The following publications might be of particular interest to people in Nodaway County. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.
How to Can Pickled Products
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Learn safe methods for canning pickled fruits and vegetables, including processing techniques and ingredient guidelines to prevent spoilage.
How to Freeze Fruits
Reviewed
Learn how to freeze fruits effectively, including tips on preparation, preventing darkening, and approximate yields for various fruits.
How to Freeze Home-Prepared Foods
Reviewed
Learn to safely freeze home-cooked meals, reduce waste, and reheat dishes with ease using proper packaging and storage methods.
How to Dehydrate Foods
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Learn how to dehydrate fruits and vegetables safely with tips on preparation, pretreatment, and storage for longer-lasting, quality results.
How to Can Fresh Fruit
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Did you know there's more than one way to can fresh fruit? Learn the options and what they mean for your final color and taste.
How to Can Sweet Spreads
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Learn to safely prepare and preserve homemade jellies, jams, and fruit butters using tested canning techniques and proper ingredient ratios.
How to Freeze Vegetables
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From blanching, cooling and freezing to thawing and using, learn how to safely freeze vegetables — asparagus, beans, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, corn, herbs, onions, peas, peppers, potatoes, tomatoes and more.
Freezer Problem Solver
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Provides guidance on managing freezer issues, including power outages, refreezing safety, and common freezing questions.
How to Use Dehydrated Foods
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Learn how to rehydrate and cook dehydrated fruits and vegetables for use in soups, casseroles, and baked goods.
How to Can Fresh Tomato Products
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Learn safe home canning of tomatoes, including acidification, packing methods, and processing times, to prevent botulism and preserve quality.
How to Can Meat, Fish and Poultry
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Learn safe, research-based methods for canning meat, fish, and poultry using pressure canning to prevent foodborne illnesses.
Freezing Basics
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Learn how to freeze food safely, preserve flavor and texture, and avoid common mistakes for better long-term storage.
How to Freeze Meat, Poultry, Fish, Eggs and Dairy Products
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Freezing is an excellent method of preserving animal products. Follow these basic guidelines for simple, effective and safe freezing of meat, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy products.
Introduction to Food Dehydration
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Dehydration is one of the oldest methods of food preservation, though methods for drying food have become sophisticated over time. Learn the benefits and methods of dehydrating foods and how to select an electric dehydrator.
Step by Step Successful Home Canning
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Learn safe, research-based home canning methods for preserving seasonal produce, including proper equipment, processing times, and techniques.
Crucial Home Canning Basics
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Learn safe home canning techniques to preserve fruits, vegetables, meats, and more. Follow research-based methods to ensure food safety and quality.
Missouri Farmland Values
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Find farmland values for Missouri and its counties from USDA since 1959. Learn methods of estimating historical county values for years not reported.
Farmland Values for Midwestern States
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Find farmland value price trends in Missouri and other Midwestern states since 1912.
Custom Rates for Farm Services in Missouri
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Get custom service rates for fieldwork, planting, fertilizer, crop harvesting, hauling and heavy equipment activities from a survey of farmers, agribusinesses and contractors.
Selecting Landscape Plants: Uncommon Trees for Specimen Plantings
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Check out some uncommon landscape trees that have a good chance for survival in the Missouri climate.
Steps in Fertilizing Garden Soil: Vegetables and Annual Flowers
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Learn how to test soil, apply fertilizers, and maintain nutrient levels for healthy vegetable and flower gardens.
Making and Using Compost
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Making compost transforms garden waste into a nutrient-rich soil conditioner, enhancing soil structure and fertility while reducing landfill use.
Growing Sweet Corn in Missouri
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Sweet corn is a popular summer vegetable crop in Missouri that grows well in a wide range of soils.
Growing Sweet Peppers in Missouri
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From transplanting and field establishment to harvesting and marketing, learn how to grow sweet peppers in Missouri.
Disease Prevention in Home Vegetable Gardens
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Reduce disease in your garden through prevention methods, including sanitation; cultural, physical and biological practices; staking; and solarization.