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Calving clinic set for Aug. 22 in West Plains
University of Missouri Extension livestock and dairy specialists will teach a calving clinic Aug. 22 at the MU Extension Center in Howell County, 1376 Bill Virdon Blvd., West Plains.
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Early pregnancy checking and culling open heifers improves efficiency, bottom line
STOCKTON, Mo. – “There are many benefits to early pregnancy checking replacement heifer,” says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist. The Show-Me-Select (SMS) Replacement Heifer Program, which is considered the “black and gold standard” for replacement heifer development, requires pregnancy checking heifers within 90 days of the beginning of the breeding season.
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Free Feedstuff Finder tool helps buyers, sellers
Feedstuff Finder, a free online tool from MU Extension, provides sellers an easy way to list hay, baleage, silage or coproducts. Sellers are listed by name, location, phone number and email contact. Quantities, product types, product details and costs can also be included.
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Twilight tour covers pest, disease control for small farmers
University of Missouri and Lincoln University Extension will offer a workshop on holistic strategies to manage pests and disease on vegetables and fruit crops 6-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, at EarthDance Organic Teaching Farm, 233 S. Dade Ave., Ferguson.
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MU offers HACCP training Sept. 9-11
MU Extension will offer a food safety training course on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) Sept. 9-11 on the Mizzou campus in Columbia. The training is free to Missouri residents.
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A path to protect pollinators
MU Extension has partnered with the Highway 13 Butterfly Trail Coalition, which is working to make Missouri a fueling station for pollinators as they migrate between Canada and Mexico.
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MU vet recommends CVI for safe showing of animals
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Biosecurity should be top of mind when showing animals at county and state fairs, and having the paper to prove their health is important, said University of Missouri Extension veterinarian Cory Bromfield.
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Review biosecurity basics to keep your herd safe
Summer is a good time to review how to prevent disease from coming onto your farm, says University of Missouri Extension dairy specialist Chloe Collins.
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Pasture renovation workshop set for Aug. 7 in SW Missouri
PINEVILLE, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension agronomy and agricultural business specialists will hold an evening workshop on pasture renovation and rebuilding the cattle herd Thursday, Aug. 7, at the Pineville Community Center, 602 Jesse James Road, Pineville. Registration for the free event begins at 5 p.m. with a dinner provided by Newton & McDonald County Cattlemen at 5:30 p.m.
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July 25 is Turnip Day in Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. – There is an old Missouri saying, “On the 25th of July, sow your turnips, wet or dry.” This local proverb vaulted into the national spotlight during the presidency of Missouri native Harry S. Truman, said University of Missouri Extension state specialist David Trinklein.
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MU Extension and partners host 'Healthy Trees - Healthy Wildlife' tour
PORTLAND, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension and partners invite the public to a forest and wildlife field day Saturday, Sept. 13, in Callaway County. The workshop will be held on Bill and Margie Haag’s property near Portland, Mo., from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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10 reasons you should quit making hay
LINNEUS, Mo. – Missouri ranks eighth in the nation in hay production, producing 4.83 million tons per year, according to the Missouri Department of Agriculture. Hay is a major feed for beef production and other livestock industries in Missouri.
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Crop, forage producer event set for Aug. 14 in Palmyra
PALMYRA, Mo. – Row crop and livestock producers can hear the latest disease, insect and forage updates at the fourth annual University of Missouri Extension Crop and Forage Chat on Aug. 14 at Hall’s Hall in Palmyra. Doors open at 5 p.m. with dinner at 5:30 p.m. Presentations run 6-8:30 p.m. The event is free, but registration is required.
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Cattle and forage management for grazing success
“Now is the time to prepare forage and cattle for the fall and winter grazing season,” says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist. Proper management of cattle and forage right now leads to fall and winter grazing success as well as setting up your operation for spring. Davis provides forage and cattle management suggestions for successful grazing through the fall, winter and into the future.
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MU Extension Livestock Bus Tour is Sept. 23-26
STOCKTON, Mo. – The University of Missouri Extension Livestock Bus Tour will visit livestock operations in northwestern Missouri, northeastern Kansas and southwestern Nebraska beginning Sept. 23, says Patrick Davis, MU Extension livestock field specialist.
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Free MU tool can help plan for flooding, other risks
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Understanding your land’s geological features, terrain and climate is crucial for anticipating and responding to natural disasters, says University of Missouri Extension assistant professor Ryan Milhollin. “A little planning and knowledge about your land can significantly enhance disaster resilience,” Milhollin says.
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Beat the back-to-school stress
Returning to school after a fun-filled summer break can be hard for kids and parents alike. Making appropriate preparations for back-to-school time can reduce stress for you and your family. Here are tips to ease your child’s transition back to school.
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Daisies bring sunshine and blooms year after year
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Anyone who has driven through the country in late June or July probably has likely noticed an abundance of white daisies along roadsides and in fields. Commonly is called oxeye or field daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare), this plant is sometimes used in flower gardens and is one of the easiest of all perennial flowers to grow, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.
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MU Extension, UMSL launch fellowship to create communities of leaders in St. Louis
The belief that lived experience creates expertise is the foundation of Civic Collaboration Fellows (CCF), a new program from MU Extension and the University of Missouri–St. Louis with funding by the James S. McDonnell Foundation. The program invites leaders to create solutions to the challenges in the St. Louis community with shared responsibility and ideas.
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Time to head out and sow some Chinese cabbage
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The sunny, warm days and cool nights of a typical Missouri autumn are ideal for cool-season vegetables such as Chinese cabbage, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Now is a good time to sow Chinese cabbage seeds so plants will be ready to establish in the garden in late summer.
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Prepare cattle for second heat wave
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The first heat wave of summer can have negative effects on Missouri cattle, but it’s the second heat wave causes the most damage, say University of Missouri Extension specialists. MU Extension state specialist in veterinary toxicology and animal health Tim Evans says cattle may still be recovering from the first major heat event and be less resilient to future stresses.
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Survey of St. Louis gardeners shapes MU Extension programs
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – St. Louis area residents can help shape gardening programs offered by University of Missouri Extension in St. Louis. MU Extension horticulturist Eliza Pessereau says MU Extension is encouraging gardeners to complete a Gardening Needs Assessment to learn what topics are of interest.
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MU Extension workshops help farmers build drought resilience
Two free workshops from University of Missouri Extension will help producers build long-term resilience against weather risk through conservation practices. The workshops will be held Aug. 18 in Union and Aug. 19 in Columbia.
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Learn need-to-know skills at cattle reproduction short course
HOUSTON, Mo. – Missouri cattle producers can take a deep dive into essential topics at the Cattle Reproduction Short Course, hosted by University of Missouri Extension specialists Chloe Collins and Elizabeth Picking. The program is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at the MU Extension Center in Texas County, 114 W. Main St., Houston.
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Registration open for Missouri Master Gardener online training
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Registration is open for the fall online University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener course. The 15-week class begins on Aug. 10 and ends in December.