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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.
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.
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Rain, heat increase risk of ponding
Heavy rain and heat can cause ponding in fields, stressing corn and soybean seedlings and affecting growth and yield.
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Forage - Mission Possible?
Learn how baleage makes spring forage harvest faster and easier, turning tough haymaking into a manageable task.
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4-H youths test skills at 2022 State 4-H Horse Judging Contest
FULTON, Mo. – The University of Missouri Extension State 4-H Horse Judging Contest, April 9, drew 70 4-H members to compete at William Woods University in Fulton. The 4-H delegation was greeted by newly appointed William Woods University President Jeremy Moreland. After the contest, youths and coaches toured the facilities and learned more about the university’s equine program from faculty and students.
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4-H youths test knowledge at State 4-H Horse Bowl Contest
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri Extension State 4-H Horse Bowl Contest, April 10, drew 19 youths from across the state to the MU campus to demonstrate their knowledge of equine-related topics. Top junior competitors (ages 8-10 only) First, Paige Harris, Callaway County. Second, Edith Carson, Boone County. Top junior competitors (ages 8-13)
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Henry County 4-H’er goes to Capitol Hill for National Ag Day Student Leadership Program
Henry County 4-H member visits Capitol Hill to advocate for agriculture through the National Ag Day Student Leadership Program.
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Dogwood: Nature's little showoff
COLUMBIA, Mo. – “Few spring scenes are as spectacular as the annual display provided by dogwood trees in the Ozark woodlands,” says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Inconspicuous for most of the year, these diminutive denizens of our forests outdo their towering neighbors with spectacular exhibitions of color before most other species leaf out, Trinklein says.
Missouri farmers can profit using modern, sustainable aquaculture technology
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Ninety percent of the U.S. seafood supply is imported, mostly from China and Southeast Asia. Around 25% of U.S. wild-caught fish are exported to Asia for processing and then reimported to the U.S. “Adapting improved fish and shrimp production technologies offers significant opportunity for Missouri farmers to profit from farm-raised fish and seafood,” says David Brune, aquaculture specialist and extension professor at…
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Weekly Garden Hour resumes
The Weekly Garden Hour returns with expert advice on lawn care, gardening, diseases, and insects. Join free virtual sessions every Wednesday at noon.
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Missouri farm income to set new records in 2022
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri farm income appears on pace for another record year, according to John Kruse, associate research and extension professor in agricultural and applied economics at the University of Missouri.
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Growing a greater tomorrow with Victory Over the Virus gardens
Twilia Harrison was paging through a magazine one day when she came across an article about victory gardens. Decades ago, people planted home gardens to supplement rations and boost public morale throughout the world wars. That gave Twilia, of Shell Knob, an idea. Why not try something similar to bring her southwestern Missouri community together after the challenges of COVID-19?