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Private, public cooperators reduce Missouri feral hog numbers
SALEM, Mo. – Feral hog occupancy of Missouri watersheds has fallen 84% since 2016, when the state’s Feral Hog Elimination Partnership began. Funded by the U.S. Farm Bill and managed by the Missouri Department of Conservation, the partnership comprises 18 federal and state entities work together to eliminate feral hogs on public and private lands.
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Poppy: Remembrance of fallen heroes
Poppies honor fallen soldiers, symbolizing remembrance and sacrifice each Memorial Day and beyond.
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Fly and tick control in cattle
It’s the time of year when flies and ticks start becoming a problem for cattle, and they can be more than just a nuisance. “These external parasites not only cause irritation and stress but also reduce production efficiency and serve as vectors for certain cattle diseases,” said Craig Payne, University of Missouri director of veterinary extension.
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Expert comment: Potential cuts to federal food assistance, nutrition education
Experts discuss how proposed cuts to federal food assistance and nutrition education programs could affect communities and families.
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Child care gaps cost Missouri $1.15 billion per year, research finds
Child care shortages cost Missouri $1.15 billion annually through lost tax revenue, absenteeism, and limited workforce participation.
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Iris, goddess of rainbows, splashes color over spring gardens
Spring gardens brighten as Greek mythology’s rainbow messenger inspires irises in every hue—durable, intricate blooms for weeks of vivid display.
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Jefferson Farm & Garden provides bedding plants to nonprofits statewide
Jefferson Farm & Garden supplies thousands of free bedding plants to schools and community gardens across Missouri, supporting local food access.
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Make hay in May for best quality, yield
Cutting hay in May boosts quality and yield. Harvest before seed develops and store properly to preserve nutrients and minimize losses.
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Crystal Burch honored with Missouri 4-H volunteer leadership award
Crystal Burch is honored for 11+ years of service with the 2025 Missouri 4-H Volunteer Leadership Award.
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The peaks and valleys of travel
Travel can boost mood, reduce stress, and build resilience, but planning ahead helps manage challenges and protect mental health.
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Protecting your home and buildings from wildfire
COLUMBIA, Mo. – May is a good time for Missouri landowners to take proactive steps in protecting homes, barns and other structures from the threat of wildfire, says Joni Harper, field specialist in natural resources for University of Missouri Extension.
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Use fenceline weaning to improve calf postweaning performance
STOCKTON, Mo. – “Postweaning calf performance is important to cow-calf operators and future calf owners,” says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist. Optimum performance is achieved by reducing weaning stress. Davis discusses fenceline weaning as a management strategy to reduce weaning stress, which ultimately reduces sickness and improves calf performance postweaning.
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Report outlines Missouri population growth
Missouri’s population grew 1.5% from 2020–2024, driven entirely by domestic and international migration.
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MU forage specialist begins new podcast
A forage specialist launches a podcast sharing tips on pasture management, livestock production, and improving forage systems.
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Good cattle market led to a strong bull sale in Springfield
High cattle prices powered a strong bull sale in Springfield, averaging $5,458 across 26 bulls—around $1,600 more per head than spring 2024.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
University of Missouri Extension has information and resources for individuals, families, caregivers and others.
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10 workplace mental health tips
During Mental Health Awareness Month, two MU Extension specialists offer tips to help lighten the load for others.
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Callie, petunia's upstart cousin, bursts with floral fireworks
Calibrachoa, a colorful cousin of petunias, offers abundant blooms for containers and baskets, thriving in sun and rewarding care.
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Produce high-quality hay to reduce cattle supplementation
STOCKTON, Mo. – “Hay harvest is approaching, and producing high-quality hay reduces cattle supplementation,” says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist. Davis discusses harvest management strategies to achieve optimal hay quality.
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Engineering professionals visit MU electronics training program for skill development
On April 9-10, University of Missouri hosted a hands-on microelectronics training program designed to expand professionals’ knowledge and improve skills in semiconductor technology and microelectronics.
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Cattle farmers: Is it time for a budget checkup?
Many Missouri cattle producers are gearing up for the hay season. Spring can be hectic on the farm, but it’s also an important time to check on where you’re heading financially.
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Volunteers ensure 4-H youths are 'Beyond Ready' for leadership, careers, life
More than 5,700 volunteers guide 4-H youth, helping them gain skills, confidence and resilience to be ready for leadership, careers and life.
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Notes from an Osher donor
"We hope people understand how much fun the classes can be! I mean, we jump from courses on history, to current affairs, to what's happening in the political scene, to Chat GPT and 3D printing, and on and on! It's a great opportunity to expose yourself to so many interesting topics." - Osher member Nancy Griggs
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Volunteer Master Gardeners help others learn to grow
Volunteer Master Gardeners share gardening knowledge through workshops and projects, creating more than $5 million in annual economic value.
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Missouri's best-kept secret is hiding in plain sight
How MU Extension helps people help themselves—all across the state.