Free Hay Quality Management workshops coming to central Missouri

University of Missouri Extension will offer Hay Quality Management workshops this fall in Cole, Miller, Gasconade and Osage counties. Local livestock and hay producers are invited to attend these free programs intended to help farmers improve hay quality to reduce feed costs and enhance livestock performance.

Big profits in 2024-25 Missouri Steer Feedout

STOCKTON, Mo. – “The Missouri Steer Feedout Finale showed that producers were very profitable in feeding steers over the last year,” says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri extension livestock field specialist. Held in conjunction with the Barton County Cattlemen’s Association meeting on Sept. 9 in Lamar, dthe event discussed the results of the steers fed at the Show Me Youth Ag Academy Feedlot near Newport.

Mums burst with big, beautiful, bold color

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Few flowers signal fall’s arrival more than the cheerful chrysanthemum, or mum, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Mums’ long-lasting blooms put on a colorful display for weeks when other flowers have clocked out for the season.

Time to take plants indoors

As frost approaches, gardeners are tempted to dig up plants and place them in pots for use indoors. The results are often disappointing. Many garden plants do not make good houseplants. But if you are determined to try, MU Extension horticulturist David Trinklein has suggestions.

Have you scheduled your bull breeding soundness exam?

STOCKTON, Mo. – Have you scheduled your bull breeding soundness exam? Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist, suggests your bulls have a BSE prior to each breeding season.

SW Missouri All Breeds Performance Tested Bull Sale set for Oct. 27 in Springfield

STOCKTON, Mo. – The 106th Southwest Missouri All Breeds Performance Tested Bull Sale is scheduled for Oct. 27 in Springfield, says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist. The offering consists of 26 bulls: 23 Angus, one Hereford, one Gelbvieh and one SimAngus. This long-running sale on by the Southwest Missouri Beef Cattle Improvement Association is 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, at the Springfield…

Learn about beekeeping Nov. 8 at Pearls of Production

Women in production livestock can learn about beekeeping Nov. 8 at Pearls of Production in Columbia. The Heroes to Hives program seeks to address financial and personal wellness of military veterans through free professional training and community development centered around beekeeping.

Data-driven insights for harvest timing

The MU Extension publication “Days Suitable for Fieldwork in Missouri” can help farmers plan with confidence. It draws on 20 years of weather data to show weekly averages of days suitable for fieldwork. It also includes formulas to estimate how much acreage can be covered per day and size equipment to match available field time.

MU Extension offers free program on native grasses for seed production

MU Extension offers an afternoon of programs on using native warm-season grasses for their forage value and seed production potential Oct. 14 at the MU Southwest Center at Mount Vernon. The event is free.

Improving habitats for ring-necked pheasants in Missouri

Missouri landowners can take practical steps to improve habitat for ring-necked pheasants, whose populations have declined across the Midwest due to habitat loss and changing land use. A new publication outlines science-based strategies to support pheasant populations.

Enroll steers in Missouri Steer Feedout by Oct. 15

Through cooperative efforts of MU Extension, Show Me Youth Ag Academy and Missouri State University, the Missouri Steer Feedout is enrolling spring-born steers to begin feeding in November.

It’s fall, and here come chirping crickets

Crickets are the buglers of September and October in Missouri homes. These noisy insects make their way indoors for warmth and shelter once temperatures start to drop.

Tackling the child care challenge

In the Lake of the Ozarks region, there is a shortage of accessible, affordable and high-quality child care. To address this concern, local leaders, educators, employers and residents are invited to Crisis to Collaboration: Tackling the Childcare Challenge, a public panel and workshop on Nov. 12.

Training for women landowners begins Oct. 21

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Center for Regenerative Agriculture at the University of Missouri recently launched the Women Landowners Leading Regeneration (WLLR) project. It offers trainings and outreach activities available in Missouri, Iowa and Kansas.

Urban ag risk management series offered this fall

University of Missouri Extension and Annie’s Project are offering an urban agriculture risk management class in the St. Louis area in October and November.

Be vigilant for spotted lanternfly in Missouri

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri residents are urged to be on the lookout for spotted lanternfly (SLF), an insect that could have devastating effects on the state’s $4.2 billion wine and grape industry. SLF can damage fruits including grapes, as well as ornamentals and urban landscapes.

Industry veterans embrace changing manufacturing landscape

To meet the growing demand for advanced manufacturing expertise, Mizzou Engineering has launched the Industry 4.0 certificate, a hybrid program to equip today’s technical experts with the know-how to thrive and lead in tomorrow’s smart manufacturing environments.

Women Owning Woodlands program offers fall forest tour

SALEM, Mo. – Missouri Women Owning Woodlands will hold a field trip to explore fall forests in the Ozarks and learn about managing Missouri woodlands Oct. 10-11.

MU Extension offers sessions on farm leases

University of Missouri Extension is offering multiple workshops on farm leases in October and November. The in-person classes are 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, in Macon and 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5 in Montgomery City. There will be an online class 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6.

The plot fixer

From county to county, MU Extension specialists such as Justin Keay carry the university’s promise into fields and families, planting knowledge that lasts.

Resources for Suicide Prevention Month

September is Suicide Prevention Month, and University of Missouri Extension has compiled resources to help break down barriers to mental health services for Missourians.

Ag lenders seminars offer practical insights for the year ahead

Agricultural lenders across Missouri are invited to attend the 2025 Agricultural Lenders Seminar series, which is designed to equip professionals with essential updates for the 2026 growing season. The series looks at commodity markets, production costs, farmland values and region-specific topics affecting Missouri agriculture.

MU Extension hosts 'Baled Late, Fed Smart' for livestock producers

MU Extension will host “Baled Late, Fed Smart,” a series of programs in October designed to help livestock producers effectively manage and utilize lower-quality hay. Sessions in Wright, Taney and Ozark counties will provide strategies for feeding cattle when forage quality is compromised.

Improving life after cancer

Health care professionals have two upcoming opportunities to deepen their understanding of cancer survivorship: a free webinar series and a statewide symposium featuring a physician who is also a cancer survivor.

MU Soybean monitoring report predicts sharp decline in yield

The latest Soybean Growth Monitoring Yield Prediction report from MU Extension predicts drastically lower soybean yields due to lack of rain, averaging 3-6 bushels per acre lower than in the previous report.

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