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Never go it alone in grain bins
BOONVILLE, Mo. – With harvest approaching, agricultural experts urge farmers to prioritize life-saving precautions ahead of National Farm Safety and Health Week, Sept. 21-25. This year’s focus is critical hidden hazards, culminating in a Day of Awareness for Confined Spaces on Thursday, Sept. 24.
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Cut safety risks when using a chain saw
COLUMBIA, Mo. - The phrase “not out of the woods yet” takes on new meaning during fall when the number of chain saw accidents increase. Chain saw accidents are painful, expensive and preventable, says University of Missouri Extension state forester Hank Stelzer. Plan before entering the woods to avoid accidents, he says. “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.”
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Women Owning Woodlands field trip to Ha Ha Tonka State Park set for Oct. 3
CAMDENTON, Mo. – The second annual Women Owning Woodlands field trip is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, at Ha Ha Tonka State Park in Camdenton. The free event includes lunch and is open to all, says Sarah Higgins, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in natural resources. Ha Ha Tonka is a wonderland of sinkholes, caves, a natural bridge, sheer bluffs and one of Missouri’s largest springs, Higgins says.
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Woodland conference, Oct. 2-3, to honor Caldwell County landowners Clay and Kim Shaw
Clay and Kim Shaw are being recognized as Missouri’s Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year for their work managing Bert Farms for walnut and pecan. Landowners and forestry enthusiasts can learn about their management efforts during the 2026 Woodland Owners Conference, Oct. 2-3 in near Cowgill, Mo., in Caldwell County.
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Plant true lilies in fall for striking spring color
During fall, many gardeners plant popular spring-flowering bulbs like narcissus, tulips and hyacinths. Fall also is a good time to plant lilies, says MU Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.
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Keeping it local
Southwestern Missouri creamery and produce market team up to expand local food access.
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MU Extension offers farm lease workshops
Sessions in September and October set for Kahoka, Linn and Paris; online session also available.
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High temps, low rainfall hit crops, pastures
MU Extension specialists are worried about the combination of drought and prolonged high temperatures as crops approach their final growth stages.
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Missouri Good Neighbor Week returns Sept. 28-Oct. 4
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Missouri again celebrates the power of everyday neighborliness when Missouri Good Neighbor Week returns Sept. 28-Oct. 4, inviting Missouri residents to recognize the simple acts that make Missouri a better place to live.
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Make youth tours and career presentations count
COLUMBIA, Mo. – A factory tour, classroom presentation or career day visit can do more than introduce young people to a profession. With a few adjustments, those experiences can spark interest, build confidence and help youths imagine themselves in future careers, says University of Missouri Extension youth specialist Kellie Seals.
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Labor Day marks transition from summer to autumn gardening
COLUMBIA, Mo. – For Labor Day, many Americans honor the achievements of American workers by not doing anything, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. But most avid gardeners do not consider gardening “work” but instead view it as a joyful hobby or a creative escape, so many of them will likely spend some time tending to their garden and landscape this Labor Day weekend.
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Want daffodil, tulips and hyacinths in the spring? Plant them in the fall
COLUMBIA, Mo. – If you think autumn is the time to pack up your gardening tools, think again. Fall is bulb-planting time. Narcissus, tulips and hyacinths won’t greet you in the spring if they’re not planted in the fall. “The bulbs of spring-blooming plants need to be in the ground now, so they can go through a cooling process in the winter,” said David Trinklein, horticulture specialist for University of Missouri Extension.
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MU Jefferson Farm and Garden opens new learning center
COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri and Boone County leaders celebrated a new chapter for Jefferson Farm and Garden Extension and Education Center with the ribbon cutting of its new learning center, a flexible gathering space designed to expand hands-on education, research demonstrations and community engagement.
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Monroe County town has gone pink, and locals wouldn’t have it any other way
Each spring and summer, Monroe County gardener Lorie Cullom transforms her property into a sea of vibrant pink blooms thanks to hundreds of Proven Winners Supertunia Vista Bubblegum petunias.
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Bt biological insecticide: Timing and target matter
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is a naturally occurring soil bacterium that gardeners use because it goes after certain pesky insects—mainly caterpillars—without bothering the good guys, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Tamra Reall.
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Mizzou’s sunflower display has become a favorite tradition
Visit the University of Missouri's South Farm to see the annual display of blooming sunflowers — this year features three waves of blooms to enjoy.
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Flood risk maps could protect St. Louis County residents, visitors
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension researchers have developed flood-risk maps that could help St. Louis-area planners, emergency responders and transportation agencies better prepare for flooding and protect residents and visitors.
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Clowning around with purpose
EMINENCE, Mo. — What can juggling, mime and balloon animals teach young people about handling life's challenges? Quite a bit, according to University of Missouri Extension’s 4-H Clown College, which uses clowning arts to help rural youths build confidence, resilience and healthy coping skills.
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The confidence to try
With encouragement from peers, parents and adult leaders, one 4-H member learned to push beyond what felt comfortable.
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How to keep snakes from seeking shelter in your home
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Late summer and fall are good times to locate potential entry areas around your home or buildings and take action to prevent snakes, rodents and other nuisance critters from accessing these areas, says Robert Pierce, University of Missouri Extension state wildlife and fisheries specialist.
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Service sire selection and breeding management for successful heifer development
Service sire selection and breeding management are essential to a successful heifer development program and to the productivity and profitability of a cattle operation.
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Scott County 4-H members compete in National Youth Expo
Scott County 4-H members Ava Asmus, Ella Asmus and Maebry Enderle participated in the Red Angus Youth Expo in Madison, Wis., June 21-26.
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Heifer selection and health management strategies for successful development
STOCKTON, Mo. – “Heifer development is critical as cattle producers rebuild their herds,” says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist. Successful development starts with choosing the right heifers and using effective health management strategies, whether for your own herd or for buyers of your heifers.
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Second finding of new soybean pest confirmed in Missouri
University of Missouri Extension state crops entomologist Ivair Valmorbida has confirmed a second finding in Missouri of the soybean tentiform leafminer, a new soybean pest. Valmorbida encourages farmers to scout soybean fields for the pest.
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Curiosity takes center stage in Osher@Mizzou’s fall semester
Classes examine subjects as varied as Norse mythology, graphic novels, astronomy, archaeology and feline behavior. Registration is now open.