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Mistletoe: Menacing plant with an intriguing past
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Of all the plants used in holiday decor, few match mistletoe’s interesting history. And few equal its potential for harm. An evergreen plant with white berries, mistletoe is quite toxic, said David Trinklein, horticulture state specialist for University of Missouri Extension.
Reduce losses, costs when feeding hay
Learn strategies to reduce hay waste and feeding costs while improving livestock access and performance.
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100-year-old sells farm after 'work, work, work'
CARROLLTON, Mo. – Centenarian Wilda Cox knows hard work. She’s built barns, lugged 110-pound cans of milk, picked and husked corn by hand and bucked hay bales. But Cox endured no harder day than Oct. 31, 2022, when she sold the farm that had been in her family for more than a century.
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MU Extension offers tips to reduce hay loss
Implementing proper hay storage and feeding practices can reduce waste and preserve quality.
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Hannibal startup shines during sunflower oil shortage
Hannibal farm produces cold-pressed sunflower oil to meet demand during the global shortage.
MU Extension releases how-to videos for hiring on the farm
Learn how to hire and retain farm workers with step-by-step videos covering recruitment, onboarding, and management.
Build Neighbor Connections With Favorite Things Party
Parties are great ways to get to know your neighbors, especially if you do a "favorite things party."
Getting livestock through the winter
SEDALIA, Mo. – Pasture and hay supplies are short in many areas of central and southern Missouri. University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Gene Schmitz has a number of options for livestock producers to consider for feeding their livestock this winter.Test hay
Wind, drought contribute to fires at harvest
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Roadway accidents and combine fires make harvest the most dangerous time of the year for those who work in America’s most dangerous occupation – farming, says University of Missouri Extension health and safety specialist Karen Funkenbusch.
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Giving thanks for the beautiful, bitter cranberry
Cranberries are a holiday favorite with a rich history, from their bitter taste to health benefits and uses in food, dye, and medicine.
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a 'turkey foot' hike
Enjoy a Thanksgiving hike through tallgrass prairie and spot big bluestem’s turkey-foot seed stalks for a festive outdoor adventure.
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Take poinsettia off Santa's 'naughty' list
Dispelling the myth that poinsettias are poisonous, this article shows how their bracts pose little danger and offers tips for safe care
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MU Extension helps farmers in the Bahamas
Specialists traveled to the Bahamas to teach farmers about soil, composting, crops, and hydroponics to boost local food production.
How you feed hay this winter is more important than ever
GALENA, Mo. – With a shortage of standing forage for cattle and the low availability of hay, it is more important than ever this winter to reduce waste when feeding hay.Hay waste is normal, but it can be controlled and minimized, said University of Missouri Extension agronomy specialist Tim Schnakenberg.
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Long COVID in workers could be a challenge for Missouri employers
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missourians report higher rates of disability and long COVID than the U.S. average, according to a study brief by University of Missouri Extension. Long COVID – ongoing health problems that last months or more following infection with the COVID-19 virus – could be keeping 2 million to 4 million U.S. workers out of the workforce. The brief, “COVID-19 and Paid Leave,” is available for download at muext.us/MEIOct2022.
Pastures, goats benefit from grazing an invasive species
Goats grazing on invasive sericea lespedeza improve pasture quality and gain natural anti-parasitic benefits, according to University of Missouri research.
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Heroes to Hives and other MU Extension programs help veterans
Programs train veterans in beekeeping and farming while connecting them with peers and new career opportunities.
Nonprofit finds pearls in the Elevate program, Boone Center Inc. - St. Peters, MO
Boone Center Inc. grows nonprofit impact and workforce skills through the Elevate program, gaining insights and strategies for success.
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Ina Linville inducted into National 4-H Hall of Fame
Ina Linville is honored in the National 4-H Hall of Fame for decades of leadership and contributions to youth development.
New MU lab helps food businesses ensure safety
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri’s new Food Processing and Safety Lab helps people who make and sell processed foods ensure they are safe. “Our new lab gives agri-entrepreneurs and food businesses a qualified testing facility to ensure their products meet safety standards,” said Rob Kallenbach, associate dean of extension in the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources.
Calculating winter feed costs for beef cows
Estimate winter feed costs for beef cows based on hay quality and calving season to optimize expenses and ensure proper nutrition.
Adding value to the family farm business, Inland Cape Rice Mill - Scott City, MO
Sam Schneider and his wife eat rice at every meal, so transitioning the family farm into growing rice was a challenge he was happy to take on.
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Spring flowers shine from bulbs planted in the fall
Learn when and how to plant spring-flowering bulbs in fall for vibrant blooms in spring while ensuring proper soil and drainage management.
17 Missourians recognized with statewide awards following first Missouri Good Neighbor Week
Seventeen Missourians were honored with statewide awards for outstanding neighborly acts during the first Missouri Good Neighbor Week.
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Apple bobbing: British game of sweet, sour or rotten courting
British courting tradition turned Halloween game: women bobbed for apples—one bite meant marriage, two heartbreak, three none.