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Missouri growers are sweet on honey of a berry
Honeyberry, a hardy shrub thriving in Missouri's diverse soils, offers early spring fruit with antioxidant-rich berries resembling a blend of raspberry and blackberry.
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The woods: Missouri's other place to shop for food
Discover Missouri’s woods for wild fruits, nuts, and edible plants that add flavor and nutrition to your meals.
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Show-Me MO Success podcast: Choose Greater Health supports brain injury survivors
Learn how Paige Speers' Choose Greater Health supports brain injury survivors with resources and a network of medical professionals for recovery.
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September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month
September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month, a time to draw attention to risk of falls among older adults.
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Early preparation equals a successful breeding season
Prepare your herd with exams, vaccinations, nutrition, and breeding plans for a successful cattle breeding season.
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4-H College and Career Pathways Conference helps youths find their voices
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension’s 4-H Center for Youth Development welcomed 50 middle- and high-school-aged 4-H’ers at its 22nd annual 4-H College and Career Pathways Conference on the MU campus this July.
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MU Extension offers listing of farm apps
Explore mobile tools to support farm decisions—from weather and crop models to weed identification and water use planning.
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Registration open for Strong Couples program
HARRISONVILLE, Mo. – Community members may enroll in Strong Couples, a free program offered by University of Missouri Extension that offers practical strategies for improving conflict resolution and enhancing relationship satisfaction.
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Mizzou professor makes a global impact through MU Extension partnership
Wilson Majee, a Mizzou health sciences professor, collaborates to adapt the Neighborhood Leadership Academy for South African community leaders.
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Hang the moon with twilight gardens
Create a twilight garden with white, fragrant, night-blooming plants for evening beauty and pollinators.
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Report: Missouri forests play role in long-term carbon storage
Missouri forests sequester carbon through photosynthesis and wood products, supporting climate goals and biodiversity.
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Iris math: Divide and multiply to add beauty
Enhance your garden's beauty by dividing and replanting overgrown iris clumps every 3-4 years to promote vibrant blooms and healthy growth.
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Swine specialist says biosecurity biggest protection from H5N1 in pigs
Protect pig herds from H5N1 by strengthening biosecurity, controlling exposure to waterfowl, and monitoring worker health and movement.
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Late planting, wet harvest require special storage attention
Late-planted or wet-harvested corn needs careful storage to prevent mold, manage moisture, and maintain quality.
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Happy-Go-Lucky 4-H Club memories and memorabilia
A 1930s-era cap and sewing project from a rural youth, paired with a memoir, offer a vivid glimpse into a young woman’s creative beginnings and journey into adulthood.
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First case of corn stunt confirmed in Missouri
A bacterial disease transmitted by corn leafhoppers has been confirmed in southwest Missouri, marking its first appearance in the state.
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MU Extension highlights education, innovation at award-winning Soybean Festival
NORBORNE, Mo. – “Soy Much More for ’24!” rang true for this year’s Norborne Soybean Festival, Aug. 1-3 in Carroll County. For over 40 years, this festival has built civic pride, forged greater community bonds and celebrated the area’s number one industry – agriculture, said University of Missouri Extension engagement specialist Chelsea Corkins.
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Stockpile tall fescue to save on labor, cost and time
Stockpile tall fescue in late summer to extend grazing, lower hay use, and trim labor, cost, and time for cattle producers.
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How hair shedding scores can help select cattle for heat stress
Learn how hair shedding scores help identify cattle with heat tolerance, improving herd productivity, profitability, and sustainable management.
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Proper outside large round bale storage reduces hay losses
STOCKTON, Mo. – “As hay season continues, I see a lot of large round hay bales being stored outside,” says University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist Patrick Davis. If hay is not stored properly outside, farmers can see significant dry matter and quality losses. Factors that contribute to these losses include:
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What to do when wildlife treats your garden like a buffet
Guard your garden from deer, squirrels and groundhogs with natural sprays, noise or visual tricks—or by adding fencing for reliable protection.
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How-to guide for buying a horse
Learn key tips for buying a horse, from budgeting and vet checks to choosing the right fit for your needs and long-term care.
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MU study looks at poultry litter's impact on soybean yields
Poultry litter may boost soybean yields, adding nutrients and organic matter, especially in eroded or low-fertility soils.
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Boxes for the Brave: 4-H volunteer event at the Missouri State Fair
On Military Appreciation Day, 4-H members and the public packed care packages for 250 Missouri soldiers stationed overseas.
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First case of red crown rot confirmed in Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension state plant pathologist Mandy Bish reports confirmation of red crown rot, a yield-robbing soybean disease, in Marion County in northeastern Missouri. This is the first confirmed incidence of the disease in the state. Bish says MU Extension specialists have been scouting for the pathogen since its confirmation in Illinois in 2018.