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MU Extension gardens cultivate connections
Community gardens help grow connections and tackle food insecurity. That’s why MU Extension is committed to supporting communities across Missouri as they plant seeds of connection — one garden at a time.
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Early pregnancy checking and culling open heifers improves efficiency, bottom line
Learn how early pregnancy detection and timely culling of non-pregnant heifers boosts herd efficiency, sale value, and feed resource use.
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Free Feedstuff Finder tool helps buyers, sellers
Connect with local feedstuff sellers or buyers. Browse listings of hay, baleage, silage, and coproducts. Compare prices and estimate delivery costs.
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A path to protect pollinators
MU Extension has partnered with the Highway 13 Butterfly Trail Coalition, which is working to make Missouri a fueling station for pollinators as they migrate between Canada and Mexico.
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MU vet recommends CVI for safe showing of animals
Obtain a CVI to ensure animals are healthy and safe for shows, preventing disease and meeting veterinary requirements.
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Review biosecurity basics to keep your herd safe
Summer is a good time to review how to prevent disease from coming onto your farm, says University of Missouri Extension dairy specialist Chloe Collins.
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July 25 is Turnip Day in Missouri
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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MU Extension and partners host 'Healthy Trees - Healthy Wildlife' tour
Explore forest and wildlife management at a free field day in Callaway County on Sept. 13. Learn about thinning, prescribed fire, and invasive species control.
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10 reasons you should quit making hay
High equipment costs, time constraints, and soil degradation make hay production less profitable. Explore alternatives like grazing and stockpiling forage.
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Cattle and forage management for grazing success
Implement strategies to improve cattle and forage management for year-round grazing success.
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Free MU tool can help plan for flooding, other risks
Free online tool helps landowners plan for flooding and other risks to protect property and resources.
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Beat the back-to-school stress
Prepare your child for school with routines, checklists, and stress-reducing strategies. Build excitement and confidence for the new school year.
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Daisies bring sunshine and blooms year after year
Daisies brighten gardens and roadsides from summer to fall. These easy-to-grow perennials offer cheerful blooms year after year.
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MU Extension, UMSL launch fellowship to create communities of leaders in St. Louis
A new fellowship program in St. Louis empowers leaders to co-create community-driven solutions, focusing on economic mobility and disaster recovery.
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Time to head out and sow some Chinese cabbage
Sow Chinese cabbage in well-drained soil, keep it moist and shaded, transplant in summer, and harvest firm heads in fall.
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Prepare cattle for second heat wave
Learn strategies to protect cattle from heat stress, including providing shade, fresh water, and proper ventilation to maintain animal health.
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Survey of St. Louis gardeners shapes MU Extension programs
St. Louis residents are invited to participate in a brief, anonymous gardening survey available in English and Spanish until September 30.
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Learn need-to-know skills at cattle reproduction short course
Deep-dive, hands-on short course for cattle producers covering calving selection, AI techniques, bull choice, estrus sync, cow anatomy physiology.
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Scout crops now for corn leafhopper
Missouri growers urged to scout corn for invasive corn leafhopper, a tiny yellow pest that spreads corn stunt disease, causing deformed grain and yield loss.
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Update on MU Extension SNAP-Ed programming
SNAP-Ed ends Oct 1, 2025; MU Extension shifts focus to new health education initiatives statewide.
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Spotted lanternfly knocking at Missouri's door
Spotted lanternfly may arrive in Missouri this summer, threatening grapes and vineyards—early detection and control are vital to protect industry.
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Food safety tips for picnics
Keep your picnic safe with tips on proper food storage, handling, and avoiding contamination outdoors.
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Making hay to reduce ergot infestation
Learn how to manage ergot infestations in pastures to protect livestock health. Tips on mowing, haymaking, and recognizing symptoms of ergot poisoning.
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Asian needle ant could reach Missouri in 2025
Asian needle ants, an invasive species, may reach Missouri in 2025. Stay alert to protect local environments and health.
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Make sure foot rot doesn't affect your bottom line
Foot rot in cattle can lead to lameness and decreased profitability. Prevention includes proper hoof care and adequate trace minerals.