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Marketing matters in direct-to-consumer beef sales
FORSYTH, Mo. – Selling beef directly from the farm to consumers gained significant popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Though adoption has slowed, selling direct to consumers remains a popular option for Missouri beef producers as an alternative to selling live animals, as it allows the producer to capture additional value otherwise obtained by others in the food processing chain,” said Jacob Hefley, University of Missouri…
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Early June peas
Discover why garden peas are sweetest when harvested young in early June—planted early to retain sugar before weather warms.
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Honoring the nation's dairy farmers
Celebrate National Dairy Month by honoring farmers and discovering the health benefits dairy brings to families and communities.
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Filling the summer forage gap
Learn how to plant and manage warm-season annuals like pearl millet and sorghum-sudangrass to maintain quality forage during summer shortages.
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Spring SW Missouri bull breeding soundness exam day results
STOCKTON, Mo. – “Bull breeding soundness exams (BSEs) are important to make sure bulls are ready for the upcoming breeding season,” says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist. The exam evaluates bull physical and reproductive soundness. Using bulls that fail this exam can lead to poor conception, pregnancy, calving and weaning rates, which results in poor operation productivity and profitability,…
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New guide details Show-Me-Select enhanced option
A new guide outlines how beef producers can add genomic information to Show-Me-Select heifers to boost marketing value and genetic insight.
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MU Extension releases soybean yield tool
A new tool predicts soybean growth and yields using weather and crop models, helping farmers plan management decisions.
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Records set at SW Missouri Show-Me-Select heifer sale
Record prices set at the SW Missouri Show-Me-Select heifer sale with high averages and strong buyer demand.
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Management strategies to reduce pink eye in cattle
Learn management strategies to reduce pink eye in cattle, including fly control, pasture care, and preventive treatments.
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MDC, MU Extension thank Master Naturalists for 2023 accomplishments
Missouri Master Naturalists volunteered over 71,000 hours in 2023, supporting conservation and community programs statewide.
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Digital Ambassadors: Connecting Missourians through trusted partners
Digital Ambassadors empower communities with skills to access online resources, build confidence, and stay connected through trusted partners.
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AI for leadership
COLUMBIA, Mo. – “Businesses that do not consider using AI will fall behind those that do. Businesses without an AI approach will become less and less competitive.” This was the message from Chi-Ren Shyu, director of the University of Missouri MU Institute for Data Science and Informatics.
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Missouri 4-H Foundation awards $95,000 in scholarships
The Missouri 4-H Foundation is awarding 70 scholarships totaling $95,000 to Missouri 4-H youths to help further their educations.
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Recommendations for thrips management in the Missouri Bootheel
2024 has not been an ideal year for thrips management due to the consistent overcast during the daytime hours. This restricts thrips movement, and in hand can increase injury. Hot and sunny conditions are ideal not because thrips are more active, but because cotton and growth development occur more rapidly. We highlight some management options for thrips control in 2024.
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Severe-weather resources from MU Extension
Access free resources, guides, and videos to stay safe and prepared during severe weather and flooding emergencies.
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Peony: A Memorial Day tradition
Peonies, cherished for their fragrance and blooms, have honored Memorial Day since the 1800s.
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MU Extension brings Recovery Friendly Workplace model to Nebraska
Missouri’s Recovery Friendly Workplace initiative is working with the Nebraska Safety Council on developing a similar program in Nebraska, said Rural Opioids Technical Assistance Program Director Ann McCauley.
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Lafayette County MU Extension District makes strides toward long-term legacy
HIGGINSVILLE, Mo. – In April 2023, local voters approved a tax levy for the expansion and improvement of extension-related services to Lafayette County. This investment focused on financial security, hands-on learning, bridging technology and health gaps, and establishing and improving educational and engagement facilities for Lafayette County.
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Horticulturists tour tulips of the Netherlands
Horticulturists explored tulip fields in the Netherlands, learning about history, breeding, and vibrant displays at Keukenhof gardens.
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Rains bring drought relief to Missouri
Missouri sees drought relief as recent rains improve soil moisture, streamflow, and overall water conditions statewide.
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Gourds: The Swiss army knife of the plant world
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Our ancestors couldn’t go to the hardware store or shopping mall to buy utensils and other household essentials. Instead, they improvised with items found in nature. The dried fruit of several members of the cucumber family proved useful for many purposes, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. We call these plants gourds, and they may be among the first domesticated plant species, dating…
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MU Extension resources for specialty ag producers
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri’s urban and specialty agriculture producers—and those considering starting an agricultural enterprise—have new business planning resources at their fingertips.
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MU Plant Diagnostic Clinic offers free services to Amish, Mennonite farmers
Free plant disease and pest diagnostic services help Amish and Mennonite farmers manage crops in Missouri counties.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Show-Me Strong Farm Families
Supportive resources and guidance for coping with grief and loss, including emotional healing, mourning, and understanding the grieving process.
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Missouri 4-H Foundation celebrates 75 years of empowering youth
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri 4-H Foundation marks its 75th anniversary this year with plans to highlight impacts from decades of dedication to nurturing young leaders and fostering community development across the state. Celebrations will include recognition of individuals and programs supported by the foundation, as well as opportunities for friends of 4-H to come together, said Rachel Augustine, director of the Missouri 4-H…