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Summer food safety tips
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Summer is a time for enjoying fresh fruit and vegetables and outdoor picnics. Don’t let food safety mistakes spoil the fun. Food safety doesn’t begin in the kitchen, or even the market, says Londa Nwadike, extension food safety specialist for the University of Missouri and Kansas State University.
Helping Midwesterners celebrate freedom — safely, Powder Monkey Fireworks - Weldon Spring, MO
Powder Monkey Fireworks in Weldon Spring, MO, offers a vast selection of affordable fireworks to help you celebrate safely and memorably.
Highly toxic poison hemlock in full bloom
COLUMBIA, Mo. – It is as if a florist painted Missouri roadsides, hillsides and pastures with white spring flowers. But those flowers are poison hemlock, a weed that is highly toxic to humans and animals, says University of Missouri Extension weed scientist Kevin Bradley.
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Report shows how broadband adoption will help grow rural economies
Expanding broadband in rural Missouri can boost local economies, create jobs, and support education and healthcare access.
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MU Extension offers alerts for key insect pests
Farmers can get free text alerts for six key insect pests to monitor crops and prevent damage.
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Leadership in action: Calming traffic, building community
St. Louis' West End residents collaborated to implement traffic-calming measures on Hamilton Avenue, enhancing safety and fostering community engagement.
New Region B training coordinator appointed at MU FRTI
Region B Training Coordinator: Charlie Peel of Clark, Missouri.
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Gardeners, baseball fans swing into summer
Show your team spirit with baseball-themed gardens. Plant red, white, and blue flowers to celebrate Cardinals or Royals this summer.
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Noller named interim state director of Missouri SBDC
Sherry Noller is appointed interim state director of Missouri SBDC, leading business support and training across the state.
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Land-Grant Society highlights donor impact on MU Extension and 4-H
The Land-Grant Society event honors generous donors supporting youth development, community health, and other vital programs that benefit Missouri’s future.
10 Missouri small businesses prepare to “Elevate” beyond the second stage
Ten Missouri small businesses from diverse industries are participating in the 2022 Elevate program to advance beyond the second stage.
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Gladden a late-summer garden with gladiolas
Add vibrant color to your late-summer garden with gladiolas, from planting tips to flower care and corm storage for next year.
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MU Extension specialist wins 5 national awards at Neighborhoods USA conference
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – “I was a great neighbor until I discovered that I was not,” says David Burton, community development specialist with University of Missouri Extension in Greene County. “I don't throw loud parties. I mow my yard regularly. I clean up my leaves. I even pick up after my dog when I take him on a walk.”
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Avian flu numbers drop as summer nears
COLUMBIA, Mo. – With avian influenza numbers dropping, bird lovers can continue to enjoy feeding their feathered friends with little risk, says Robert Pierce, University of Missouri Extension wildlife and fisheries specialist. Fewer reports of dead and sick birds point to an end to the current outbreak of avian influenza, Pierce says. Rising summer temperatures also will likely lead to a decrease in avian influenza.
Water, shade help prevent heat stress in cattle
COLUMBIA, Mo. – This is the time of year when cattle producers need to pay extra attention to heat stress in their operations, says University of Missouri Extension beef specialist Eric Bailey.
Great landscapes begin with quality topsoil
Ensure healthy lawns and gardens by choosing topsoil with the right texture, pH, and organic matter for optimal plant growth.
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Poppy: A remembrance of fallen heroes
The red poppy symbolizes remembrance of soldiers who died in combat, inspired by John McCrae's 1915 poem "In Flanders Fields."
On patrol for critter control
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Pest control in the garden might conjure images of a season-long battle with bugs, weeds and diseases. But sometimes four-legged “friends” such as deer, rabbits and squirrels can inflict far more damage, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.
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Beyond the show ring
FFA students explore swine facility management and industry opportunities beyond showing pigs.
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Wheatlage or grain? New decision tool helps find the 'sweet spot'
New tool helps farmers decide if harvesting wheat for silage or grain gives the best value based on yield and costs.
Planting progress shifts in warmer, drier weather
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Warmer and drier weather is expected to help farmers make solid planting progress this week. Normally, corn planting advances about 17 percentage points this week to 67% complete by May 15, says Martyn Foreman, University of Missouri Extension instructor in agricultural economics. “While corn planting progress is unlikely to reach the average next week, the gap should narrow significantly.”
Birth of a franchise, DocuLock - St. Joseph, MO
“Our first quarter sales this year almost exceeded our total sales of last year because of a paradigm shift in how we do business,” said Paul Janicek, owner of DocuLock in St. Joseph, Missouri. Janicek attributes that shift to the open-heart surgery he went through in 2020.
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Munch a bunch of edible flowers
Edible flowers brighten meals with color and flavor — learn safe varieties, uses, and tips for harvesting and preserving blossoms.
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Delayed planting can affect Missouri corn yields
Wet soils delay Missouri corn planting, reducing yield potential as planting moves into May. Weather and timing remain key factors in harvest outcomes.
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Fall application increases risk of nitrogen loss for corn
Applying nitrogen to corn in fall raises risk of loss before the plant can use it, especially in warmer soils.