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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.

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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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Soybean Gall Midge

Publication date: April 1, 2021

Soybean gall midge (Resseliella maxima) is a newly described insect species that attacks soybean creating severe economic damage. Isolated sightings were first reported in Nebraska during 2011. Soybean gall midge is currently established in 114 ...

Taxation of Crop Insurance and Disaster Payments

Publication date: March 1, 2021

Figure 1. A weather event such as a drought can impact crop production, farm income and taxation situations.Weather variability is one of the largest sources of risk in agricultural production (see Figure 1). Congress has recognized the impact of ...

Elderberry Insect and Disease Management

Publication date: Feb. 1, 2021

This guide is the first known spray schedule to be developed for insect and disease control for field-grown elderberry in Missouri. Pesticide products labeled for greenhouse or high-tunnel-grown plants differ from those labeled for field-grown ...

Selling Strategies for Local Food Producers

Publication date: Jan. 1, 2021

Figure 1. Fresh, local produce sold at a farmers market.Bill McKelveyProject Coordinator, Division of Applied Social SciencesMary HendricksonAssociate Professor, Division of Applied Social SciencesAlice RoachSenior Research Associate, Division of ...

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 ...

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Weed Science Extension

Allowing turf professionals, farmers and homeowners to search for and identify common weeds from alligatorweed to yucca.

Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory

Analyzes soil, plant, water, manure, compost and greenhouse media.

Master Pollinator Steward

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

Master Gardener

Provides in-depth horticulture training for Missourians who wish to spread their knowledge of gardening.

Missouri Blueberry School

The Missouri Blueberry School brings together all who have an interest in blueberry production in Missouri and surrounding states.

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Helping individuals who wish to become licensed commercial pesticide applicators reduce the harmful effects of improper pesticide use.

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