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Winter weather resources from MU Extension
COLUMBIA, Mo. – MU Extension has resources to help you prepare for and respond to severe winter weather. Extended cold weather can freeze water in household plumbing. This can not only make your faucets run dry, it can result in burst pipes. Learn how to prevent or safely thaw frozen pipes.
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Turn milk jugs into mini-greenhouses
Transform clean milk jugs into mini-greenhouses to start seeds and jump-start your garden.
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Recovery Friendly Workplace-Missouri has new community resources
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Addiction costs Missouri $1.4 million per hour, but a recovery-friendly workplace can increase profits for businesses and foster an employee-focused culture. Enhancements to the Recovery Friendly Workplace-Missouri website provide new resources to help you learn more and do more in your community.
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Better numbers, better farm
Track key farm numbers to boost financial efficiency, reduce expenses, and improve profitability for stronger farm management.
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MU Extension offers beef feeding financial tool
Free Excel tool lets cattle producers track input costs, calculate break-even price and ROI, and manage feeding profitability.
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Are insects the future of food?
Insects are a sustainable, nutritious food source gaining attention. Learn about their benefits, the role they could play in the future of food, and more.
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Experts urge biosecurity in poultry flocks
Missouri urges poultry producers to enhance biosecurity to combat HPAI; public health risk remains low.
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This Valentine's Day, be a love bug
Show Missouri insects some love this Valentine's Day by supporting pollinators and reducing pesticide use.
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Candy is dandy, except for pets
Alerts pet owners: chocolate and candies with raisins, nuts, xylitol, or excess sugar can trigger vomiting, seizures, and liver harm in pets.
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Master Naturalists study rare bats in NE Missouri
Monitoring shows endangered Indiana bat numbers rising at Mark Twain Lake, with volunteers improving habitat and tracking population growth in NE Missouri.
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Master Naturalists: Improving Missouri's environment for 20 years
Volunteers restore prairies, plant natives, and protect wildlife across Missouri for 20 years of environmental impact.
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10 tips to keep the romance in relationships
Keep the spark alive with these 10 expert-backed tips to nurture romance, deepen connection, and strengthen your relationship every day.
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Colorful flowers, sweet treats and relationship tips for Valentine’s Day
Explore flower-gift ideas, homemade preservative tips, pollinator appreciation, strawberry love lore, pet safety, and romance advice.
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The language of flowers blossoms on Valentine's Day
Discover how flowers convey emotions and messages, making Valentine's Day bouquets speak beyond words.
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Fall for strawberries, the fruit of love
Discover why strawberries are called the fruit of love and get tips for selecting, storing, and enjoying them.
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Heart-shaped leaves can add to a Valentine’s Day gift
COLUMBIA, Mo. –While roses steal the show on Valentine’s Day, many plants produce heart-shaped leaves that can be a part of a bouquet or gift. One of the best known and easiest to grow or buy is the heartleaf philodendron, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. “This vining plant produces shiny green leaves with perfect heart shapes,” he said.
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Food safety tips for Super Bowl parties
Refrigerate perishable foods promptly and avoid leaving them out for more than two hours. Wash hands, use gloves, and sanitize surfaces regularly.
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Frost-seeding legumes pays big dividends
Frost-seeding legumes boosts pasture health, lowers input costs, improves soil fertility, and supports cattle growth even in drought-prone areas.
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Prune fruit trees in midwinter
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The best time to prune fruit trees in Missouri is midwinter, according to University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist Debi Kelly. “There are many reasons to prune fruit trees, and you want to do it before bud break in the spring,” said Kelly, who held a workshop on pruning Jan. 25 at MU Jefferson Farm and Garden in Columbia.
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Cyclamen: the houseplant with an amorous history
Cyclamen, with heart-shaped leaves and starry blooms, carries a rich history of love, myth, and care as a Valentine’s favorite.
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Flowering bulbs brighten spring gardens
Spring bulbs add early color with minimal care. Plant, water, and enjoy daffodils, tulips, crocus, and more in your garden.
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Missouri 4-H'ers compete in public speaking at Western National Roundup
Two Missouri 4-H members competed in the 2025 Western National Roundup public speaking contest, with one placing 5th in impromptu.
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Time to rethink deworming the beef herd
SALEM, Mo. – The use of commercial livestock dewormers has paid off in terms of animal health and productivity, but it has also resulted in resistance among parasite populations. “As dewormers lose effectiveness, producers need to develop a broader strategy for managing internal parasites in their livestock,” said Eric Meusch, University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist. Resistance to deworming products
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Benefits of beef cow leasing
Beef cow leasing offers producers a lower-cost way to expand, gain experience, and share risks while easing financial pressures.
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Give Valentine's Day flowers some TLC
Learn how to extend the life of Valentine's Day flowers with a simple homemade preservative and expert tips to keep them fresh longer.