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.
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.
Tree and Shrub Pests Around the Home: Symptoms, Signs and Control
Revised $10
Learn to identify common insect and mite infestation on nearly 100 trees and shrubs and their potential treatments with the help of the University of Missouri Extension publication.
Community Gardening Toolkit
Reviewed
A community garden means many things to many people. Community gardens also take many shapes and forms. Regardless of why people choose to take part in a community garden or how a garden is organized, the activity of gardening with others can be both rewarding and challenging.
Energy Efficiency and Farm Water Systems
New
Farm water systems are often neglected when it comes to energy efficiency. Although the savings to be realized may not be as great as perhaps energy-efficient lighting, the return can be fairly short for some energy-saving investments. This guide presents some general guidelines regarding farm water systems.
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.
Raised-Bed Gardening
Revised
Raised-bed gardens have several advantages, including higher yields and a longer growing season. Vegetables, fruits, flowers, trees and shrubs can all be grown in raised beds. Learn about types of raised beds and how to build and maintain them in this gui
Selecting Landscape Plants: Broad-leaved Evergreens
Reviewed
Tips on selecting broad-leaved evergreen plants for your landscape, from ideal soil conditions to winter care, enhancing year-round beauty and structure.
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.
Managing Ponds and Lakes for Aquaculture and Fisheries in Missouri: Pond Construction and Management Considerations
New
A private pond can be a great asset on a property. Learn how to properly plan, construct and manage a watershed pond for recreation, as a livestock water source, and more in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
Dairy Grazing: Fence and Water Systems
New
This publication describes various fence and water systems appropriate for dairy grazing management.
Food Defense: Protecting the Food Supply from Intentional Harm
New
Even a mere threat to the food and agriculture sector could cause havoc within the food supply chain and have far-reaching consequences on the economy, human health and consumer confidence.
Practical Horse Psychology
Revised
Vegetable Gardening
New $10
Vegetable gardening is a rewarding activity that can provide fresh, flavorful produce. It also offers the benefits of exercise, fresh air and landscape beautification. Learn to grow your own vegetables so you can eat fresh and save on groceries.
Mulches
Revised
Mulches provide many benefits to plants. Benefits vary with the material used, the type of soil, the kind of plant and the cultural practices used. Mulches also may be used to make landscapes more attractive and usable and to reduce the amount of maintenance work (Figures 1a to 1c).
Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees
Revised
Learn how to select the perfect shade trees for your Midwest yard or landscape. Don't waste years on a bad landscape!
Pumps and Watering Systems for Managed Beef Grazing
Reviewed
Watering a herd year round can be difficult and costly. Visit our site to learn about Pumps and Watering Systems for Managed Beef Grazing.
Soil Sampling Hayfields and Row Crops
New
Collecting a representative soil sample is an important step in developing a nutrient plan for your farm. Make smarter management decisions and more efficient use of fertilizer nutrients by learning how to plan and take soil samples from your fields in th
Steps in Fertilizing Garden Soil: Vegetables and Annual Flowers
Revised
Learn how to ensure your garden soil has the nutrients plants need. Start with a soil test, fertilize according to the report, and follow the other steps outlined in this guide to enhance your soil’s fertility.
Soil Sampling Pastures
New
Collecting a representative soil sample is an important step in developing a nutrient plan for your farm. The goals of your soil sampling plan should be to
Pruning and Care of Shade Trees
Reviewed
Most established shade trees do not need to be pruned regularly. But yearly pruning during the first few years after planting can help a tree become established and develop a strong, attractive structure. Learn when and how to prune and problems you might
High Tunnel Tomato Production
New
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Selecting Landscape Plants: Needled Evergreens
Reviewed
Learn how to select and care for needled evergreens, including pines, spruces, and firs, to enhance your landscape with year-round color and texture.
Feeding Horses
Revised
In balancing rations for horses, the goals are to furnish horses with a daily supply of nutrients in the correct amounts to prevent digestive upsets and to use feedstuffs that are palatable, easily obtained and economical.