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.
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. It can also help you find the closest farmers market for purchasing farm-grown produce. Check out the free app.
Cash Rental Rates in Missouri
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Updated with 2024 survey data, this guide provides average cash rental rates for Missouri cropland and pastureland, aiding informed lease decisions.
Home Lawn Watering Guide
Reviewed
Conserve water and maintain a healthy lawn with tips on optimal watering schedules, recognizing drought stress, and choosing drought-tolerant grasses.
How to Can Pickled Products
Reviewed
Learn safe methods for canning pickled fruits and vegetables, including processing techniques and ingredient guidelines to prevent spoilage.
Managing Ponds and Lakes for Aquaculture and Fisheries in Missouri: Controlling Nuisance Aquatic Vegetation
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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
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Before choosing a forage irrigation system to mitigate drought risk, explore expected forage response to irrigation, equipment options and the economics.
Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases
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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.
Collection and Submission of Samples for Fish-Kill Investigation and Toxic-Substance Analysis
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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
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Managing fish ponds during drought requires addressing reduced water levels, fish stress, and oxygen depletion.
Flowering Perennials: Characteristics and Culture
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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.
Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden
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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.
Safe Tractor Operation
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The purpose of this guide is to assist employers and employees in training for safe tractor operation. Farm employers should review this guide with anyone who operates a farm tractor.
Steps for 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.
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 Freeze Fruits
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Learn how to freeze fruits effectively, including tips on preparation, preventing darkening, and approximate yields for various fruits.
How to Can Fresh Vegetables
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Learn to safely can fresh vegetables in this research-based guide. Recommended pressure canner process times are provided.
Introduction to Food Dehydration
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.
Safe 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.
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 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.
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 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.
Missouri Frost/Freeze Probabilities Guide
Reviewed
Where in Missouri you live can make a big difference on when to expect your first or last frost. See this guide for probabilities based on past years.
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.