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Missouri 4-H'ers warm state with handmade blankets
Missouri 4-H members knit and donate 72 handmade blankets to Project Linus, supporting children in need across the state.
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Free hotline offers counseling, referrals for Missourians in crisis
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missourians in crisis can take advantage of a free 24-hour hotline for stress counseling as well as information and referrals on legal, financial, crisis/disaster and personal health topics. Individuals can seek help by phone or live online chat.
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Connecting to Careers
Discover how veterans can leverage educational benefits and career resources to transition into civilian careers with valuable connections and support.
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FireUP Your HR for Small Business
Seize the opportunity to develop real-time human resource (HR) tools in order to get better results and gain a distinct competitive edge.
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MU plant diagnostic clinic helps Amish producers in Clark
On-site crop health clinic at Clark Produce Auction offering Amish growers insect, disease diagnosis and tailored guidance.
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UM System Health Care Finder: Helping to identify and solve local health care needs
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The new University of Missouri System Health Care Finder aims to increase Missourians’ access to health care and boost the state’s health care outcomes.
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MU Extension: Do not plant seeds you did not order
Warns people not to plant unsolicited seeds from abroad to avoid invasive pests, diseases, or viruses.
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MU Extension announces '4-H Goes Online'
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Starting this fall, Missouri 4-H will be able to reach more youths and families across the state through an easy-to-use online learning platform called Canvas that brings 4-H project-based learning directly into the home.
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Broadband is a necessary utility. Let’s treat it like one.
Editorial by Marshall Stewart, University of Missouri vice chancellor for extension and engagement, and chief engagement officer for the University of Missouri System.
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Nanova — Columbia
Nanova Inc., founded by MU engineering faculty, secured $7M in funding and built a 6,000-sq-ft manufacturing facility in Columbia, Missouri.
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Young entrepreneurs share inventions, hone pitches in 2020 Pitch Challenge
Young entrepreneurs showcased innovative ideas and honed their business pitches in a competition, addressing real-world challenges with creative solutions.
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MU Extension offers Wednesday town hall meetings online for farmers, gardeners
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension is offering online town hall meetings led by agronomy, livestock and horticulture specialists.“MU Extension has long served as a trusted and necessary resource to help Missourians get food on the table and gardens in the backyard,” says Lee Miller, coordinator of MU’s Integrated Pest Management program. “We’ll strive to continue this even through COVID-19.”
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May proclaimed Older Americans Month in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The city of Columbia has designated the month of May as Older Americans Month — a fitting recognition of the insights and contributions older adults bring to society during a pandemic that has disproportionately affected this vulnerable population globally, said Jack Wax, advisory council chair for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Mizzou.
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Tips for dairy herd safety during COVID-19
Protect dairy workers during COVID-19 with safety zones, hygiene, and limited farm traffic.
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MU Soil and Plant Testing Lab still open and serving Missouri agriculture
COLUMBIA, Mo. – For now, the University of Missouri Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory remains open. “We understand the essential role the lab plays in supporting Missouri's agricultural industry,” said Robert Kallenbach, MU Extension senior program director for agriculture and environment. “If we can continue to operate safely, the MU Soil Testing Laboratory in Columbia will continue to accept samples.”
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COVID-19 and farms
MU Extension specialists offer guidelines and tips for COVID-19 safety on the farm.
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Farmers face unique safety risks during COVID-19
Farmers and ranchers face heightened risks from deliveries, equipment sharing, and close contacts during COVID-19 and need adapted safety protocols.
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MU Extension specialists on coping with COVID-19's financial impact
Get expert advice on managing the financial impact of COVID-19, including budgeting, debt relief, and financial planning strategies.
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Show Me Resilience
Missourians unite to overcome challenges, accessing resources, online programs, and support during difficult times.
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Put your best fork forward: National Nutrition Month
National Nutrition Month is a nutrition education campaign launched each March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign expanded from National Nutrition Week to National Nutrition Month in 1980 to reflect growing professional support and increased public interest in nutrition. The goal of the campaign is to reiterate the basics of healthy eating and to celebrate the expertise of registered dietitian nutritionists.
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Nitrogen: Flex and go fast
It's April 4 and raining again in central Missouri. A lot of work planned for fall did not get done. Opportunities to catch up in late winter or early spring have been nil. I expect a spring where the value of good decisions will be magnified.
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Strategies for nitrogen on wheat this spring
Apply 60–90 lb N per acre to boost wheat growth this spring. Early or aerial application can improve yield when ground access is limited.
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Dicamba injury and insurance
Dicamba can harm neighboring plants, leading to third-party injury claims involving business liability insurance plans.
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Third-party injury and federal crop insurance
Multi-peril crop insurance is overseen by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Risk Management Agencies. For row crop producers, the most common multi-peril crop policies purchased are revenue protection and yield protection. Both of these insurance products use the insured farmer’s actual yields in determining the level of indemnity, if any, to be paid.
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Professional liability insurance
Perhaps the best-known type of professional liability insurance is malpractice insurance carried by medical professionals. Professional liability insurance carried by other professionals, such as accountants and architects, is frequently called errors and omissions insurance. Professional liability insurance is intended to covers lawsuits arising from professional services.