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Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Gasconade County

Event date: Jan. 10, 2024

Event time: | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Owensville, MO

The private pesticide applicator license issued by the Missouri Dept of Agriculture is required for producers wanting to purchase and apply restricted use pesticides. Application by unlicensed workers under the supervision of licensed applicators ...

2024 Midwest Crops Conference

Event date: Jan. 16, 2024 - Jan. 17, 2024

St. Joseph, MO

The Midwest Crops Conference provides topics of interest to Crop Advisors, Ag Professionals and producers. Areas covered include:Nutrient ManagementSoil and WaterCrop ManagementPest ManagementResearchers and experts in crop production from the ...

Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Callaway County

Event date: Jan. 17, 2024

Event time: | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Fulton, MO

The private pesticide applicator license issued by the Missouri Dept of Agriculture is required for producers wanting to purchase and apply restricted use pesticides. Application by unlicensed workers under the supervision of licensed applicators ...

Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Montgomery County

Event date: Jan. 18, 2024

Event time: | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Montgomery City, MO

The private pesticide applicator license issued by the Missouri Dept of Agriculture is required for producers wanting to purchase and apply restricted use pesticides. Application by unlicensed workers under the supervision of licensed applicators ...

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Missouri farmers invited to apply for agroforestry incentive funds

Published: Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Eligible producers are invited to apply to the the Expanding Agroforestry Incentive Payment Program. Over five years, the program will pay producers $36 million to transform 30,000 acres spanning 30 states into agroforestry ...

Training for pesticide applicators begins in January

Published: Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension offers recertification training for commercial pesticide applicators during eight days in January 2024, with follow-up days in February and March.Completing the online training classes recertifies ...

Missouri sees changes in updated plant hardiness zone map

Published: Monday, Nov. 20, 2023

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Missouri gardeners will find new guidelines in the updated USDA plant hardiness zone map.The map helps growers zero in on which vegetables and flowers will do best in different parts of the state, says University of Missouri ...

Session offered on funding for small and beginning farmers

Published: Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Small and beginning farmers and ranchers can learn about funding for climate-smart fieldscapes through a Dec. 12 webinar from University of Missouri Extension. The program runs 6-8 p.m.Climate-smart fieldscapes use regenerative ...

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Restricted-Use Pesticide Record-Keeping Form

Publication date: April 1, 2023

This Restricted-Use Pesticide Record-Keeping Form is for use with MP692, USDA Pesticide Record-Keeping Requirements for Certified Private Applicators of Federally Restricted-Use Pesticides. The revised form includes places to note information ...

Operating Considerations for Biosolids Equipment

Publication date: Feb. 16, 2023

Reviewed by Zhiqiang HuProfessor of Civil and Environmental EngineeringThe land area required for biosolids depends upon the amount and characteristics of biosolids produced, and the crops, soils characteristics and agronomic practices used. The ...

Equipment for Off-site Application of Biosolids

Publication date: Feb. 16, 2023

Reviewed by Zhiqiang HuProfessor of Civil and Environmental EngineeringBiosolids are a product of the municipal wastewater treatment process. Typically, biosolids contain minerals and organic matter that can be beneficial to the soil and crop ...

Equipment for On-site Land Application of Biosolids

Publication date: Feb. 16, 2023

Reviewed by Zhiqiang HuProfessor of Civil and Environmental EngineeringBiosolids are a product of the municipal wastewater treatment process. Biosolids typically contain minerals and organic matter that can be beneficial to the soil and crop ...

Interpretation of Laboratory Analysis of Biosolids Samples

Publication date: Feb. 16, 2023

Reviewed by Zhiqiang HuProfessor of Civil and Environmental EngineeringBiosolids are useful for land application. Examples of beneficial use include application to agricultural land and reclamation sites (e.g., mining sites).Although, it contains ...

Biosolids Standards for Metals and Other Trace Substances

Publication date: Feb. 16, 2023

Reviewed by Zhiqiang HuProfessor of Civil and Environmental EngineeringBiosolids is domestic wastewater sludge that meets standards for use as a fertilizer or soil conditioner. Biosolids standards include limitations for metal and other trace ...

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Basic Principles for Post-Frame Construction - Basic Self-Study Guide

online $595.00

This course is a partnership between MU Extension and National Frame Building Association (NFBA). The enrollment fee for this online course is $595 for non-NFBA members and $195 for NFBA members. Contact FNBA at [email protected] to obtain a ...

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Shock Chlorination Procedure for 6-inch Diameter Water Wells (PDF)

Native Trees of the Midwest

Purdue University Forestry Extension's publication "Native Trees of the Midwest," a definitive guide to identifying trees in the region.

eXtension Climate, Forests and Woodlands

The Climate, Forests and Woodlands eXtension Community of Practice (CoP) focuses on keeping forests sustainable on private and public lands, and providing information to private owners of forested land and the extension professionals who serve them.

Don't Move Firewood website

Find out how far is too far to move firewood to avoid transporting invasive pests and diseases to new areas.

Emerald Ash Borer University

Emerald Ash Borer University is the collaborative effort of the USDA Forest Service, Michigan State University, Purdue University, and Ohio State University. EAB University serves as the nation's clearinghouse on all aspects of this destructive ...

Missouri Urban Trees

This 60-page PDF from the Missouri Department of Conservation lists recommended trees for Missouri landscapes. It also describes how to select, buy, transport, plant and care for trees.

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Missouri Master Naturalist

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

Tree Pests

A collaborative effort of state and federal agencies to keep citizens informed of the latest invasive insect and disease threats to Missouri's trees.

Master Pollinator Steward

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

Woodland Steward

Introduces landowners to basic forestry and wildlife management and shows them how to integrate both forms of management on their property.

Flood Resources

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

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Learn how to landscape to attract certain wildlife species so you can enjoy nature while possibly increasing the value of your property, too.

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