Crops
MU Extension’s crop programs focus on improving yields and sustainability through research-based management practices. Specialists provide education on seed selection, soil health, pest control, and precision farming techniques.
Programs
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.
Field Crop Pathology
The MU Field Crop Plant Pathology program provides research-based information for disease problems associated with field crop production in Missouri.
Forage-Livestock Group
The Forage-Livestock Group is a world-class group of scientists dedicated to the largest agricultural endeavor in Missouri: forage-livestock systems.
Events
January 6, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Weekly Crop Scouting 2025
Online courses
