The following publications might be of particular interest to people in Randolph County. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.
How to Freeze Vegetables
Reviewed
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 — in this MU Extension guide.
How to Can Fresh Tomato Products
Revised
Freezing Basics
Reviewed
Freezing is one of the easiest and quickest methods of food preservation. Most foods retain their natural color, flavor and texture better when frozen than when other methods of food preservation are used. Learn the basics in this MU Extension guide.
How to Freeze Meat, Poultry, Fish, Eggs and Dairy Products
Revised
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.
Tree Pests: Emerald Ash Borer
New
Emerald ash borer is an invasive, wood-boring insect that infests and kills native North American ash trees. Learn the signs, symptoms and management of EAB and how you can slow the spread on the University of Missouri Extension Tree Pests site.
How to Use Dehydrated Foods
Reviewed
Right Species, Right Place: Considerations Before You Order Tree Seedlings in Missouri
Revised
Visit our website today for our Right Species, Right Place: Considerations Before You Order Tree Seedlings in Missouri guide.
Fruit Production
Reviewed $10
Most temperate zone fruits grow in Missouri. Learn how to raise strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, gooseberries, currants, blueberries, grapes, apricots, cherries, plums, nectarines, peaches, apples and pears in the Show-Me State.
Vegetable Planting Calendar
Reviewed
Plant a vegetable garden to save on your family food bill and promote good dietary habits. The tables in this guide help Missourians plan what to plant, when to plant and how much of each vegetable to plant.
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
Most home fruit plants require pesticide treatments to control serious diseases and insect pests. Learn what pesticides are needed and the frequency of application of sprays for many fruits in this guide.
From Seed to Harvest and Beyond: Garden Journal and Calendar
New $20
Our Missouri garden journal is also a how-to guide and information resource. It provides a place to organize gardening info, plans and notes. Gift it to the gardeners in your life! If you are a Master Gardener, treat yourself!
Insect and Mite Pests of Apples
New
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available only as a downloadable PDF.
Reducing Pond Seepage
Revised
Maintaining Small Dams
Reviewed
Dams are a valuable asset. They usually impound water with little input from the owner, and problems that occur usually are minor.
Randolph County Courthouse
New
Missouri Courthouses
Contact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website.
Editor’s note
The PDF version of this publication includes illustrations. Select the “Download this publication” button.