The following publications might be of particular interest to people in Webster County. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.
Watering and Fertilizing Tomatoes in a High Tunnel
Revised
Proper watering and fertilization are essential for producing tomatoes in a high tunnel. High tunnels keep out natural rainfall, so timely irrigation is necessary.
Common Diseases in the Home Garden
Reviewed
Parasitic diseases and nonparasitic disorders can cause serious vegetable losses in home gardens.
Seasonal and Simple: A Guide for Enjoying Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Revised
Seasonal and simple is a guide to help you select, store and prepare fresh fruits and vegetables. Check out the free app and publication.
Cash Rental Rates in Missouri
Revised
Updated with 2024 survey data, this guide provides average cash rental rates for Missouri cropland and pastureland, aiding informed lease decisions.
Buying a Horse
Revised
Carefully plan your horse purchase with tips on budgeting, selecting, and evaluating horses, and ensuring long-term success in horse ownership.
Home Lawn Watering Guide
Reviewed
To avoid severe loss of turfgrass and to conserve water, homeowners should manage their lawns each year in anticipation of water restrictions. This guide describes that will reduce the need for irrigation while improving the competitiveness and appearance of your lawn.
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.
How to Can Pickled Products
Reviewed
Learn safe methods for canning pickled fruits and vegetables, including processing techniques and ingredient guidelines to prevent spoilage.
Custom Rates for Farm Services in Missouri
Revised
Get custom service rates for fieldwork, planting, fertilizer, crop harvesting, hauling and heavy equipment activities from a survey of farmers, agribusinesses and contractors.
Managing Ponds and Lakes for Aquaculture and Fisheries in Missouri: Controlling Nuisance Aquatic Vegetation
Reviewed
Learn to identify and control nuisance aquatic vegetation in Missouri ponds and lakes, ensuring optimal conditions for aquaculture and fisheries.
Forage Crop Irrigation Systems and Economics
Revised
Before choosing a forage irrigation system to mitigate drought risk, explore expected forage response to irrigation, equipment options and the economics.
A Guide to the Common Forages and Weeds of Pastures
Reviewed $30
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available for purchase.
Market Channels for Locally Raised Foods
Revised
Sell Missouri vegetables via CSAs; U-pick sales; on-farm, roadside, farmers markets; co-ops; wholesale auctions; restaurants, institutions, supermarkets.
Residential Sewage Lagoon Systems: A Homeowner's Guide to Installation and Maintenance
Reviewed
If your home has an onsite wastewater treatment system, you need to ensure it is properly maintained. It must also meet construction and permitting standards for onsite sewage systems. Learn how to install and maintain a lagoon system in this guide.
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.
Selecting Landscape Plants: Flowering Trees
Reviewed
Discover how to select flowering trees that enhance your landscape with beauty and seasonal interest, including species like the flowering dogwood.
Collection and Submission of Samples for Fish-Kill Investigation and Toxic-Substance Analysis
Reviewed
Fish kills occur in natural and cultured populations. They can be due to disease, poor water quality or a toxic substance. Fish kills represent emergencies, and producers must be prepared for them in advance. Learn more in this guide.
Managing Missouri Fish Ponds During an Extended Drought
Reviewed
This aquaculture and fisheries guide is one in a series being developed jointly by MU Extension and Lincoln University.
Pruning Ornamental Shrubs
Revised
Making and Using Compost
Reviewed
Making compost transforms garden waste into a nutrient-rich soil conditioner, enhancing soil structure and fertility while reducing landfill use.
Flowering Perennials: Characteristics and Culture
Revised
Flowering perennials persist from year to year and are suitable in a flower border shared with annual plants or grouped in special plantings. Learn about some major perennials and their important characteristics and cultural preferences in this guide.
Safe Drinking Water in an Emergency
Reviewed
Learn how to store and purify water safely for emergencies, including boiling, bleach treatment, and proper container use.
Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden
Reviewed
Caterpillars are some of the most easily observed insects in backyards and gardens. Learn to identify them so you will know what type of butterflies or moths they will turn into.