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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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Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Perry County

Jan. 20, 2022

| 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Perryville, MO

This course is full.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 ...

Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Perry County - Evening

Jan. 20, 2022

| 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Perryville, 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 ...

Boone County Private Pesticide Applicator Training

Jan. 24, 2022

| 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Columbia, MO

Two separate sessions:  9 AM - 12 PM and 2 PM - 5 PM.  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 ...

Private Pesticide Applicator Training and Ag Update - Andrew County

Jan. 25, 2022

| 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Savannah, 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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Updates to Missouri's Private Pesticide Applicator Manual

Publication date: Dec. 1, 2021

Safe and effective crop protection product handling and use involves following product labels as well as studying the newest applicator manuals to stay abreast of current laws and best application practices. To help guide Missouri applicators in safe ...

Getting Started With Soil Health Testing in Missouri

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2021

Recent public initiatives and USDA programs are putting a focus on producers to improve the health of their soils. Soil health is defined by the USDA-NRCS as “the continued capacity of the soil to function as a vital, living ecosystem that sustains ...

Grazing Cover Crops

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2021

Figure 1. Missouri cattle graze on cereal rye in early spring. (Credit: Alan Weber)Cover crop planting is becoming increasingly common in Missouri, practiced on 840,000 acres in 2017, more than double the acreage in 2012. While cover crops have been ...

Industrial Hemp for Fiber Planning Budget

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2021

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 ...

Fescue - Clover Hay Planning Budget

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2021

This budget presents information useful to farmers planning the production, financing, grazing and marketing of fescue-clover hay in Missouri. It includes a link to the Missouri Forage Budget Generator spreadsheet. Farmers can modify the budget based ...

Alfalfa Small Bales Planning Budget

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2021

This budget presents information useful to farmers planning the production, financing and marketing of alfalfa small bales in Missouri. It includes a link to the Missouri Forage Budget Generator spreadsheet. Farmers can modify the budget based on ...

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Woodland Steward

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

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.

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