Plan now for antibiotic changes on the horizon
COLUMBIA, Mo. – While 2023 might seem a long way off, it’s not too early for livestock producers think about how recent Food and Drug Administration guidance might affect their operations, says University of Missouri Extension veterinarian Craig Payne.
Managing potassium and phosphorus when prices are high
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Farmers understand fertilizer prices fluctuate with time. “We are living through a substantial shift in potassium and phosphorus prices, from low prices in the 2020 growing season to the highest prices in the past decade for fertilizer purchased now for the 2022 growing season,” says John Lory, University of Missouri Extension nutrient management specialist.
“Sowing and Growing Hope” Topic of Neighboring 101 Session Nov. 18
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – “Sowing and Growing Hope” will be the topic for the next Neighboring 101 session on Thursday, Nov. 18 at noon (CST). Amber Allen, University of Missouri Extension Human Development Specialist, will present on the topic of hope and how it can impact your neighborhood. Part of her presentation is based on the book “Hope Rising: How the Science of Hope Can Change Your Life,” by by Casey Gwinn and Dr. Chan Hellman.
Performance bull sale averages $3,678
MOUNT VERNON, Mo. – Forty-four performance and genomically tested bulls averaged $3,678 on Oct. 25 at the Springfield Livestock Marketing Center, said University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Eldon Cole.
Creating an Emergency Kit
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Greene County 4-H is partnering with the Greene County Office of Emergency Management to help youth and families get prepared for emergencies, and to get more youth interested in public safety careers. Teaching youth about emergency preparedness is important for several reasons according to Willa Williams, the new 4-H youth specialist in Greene County and also the Missouri 4-H youth preparedness program manager.
Golfers break record, raising more than $69,000 for Missouri 4-H
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Golfers returned to the green in support of Missouri 4-H youths Sept. 21 at the 11th annual 4-H Clover Classic Golf Tournament in Columbia. Presenting sponsors were Climate Field View, a subsidiary of Bayer; and Great American Insurance-Crop Division.
Hard cider fermenting in Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Fermented apple juice, known as hard cider, is growing more popular in Missouri. “Several breweries and wineries in the state have ramped up production to satisfy the demand,” said Michele Warmund, a University of Missouri Extension horticulturist. Missouri apple producers see this resurgence as an opportunity to bolster sales of conventional apple cultivars and are also planting high-tannin cider cultivars, she…
New MU beef reproduction manual is basis of fall workshop series
COLUMBIA, Mo. – A new manual, Whole System Management of Beef Cattle Reproduction, is available through University of Missouri Extension, said Jordan Thomas, extension state beef reproduction specialist.Spiral-bound copies are available for purchase, but PDFs of each chapter are also available for free download, said Thomas.
Miserez-Carter 4-H Endowment Fund opens doors to careers in Cooperative Extension
COLUMBIA, Mo. – In 2019, Missouri 4-H lost a longtime friend, Victoria L. “Vicky” Miserez. For more than 30 years, Miserez served Boone County 4-H in many capacities, including sitting on the program’s board of trustees. Miserez’s husband, Bill Carter, established the Miserez-Carter 4-H Endowment Fund as a lasting testament to her love for 4-H. The fund finances the new Miserez-Carter 4-H Internship Program.
Test for SCN after soybean harvest
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The best time to test for soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is right after soybean harvest, says University of Missouri Extension plant pathologist Kaitlyn Bissonnette.
Health entrepreneurship could boost access to care
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri ranks below the national average in many key measures related to health and access to health care, especially in rural parts of the state. A new report from University of Missouri Extension suggests that “health entrepreneurship” might be one solution to the state’s shortage of care providers.
Autumn is pumpkin time
COLUMBIA, Mo. – “This fall, millions of Americans will make an annual pilgrimage to a retail outlet to purchase a vegetable they, unfortunately, are unlikely to eat,” said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. In the United States, this colorful member of the gourd family sells mainly for decoration. But this verse from about 1630 suggests that American colonists relied heavily on pumpkin for food:
Neighboring 101 Sessions Open for Registration, Free, and Attracting Nationally Known Speakers
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- University of Missouri Extension continues a series of free programs known as "Neighboring 101." These are free classes that are taught live via zoom once a month during the noon hour. You must register online at https://extension.missouri.edu to access the live class and get videos from past classes.
Neighboring Challenge logs 5,579 acts of neighboring in state; Greene County prizewinners announced
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – At the end of Good Neighbor Week in Missouri, organizers documented 5,579 acts of neighboring submitted by nearly 100 groups and individuals. In Greene County, where a 1,000 Acts of Neighboring Challenge was held, county residents documented 2,281 acts of neighboring, says David Burton, a county engagement specialist with University of Missouri Extension.
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Missouri 4-H'ers compete at state public speaking contest
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri 4-H youths gathered Sept. 25 on the University of Missouri campus in Columbia for the annual State 4-H Public Speaking Contest.The contest is one of Missouri 4-H’s oldest and most popular traditions, said Samantha Brandeberry, MU Extension state 4-H educator.
Make a plan when marketing this year's grain crop
COLUMBIA, Mo. – “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” Crop farmers should take this adage to heart when marketing their grain, advises University of Missouri Extension agricultural economist Martyn Foreman.
Choose the right pest control provider before the bedbugs bite
COLUMBIA, Mo. – To some, “Don’t let the bedbugs bite” isn’t just a quaint good-night wish. Bedbugs are a nightmare for people in the hospitality and housing industries, says Sam Polly, coordinator of University of Missouri Extension’s Pesticide Safety Education Program.With zero tolerance for these tiny pests, it is important to hire the right pest control provider, Polly says. Misapplied pesticides or choosing subgrade “exterminators…
Missouri Neighboring Challenge Documents 3,250 Acts of Neighboring Mid-Way Through Week-Long Promotion
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – At the mid-way point of Good Neighbor Week in Missouri, organizers say they have already documented 57 acts of neighboring statewide impacting 4,650 Missourians. In Greene County, where a "1,000 Acts of Neighboring Challenge" is underway, David Burton, a county engagement specialist with University of Missouri Extension, says 513 people have been impacted by the acts of neighboring reported as of this morning.
Free farm safety podcasts available
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health offers free podcasts on farm safety and health topics, says University of Missouri Extension health and safety specialist Karen Funkenbusch, who serves on the center’s regional advisory committee.
Cut safety risks when using a chainsaw
COLUMBIA, Mo. – “Not out of the woods yet” takes on new meaning during fall, when chainsaw accidents increase.
Safe storage of farm chemicals protects people and animals
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Proper inventory management of farm chemicals saves money and protects animals, people and the environment, says University of Missouri Extension specialist Sam Polly.“With the cost of pesticides, letting a product degrade in your storage shed is not a mistake anyone can afford to make very many times!” says Polly, who teaches private pesticide applicator training for MU Extension.
New broadband technology tested in rural Clinton County
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The village of Turney in Clinton County celebrated the launch of experimental wireless broadband service Sept. 17. The pilot project is designed to test the potential of a technology called RF Over Fiber to reduce costs, expand broadband access to underserved communities and attract public and private investment.
Harvest creates rural roadway hazards
COLUMBIA, Mo. – “Farm safety yields real results” is the theme of the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety’s National Farm Safety and Health Week, Sept. 19-25.