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Alliums have some of the most striking flowers around the globe
COLUMBIA, Mo. — When contemplating which spring-flowering bulbs to plant this fall, few gardeners will consider alliums. “This is unfortunate, since ornamental alliums produce striking, globe-shaped purple flowers that float like vibrant spheres on green flower stalks,” said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.
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Plant Madonna lily in August for years of pure joy
Few garden perennials deserve the title “heirloom” more so than Madonna lily: Some historians believe it is the first to have been cultivated by humans for ornamental purposes. August is an ideal month for planting this iconic beauty and a good time to explore it in greater detail.
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How to make youth tours and presentations more meaningful
Simple strategies can help businesses spark career interest, confidence and engagement among young people.
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MU Extension hosts free global speaker series for International Year of the Woman Farmer
COLUMBIA, Mo. – In recognition of the International Year of the Woman Farmer, University of Missouri Extension’s Pearls of Production program is hosting a free global speaker series featuring women agricultural leaders from around the world.
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Which heifers are worth keeping?
MU Extension workshop helps producers identify those with the greatest long-term profit potential.
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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 opens Aug. 25.
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MU Extension hosts free pasture management workshops in Maries, Miller counties
TUSCUMBIA, Mo. – As Missouri livestock producers prepare for the transition from summer grazing to fall and winter pasture management, University of Missouri Extension will host free fall pasture management workshops in Maries and Miller counties to provide practical information producers can use to improve forage utilization and extend the grazing season.
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Outdoor rec adds more than $10B to state’s economy
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, boating and other forms of outdoor recreation generate billions of dollars in economic activity across Missouri.
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Lady beetles and aphids: Why releases often fall short
Lady beetles, aka ladybugs, feed on aphids and other soft-bodied insects, making them important natural enemies of common pests. While they are valuable predators, simply releasing them without the right conditions rarely leads to meaningful control.
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Sept. 30 meeting reviews 2025-26 Mo. Steer Feedout results
Through a collaboration of MU Extension, the Show Me Youth Ag Academy and U.S. Premium Beef, the 2025-2026 Missouri Steer Feedout Finale will be held 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30 at the Show Me Youth Ag Academy, 119 NE 15th Lane, Lamar.
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Missouri landowners can improve forest and woodlands for birds
New publication details practices that can offset declining bird populations.
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Soybean yield predictions drop with prolonged heat wave
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Predicted soybean yields across Missouri have taken a downward turn in recent weeks, according to the latest University of Missouri Extension Soybean Growth and Yield Report.
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The legacy of Pine Tree Jim and the Horton family stands strong
The Ste. Genevieve County woodsman was a pioneer in sustainable forestry.
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MU Hundley-Whaley field day to showcase crop research, management strategies on Sept. 3
ALBANY, Mo. – The Hundley-Whaley Extension and Education Center invites producers, agribusiness professionals and community members to attend its annual field day Thursday, Sept. 3, for updates on crop research and management strategies for northwestern Missouri farms.
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High nitrogen prices force a closer look at the numbers
State forage specialist advises on fall fertility decisions for stockpiled tall fescue.
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Missouri 4-H leaders get a head start on becoming Mizzou Tigers
Eligible students can earn guaranteed admission by demonstrating leadership, service and academic achievement.
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Award-winning landowners to host forest and wildlife field day in Callaway County
Landowners interested in improving woods, wildlife habitat and overall property health can learn firsthand from a family recognized for its stewardship success at a free forest and wildlife field day Sept. 12 near Portland, Mo.
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Learn how to have healthy beehives at Independence event
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – Beekeepers of all skill levels are invited to attend B3: Building Better Bees for the Future: A Honey Bee Health & Breeding Symposium 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Truman Habitat for Humanity’s Young School, 505 N. Dodgion Ave., Independence.
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Biological control: Natural enemies can help manage pests
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Biological control – using living organisms to help manage insect pests and weeds – can be an effective part of an integrated pest management (IPM) strategy, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Tamra Reall.
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Future healthcare providers experience rural Missouri
A group of 19 students pursuing healthcare careers at Missouri universities spent five days exploring what makes rural communities healthy during the 2026 Rural Immersion Program, a partnership between the University of Missouri School of Medicine’s Rural Scholars Program and University of Missouri Extension.
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The $2,400 decision: Should you keep more heifers this fall?
For many cattle producers, a single decision this fall could shape the future of their operation: whether to sell valuable heifers for immediate income or retain them to help rebuild the herd. To help producers make informed decisions, MU Extension will host Retain With Intention: Building a Better Missouri Cow Herd Sept. 2-3 at the MU Southwest Research, Extension and Education Center near Mount Vernon.
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Enrollment opens for Master Naturalist Course in Kirksville
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – Registration is open for the Missouri Master Naturalist course offered by University of Missouri Extension and Missouri Department of Conservation. The course runs 5:30-9 p.m. Thursdays from Sept. 3 to Nov. 19 at the Missouri Department of Conservation Northeast Regional Office in Kirksville.
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Record-breaking numbers at Ozark Empire Fair Hay Contest
The 2026 Ozark Empire Fair Hay Contest had record-breaking numbers this year. There were 68 entries from 32 participants in 11 counties. The contest, which began in 1985, is open to any Missouri producer.
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Tours of award-winning SW Mo. hay operations set for Aug. 28
MONETT, Mo. – Hay growers can learn from some of Missouri’s Ozark Empire Fair Hay Contest top award winners during a free tour of southwestern Missouri farms. University of Missouri Extension agronomist Tim Schnakenberg said three forage producers will give tours of their operations 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28.
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Free ‘Local to Larger’ workshops help food businesses plan growth
This fall, MU Extension’s Local to Larger: Scaling Workshop for Food and Farm Businesses series will help food and farm businesses evaluate opportunities to expand and build a growth strategy that fits their unique business.