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275 high-quality spring-calving Show-Me-Select replacement heifers for sale Nov. 21
STOCKTON, Mo. – The Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program’s southwestern Missouri fall sale is 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at Joplin Regional Stockyards near Carthage. “If you are thinking of rebuilding or adding to your cow herd, this sale will offer 275 high-quality spring-calving (late January to April) replacements to do so,” says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist.
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African flavors find a home in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Though Mahi’s Ethiopian Kitchen is tucked away on a pedestrian-only alley just south of Broadway in downtown Columbia, the restaurant isn’t hard to find. Even if you don’t notice the A-frame sign pointing the way on Ninth Street, you can’t miss the aroma of warm spices and slow-sautéed onions leading the way. Inside, colorful, richly spiced stews and tangy injera flatbread invite diners to share a meal in the…
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Can you dig sweet potatoes?
The first frost of fall is approaching, and it’s time to think about harvesting your sweet potato crop. This warm-season root vegetable does not tolerate cold. The table quality of sweet potatoes declines when they are harvested after temperatures drop below 50 F.
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Missouri 4-H youths join #4HForGood challenge with NBCUniversal and 'Wicked: For Good'
In celebration of the movie “Wicked: For Good,” which opens in theaters Nov. 21, NBCUniversal is supporting 4-H youths who lead with purpose and a little green. 4-H has launched the #4HForGood Challenge, a nationwide call to action.
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Remember the 5Qs of colostrum
Colostrum, the first milk produced by a cow’s mammary glands after giving birth, is liquid gold for baby calves. The thick, nutrient-rich fluid provides essential nourishment and crucial immunity in the form of antibodies to newborn calves in the first 24 hours of life.
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MU Extension expands food waste reduction program in rural Missouri
University of Missouri Extension is expanding its “Freeze It!” food waste reduction program across rural Missouri. The initiative empowers rural families to better manage their meals and reduce waste through strategies like meal planning, freezing meals and sharing excess food.
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MU Extension drone workshop offered Nov. 14 in Auxvasse
MU Extension will offer training on “Opportunities for Drones in Agriculture” Nov. 14 at the Auxvasse Lions Club Park. The event will provide farmers, agribusiness professionals and entrepreneurs an in-depth look at how drones are transforming agricultural operations across Missouri.
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Remembering Missouri's fallen fire heroes
Each year, MU Extension’s Fire and Rescue Training Institute helps honor those firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities. FRTI’s collaboration with the Fighters Memorial Foundation of Missouri culminates in two ceremonies: the Candlelight Service and the Memorial Service.
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Fall tree planting: Rooting for a greener tomorrow
COLUMBIA, Mo. – As autumn paints Missouri’s landscapes in brilliant hues, it also signals the start of the best season for planting trees, says University of Missouri Extension state forestry specialist. “Fall offers a unique window of opportunity for tree establishment, making it the preferred time for forestry professionals, municipalities and homeowners alike,” says Stelzer.
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Free workshops help beekeepers safeguard losses
ST. CHARLES, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension workshops will help beekeepers learn how to leverage USDA insurance, disaster assistance and tax exemption to strengthen their businesses. MU Extension horticulture specialist Eli Isele says the two free workshops will help beekeepers safeguard their businesses and profitability. Participants will learn about safety nets for colony losses due to precipitation and other adverse…
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Missouri woodland owners learn from the best at the annual conference
Woodland owners and natural resource professionals gathered Oct. 3-4 in Mountain Grove for the Missouri Woodland Owners Conference. The conference provided hands-on learning through three field tours.
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How an Irishman, a turnip and the devil shaped Halloween
For many people, Halloween would not be complete without a jack-o’-lantern. Americans are projected to spend more than $867 million on Halloween pumpkins this year, said MU Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. We can thank Irish immigrants and a mythical character named “Stingy Jack” for our rush to buy pumpkins in October.
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Learn to save the cuss words, secure your load at Pearls of Production
MU Extension specialists will show women in agriculture how to hone their shop skills at “Save the Cuss Words 2.0: You Got This” during the annual Pearls of Production Women in Agriculture Conference on Nov. 8 in Columbia. Other sessions will cover swine and beef topics, small ruminant management, beekeeping and emergency management.
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Southern rust can affect nutrient value of winter feed
Southern rust, a fungal disease, can reduce nutrients and lower digestibility in infected corn fed to livestock, says MU Extension agronomist Nick Wesslak. Early dry down caused by southern rust can cause problems with proper silage packing, which increases risk of poor fermentation and higher mold and yeast populations.
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Seeding cover crops aerially can boost grazing potential
MOUNT VERNON, Mo. – Stored hay can be a livestock producer’s best insurance, says University of Missouri Extension plant science specialist Caleb O’Neal, who is also a cattle producer. It provides flexibility for cattlemen to rest pastures in the event of drought and is often the feed of choice for winter herd maintenance.
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MU Extension hosts ‘Baled Late, Fed Smart’ for livestock producers
ROLLA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension will host a series of educational programs this fall titled “Baled Late, Fed Smart,” designed to assist livestock producers in managing and utilizing lower-quality hay effectively. A free session is offered at the Rolla Technical Institute in Rolla from 6-8 p.m. on Oct. 27. MU Extension and the Dent-Phelps County Cattlemen’s Association sponsor the event with Rolla FFA as hosts. FCNB Bank…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Manufacturing Day Symposium paints a picture of regrowth
Academics and insiders offered a hopeful vision of American industry at the University of Missouri Manufacturing Day Symposium on Oct. 1. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.