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Tips for dairy herd safety during COVID-19
Protect dairy workers during COVID-19 with safety zones, hygiene, and limited farm traffic.
Mobilizing the pantry
MU Extension faculty and staff pitch in to keep this small county’s food lifeline going.
MU Soil and Plant Testing Lab still open and serving Missouri agriculture
COLUMBIA, Mo. – For now, the University of Missouri Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory remains open. “We understand the essential role the lab plays in supporting Missouri's agricultural industry,” said Robert Kallenbach, MU Extension senior program director for agriculture and environment. “If we can continue to operate safely, the MU Soil Testing Laboratory in Columbia will continue to accept samples.”
Addi in the Kitchen
Ten-year-old Addi Fuller creates a healthy fruit smoothie in this engaging video series, inspiring families to enjoy nutritious recipes together.
Stoddard County art show
What would you do if nearly 2,500 people showed up for an art exhibit in your small county office?
Providing public health advice
Tarunjot Sethi, a county engagement specialist in nutrition and health education in DeKalb County, is working with county commissioners to provide residents with accurate information about staying safe and healthy.
COVID-19 fears plague cattle market
With cattle markets falling, livestock specialist Zac Erwin with MU Extension in Adair County discusses some feed options to hold cattle longer in this video on the Missouri Livestock Symposium Facebook page.
Lawrence County 4-H story time
Karla Deaver, county engagement specialist in 4-H youth development for MU Extension in Lawrence County, is doing daily story times on her YouTube channel and the county extension center’s Facebook page, reading books such as “The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr.
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COVID-19 and farms
MU Extension specialists offer guidelines and tips for COVID-19 safety on the farm.
Farmers face unique safety risks during COVID-19
Farmers and ranchers face heightened risks from deliveries, equipment sharing, and close contacts during COVID-19 and need adapted safety protocols.
MU clinic offering teleservices for COVID-19 stress
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri Psychological Services Clinic is offering teleservices to help adults and children cope with anxiety and stress related to COVID-19. The clinic offers up to five brief sessions through videoconferencing or telephone, said Debora Bell, longtime director of the clinic.
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Test fields for SCN and test your SCN IQ
NEVADA, Mo. – Now is the perfect time to test for the No. 1 soybean disease in the U.S. and Canada - soybean cyst nematode (SCN), says University of Missouri Extension field agronomist Pat Miller. It is also a good time to test your IQ on this yield-reducing disease. Soybean cyst nematodes attack soybean roots.SCN began spreading in Missouri in the 1970s and gained a strong foothold in most of the state’s soybean-growing counties by…
MU Extension specialists on coping with COVID-19's financial impact
Get expert advice on managing the financial impact of COVID-19, including budgeting, debt relief, and financial planning strategies.
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Check that mailbox
Packets from MU Extension in Perry County keep homebound kids busy and learning. PERRYVILLE, Mo. – When Bethany Bachmann saw Perry County parents fretting online about how to keep their homebound kids busy and learning, she knew just what to do.
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Not letting a pandemic slow us down
All over the nation, people are working online. Missouri’s county extension councils are no exception. Quickly adapting to changing needs, these citizen advisers are now holding their monthly meetings by phone and online videoconference to help make sure University of Missouri Extension can continue its local work.
Freezing offers milk lovers an option for stocking up
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Freezing offers milk drinkers a way to keep nutritious milk on hand at all times, says University of Missouri Extension dairy specialist Reagan Bluel. She works with producers in the heart of southwestern Missouri dairy land.
Try some edgy veggies for a groovy garden this year
Add unique veggies to your garden this year to spice up salads and try new flavors and textures.
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Connecting and protecting Knox County
Helping Knox County stay connected and safe through community support, resources, and public health guidance during challenging times.
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Go wild at nature's free salad bar
Discover the art of wildcrafting and enrich your diet with Missouri's edible spring greens like dandelions, lambsquarters, and watercress.
10 tips for communicating with employees during a crisis
These suggestions are provided to assist you, but in sharing them, we recognize that each business and situation is unique. We encourage you to consider each principle and apply as you believe best fits your business situation and your relationship with your employees. 1. Communicate even more during a crisis
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ShowMeResilience in Madison County: 'No need for anyone to go hungry'
Madison County community members unite to ensure no one goes hungry, sharing food, volunteers, and support locally.
Show Me Resilience
Missourians unite to overcome challenges, accessing resources, online programs, and support during difficult times.
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Pansy: A flower for all seasons
Pansies bloom in spring and fall, adding vibrant color and charm to gardens across the seasons.
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Duane Dailey: 1935-2020
Several years before his death on March 10, 2020, Duane Dailey drafted his own obituary. We present it here with only minor updates.Fred “Duane” Dailey, 84, will meet his final deadline as a longtime agricultural journalist. He was a University of Missouri Extension educator who had taught through the news media.
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Betty Hertzog Memorial 4-H Endowment sends Missouri youths to State 4-H Congress
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Future generations will have the opportunity to attend State 4-H Congress thanks to the generosity of Robert E. “Bud” Hertzog and his late wife, Betty Hertzog, who passed away Oct. 14, 2019.