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Enrollment open for MU Extension Master Gardener course in Johnson County
WARRENSBURG, Mo. — Registration is open for the University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener Fall 2026 course in Warrensburg. The class runs 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 25 to Nov. 17 at the University of Central Missouri. The core training course is designed to provide in-depth horticultural knowledge. Registration deadline is noon Friday, Aug. 14.
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Restored Missouri 4-H Building opens at State Fair
SEDALIA, Mo. – A landmark on the Missouri State Fairgrounds will begin a new chapter as the Missouri 4-H Foundation and Missouri State Fair celebrate the restoration of the historic Missouri 4-H Building with a public ribbon-cutting ceremony 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13.
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Corn sweat and Missouri's sticky summer heat
COLUMBIA, Mo. – High temperatures and high humidity coinciding with one of corn’s most critical growth stages results in a condition many refer to as “corn sweat.”
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Grapes: Good things come in small packages
COLUMBIA, Mo.—Long before they became a delectable feature of fruit trays or the essence of a respectable vintage, grapes were busy proving that good things come in bite-sized, sweet packages, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.
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Corn leafhopper confirmed in five Missouri counties
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension state field crops and forage entomologist Ivair Valmorbida says corn leafhoppers have been confirmed in five Missouri counties.
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‘Deep Roots, Branch Out’: Missouri 4-H’ers explore futures at conference
The 24th annual Missouri 4-H College and Career Pathways Conference welcomed 31 middle and high school students to the University of Missouri campus in Columbia. Participants were members of the 4-H Youth Futures: College and Careers Within Reach club.
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Rooted in community
JAMESTOWN, Mo. – Almost 20 years ago, Liz Graznak started with little more than a vision. Today, Happy Hollow Farm near Jamestown is a thriving, 20-acre organic vegetable and cut flower farm.
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Free Beef Quality Assurance training set for Aug. 12 in Doniphan
DONIPHAN, Mo. – The Missouri Beef Industry Council and University of Missouri Extension are partnering to offer a free Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training Aug. 12 at the Doniphan Community Center, 105 Washington St., Doniphan. The evening event begins at 5:30 p.m. Anyone involved in raising or handling cattle is encouraged to attend.
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Program helps neighbors become community leaders
Neighborhood Leadership Academy connects residents with resources, networks to lead local improvement efforts. Register by Aug. 21.
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MU weed science team seeks ways to reduce soil weed seed bank
University of Missouri Extension’s weed science team is working on ways to understand and eradicate the millions of weed seed buried in every acre of U.S. cropland, especially seeds of highly invasive, herbicide-resistant weeds like waterhemp and Palmer amaranth.
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Field to Consumer Farm Tours to help Missouri producers turn ideas into income
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension invites farmers, ranchers, agricultural entrepreneurs, and rural residents to participate in Field to Consumer Farm Tours, a new hands-on workshop series designed to help producers transform ideas into profitable farm enterprises.
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Beat the heat
Stay safe during summer heat with tips on hydration, shade, and cooling strategies for people, livestock, and gardens.
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Sheep and Goat Field Day to highlight management-intensive grazing
University of Missouri Extension will host the fourth annual Sheep and Goat Day, Aug. 7 at the MU Southwest Missouri Research, Extension and Education Center in Mount Vernon. Registration deadline is July 30.
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Choose these cool flowers for hot days
Instead of signaling an end to the garden’s visual appeal, hot summer weather simply sets the stage for heat-loving flowers to take over and truly shine. The right plant in the right place makes gardens burst with summer color.
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Consider feeding in Missouri Steer Feedout to add value to your calves
The Missouri Steer Feedout gives cow-calf producers a chance to evaluate feedlot and carcass performance, retain ownership and use real-world data to make management decisions that can add value to their herd.
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Wet or dry, plant turnips in July
Learn about Missouri's Turnip Day tradition, its historical roots, and tips for planting turnips in late July for a fall harvest.
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Investments strengthen MU Extension outreach in Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. – From a new plot combine in northwestern Missouri to an expanded education center in Columbia and virtual fencing technology in the Ozarks, recent investments at University of Missouri Extension and Education Centers are helping deliver more research, education and practical solutions to Missourians.
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Hot weather and cattle in ponds and streams increase foot rot risk
With hot weather in full swing and cattle standing in ponds and streams, producers should watch for foot rot, which can limit cattle mobility, reduce performance, increase treatment costs and hurt profitability.
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Tomatoes struggle in summer heat
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The scorching heat of a typical Missouri summer can be hard on our garden plants, including tomato, the most popular home garden vegetable in the U.S., said University of Missouri Extension state horticulturist David Trinklein.
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Narrow soybean rows could produce less weeds, more yield
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Narrower row width is one key to reducing weeds in soybean, says University of Missouri Extension weed scientist Kevin Bradley. In previous research, Bradley reported improved late-season weed control (density and/or biomass) in 64% of case studies (72 out of 113 site-years) in soybean.
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Allen-Brown, Leifer earn national honors at NACDEP conference
University of Missouri Extension regional economic development specialist Ashley Allen-Brown and Camden County 4-H youth program associate Jodie Leifer were recognized by the National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP) for their work on a youth workforce pilot program in Camden County.
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MU Extension to host grazing systems field day
GRAVOIS MILLS, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension specialists and producers will talk about diversifying grazing systems, silvopasture, native forages and using regenerative practices at a Diversified Grazing Systems Field Day. The event is 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at Land of the Osages Research Farm near Gravois Mills.
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Sometimes nature needs a little help
PORTLAND, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension and several partners invite the public to a forest and wildlife field day Sept. 12 near Portland, Mo. This free workshop will be held on the property of Bill and Margie Haag in Callaway County from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
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Facts on Cyclospora
MU Extension’s Food Safety program has published a fact sheet on Cyclospora, the microscopic parasite responsible for a recent outbreak of intestinal illness in the U.S. The resource explains Cyclospora transmission, symptoms of infection, treatment and how to avoid infection.
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Grant available to food businesses in parts of Missouri, Kansas
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Food businesses in parts of western Missouri and rural Kansas may be eligible for a new grant designed to strengthen local food and farm enterprises, said Bill McKelvey, senior project coordinator for University of Missouri Extension.