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Stink bugs widespread in Missouri soybeans
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Stink bugs are an all-too-familiar foe for Missouri soybean growers, but new University of Missouri research shows just how widespread they are, and how farmers can better time and target their scouting.
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MU Extension recommends treating clothing to repel ticks
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension specialists are urging farmers, gardeners, hunters, fishermen and other outdoor enthusiasts to take precautions against ticks by treating clothing with permethrin, a highly effective repellent that both repels and kills ticks.
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Summer wildflowers bring color to roadsides and backyards
For many, the term “wildflower garden” conjures images of a delicate spring native to lightly shaded woodland sites or moist meadows. But there are may summer-blooming wildflowers native to dry, sunny hillsides, glades and other places with more austere growing conditions.
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Importance of good manufacturing practices for food safety
Good manufacturing practices (GMPs) are a key part of ensuring food safety, quality and regulatory compliance in the food industry. They guide food manufacturers in maintaining hygienic conditions, preventing contamination and consistently producing safe food products.
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Loneliness: A hidden health problem in Missouri
Loneliness is affecting the health and well-being of Missourians across all ages and communities. University of Missouri Extension and local partners are working to strengthen social connection through programs, volunteer opportunities and community engagement.
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Flood-related resources from MU Extension
Access practical tips and guides to stay safe, protect property, and recover after floods.
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Poppy: A tribute to fallen heroes
Poppies honor fallen soldiers, symbolizing remembrance and sacrifice each Memorial Day and beyond.
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Summer Tax School to address key 2026 agricultural tax changes
MU Extension's 2026 Summer Tax School, July 1 in Columbia, provides critical updates and continuing education for tax professionals.
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Floating gardens on display at Master Gardener state conference
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Learn how to build a garden that floats on water at the 2026 University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener State Conference, June 4-7 in Springfield. During one of the tours at the home of a local Master Gardener, attendees can learn how floating gardens improve water quality, filter pollutants naturally and create habitat for pollinators and wildlife
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Key considerations for canning food safely
Canning is an effective way to preserve foods, but it requires care to prevent foodborne illness, particularly botulism.
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Master Gardener state conference offers tours of Baker Creek seed packing facility
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Attendees can tour Baker Creek seed packing facility during the University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener State Conference, set for June 4-7 in Springfield.
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Camden County youth workforce pilot program earns national recognition
In just its first year at Camdenton High School, the REACH program has connected hundreds of students with local employers, helped young people better understand career options in their own communities and strengthened ties between schools and the workforce.
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Insights from MU's survey of custom rates for farm services
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The cost of hiring fieldwork in Missouri has risen an average of 9% since 2023, according to an update to University of Missouri Extension’s Custom Rates for Farm Services in Missouri. Missouri Custom Rates Survey Comparison Section vs. 2023
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Missouri is already paying for its childcare problem
When we think infrastructure, we picture roads and bridges. But childcare is infrastructure too. In Missouri, gaps in care are sidelining workers, hurting businesses and costing the state more than $1 billion a year.
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London-born chef, author to give keynote at Mo. Master Gardener conference
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – London-born chef-turned-gardener Mitch McCulloch will be the keynote speaker at the 2026 University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener State Conference, June 4-7 in Springfield.
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MU Extension offers calf backgrounding program in Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension will host a Calf Backgrounding Program in Mount Vernon on May 19, with a follow-up session on June 30. This hands-on program is designed to help cattle producers determine when backgrounding calves can add value—and how to do it profitably, says Ian McGregor, livestock field specialist with the University of Missouri Extension.
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Preventing summer learning loss through everyday activities
Research dating back to the late 1990s shows that children can lose ground in reading and math over the summer months. But with a little creativity, everyday activities can become meaningful learning moments all summer long.
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Happy Beef Month from your MU Extension dairy specialist
Happy Beef Month. Yes, that message is coming from your University of Missouri Extension dairy specialist. Across Missouri, where cattle operations of all kinds form the backbone of rural communities, the lines between beef and dairy are not separate conversations. They are part of the same cattle industry and, increasingly, the same supply chain.
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Flowering plants are a meaningful Mother’s Day choice
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Giving outdoor flowering plants for Mother’s Day provides a lasting alternative to cut flowers, allowing the gift to bloom for seasons rather than days, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Living gifts such as perennials, shrubs or roses represent a growing relationship, often reflecting the effort and care a mother puts into her family.
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New toolkit helps community gardens take root
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Community gardens are thriving across Missouri by pairing shared land with shared purpose, but long-term success requires more than good intentions.
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Preweaning calf management that leads to postweaning success
STOCKTON, Mo. – “For cattle producers who retain their calves after weaning, calf performance is crucial for a successful operation,” says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist.
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Turning data into disaster readiness
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Geospatial analysis by University of Missouri Extension researchers can help planners and emergency managers better understand how social vulnerability shapes disaster impacts and recovery. By mapping both exposure to disaster impacts and community-reported needs, the research can aid in prioritizing investments in preparedness, mitigation and recovery, says Michael Sunde, an MU Extension natural resources specialist.
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Missouri 4-H youths take the lead at State Capitol
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On April 28, more than 500 Missouri 4-H members, staff and volunteers gathered in Jefferson City for 4-H Day at the Capitol, focused on civic engagement, leadership and advocacy.
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Does ‘tabletop silage’ have potential?
Rusty and William Lee are experimenting with ways to use scrapped milo stalks to keep beef producers from turning to low-quality, high-priced hay as a last resort to feed herds during Missouri droughts.
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Strong, steady March bull sale in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist, described the 107th Southwest Missouri All Breeds Performance Tested Bull Sale in Springfield as “a strong, steady sale.”