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4-H in NE Missouri: Getting To Know Your County
A youth specialist guides a team through mapping local schools, events, resources and demographics across NE Missouri counties.
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Kansas City neighborhoods 'write the vision'
A self-described data geek, Shatomi Luster-Edward has the All Things Missouri link bookmarked for ready access. Luster-Edward has found the MU CARES data-mapping and data-visualization tool vital to her work as MU Extension Urban West regional director.
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MU Extension research on lavender finds options for Missouri growers
Explore lavender cultivation in Missouri with insights on suitable cultivars and growing conditions.
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Bringing internet access to Missouri’s least-connected counties
Grant-funded initiative supports community-led planning to bring affordable high-speed internet to Missouri’s most underserved rural counties.
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Warrensburg Adventure Club provides stability, support and a sense of belonging
Warrensburg R6 Adventure Club provides children with stability, support, and a sense of belonging through holistic development and community engagement.
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Hosta steps out of the shadows in 2024
Discover shade-loving hostas: vibrant foliage, thousands of varieties, easy care, plus planting and pest tips.
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Total eclipse is brief 'buzzkill' for bees
Bees remain active as light fades during the eclipse, then abruptly go silent at totality—an unexpected behavioral pause likely mimicking nightfall.
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Creating a Kansas City regional arts inventory
University of Missouri Extension’s Urban West Region is partnering with ArtsKC to develop a comprehensive asset map and online arts inventory for the five-county Kansas City metro region. The ArtsKC Regional Arts Impact Dashboard helps to:
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Two weeds to watch in pastures, hayfields in 2024
Knotroot foxtail and fountain grass are spreading in Missouri pastures, reducing forage quality and proving difficult to control.
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Youths test skills at State 4-H Horse Judging Contest
Youth across Missouri sharpen equine‐judging skills and compete in the State 4-H Horse Judging Contest.
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Early appearance of alfalfa weevils prompts need to scout
Early alfalfa weevil activity signals growers to scout fields and take action if infestations exceed economic thresholds.
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Adulting 101: Building a foundation for future success
PLATTSBURG, Mo. – In February, MU Extension in Clinton County offered local teens a hands-on preview of basic skills they’ll need to navigate adulthood. During a day off from school, 20 teens, ages 14-18, attended Adulting 101 at the Clinton County Extension Center in Plattsburg. Community members, parents and extension council members had asked for such a program.
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Minnesota reports first U.S. goat infected with avian influenza
Minnesota confirms the first U.S. case of avian influenza in a goat, raising concerns about cross-species transmission of the virus.
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Lily: More than just an Easter plant
Discover lily varieties that thrive in Missouri gardens and enjoy blooms from June to August.
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MU Extension works with county to plan solar farm growth
MONTGOMERY CITY, Mo – The Montgomery County Planning and Zoning Commission asked University of Missouri Extension agronomist Rusty Lee to help develop a strategy to address growing interest in solar energy farms in the county in the early part of 2021. Two years ago, that strategy become a reality. The commission wanted to guide development of solar farms while maintaining the integrity of existing residential and agricultural…
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Paired housing of dairy calves could be 'logical next step' of FARM
Calves housed in pairs may boost social development and learning, though paired setups require more management and raise disease-control costs.
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Patterson Family Foundation awards grant for 4-H youth workforce development
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Patterson Family Foundation has awarded funds to Missouri 4-H for a three-year pilot project focusing on youth workforce development, overcoming barriers to higher education and improving financial literacy. The project, which incorporates multiple 4-H programs, targets youths in the rural counties of Harrison, Livingston, Nodaway, Pettis and Vernon.
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Exploring the benefits of MyPlate for Older Adults
Learn how MyPlate can help older adults maintain a balanced diet, improve health, and reduce chronic disease risks with tailored nutrition recommendations.
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Plant these 'Fab 4' for flowers galore
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein says it is time to plant some bulbs indoors for later enjoyment outdoors.
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Master Gardener works to help prevent diabetes through fresh food
A Kansas City Master Gardener teaches students to grow and enjoy fresh produce, aiming to reduce diabetes risk through healthy habits.
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MU dairy team urges enhanced biosecurity over Texas mystery outbreak
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri Extension dairy team cautions producers to practice elevated biosecurity in light of a recent disease outbreak in Texas dairy country, in and near the Texas Panhandle from Dalhart to Lubbock. While the source of the outbreak is unknown, it has affected several Texas dairy farms, observable through sudden decreases in milk production (up to 30 pounds per day), reduced feed intake and changes in…
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National Animal Poison Prevention Week is in March
Help protect pets and livestock by spotting toxic plants, chemicals and warning signs in March during animal poison prevention week.
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Planting potatoes on St. Paddy's Day might yield spuds that are duds
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The idea that potatoes should be planted on St. Patrick’s Day is probably good advice for some parts of our country, but not for Missouri, said University of Missouri Extension state horticulturist David Trinklein.
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Consider changing tilling, cover crop practices due to low soil moisture
Soils are drier than last year, prompting farmers to adjust tilling, cover crops, and planting strategies to conserve moisture and protect yields.
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2024 dairy returns might improve
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Prices paid in 2024 for dairy products should be similar to 2023, while net returns may be better, according to University of Missouri Extension economist Scott Brown. Brown told attendees at the 2024 Missouri Dairy Expo that average weather and feed costs will be key factors for this year’s outlook.