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The singular goal of Agriculture and Environment Extension is to double the value of Missouri agriculture by 2030 while sustaining the state’s natural resources.

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Whether you own or manage an operation, find upcoming events to help you succeed in agriculture business and environmental stewardship.

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Interested in growing your agriculture business? We are too. Explore this content to discover the ways MU Extension can help you take part in our goal of doubling agriculture by 2030 while sustaining natural resources — #2xAg2030.

During this unprecedented time, MU Extension creates resources to keep you safe, while strengthening Missouri's agricultural economy. Refer to the resources on this page to navigate on-farm safety, food safety and disaster recovery.

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Pasture and Hay Field Weed Concerns and Control Methods - Hickory County

May 31, 2022

| 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Hermitage, MO

Pastures and hayfields are going to grow something. The question is “Does it grow what your livestock will eat and if not, how do I get rid of it?”  Unwanted plants take up space, nutrients, water, and sunshine that are needed to go to the ...

Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Online - Hosted by Patricia Miller

May 31, 2022

| 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Training meets the requirements to be able to purchase restricted use pesticidesThe private pesticide applicator license issued by the Missouri Department of Agriculture is required for producers wanting to purchase and apply restricted use ...

QPR - Morning Session

June 2, 2022

| 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Poplar Bluff, MO

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper Training is a free, 1-hour workshop for anyone who wants to 1) recognize the warning signs of suicide, 2) know how to cope and 3) know how to get help and save a life.Registration fee are sponsored by the ...

QPR - Afternoon Session

June 2, 2022

| 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Poplar Bluff, MO

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper Training is a free, 1-hour workshop for anyone who wants to 1) recognize the warning signs of suicide, 2) know how to cope and 3) know how to get help and save a life.Registration fee are sponsored by the ...

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Farmland Values for Midwestern States

Publication date: May 1, 2022

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) conducts a survey of farm real estate values each year and calculates the average value per acre for each state. The following tables show these values for ...

Growing Home Garden Tomatoes

Publication date: May 23, 2022

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicon) is America's most popular home garden vegetable. Tomatoes require a relatively small area, bear repeatedly, are widely adapted and easy to grow, and have many culinary uses. Tomatoes are rich in vitamins A and C, low in ...

5 Steps to Buying Meat Direct From the Farm

Publication date: May 1, 2022

To access and purchase local meat, consumers have choices. One option is to buy a live animal from a livestock producer and have that animal processed at a custom-exempt, state-inspected or federally inspected facility. Rather than purchase a whole ...

Lagoon Solids Removal and Solid Separation System Improvement at a Dairy Farm

Publication date: May 1, 2022

Lagoons can be an effective means of treating and storing flushed manure and providing a holding basin for recycling water. A lagoon is a key component to a successful flush dairy. If the lagoon is properly designed and built, many years can go by ...

Home Propagation of Houseplants

Publication date: May 23, 2022

Plant pieces cut from a parent plant and rooted to form new plants are called “cuttings.” Use of cuttings is a simple, inexpensive way to multiply houseplants and garden plants.Many plants can be propagated by cuttings. Each new plant will have ...

Forcing Bulbs for Indoor Bloom

Publication date: May 23, 2022

Bulbs made to flower at other than normal times are said to be forced. The practice of forcing is commonly used to flower daffodils, hyacinths, tulips, crocus and other spring bulbs during the winter (Figure 1). With proper planning and care, bulbs ...

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Agricultural Business and Policy Extension

Serves rural Missouri by helping farms, agribusinesses and communities understand their opportunities and challenges to make informed decisions

Annie's Project

Based on the life of Annette (Kohlhagen) Fleck, Annie’s Project empowers farm women to be better business partners through networks, managing and organizing critical information.

Aquaculture Extension

Resources to help you plan and manage for recreational fishing or commercial aquaculture.

Beef Extension

Comprehensive resources for the Missouri beef industry

Corn and Sorghum

Resources for Missouri's corn and sorghum farming industries.

Cotton Extension

Research-based information to support Missouri cotton production.

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