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FilmFest 4-H helps youths reach beyond state borders
Youths create films for a national 4-H showcase and connect with peers from across states through FilmFest.
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Free hotline offers counseling, referrals for Missourians in crisis
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missourians in crisis can take advantage of a free 24-hour hotline for stress counseling as well as information and referrals on legal, financial, crisis/disaster and personal health topics. Individuals can seek help by phone or live online chat.
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First state chapter of Heroes to Hives beekeeping program begins at MU
Missouri launches its first Heroes to Hives program, teaching veterans beekeeping skills and pollinator care.
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Crops face danger of BMSB damage
Brown marmorated stink bugs threaten crops, reducing yields in soybeans, corn, fruits, and vegetables across Missouri.
Without forage test, hay by any other name is just hay
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mature hay is hay. It may be brome hay, prairie hay or any other type of hay. But in the end, it’s just hay until it’s been tested. Forage tests tell the tale of whether hay is of good quality and nutrient-rich, says University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Gene Schmitz.
Initiative connects rural working families with valuable tax credit info
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Starting in the 2020 tax season, more rural Missourians in need will be able to learn about their eligibility for the federal earned income tax credit (EITC), one of the nation’s largest anti-poverty tools targeting low- and moderate-income working families.
MU Extension, Platte County 4-H Pivots to Meet the Needs of Today’s Youth
Platte County 4-H adapted its programming during the pandemic with diverse virtual and hybrid learning options to support youth development.
Keeping the doors open and people employed, Prock Operations - St. James, MO
Prock Operations in St. James kept workers employed through relief programs while adapting products and starting a foam recycling effort.
MU Strip Trial Program seeks participants for fertilizer trials
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension is looking for farmers to participate in fertilizer trials as part of the “MU Certified” Strip Trial Program.MU Extension nutrient management specialist John Lory, who leads the program, said this year’s farmer panel approved trials focused on improving management of fertilizer in corn and soybean rotations, wheat and forages.
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Connecting to Careers
Discover how veterans can leverage educational benefits and career resources to transition into civilian careers with valuable connections and support.
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Tropical plants can overwinter indoors
Learn how to overwinter tropical plants indoors, keeping hibiscus, palms, bougainvillea, and more healthy through winter.
Assessing the pandemic risks, Core Financial Services, Inc. - Kansas City, MO
When unavoidable disaster strikes, small business owners often find themselves lost and alone. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Lisa Sicola knew she had someone in her corner that she could rely on.
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Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame inducts new members for 2020
44 Missouri 4-H volunteers from 36 counties were inducted into the 2020 Hall of Fame for their legacy of youth service.
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4-H Goes Online now live through MU Extension 4-H
COLUMBIA, Mo. – This fall, Missouri youths ages 5-18 and the volunteers and faculty who serve them will have access to projects in 4-H Goes Online through Canvas, an easy-to-use online learning platform. Projects will be available in these areas: Clover Kids, Shooting Sports, Engineering and Technology, Environmental Science and Natural Resources, Plant and Animal Science, Healthy Living, Leadership and Personal Development, and…
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Missouri 4-H is ready!
Missouri 4-H volunteers and staff are preparing for a new year, focusing on youth development, leadership, and community engagement.
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Cultivando la Inclusividad
A Spanish-language gardening webinar led to increased resources for Spanish-speaking communities, expanding agricultural and environmental education globally.
Want a healthy independent lifestyle? There’s a class for that
An 8-week program to improve strength, balance, and flexibility for older adults, promoting independence and reducing fall risks. Learn more through this class.
Value of farm business plan shows when death or illness strikes
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The value of a farm business plan becomes clear when family members need to get on the same page or when sudden illness strikes, says Joe Horner, University of Missouri Extension agricultural economist.A farm’s business plan formalizes what is in owners’ heads, Horner says. Writing a farm business plan forces family owners to think things through and agree on goals.
Five steps to pass the farm to the next generation
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Farm succession planning should not begin when the head of the family dies, says Wesley Tucker, University of Missouri Extension agricultural economist and succession planning coordinator. Too often, planning starts the day after the funeral, Tucker says. In addition to straining family relationships, this also increases the likelihood that the next generation will fail.
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Flower math: Divide and multiply
Learn how dividing spring-flowering bulbs like tulips and daffodils can boost blooms and share flowers with neighbors.
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Cultivating Inclusivity
Spanish-language webinars and resources expand access to gardening and agriculture education for diverse communities.
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Missouri 4-H holds virtual livestock judging contest
COLUMBIA, Mo – The 2020 University of Missouri Extension State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest took place virtually Sept. 12-13. More than 100 youths from across the state applied their evaluation and communication skills in this contest. Youths involved with the livestock judging program develop key life skills to aid in their future career success, says Maria Calvert, state 4-H agriculture and natural resources educator.
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Warren County student awarded dairy scholarship
A Warren County student earned a $2,000 dairy scholarship to support studies in agronomy, bovine nutrition, reproduction, and dairy-industry leadership.
2020: The year of the cull cow
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Now is a good time for beef producers to take advantage of stronger than normal prices for culled cattle, says University of Missouri Extension agricultural business specialist Wesley Tucker. Fat trimmings become a value-added product for hamburger. Demand for hamburger increased during COVID-19 as more people ate at home instead of restaurants or schools.
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Missouri 4-H'er selected as runner-up for national award
Drachen Koester is named runner-up for the 4-H Youth in Action Award, teaching youth statewide about native bees.