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Annual survey looks at Missouri farmland market trends
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri landowners, agricultural lenders, rural appraisers, real estate professionals and others with firsthand knowledge of farmland transactions are invited to participate in the annual Missouri Farmland Values Opinion Survey conducted by University of Missouri Extension.
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Registration opens for spring online MU Extension Master Gardener training
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Registration is open for the University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener online spring 2027 course. The 15-week class runs Jan. 18-May 31, 2027. The online core training course is designed to provide in-depth horticultural knowledge, says MU Extension Master Gardener state coordinator Debi Kelly. The course includes presentations and weekly discussion forums.
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MU Extension in Buchanan County moves to new county fairgrounds
University of Missouri Extension in Buchanan County has begun an exciting new chapter with the relocation of the county extension center to the Buchanan County Fairgrounds in Easton.
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Register for 2027 MU Extension Master Gardener course in Columbia
Registration is open for the in-person University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener spring 2027 course. The 15-week class in Columbia is 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 20-April 21, 2027.
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200 high-quality Missouri Show-Me-Select spring-calving replacement heifers for sale Nov. 20
STOCKTON, Mo. — “Producers looking to rebuild or expand their cow herds can choose from 200 high-quality spring-calving replacements, due from late January through April 30,” says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist.
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Clinton County Ag Entrepreneur Day
PLATTSBURG, Mo. – In April, nearly 100 landowners and agricultural entrepreneurs gathered in Plattsburg for Clinton County Ag Entrepreneur Day, an education and networking event designed to support small farms, acreage owners and agricultural entrepreneurs.
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MU Extension specialists complete advanced facilitation training
MARYVILLE, Mo. - Three University of Missouri Extension professionals recently completed advanced training designed to strengthen their ability to guide productive discussions, help groups find common ground and support local decision-making.
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Missouri 4-H’ers compete at American Royal
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Four Missouri 4-H members traveled to the 2026 American Royal to compete in its annual livestock judging contest, testing their evaluation skills amongst the nation’s best.
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Register for Dec. 3-4 MU Crop Management Conference
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Registration is open for the annual University of Missouri Crop Management Conference, Dec. 3-4 in Columbia.
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Temple Grandin headlines Pearls of Production
Internationally recognized animal scientist, author and advocate Temple Grandin will speak Friday, Dec. 11, as part of a two-day celebration of the International Year of the Woman Farmer hosted by Pearls of Production. Grandin’s presentation is 5 p.m. at Trowbridge Livestock Arena on the MU campus.
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Nitrate in volunteer corn
With the earlier corn harvest and the moisture we have received there have been several calls about grazing volunteer corn. Concerns have been nitrate, quality of forage and fertility removal.
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Spice up your meals with horseradish
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Eating horseradish is a novel way to trick your brain into thinking your head is on fire, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. You take a tiny, innocent-looking bite. Suddenly, an invisible combatant sneaks into your nose and drop-kicks your sinuses. Your eyes water, your nose burns, and you temporarily forget how to speak.
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Missouri warehousing, storage industry sees strong growth
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Employment in Missouri’s warehousing and storage industry grew 29% between 2020 and 2025, matching the national growth rate and substantially outpacing neighboring states, according to a new Missouri Economy Indicators brief from University of Missouri Extension.
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MU Jefferson Farm’s accessible beehives help veterans
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Accessible, ergonomically designed beehives at the University of Missouri’s Jefferson Farm and Garden Extension and Education Center give disabled veterans an opportunity to practice beekeeping.
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Rake no mistake: Fallen leaves deserve a second life
Learn how mowing or composting leaves can enrich soil, control disease and support healthier lawns and gardens.
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Invasive grass still wreaking havoc in pastures
JACKSON, Mo. – Over the past 10 years, University of Missouri Extension specialists across the state have received calls about grass with purple bottlebrush seed heads spreading across pasture and hayfields, says MU Extension agronomy field specialist Anthony Ohmes.
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New Missouri survey finds residents want more than a wave from their neighbors
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A new statewide study of neighboring finds that Missouri residents have considerable goodwill toward the people living around them, but most neighbor relationships remain at the surface level. The 2026 State of Neighboring study was conducted by University of Missouri Extension between Sept. 20 and Oct. 4.
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MU Family Impact Center transitions to statewide virtual model
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri families can now connect with the University of Missouri Family Impact Center from anywhere in the state through a new virtual model that expands access to health and wellness education, resources and referrals.
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MU Extension offers chainsaw workshop for beginners
ST. PETERS, Mo. – Learn how to operate a chainsaw safely and efficiently at workshops sponsored by University of Missouri Extension in November, says Sarah Higgins, MU Extension field specialist in natural resources. No prior chainsaw experience is necessary to attend, said Higgins. The sessions cover chainsaw safety basics, including personal protective equipment, field safety, chainsaw maintenance and safe cutting techniques.
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Madison County comes together to support healthy food access
The MU Extension Center in Madison County, in partnership with local organizations, businesses and community facilities, recently completed its second annual Targeted Food Drive, which was designed to increase access to healthy and nutritious food for Madison County residents.
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Safety Acres teaches life-saving ag safety skills to Missouri youths
MARYVILLE and ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Hundreds of Missouri youths learned agricultural safety knowledge through 2026 Safety Acres programs delivered by University of Missouri Extension, the St. Joseph Safety & Health Council and community partners in northwestern Missouri.
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Missouri 4-H teams compete at All American Quarter Horse Congress
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Three teams traveled to Columbus, Ohio, to represent Missouri 4-H and compete in events at the All American Quarter Horse Congress. The teams competed in the Horse Bowl and Horse Judging Contests after earning recognition in state-level contests.
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Chariton County MU Extension Council celebrates Good Neighbor Week
KEYTESVILLE, Mo. – In recognition of Missouri Good Neighbor Week 2026, the University of Missouri Extension Council in Chariton County participated in a statewide effort to strengthen community connections through simple acts of kindness. Missouri Good Neighbor Week, observed Sept. 28-Oct. 4, encourages residents to build relationships and show appreciation for their neighbors and local communities.
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Halloween tips from MU Extension
To help families enjoy a safe, healthy and fun Halloween, MU Extension specialists share advice on costumes, trick-or-treating, healthier treats and options for children with food allergies and sensitivities.
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Jack Frost is at the door, so get your garden ready
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Late October can be a somber time of the year for gardening enthusiasts, since it usually signals the end of the outdoor growing season, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Based on decades of weather data, there is a 50% chance that mid-Missouri’s first frost of fall will happen on or before Oct. 23, and a 70% that first frost will arrive by Oct. 29. In any case, the end of the growing…