Statewide partnership to strengthen training and support for community health workers

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Financial insecurity, housing conditions and other social factors can have a significant impact on health. Community health workers (CHWs)—front-line public health workers who are trusted members of the communities they serve—are positioned to address social determinants of health on a case-by-case basis.

Tips on watering your garden

COLUMBIA, Mo. – How does your garden grow? No grow or slow grow? It could be your H2O. How and when you water your garden often makes the difference between healthy or diseased plants, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Tom Fowler. Fowler offers some simple watering tips that can provide a bushel of benefits.

Roots of resilience run deep in 4-H and agriculture: a reflection

Stories from Missouri youth and farmers show how generations build agricultural strength, adapt in crisis, and sustain communities together.

Sweating like a pig?

COLUMBIA, Mo. – As temperatures inch upward, it’s not uncommon to hear rural folks say they are “sweating like a pig.”But pigs can’t sweat, says University of Missouri Extension swine nutritionist Marcia Shannon. Pigs would probably think they are in hog heaven if they could cool themselves by perspiring like other livestock and humans.

Surviving ‘COVID chaos’ as an essential small business, Vision Clinic - Springfield, MO

Furloughing family is not something Dr. Steve Rice ever thought he would have to do. Then along came the new coronavirus.

UM System broadband team unveils plan to bring high-speed internet to pilot community

A plan to expand high-speed internet to a rural Missouri community aims to address broadband access challenges and improve connectivity.

Show Me Resilience T-shirt campaign raises almost $1,000 for Feeding Missouri

Supporters responded with resilience during COVID-19 and helped raise nearly $1,000 for Feeding Missouri’s network of six food banks.

Too little water, too much heat puts tasseling corn at risk

Hot, dry conditions during tasseling can stress corn, reducing yield and kernel size in Missouri fields.

Farmers, ranchers share e-commerce success stories

Farmers and ranchers discuss their success with e-commerce, sharing insights on platforms and strategies to expand their businesses in the digital marketplace.

Expect high numbers of Japanese beetles this year

Expect high Japanese beetle activity this year, damaging corn, soybeans, and over 400 garden plants. Control may require multiple treatments.

Warm, wet weather helps 'dog vomit slime mold' thrive

Warm, wet weather helps dog vomit slime mold grow on mulch, harmless but curious in appearance.

Germination 101

Cut open a seed and you’ll see a miracle. A tiny, embryonic plant waits inside, ready to break free of its seed coat, grow roots and push up through the soil.

In-season nitrogen application boosts profits

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Use of in-season nitrogen on corn has increased in Missouri and surrounding states over the past 10 years. What used to be rare is now common. Some of these applications are planned, but others are to give corn yields a boost when wet weather causes nitrogen loss.

MU Extension announces '4-H Goes Online'

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Starting this fall, Missouri 4-H will be able to reach more youths and families across the state through an easy-to-use online learning platform called Canvas that brings 4-H project-based learning directly into the home.

Birth order effects on personality and intelligence

“Birth order and it’s effects on the person has been fascinating scientists and the general public for at least one hundred years,” says Janice Weddle, County Engagement Specialist in Youth Development for the University of Missouri Extension.  There have been several studies to try to pinpoint birth order effects on intelligence and personality, but results are met with criticism due to many factors, like the confounds of the…

Conditions ripe for ergot this year

High heat and humidity after a wet spring increase ergot risk in tall fescue, posing dangers to livestock and humans.

Broadband is a necessary utility. Let’s treat it like one.

Editorial by Marshall Stewart, University of Missouri vice chancellor for extension and engagement, and chief engagement officer for the University of Missouri System.

Missouri Food Finder connects consumers and safe local food options

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Many consumers have had to revamp their grocery shopping routines these last months. Supply chain issues have disrupted some farm operations, leading to unpredictable store shortages at the same time that some consumers have been looking for alternatives to crowded supermarkets.

Parenting with Resilience

Parents often find themselves stressed by everyday words and thoughts.  As they navigate their daily lives thoughts like “where did the time go”, “I feel exhausted”, and moments of “I’ll get to that later” or “I can do all of this at the same time” can overwhelm them. They find themselves in autopilot routines and jumping from one activity to another.

Nanova — Columbia

Nanova Inc., founded by MU engineering faculty, secured $7M in funding and built a 6,000-sq-ft manufacturing facility in Columbia, Missouri.

Spotted Wing Drosophila

Spotted Wing Drosophila threatens small fruits by laying eggs in ripening crops. Learn how to identify and manage this invasive pest effectively.

Wet weather triggers mole activity

Rain boosts mole activity as they tunnel for earthworms, leaving damage in lawns. Learn effective methods to manage and control them.

Mow high to keep weeds under control

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Use your mower’s highest setting for fewer weeds and lusher grass.University of Missouri Extension turf pathologist Lee Miller says mowing too low is a common mistake.“We want your grass to be the trees of your lawn,” he says. “Your feet should sink into the grass.”

Hitchhiking hammerhead worm kills native earthworms

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Some Missouri gardeners are finding a new type of flatworm in landscape soils.The hammerhead worm is a “voracious, top-level predator,” says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Kelly McGowan. “It will eat anything in its path,” she says. It primarily feeds on native earthworms.

Hot tips for keeping cool

Stay safe in the summer heat with practical tips on hydration, shade, clothing, and recognizing signs of heat-related illness.

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