All-America Selections garden tour offered July 23 in Kirksville

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – The public is invited to a tour of the All-America Selections display garden in Kirksville 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, at the University of Missouri Extension Center in Adair County, 503 E. Northtown Road, Kirksville.

Survey of St. Louis gardeners shapes MU Extension programs

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – St. Louis area residents can help shape gardening programs offered by University of Missouri Extension in St. Louis. MU Extension horticulturist Eliza Pessereau says MU Extension is encouraging gardeners to complete a Gardening Needs Assessment to learn what topics are of interest.

MU Extension workshops help farmers build drought resilience

Two free workshops from University of Missouri Extension will help producers build long-term resilience against weather risk through conservation practices. The workshops will be held Aug. 18 in Union and Aug. 19 in Columbia.

Learn need-to-know skills at cattle reproduction short course

HOUSTON, Mo. – Missouri cattle producers can take a deep dive into essential topics at the Cattle Reproduction Short Course, hosted by University of Missouri Extension specialists Chloe Collins and Elizabeth Picking. The program is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at the MU Extension Center in Texas County, 114 W. Main St., Houston.

Registration open for Missouri Master Gardener online training

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Registration is open for the fall online University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener course. The 15-week class begins on Aug. 10 and ends in December.

Scout crops now for corn leafhopper

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension specialists are urging Missouri growers to scout corn crops for corn leafhopper. It was first confirmed in southwestern Missouri in Christian County in 2024 and in Lawrence and Boone counties on the week of July 7, 2025, says MU Extension state crops entomologist Ivair Valmorbida.

Update on MU Extension SNAP-Ed programming

Congress passed a budget reconciliation bill that has eliminated funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed), and the program is officially ending Oct. 1, 2025.

Spotted lanternfly knocking at Missouri's door

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension specialists say the spotted lanternfly (SLF) might appear in Missouri this summer. MU Extension and Lincoln University urban entomologist Emily Althoff says SLF recently was found in Illinois. “It’s knocking at our door,” says Althoff. First detected in the U.S. in 2014, SLF has now been confirmed in 18 states, according to the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

Food safety tips for picnics

Picnics are a great way to enjoy the outdoors, good weather and delicious food with family and friends. But before you head outside, make sure foodborne illness doesn’t spoil your day, said Kantha Channaiah, University of Missouri Extension food safety expert.

Drone training offered Aug. 7 at Albany

ALBANY, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension specialists will provide a full day of discussion and hands-on training for using drones in Missouri agriculture 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, at the MU Hundley-Whaley Extension and Education Center in Albany.

Drone training offered Aug. 5 at Fairfax

University of Missouri Extension specialists will provide a full day of discussion and hands-on training for using drones in Missouri agriculture Tuesday, Aug. 5, at the MU Graves-Chapple Extension and Education Center in Fairfax. The event will cover kinds of drones used in agriculture and what is required of remote pilots to use these technologies.

MU Sheep & Goat Field Day set for July 31 in Mount Vernon

University of Missouri Extension’s third annual Sheep & Goat Field Day is set for Thursday, July 31, in Mount Vernon. “The event provides an excellent opportunity for sheep and goat producers, and anyone interested in diversifying their farm with small ruminants, to learn, connect and engage,” said David Brown, MU Extension small ruminant specialist.

Making hay to reduce ergot infestation

MU livestock and forage specialists are reporting ergot infestations that can cause major losses in livestock, said MU Extension state specialist in veterinary toxicology and animal health Tim Evans. Ergot is a toxic fungus that infects the seed heads of many grasses and some cereal grains. It can cause severe illness and even death in livestock, especially cattle, and possibly horses.

Asian needle ant could reach Missouri in 2025

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missourians should be on the lookout for the Asian needle ant during its population peak in July and August, says Emily Althoff, urban entomologist for University of Missouri and Lincoln University Extension.

Make sure foot rot doesn't affect your bottom line

STOCKTON, Mo. – “Foot rot can lead to cattle lameness, resulting in lost performance and profitability for your cattle operation,” says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist. Cattle spend time in the pond and streams to cool themselves during summer, which can lead to foot rot. Davis discusses foot rot and gives prevention and treatment options.

MU Extension Livestock Bus Tour is Sept. 23-26

STOCKTON, Mo. – The University of Missouri Extension Livestock Bus Tour will visit livestock operations in northwestern Missouri, northeastern Kansas and southwestern Nebraska beginning Sept. 23, says Patrick Davis, MU Extension livestock field specialist.

Use simple math to find your hay cost

POTOSI, Mo. – In May, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in agricultural business Rachel Hopkins and her father harvested and wrapped wheat and clover baleage at their farm in east-central Missouri. “After everything was done, Dad said, ‘When you get a chance, figure out what this feed cost us,’” she recalls. Hopkins keeps records for the farm’s hay crop, but she had never broken the cost down by field.

Feeding tips for pregnant cows and heifers

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Allison Meyer will share the latest research in feeding and managing pregnant beef cows and heifers at the July 22 virtual session of the Pearls of Production: Women in Agriculture series. The session runs 7-8 p.m.

Use caution when hiring tree care professionals

VERSAILLES, Mo. – When hiring a tree care professional, use caution and stick to reputable companies, says Joni Harper, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in natural resources.

The great okra divide

There are many gray areas in life. That’s not the case with people’s opinions about okra. People either love it or loathe it. Okra lovers point toward its unique flavor and many uses. Okra haters can’t see how anyone can eat something so slimy.

Results from spring SW Mo. Bull Breeding Soundness Exam Days

“Calf production is perhaps the most important metric that supports the existence of the cattle industry, making bull health and productivity incredibly important” says Ian McGregor, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist.

Mountain Grove couple named Missouri Tree Farmers of the Year

The Schmollinger Tree Farm in Mountain Grove is a testament that a plan and perseverance can resurrect a severely abused and neglected Ozark woodland into a healthy and productive forest ecosystem, says University of Missouri Extension state specialist in forestry Hank Stelzer.

2025 Missouri 4-H State Livestock Judging Contest

University of Missouri Extension hosted the 2025 State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest on June 6 at the Trowbridge Livestock Center in Columbia. The event drew 87 youths from across the state to demonstrate their skills in evaluating livestock.

When your garden becomes a drive-thru for wildlife

Most gardeners know the frustration of having a beautiful garden decimated by wildlife. Just like people, deer and other critters are drawn to food that is tasty and convenient. A garden is wildlife’s equivalent of a fast food drive-thru.

Missouri 4-H State Poultry and Rabbit Day

University of Missouri Extension hosted the 2025 State 4-H Poultry and Rabbit Day on June 14 at the MU Animal Science Research Center. Sixty-six 4-H youths from around the state participated in activities focused on poultry and rabbits. Participants competed in Poultry Judging Contests, Poultry Quiz Bowl, Rabbit Judging Contest, Photo Contests, Rabbit Knowledge Test, Rabbit Breed ID and a Dozen Egg Contest.

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