Explore useful publications on topics like gardening, pest management, fruit production, and more, tailored for Adair County residents.
The following publications might be of particular interest to people in Adair County. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.
Fire Blight
Revised
Fire blight is a bacterial disease that attacks susceptible ornamental trees and shrubs and pose significant threat to apple and pear production.
Missouri Fencing and Boundary Laws
Reviewed
Learn about Missouri fencing and boundary laws, including duties, rights, and resolving disputes between landowners regarding fences and boundaries.
Roses: Selecting and Planting
Revised
Roses are well adapted to many different environmental conditions. They are useful as landscape plants and prized as cut flowers. Since they are the product of centuries of breeding and selection, many shapes, forms, and colors provide endless types to select from and use.
Wood Stove Maintenance and Operation
Revised
Many problems that arise with a stove are the direct result of incomplete combustion. Visit our site to learn about Wood Stove Maintenance and Operation.
Turfgrass Disease Control
Revised
Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases
Reviewed
This publication is designed to be a useful reference for diagnosticians, turfgrass managers, industry representatives and others who want to learn how to diagnose and manage common turfgrass diseases caused by plant pathogenic fungi.
Grasses in Shade: Establishing and Maintaining Lawns in Low Light
Reviewed
Growing grass under trees is hard because the quality as well as the quantity of light changes in the shade. Learn what grass species and cultivars are shade-tolerant and how to manage a shady lawn in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
Growing Home Garden Tomatoes
Revised
Tomatoes are a popular home garden crop. They require little area, bear repeatedly, are easy to grow and have many culinary uses. Learn about various varieties and get tips for growing tomatoes in this guide.
Home Fruit Production: Peach and Nectarine Culture
Revised
Peach and nectarine trees require considerable care, so cultivars must be carefully selected. Get tips for growing these fruits — including how many trees to plant, how to train and prune them, and how much to water them — in this guide.
Least-Toxic Control Methods to Manage Indoor Plant Pests
Reviewed
Learn safe and effective ways to manage indoor plant pests using natural, mechanical, and low-toxicity treatments that protect both plants and the environment
Home Fruit Production: Grape Culture
Reviewed
Grapes are sturdy plants that withstand drought and can succeed even in rocky, infertile soils. Grape vines can remain productive for 20 to 30 years. Learn how to landscape with grapes, from choosing cultivars to harvesting the fruit, in the University of
Fruit Production
Reviewed $10
Learn to grow strawberries, apples, grapes, and more in Missouri. Get expert tips on planting, pollination, and maximizing fruit yield.
Turfgrass Insects
Revised
Only a small number of insects may, at some time, become a potential problem in turfgrass. Turfgrass insects can be somewhat cyclical and very dependent on a number of factors. Weather, suitable food sources, desirable habitat and predators all play a part in the population size of particular insect species.
Roses: Care After Planting
Revised
Planting roses? Learn how to mulch, water, prune, and care for your roses. Includes a pest guide.
Fruit Spray Schedules for the Homeowner
Revised
This guide provides seasonal spray schedules for common fruits, helping homeowners manage pests and diseases for healthier harvests.
Insect and Mite Pests of Apples
New
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Adair County Courthouse
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