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Water deeply and wisely during drought
During drought, water plants deeply and wisely to help them survive dry spells. Follow expert tips for effective watering.
MU Extension specialists report thin pasture stands, low yields
Dry conditions are causing thin pastures and low hay yields across Missouri, stressing farmers and livestock producers this spring.
Ozark Empire Fair Hay Show call for entries
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Now that hay season is in full swing, it is a good time to pull hay samples for entry in the Ozark Empire Fair Hay Show in Springfield, says University of Missouri Extension agronomy specialist Tim Schnakenberg.Entry deadline is July 17. To enter, contact the nearest MU Extension specialist. They are available to help pull the core samples from the 10-bale entry.
Now is time to scout for true armyworms in Missouri
Scout pastures, wheat, and corn for true armyworms to prevent crop damage. Check larvae at dawn or dusk for effective control.
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MU Career Accelerator: New paths to build employee skills, workforce participation
Build skills and boost workforce participation with online bootcamps, certifications, and customized training programs.
KC landscape business grows with help from the Missouri APEX Accelerator
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – When Chris Henry wanted to grow his lawn care business, RC Landscape Services, to pursue government jobs in the Kansas City area, he turned to the Missouri APEX Accelerator, a program of University of Missouri Extension.
Telehealth helps rural Missourians access mental health services
Telehealth expands mental health access for rural Missourians, offering remote, convenient care through phones or the internet.
MU Extension works to fight startling statistics on mental health in Missouri
Rural Missouri faces rising mental health challenges; teletherapy and awareness programs provide critical support to farm families.
Digital Asset Map: add to inventory of publicly available digital tools
Discover a searchable Missouri map of public computers, Wi-Fi sites, digital literacy programs, classes and tech help—easily find nearby resources.
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MU Extension encourages you to report precipitation
Help strengthen drought monitoring by reporting your daily rainfall totals to national networks and support community climate tracking.
Convoy of Hope partners with MU Extension on new weather station
A new weather station in Greene County provides real-time data to support agriculture and research in southwestern Missouri.
Implementing A Youth Futures SPIN Club in Lincoln County
The Issue Troy Middle School teachers are offering a curriculum related to career readiness through an elective class. Troy is a small town in the county of Lincoln in the St. Louis area. It is a “bedroom” community where most of the adult population live in Troy but work outside the county.
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Blanket your flower beds with colorful gaillardias
Add vibrant color to your garden with easy-care Gaillardias that bloom all summer and thrive in full sun and well-drained soil.
Get more hydrangea with these simple steps
HILLSBORO, Mo. – One of summer’s most showstopping bloomers is easy to transplant and propagate, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Debi Kelly. Hydrangeas burst with blooms summer and fall in colors ranging from blues and white to lavender and pinks. Bloom size varies on this low-maintenance perennial shrub, which tolerates almost any type of soil, sun or shade, although it prefers partial sun.
Missouri 4-H Foundation awards $87K in scholarships
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri 4-H Foundation is awarding scholarships totaling $87,000 to Missouri 4-H youths to help further their education.
Boost your blossoms by deadheading
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. – Deadheading flowers can help gardeners get more bang for the buck, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Tamra Reall.Removing faded and dead blooms costs nothing but time and encourages plants to put their energies into forming new blossoms instead of producing seed, says Reall. Additionally, deadheading gives the plant a tidier, more vibrant appearance.
It's time to remove fescue seed heads to reduce toxins
Removing fescue seed heads helps reduce toxins, improve cattle health, and boost pasture quality through clipping, haying, or spraying.
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Know the signs of stress
Recognize emotional, behavioral, and physical stress signals so you can act early, practice self-care, and seek help when needed.
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MU Extension biosecurity trailer demonstrates Danish entry system
A mobile biosecurity trailer demonstrates the Danish entry system, helping livestock producers reduce pathogen transmission with minimal space.
Cut hay now and cut it high for best yield, persistence
COLUMBIA, Mo. – It’s time to make the first cutting of hay in Missouri, says University of Missouri Extension state forage specialist Craig Roberts.Waiting too long leads to poor-quality feed for livestock next winter. For best quality, harvest hay in May before seed heads pollinate, says Roberts.
Mowing hay low may cost money, time
GALENA, Mo. – There are many reasons to avoid cutting low when mowing hay, but money is the main one, says University of Missouri Extension agronomist Tim Schnakenberg.
MU Extension updates custom rates for Missouri farm services
COLUMBIA, Mo. –University of Missouri Extension has published a summary of custom rates for farm services in Missouri based on a statewide online survey and solicitations by extension specialists. MU Extension asked farmers, agribusiness firms and land improvement contractors to provide rates they charged or paid in 2022 for custom services, minus the cost of materials applied.
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Flood-related resources from MU Extension
Access practical tips and guides to stay safe, protect property, and recover after floods.
MU tools help cattle producers with on-farm finishing budgets
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Many consumers want to buy locally produced beef, and University of Missouri Extension economists can help producers deliver. Beef producers who want to finish their cattle on their farms now have access to new resources from MU Extension beef specialists to determine their finishing budgets.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Missouri faces the largest shortage of behavioral health care providers in the U.S. Each of Missouri’s 99 rural counties is a designated Mental Health Professional Shortage Area, with just 3.7% of the recommended supply filled, says University of Missouri Extension health and safety specialist Karen Funkenbusch.