint and seed valued at $324 million, though the number of cotton-planted acres varies each year with commodity prices.