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2021 Northwest Missouri CCA Virtual Conference

Jan. 19, 2021 - Jan. 20, 2021

This conference will be held virtually via Zoom. Links will be emailed to those who register a week before the event.The Certified Crop Advisors Workshop will be offering 16 hours of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) which will help you meet the CEU ...

2021 Audrain County Private Pesticide Application Training (PAT)- In Person- Evening Session

Jan. 21, 2021

| 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Mexico, MO

The training is required for those producing agricultural commodities and wanting to purchase and apply restricted use pesticides on land they own, rent or crop-share. Those needing recertification training to renew their license for another 5 years ...

Private Pesticide Applicator Training

Jan. 22, 2021

| 8:30 am - 11:00 am

The training is required for those producing agricultural commodities and wanting to purchase and apply restricted use pesticides on land they own, rent or crop-share. Those needing recertification training to renew their license for another 5 years ...

Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Pettis County (Afternoon)

Feb. 1, 2021

| 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Sedalia, MO

Initial training and recertification of private pesticide applicators. Trains in methods of safe and proper use of agricultural pesticides on farmland.Registration is limited to 12 people.There is no charge for the class. However, attendees must have ...

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Agriculture and the Occupational Safety and Health Act

Publication date: Jan. 1, 2021

The William Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 established that employers employing one or more persons have a legal responsibility to ensure their employees have a safe and healthful work environment. The agricultural industry is one ...

Delta Soils of Southeast Missouri

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2020

The Mississippi River Alluvial Valley is called the Delta region. The Delta includes parts of Missouri, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana. This report focuses on the Upper Delta in Southeast Missouri. It is one of the most fertile places ...

Considerations of Pull-Plug Sedimentation Basin for Dairy Manure Management

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2020

Many small dairy farms have limited practical and easy-to-operate options for manure management. A flush system for manure removal is attractive due to reduced chore time and increased barn cleanliness. However, flush systems require greater ...

Field Borders for Agronomic, Economic and Wildlife Benefits

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2020

During the past few decades, dramatic changes have occurred across Missouri’s agricultural landscape. Those changes include generally larger farms, increased field sizes, promotion of monocultures and improvements in farm equipment. Although many ...

Forage Crop Irrigation Systems and Economics

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2020

Irrigation presents an opportunity for Missouri forage producers to mitigate production risk from drought. This guide explores three areas to consider before choosing a forage irrigation system: expected forage response, equipment options, and the ...

Landowners’ Guide to Lease Hunting in Missouri

Publication date: Sept. 1, 2020

Figure 1. A hunting lease provides an opportunity for a landowner to supplement their farm income and enhance wildlife habitat.An increasing number of landowners in Missouri are interested in providing access for sportsmen and others to hunt, fish ...

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Climate and Weather

Information about the Missouri MESONET weather station network; state, national and international weather resources; agricultural weather; weather and climate data.

Flood Resources

Current information about flooding; dangers to crops and food quality/safety; how to recover from a flood.

Master Pollinator Steward

Learn about the relationship between pollinators such as honeybees and a healthy ecosystem.

Missouri AgrAbility

Provides practical education and on-the-farm assistance for farmers with disabilities.

Missouri Century Farms

Awards certificates to landowners with farms that have been in the same family for 100 years or more.

Missouri Master Naturalist

A community-based natural resource education and volunteer service program sponsored jointly by the Missouri Department of Conservation and MU Extension.

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