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Battling Japanese beetles in your garden and flowers
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – Patience and a bucket of soapy water are your best friends when fending off Japanese beetles in the garden, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Tamra Reall. Reall recommends tapping beetles off plants by hand and putting them in a bucket of soapy water to kill them. You can also shake them off the plant into the bucket.
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Grant aimed at employee satisfaction, retention for foreign labor in swine industry
A grant supports pork producers using TN-visa workers by surveying language and cultural barriers to boost job satisfaction and retention.
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Is rained-on hay still good?
Rainfall affects hay quality, yield, and digestibility. Learn when rained-on hay can still be useful and why testing is important.
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July 23 farm tour to showcase warm-season grasses
Join a free July 23 farm tour highlighting native warm-season grasses for grazing and hay production in southwest Missouri.
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Gardens will thank you very 'mulch' during summer heat
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mulches benefit gardens throughout the year, but they are particularly helpful during the heat of summer, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.
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Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities: Bridging Missouri’s Rural Economic Divide
Bringing Missouri’s rural communities together to share ideas, foster entrepreneurship, and boost local economic growth.
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Dealing with cattle herd anaplasmosis
STOCKTON, Mo. – “Summertime brings factors that lead to anaplasmosis in cattle operations,” says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist. Anaplasmosis can affect cattle operation performance due to calf abortions, decreased weight gain, bull infertility and animal death.
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Japanese beetle numbers increasing in corn, soybean
Japanese beetles are rising in corn and soybean fields, causing defoliation and silk clipping. Scouting and timely control are key.
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Post-drought pasture improvement takes more than rain
LINNEUS, Mo.– Heavy rainfall throughout much of Missouri on July 2 may have lessened worries about drought damage in pastures, but one good rain won’t undo the damage to mismanaged pastures during two straight years of drought, according to two University of Missouri Extension specialists based at the MU Forage Systems Research Center in Linneus.
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Vaccines again? I already got these shots!
Vaccines are safe and effective tools for preventing the spread of diseases that are shared person to person. The American Association of Immunologists reminds us that each August we celebrate National Immunization Awareness Month to let everyone know which vaccines to get and how often. Some shots are given one time in our lives. Others require boosters or extra doses to make sure we stay protected against that disease.
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Tar spot growing in Missouri corn crops
Tar spot, a fungal disease affecting corn, has been confirmed in 19 Missouri counties in 2024. Early detection and fungicide application are crucial.
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Missouri 4-H'ers elect peers to State 4-H Council
Missouri 4-H'ers elect peers to State 4-H Council
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Protect yourself from heat stress in the garden
Stay safe in your garden during heat — hydrate, wear sun protection, take breaks, and watch for signs of heat stress.
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Beat the heat with horseradish
COLUMBIA, Mo. – There is scientific evidence suggesting that eating something spicy on a hot summer day will make you feel cooler, says University of Missouri horticulturist David Trinklein.
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Diabetes prevention is focus of community health partnership in SW Missouri
A community partnership in southwest Missouri offers classes and support to help residents prevent type 2 diabetes through lifestyle changes.
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Protecting sheep and goats from heat stress
OSCEOLA, Mo. – Sheep and goats are susceptible to heat stress in the summer, and a revised University of Missouri Extension publication updates management practices for producers to protect their animals.
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Biosecurity essential when showing animals during fair season
Protect your animals during fair season with simple biosecurity steps like dedicated clothing, isolation, and careful handling.
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4-H youths travel to Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado for equine careers tour
COLUMBIA, Mo. –Forty youths from across Missouri traveled to Nebraska, Wyoming and Colorado to learn more about equine careers May 20-26 on the University of Missouri Extension 4-H Equine Tour, said Maria Calvert, MU Extension state 4-H agriculture educator.
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Managing heat stress in sheep and goats
OSCEOLA, Mo. – As the summer months set in, sheep and goat producers should watch their animals for heat stress, says David Brown, University of Missouri small ruminant specialist. Although sheep and goats can tolerate heat better than other livestock species, long-term exposure might have devastating effects on the health and performance of the animals.
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Farm business operators can tackle labor crunch with seasonal workers
Farm operators can ease labor shortages with seasonal workers by following best practices for hiring, training, and safety.
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Clover Classic raises more than $92,000 for Missouri 4-H
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The 14th annual Missouri 4-H Clover Classic Golf Tournament, June 4, raised more than $92,000, setting a new record in the Missouri 4-H Foundation’s history. The tournament, at the A.L. Gustin Golf Course in Columbia, drew participants and supporters from across the state. Co-presenting sponsors were Climate Field View and Great American Insurance-Crop Division.
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Missouri Master Naturalists celebrate program's 20th anniversary
Missouri Master Naturalists celebrate 20 years of volunteer service, education, and conservation across the state.
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Heatstroke can kill quickly in hot cars
COLUMBIA, Mo. – When the news has another tragic story about a child accidentally left in a hot car, parents might believe they could never make a mistake like that. “It’s not just negligent parents or indifferent caregivers. When juggling the demands of work, parenting and daily life, it’s easier than you might think to make a simple but fatal mistake,” says Karen Funkenbusch, University of Missouri Extension health and safety…
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Strip trials an effective way to test nitrogen rates on cornfields
Test corn nitrogen rates effectively with on-farm strip trials to optimize yields and manage fertilizer costs.
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Youths compete at 2024 State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest
Missouri youths showcased livestock evaluation skills at the 2024 State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest, emphasizing critical thinking and communication.