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MU Extension 'What the Hay?' webinar series focuses on forages
MU Extension’s “What the Hay?” webinar series focus on forage, fertilizer, fixes and funds, says agricultural business specialist Amie Breshears. It runs 12:15-12:45 p.m. Thursdays from Oct. 2 to Nov. 6.
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Missouri corn adds a-maize-ing complexity to whiskey
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Corn whiskey has long been an American tradition and a vital part of Missouri’s economy. University of Missouri Extension researchers are working to help corn growers that provide locally sourced corn to distilleries for brewed corn whiskey.
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Lycoris: An intriguing flower that brings color at summer's end
COLUMBIA, Mo. – In August, most garden flowers show the attrition of having endured the heat and humidity of a typical Missouri summer. This is the time, however, when lycoris adds both beauty and intrigue to beleaguered landscapes. Mysteriously, the pink, lily-like flowers seem to come out of nowhere to adorn gardens, with no evidence of foliage to support their growth.
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Ozark Prairie Master Gardeners host free field day
The Ozark Prairie Master Gardeners and University of Missouri Extension will hold a free field day Sept. 20. The event is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Britton Farm, 22125 Old Five Road, Versailles.
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Crape myrtle: Colorful southern shrub that's moving north
In southern states, crape myrtle can add brilliant color to the landscape when few other trees or shrubs are in bloom. New cultivars of this flowering shrub that are better-suited to Midwestern winters are now available.
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MU Extension wants your input on alpha-gal syndrome
A growing number of Missourians are facing an unexpected consequence of tick bites: a dangerous food allergy known as alpha-gal syndrome. MU Extension seeks the public’s help to better understand the challenges this condition creates for individuals, families and communities.
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Explore ideas, arts and local history in Osher@Mizzou’s fall courses
COLUMBIA, Mo. – This fall, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Missouri (Osher@Mizzou) will offer more than two dozen noncredit courses for adults age 50 and up. Topics include Victorian thrillers, Missouri ghost stories and Broadway composers as well as explorations of current issues such as censorship, authoritarianism and the intersection of science and religion, says Jennifer Erickson, educational director…
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Sept. 23 Pearls of Production webinar covers SRP vaccines for diarrhea in livestock
The fourth virtual session of Pearls of Production deals with something most livestock producers dread talking about: diarrhea. The online session is 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23.
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Carroll County MU Extension council honored as NW Missouri Council of the Year
The Carroll County MU Extension Council’s Back to School initiative provided backpacks and supplies to local youths. In recognition of its work, the council was named the 2025 Northwest Region County Council of the Year.
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MU Extension brings learning, application to Norborne Soybean Festival
MU Extension again joined the celebration at the Norborne Soybean Festival in August by bringing hands-on learning and application to the “Soybean Capital of the World.”
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When it rains, it pours mopheads and lacecaps
Fall is an ideal time to establish hydrangeas in the landscape. Several species grow well in Missouri.
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Free SCN tests available to Missouri farmers
University of Missouri Extension, SCN Diagnostics and Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council are again offering free testing for soybean cyst nematode (SCN), the No. 1 pathogen of soybean in the United States.
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Neighboring lessons from voices across America
Voices from across America reflect on everyday neighborly acts—from greetings and gatherings to caring and uniting communities.
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Free webinar looks at virtual fencing for perennial pastures
A free webinar on Aug 29 explores GPS-collar virtual fencing in perennial pastures to cut overgrazing and boost resilience through precision grazing.
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MU Extension launches second round of Cow College Workshops
Interactive Cow College Workshops offer Southeast Missouri producers practical training in forage, cattle health, heifer development and risk-management.
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Enroll steers in Missouri Steer Feedout by Oct. 15
Through cooperative efforts of MU Extension, Show Me Youth Ag Academy and Missouri State University, the Missouri Steer Feedout is enrolling spring-born steers to begin feeding in November.
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Free pesticide disposal event Sept. 13 in Perryville
Safely dispose of old pesticides—herbicides, insecticides, rodenticides, fertilizers containing pesticides, de-wormers and fly tags—at no charge, 8 a.m.–noon Saturday, Sept 13 in Perryville.
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Business, community leaders to meet Sept. 23 in Springfield on workforce challenges
Regional conference in Springfield on Sept 23 explores inclusive and second-chance hiring to reduce turnover, lower hiring costs and boost retention.
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Four counties join Missouri EATs to strengthen local food systems
Four Missouri counties—Dade, Barry, Lawrence, Harrison—have joined a statewide initiative to boost local food access, agriculture, and resilience.
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Tomato Festival celebrates 20 years of flavor and fun
Free tomato festival in Columbia marking 20 years with tastings, demos, kids’ activities and gardening tips.
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MU Hundley-Whaley Farm, Field and Family Day set for Sept. 3
Free Sept. 3 in Albany: wagon tours, farm research, expert talks, displays, family activities, healthy living fair and dinner.
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MU Extension Livestock Bus Tour is Sept. 23-26
The University of Missouri Extension Livestock Bus Tour will visit livestock operations in northwestern Missouri, northeastern Kansas and southwestern Nebraska Sept. 23-26. Registration deadline is Sept. 1.
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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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Johnsongrass appears in NW Missouri crops, pastures
Johnsongrass is spreading in northwest Missouri's crops and pastures. Experts recommend early fall herbicide applications and integrated control methods.
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MU Extension, MDC continue to offer free testing for oak diseases
MU Extension’s Plant Diagnostic Clinic, in partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation, offers free testing for all common oak tree diseases.