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Branson Airport, Hollister, MO
Branson Airport partnered with local experts to navigate the challenges of the pandemic, benefiting from various support programs to enhance travel recovery.
Good News Brewing, Defiance, MO
Good News Brewing in Defiance, MO, has thrived during the pandemic, seizing growth opportunities with the help of local business support
Lone Star Physiques, Kirkville, MO
Lone Star Physiques in Kirksville, MO, is a personal fitness business highlighting client success stories and rural entrepreneurship.
Holidays require special planning by caregivers
Holiday planning tips help caregivers manage stress while keeping celebrations meaningful and enjoyable for loved ones.
Plan now for antibiotic changes on the horizon
Plan ahead as many livestock antibiotics will soon require a veterinarian’s prescription under new FDA rules.
Managing potassium and phosphorus when prices are high
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Farmers understand fertilizer prices fluctuate with time. “We are living through a substantial shift in potassium and phosphorus prices, from low prices in the 2020 growing season to the highest prices in the past decade for fertilizer purchased now for the 2022 growing season,” says John Lory, University of Missouri Extension nutrient management specialist.
Performance bull sale averages $3,678
Forty-four performance-tested bulls averaged $3,678 at the Southwest Missouri sale, with top bulls reaching $6,200.
Creating an Emergency Kit
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Greene County 4-H is partnering with the Greene County Office of Emergency Management to help youth and families get prepared for emergencies, and to get more youth interested in public safety careers. Teaching youth about emergency preparedness is important for several reasons according to Willa Williams, the new 4-H youth specialist in Greene County and also the Missouri 4-H youth preparedness program manager.
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Golfers break record, raising more than $69,000 for Missouri 4-H
Golfers raised over $69,000 at the 4-H Clover Classic, supporting youth programs and celebrating record-breaking generosity.
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Hard cider fermenting in Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Fermented apple juice, known as hard cider, is growing more popular in Missouri. “Several breweries and wineries in the state have ramped up production to satisfy the demand,” said Michele Warmund, a University of Missouri Extension horticulturist. Missouri apple producers see this resurgence as an opportunity to bolster sales of conventional apple cultivars and are also planting high-tannin cider cultivars, she…
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New MU beef reproduction manual is basis of fall workshop series
COLUMBIA, Mo. – A new manual, Whole System Management of Beef Cattle Reproduction, is available through University of Missouri Extension, said Jordan Thomas, extension state beef reproduction specialist. Spiral-bound copies are available for purchase, but PDFs of each chapter are also available for free download, said Thomas.
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Miserez-Carter 4-H Endowment Fund opens doors to careers in Cooperative Extension
The Miserez-Carter 4-H Endowment Fund provides internships that help students explore careers in youth development and Cooperative Extension.
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Test for SCN after soybean harvest
Missouri farmers can submit two free soybean cyst nematode tests after harvest to monitor and manage this costly pest.
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Health entrepreneurship could boost access to care
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri ranks below the national average in many key measures related to health and access to health care, especially in rural parts of the state. A new report from University of Missouri Extension suggests that “health entrepreneurship” might be one solution to the state’s shortage of care providers.
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Autumn is pumpkin time
Discover the rich history and modern uses of pumpkins, from early American diets to today's fall decorations. Learn about their nutritional benefits and culinary uses.
MU Extension and Show-Me ECHO partnership
Show-Me ECHO connects rural providers with specialists via telehealth, improving care and offering free continuing education statewide.
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Missouri 4-H'ers compete at state public speaking contest
Missouri 4-H youths from 20 counties presented speeches in multiple categories and earned awards in the state public speaking contest.
Make a plan when marketing this year's grain crop
COLUMBIA, Mo. – “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” Crop farmers should take this adage to heart when marketing their grain, advises University of Missouri Extension agricultural economist Martyn Foreman.
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Choose the right pest control provider before the bedbugs bite
COLUMBIA, Mo. – To some, “Don’t let the bedbugs bite” isn’t just a quaint good-night wish. Bedbugs are a nightmare for people in the hospitality and housing industries, says Sam Polly, coordinator of University of Missouri Extension’s Pesticide Safety Education Program.
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Free farm safety podcasts available
Listen to free farm safety podcasts covering essential topics like ATV safety, designed to help agricultural workers protect themselves and others on the farm.
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Cut safety risks when using a chainsaw
Minimize chainsaw risks with proper safety gear, techniques, and precautions. Learn key steps to avoid injury during operation.
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Safe storage of farm chemicals protects people and animals
Ensure farm chemicals are stored safely: keep accurate inventory, follow label instructions, control temperature, secure storage, rotate products.
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Adventure Backpacks: How leadership and learning benefit community
Adventure Backpacks equip families with tools for nature exploration, fostering leadership, learning, and community engagement through outdoor activities
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New broadband technology tested in rural Clinton County
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The village of Turney in Clinton County celebrated the launch of experimental wireless broadband service Sept. 17. The pilot project is designed to test the potential of a technology called RF Over Fiber to reduce costs, expand broadband access to underserved communities and attract public and private investment.
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'Hunger can happen to anyone': Missouri 4-H event spotlights food insecurity
Missouri 4-H youth pack food and raise awareness about food insecurity, showing that hunger can affect anyone.