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NSF SBIR Interactive Workshop

Event date: Dec. 5, 2023 - Dec. 6, 2023

This day and a half workshop is designed to assist technology start-ups and existing businesses in learning how to apply for the National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Grants and Small Business Technology Transfer ...

2023 Crop Management Conference

Event date: Dec. 6, 2023 - Dec. 7, 2023

Columbia, MO

Farmers and crop specialists are invited to attend a special in-person annual conference for industry updates from leading agriculture researchers at the University of Missouri and other institutions across the US.A registration fee will apply and ...

Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) - Keep Your Business Compliant with the Government

Event date: Dec. 12, 2023

Event time: | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Foreign ownership, control or influence (FOCI) is a state that may affect a company’s ability to qualify for or maintain an entity eligibility determination, also known as a Facility Security Clearance (FCL). As defined in the NISPOM and the DoDM ...

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Market analyst Corbitt Wall headlines Missouri Livestock Symposium

Published: Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023

KIRKSVILLE, Mo.– Feeder Flash livestock market analyst Corbitt Wall is the featured Friday night speaker at the 24th annual Missouri Livestock Symposium, Dec. 1-2 at William Matthew Middle School in Kirksville.Wall, a fourth-generation cattleman, ...

NE Missouri couple learns about forestry on 55th wedding anniversary

Published: Friday, Sept. 22, 2023

COLUMBIA, Mo. – A forestry field day might seem like an unlikely place to spend a wedding anniversary, says University of Missouri Extension natural resources specialist Brian Schweiss. But a northeastern Missouri couple thought it sounded like ...

Second annual Missouri Good Neighbor Week is Sept. 28-Oct. 4

Published: Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Missourians are encouraged to participate in events and activities to help establish connections with their neighbors during the second annual Missouri Good Neighbor Week, Sept. 28 to Oct 4.The official website for the week is ...

Top 5 livestock forage actions to take during drought

Published: Monday, July 10, 2023

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Most of Missouri is experiencing drought conditions, which have extended almost a full year, putting enormous pressure on cattle producers. University of Missouri Extension specialists have five top action items for producers to do ...

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Roses: Selecting and Planting

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2023

Revised by Dave TrinkleinExtension State Specialist, Division of Plant Sciences"Of all flowers, me thinks a rose is best." Those words attributed to Shakespeare in 1634 still reflect the opinion of many today. Roses are one of the world's most ...

Wood Stove Maintenance and Operation

Publication date: Jan. 25, 2023

Reviewed by Hank StelzerForestry ExtensionAfter selecting and installing a wood stove you will be anxious to get it going. Learn to operate and maintain the stove so it can provide warmth and comfort in a safe and efficient manner.Courtesy of ...

Missouri Fencing and Boundary Laws

Publication date: Dec. 1, 2022

Mallory RaheAssociate Professor, Agricultural Business and Policy ExtensionJoe KoenenCounty Engagement Specialist, Agricultural Business and PolicyFigure 1. It is important for landowners to understand fence and boundary law to avoid conflict with ...

Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases

Publication date: Oct. 26, 2022

Reviewed by Peng TianAssistant Professor, Plant SciencesReviewed by Manoj ChhetriDepartment of HorticultureBarb CorwinTurfgrass Diagnostics L.L.C.Ned TisseratColorado State UniversityBrad FresenburgDivision of Plant SciencesUnless otherwise ...

Turfgrass Disease Control

Publication date: Oct. 26, 2022

Reviewed by Peng TianAssistant Professor, Plant SciencesReviewed by Manoj ChhetriDepartment of HorticultureBrad S. FresenburgDivision of Plant SciencesTurfgrass disease is one of the serious and costly reasons for injury and death to grasses used in ...

Grasses in Shade: Establishing and Maintaining Lawns in Low Light

Publication date: Oct. 26, 2022

Reviewed by Peng TianAssistant Professor, Plant SciencesReviewed by Manoj ChhetriDepartment of HorticultureBrad S. FresenburgDepartment of HorticultureTrees and shade create a naturally pleasing environment in the landscape. However, it is difficult ...

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Missouri Master Gardener Online Core Training - Sp2024

Jan. 14, 2024 - June 1, 2024

online $200.00

The Missouri Master Gardener Core Manualis available online to download or purchase. The motto of the Missouri Master Gardener Extension Program is “helping others learn to grow.” This is accomplished by providing in-depth horticultural ...

Food Preservation

online $30.00

This self-paced course provides research based information needed to safely and successfully preserve food at home. Participants of all levels of food preservation experience are welcome, including individuals with little or no previous food ...

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