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The plot fixer
From county to county, MU Extension specialists such as Justin Keay carry the university’s promise into fields and families, planting knowledge that lasts.
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Resources for Suicide Prevention Month
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and University of Missouri Extension has compiled resources to help break down barriers to mental health services for Missourians.
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Ag lenders seminars offer practical insights for the year ahead
Agricultural lenders across Missouri are invited to attend the 2025 Agricultural Lenders Seminar series, which is designed to equip professionals with essential updates for the 2026 growing season. The series looks at commodity markets, production costs, farmland values and region-specific topics affecting Missouri agriculture.
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MU Extension hosts 'Baled Late, Fed Smart' for livestock producers
MU Extension will host “Baled Late, Fed Smart,” a series of programs in October designed to help livestock producers effectively manage and utilize lower-quality hay. Sessions in Wright, Taney and Ozark counties will provide strategies for feeding cattle when forage quality is compromised.
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Improving life after cancer
Health care professionals have two upcoming opportunities to deepen their understanding of cancer survivorship: a free webinar series and a statewide symposium featuring a physician who is also a cancer survivor.
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MU Soybean monitoring report predicts sharp decline in yield
The latest Soybean Growth Monitoring Yield Prediction report from MU Extension predicts drastically lower soybean yields due to lack of rain, averaging 3-6 bushels per acre lower than in the previous report.
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More than 90% of state in drought as harvest nears
As harvest nears, MU Extension agronomists see signs of flash drought threatening Missouri crop yields. The U.S. Drought Monitor map for Missouri released on Sept. 4 shows that 93.68% of Missouri is at least abnormally dry following an unusually wet spring.
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Fall is prime time to establish cool-season forages
Fall offers the best opportunity to establish or renovate cool-season forages like tall fescue, orchardgrass and winter annuals such as brassicas, oats, wheat, rye and triticale. With strong cattle prices and improved cash flow, now is a smart time to invest in your forage base.
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Good food, better company
We know that eating to meet our nutritional needs promotes physical wellness. But consuming a meal should focus not just on the nutritional value but also the social and emotional value, writes MU Extension human development specialist Maria Calvert.
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Falls Prevention Awareness Month
Falls can have serious health consequences, but they are not an inevitable part of aging. Taking simple steps now—such as removing trip hazards at home, practicing balance and strength exercises or joining a community program—can reduce risk.
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Woodland Owners Conference to highlight Missouri forestry
MOUNTAIN GROVE, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension, in partnership with the Missouri Tree Farm Committee and the Forest and Woodlands Association of Missouri, invite the public to attend their annual Woodland Owners Conference, Oct. 3-4 in Mountain Grove.
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MU expands continuing ed for veterinarians who work with food animals
The MU College of Veterinary Medicine recently launched five on-demand continuing education courses for veterinarians providing practical education in food animal medicine and production. Learners can complete modules at their own pace while earning up 0.5 hours of CE credit per course.
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MU Extension, partners host free ‘Healthy Trees’ field day
There is still time to register for the Sept. 13 “Healthy Trees – Healthy Wildlife” field day for landowners who want to enhance their woodlands to attract wildlife and maintain healthy trees. The free event is 8:30 a.m. to noon at Haag Farm, 8801 Little Tavern Creek Road, Portland, Mo.
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MU Extension names new Missouri 4-H director
Tim Tanner is the new director of the University of Missouri Extension 4-H Center for Youth Development.
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Community Resource Fair & Disability Expo coming to Mount Vernon Sept. 25
Families, caregivers, educators and community members are invited to the Community Resource Fair & Disability Expo on Sept. 25 in Mount Vernon. The free event brings together organizations offering services for individuals with disabilities, their families and anyone seeking support in southwestern Missouri.
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Free pesticide disposal event Oct. 4 in Chillicothe
Missourians can safely dispose of pesticides 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Litton Agri-Science Learning Center in Chillicothe. Missouri Department of Natural Resources representatives will accept up to 8,000 pounds of all pesticides from noncommercial sources at no charge.
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Increase flower power by dividing overgrown perennials
As clump-forming perennials mature, they often become overcrowded, competing among themselves for light, water and nutrients. This typically results in fewer blooms. Dividing them restores vigor and lets gardeners expand their beds or share plants with others.
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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
MU Extension researchers are working to help Missouri corn growers who provide corn to distilleries for brewed corn whiskey. As of 2024, the state was home to 71 active craft distilleries. The corn whiskey business, as part Missouri’s broader distilling industry, has a substantial economic footprint.
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Lycoris: An intriguing flower that brings color at summer's end
When most garden flowers show the attrition of having endured the heat and humidity of a typical Missouri summer, lycoris adds beauty and intrigue to beleaguered landscapes. The pink, lily-like flowers seem to come out of nowhere to adorn gardens.
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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
This fall, 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.
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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.