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Planning for next year

Cold months are a great time to plan for spring and summer gardening. From building high tunnels to Master Gardener, these publications will jump start your efforts.

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Tree pests

Whether you have a single tree or acres of woodlands, this site is for you.

Know your pests
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Funding for GAP certification

For a limited time, MU Extension has USDA GAPs cost share funding available for Missouri produce growers, which will pay for up to half the cost of USDA GAP certification.

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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

Jan. 21, 2021

| 10:00 am - 12:00 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 ...

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 ...

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Publications

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Pricing Corn Silage

Publication date: Dec. 1, 2020

Figure 1. Agricultural producers should consider the current price of corn and inputs for pricing corn silage. Silage is the harvest of whole corn plants at 60 to 70 percent whole plant moisture. Optimal harvest occurs when kernels are at 1/2 milk ...

Industrial Hemp Pesticides in Missouri

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2020

This guide lists approved pesticides for industrial hemp production in Missouri. Approved pesticides have received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval and are registered for use by the Missouri Department of Agriculture. Information ...

Industrial Hemp for CBD Planning Budget

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2020

This budget presents information useful to farmers considering industrial hemp production for cannabidiol (CBD) in Missouri. Because this budget contains much anecdotal, as opposed to research-based information, farmers are encouraged to customize ...

Industrial Hemp for Grain and Fiber Planning Budget

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2020

This budget presents information useful to farmers considering industrial hemp production for grain and fiber in Missouri. Because this budget contains much anecdotal, as opposed to research-based information, farmers are encouraged to customize the ...

Industrial Hemp for Fiber Planning Budget

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2020

This budget presents information useful to farmers considering industrial hemp production for fiber in Missouri. Because this budget contains much anecdotal, as opposed to research-based information, farmers are encouraged to customize the budget ...

Industrial Hemp for Grain Planning Budget

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2020

This budget presents information useful to farmers considering industrial hemp production for grain in Missouri. Because this budget contains much anecdotal, as opposed to research-based information, farmers are encouraged to customize the budget ...

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Corn and Sorghum

Resources for Missouri's corn and sorghum farming industries.

Cotton Extension

Research-based information to support Missouri cotton production.

Field Crop Pathology

The MU Field Crops Plant Pathology program provides research-based information for disease problems associated with field crop production in Missouri.

Forages

Information and resources aimed at improving the economic and environmental status of Missouri’s forage and grassland agriculture.

Garden ’n Grow

Summer volunteer gardening program for children ages 9 to 13.

Grain Management

Learn more about grain management techniques key to your farm's profitability.

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