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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.
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.
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Time to scout for ergot
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension state forage specialist Craig Roberts says now is the time to check for ergot in the seed heads of grasses. Ergot can cause severe illness in livestock, especially cattle and horses. One early sign is yellow syrup drops called honeydew in flowering seed heads. Honeydew hardens and turns into dark ergot bodies, which look like mouse droppings and are up to 10 times the size of the grain.
Show-Me MO Success podcast: Gina's Vegan a Go Go and MU Extension
COLUMBIA, Mo. – When Gina Overshiner turned her passion for vegan cooking into a food truck business, she turned to University of Missouri Extension’s Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for advice. To celebrate Small Business Month, the latest episode of “Show-Me MO Success,” MU Extension’s Business and Communities podcast, tells the story of one startup owner’s journey and the assistance she received from SBDC along…
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Magnolia flowers tantalize the senses
Discover the allure of magnolias, from the early-blooming star magnolia to the native cucumber tree, each offering unique beauty and fragrance.
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MU Extension to partner on 5-state regional food business center
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri, through MU Extension, will partner with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on a $25 million award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to create the Heartland Regional Food Business Center, which will foster more vibrant, resilient food systems throughout a five-state region.
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Leave the leaves after blooms fade
Preserve spring bulb foliage after flowering to ensure healthy blooms next year. Avoid cutting or tying leaves; remove spent flowers and use appropriate fertilizer.
MU Weed Science confirms HPPD-resistant waterhemp
COLUMBIA, Mo. – There is still time to manage resistance to HPPD-inhibiting herbicides in corn this year, but the window is shortening, according to University of Missouri Extension weed scientist Kevin Bradley.
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Plant milo now for cost-saving cattle feeding next winter
Plant milo now to provide low-cost winter feed for cattle and reduce hay expenses while keeping nutrients on your farm.
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New weather station for Ste. Genevieve area
A new weather station in Ste. Genevieve provides real-time updates for local farmers and agricultural decision-making.