MU Extension offers workshops on alpha-gal syndrome

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension will hold a series of free educational workshops on alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), an allergic condition associated with tick bites. “AGS is more than just a health concern. It’s a growing public issue in Missouri and the Midwest,” says MU Extension nutrition and health specialist Rachel O’Halloran.

Celebrate Pork Month by considering value-added production

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The average Missourian eats 63 pounds of pork each year. “If you’ve thought about supplying pork to Missouri markets but haven’t decided for sure, then Intel for Ag (Intel for Ag) can help,” said Mallory Rahe, University of Missouri Extension state specialist and Intel for Ag contributor.

Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame honors inductees, celebrates legacy volunteers

SEDALIA, Mo. – Missouri 4-H recently honored outstanding volunteers and supporters who have who have made lasting contributions to the 4-H program and the youth of Missouri.

Harvest creates rural roadway hazards

Fall harvest brings heavy equipment, dust, limited visibility, stressed drivers, slow turns and traffic on rural gravel roads—stay alert.

Cellphones and rural roadways do not mix at harvest

COLUMBIA, Mo. - Fall harvest and texting do not mix, says University of Missouri Extension safety specialist Karen Funkenbusch. Turn your cellphone to TTYL (talk to you later). Rural roads are full of hazards in the fall. Farmers move large equipment from one field to another during harvest. They make wide turns, and large equipment reduces visibility. School buses make frequent stops on their morning and afternoon runs.

Manufacturing Day Symposium paints a picture of regrowth

OLUMBIA, Mo. – AAcademics and insiders offered a hopeful vision of American industry at the University of Missouri Manufacturing Day Symposium Oct. 1 at Mizzou Engineering. Speakers and panelists explored the evolving landscape of U.S. manufacturing, with a special focus on semiconductors, workforce development and Missouri’s growing role in the global supply chain.

Free webinar series looks at virtual fencing

The Oct. 24 session of the free “Virtual Fence Foundations” webinar series offers a chance to hear firsthand from producers and companies working with virtual fencing. Attendees can ask questions to company representatives, and Missouri producers who have used virtual fencing in their operations will join the discussion.

Missouri State Fair queen an advocate for ag

Bailey Schneider, the 2025 Missouri State Fair queen, is a 4-H alum and a junior at the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources.

The sky’s the limit for drones on the farm

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Enthusiasm for drone use in agriculture is growing quickly, says Caleb O’Neal, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in plant science.

4-H youths are ‘Beyond Ready’

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe officially proclaimed Oct. 5-11 as National 4-H Week in Missouri, recognizing the organization’s impact in preparing the next generation of leaders through hands-on learning, service and leadership. During National 4-H Week, Missouri 4-H joins others nationwide in showcasing how 4-H equips young people with the skills, confidence and resilience to lead in a world full of opportunity and change.

Hatching chicks in the classroom with Missouri 4-H

Each spring across Missouri, classrooms come alive with the sounds of chirping chicks as students gather around incubators to watch life unfold. Through the Missouri 4-H “Show Me Embryology” project, thousands of young learners are discovering the science behind those tiny cracks in an eggshell.

Kirksville Area Master Gardeners share Milkweed for Monarchs

Kirksville Area Master Gardeners have given away more than 9,000 milkweed plants since 2014. Then-chapter president Diane Johnson launched the crusade after reading about the decline of monarch butterfly populations. Since the early 1990s, populations of eastern monarchs have decreased by as much as 90%.

It's time to protect plants from frost

Learn how to protect plants from frost with tips on timing, insulation, and care for sensitive species as cold weather nears.

20 Missourians named 2025 Most Engaged Neighbors

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Twenty Missouri residents have been honored as the state’s Most Engaged Neighbors for 2025. These awards highlight everyday Missourians whose commitment to their neighborhoods strengthens community bonds and creates belonging.

Nov. 21 Show-Me-Select sale offers 275 high-quality spring-calving heifers

The Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program educates cattle producers on management, reproduction and genetics to create a reliable source of quality replacement heifers. About 275 spring-calving (late January to April) SMS bred heifers from 13 consignors will be for sale Nov. 21 at Joplin Regional Stockyards near Carthage.

Free Hay Quality Management workshops coming to central Missouri

University of Missouri Extension will offer Hay Quality Management workshops this fall in Cole, Miller, Gasconade and Osage counties. Local livestock and hay producers are invited to attend these free programs intended to help farmers improve hay quality to reduce feed costs and enhance livestock performance.

Big profits in 2024-25 Missouri Steer Feedout

STOCKTON, Mo. – “The Missouri Steer Feedout Finale showed that producers were very profitable in feeding steers over the last year,” says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist. Held in conjunction with the Barton County Cattlemen’s Association meeting on Sept. 9 in Lamar, dthe event discussed the results of the steers fed at the Show Me Youth Ag Academy Feedlot near Newport.

Mums burst with big, beautiful, bold color

Discover how fall mums offer long-lasting, bold blooms in vibrant colors and tips on selecting and caring for them.

Time to take plants indoors

As frost approaches, gardeners are tempted to dig up plants and place them in pots for use indoors. The results are often disappointing. Many garden plants do not make good houseplants. But if you are determined to try, MU Extension horticulturist David Trinklein has suggestions.

Have you scheduled your bull breeding soundness exam?

STOCKTON, Mo. – Have you scheduled your bull breeding soundness exam? Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist, suggests your bulls have a BSE prior to each breeding season.

SW Missouri All Breeds Performance Tested Bull Sale set for Oct. 27 in Springfield

STOCKTON, Mo. – The 106th Southwest Missouri All Breeds Performance Tested Bull Sale is scheduled for Oct. 27 in Springfield, says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist. The offering consists of 26 bulls: 23 Angus, one Hereford, one Gelbvieh and one SimAngus. This long-running sale on by the Southwest Missouri Beef Cattle Improvement Association is 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, at the Springfield…

Learn about beekeeping Nov. 8 at Pearls of Production

Women in production livestock can learn about beekeeping Nov. 8 at Pearls of Production in Columbia. The Heroes to Hives program seeks to address financial and personal wellness of military veterans through free professional training and community development centered around beekeeping.

Data-driven insights for harvest timing

The MU Extension publication “Days Suitable for Fieldwork in Missouri” can help farmers plan with confidence. It draws on 20 years of weather data to show weekly averages of days suitable for fieldwork. It also includes formulas to estimate how much acreage can be covered per day and size equipment to match available field time.

Improving habitats for ring-necked pheasants in Missouri

Missouri landowners can take practical steps to improve habitat for ring-necked pheasants, whose populations have declined across the Midwest due to habitat loss and changing land use. A new publication outlines science-based strategies to support pheasant populations.

It’s fall, and here come chirping crickets

Crickets are the buglers of September and October in Missouri homes. These noisy insects make their way indoors for warmth and shelter once temperatures start to drop.

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