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Chariton County MU Extension Council celebrates Good Neighbor Week
KEYTESVILLE, Mo. – In recognition of Missouri Good Neighbor Week 2026, the University of Missouri Extension Council in Chariton County participated in a statewide effort to strengthen community connections through simple acts of kindness. Missouri Good Neighbor Week, observed Sept. 28-Oct. 4, encourages residents to build relationships and show appreciation for their neighbors and local communities.
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Halloween tips from MU Extension
To help families enjoy a safe, healthy and fun Halloween, MU Extension specialists share advice on costumes, trick-or-treating, healthier treats and options for children with food allergies and sensitivities.
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Jack Frost is at the door, so get your garden ready
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Late October can be a somber time of the year for gardening enthusiasts, since it usually signals the end of the outdoor growing season, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Based on decades of weather data, there is a 50% chance that mid-Missouri’s first frost of fall will happen on or before Oct. 23, and a 70% that first frost will arrive by Oct. 29. In any case, the end of the growing…
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Free tool helps crop farmers compare federal safety net programs
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri researchers have developed a free online tool that helps crop producers compare potential payments from federal farm safety net programs to make more informed enrollment decisions.
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Regional Grazing Schools impact bottom line at local level
Managed grazing pays off: Regional schools show producers how.
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MU Extension offers free bilingual composting workshop for livestock producers
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension will hold a free bilingual workshop Nov. 13 in Columbia for farm employees directly involved in livestock mortality composting operations. The workshop is designed with special attention to ensuring that Spanish-speaking staff have access to this important training, said workshop coordinator Teng Lim, an MU Extension agricultural engineer.
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Woodland Owners Conference highlights sustainable forestry, woodland stewardship
COWGILL, Mo. – Woodland owners, natural resource professionals and conservation enthusiasts gathered at Bert Farms in Caldwell County for the 2026 Woodland Owners Conference, an educational event that helps landowners make informed decisions about managing and protecting Missouri woodlands.
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Cattle producers urged to watch for prussic acid poisoning
Rainfall after drought can trigger new growth in Johnsongrass and other sorghum species. These young shoots, and especially the leaves, may contain high concentrations of precursors of prussic acid, also known as hydrocyanic acid or hydrogen cyanide.
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Stink bugs try to find warm home for the winter
Brown marmorated stink bugs seek to overwinter indoors; prevent entry with caulking, screens and vacuuming to reduce nuisance infestation.
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Beef producers can earn or renew BQA certification at free MU Extension programs
SHELBINA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension will offer two opportunities this fall and winter for beef producers to earn or renew Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification. There is no cost to attend the evening programs, which will be held Nov. 5 in Shelbina and Jan. 14, 2027, in Ewing.
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Seminar series brings farm economy into focus for ag lenders
When markets move, costs change or land values shift, agricultural lenders need context to understand what comes next and how those changes could affect their agricultural clientele. MU Extension’s 2026 Agricultural Lenders Seminar series is designed to strengthen that knowledge and help lenders make informed decisions.
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Countdown to beautiful spring flowers begins now
Plant spring-blooming bulbs now to ensure vibrant flowers and healthy roots next season.
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September 2026 was Missouri’s warmest September on record
It was hotter than in July in some parts of the state.
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Show-Me-Select field days connect heifer development to herd profitability
Free events are Oct 24 in Milan and Nov. 7 in Luray.
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Caldwell County celebrates Missouri Good Neighbor Week
BRAYMER, Mo. – The University of Missouri Extension Council in Caldwell County marked Missouri Good Neighbor Week by bringing residents together at a local high school football game and sharing information about MU Extension programs and services.
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Choosing alpha-gal-friendly options for trick-or-treaters
Halloween candy isn’t always a treat for children with alpha-gal syndrome. Including vegan or nonfood items can help make ensure that all trick-or-treaters can join the fun.
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Lawn & Order: Plant crocus in lawn now for new season
While tulips and daffodils take center stage when planting bulbs at this time of the year, other species such as crocus should not be overlooked.
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Missouri 4-H youths compete at international livestock expo
4-H'ers from Nodaway, Greene, Marion and Cape Girardeau counties compete on Missouri's All-Star Team.
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Good Neighbor Week Ambassadors turn neighboring into action
A total of 94 Missourians registered to be Ambassadors in 2026. Three Ambassadors illustrate the range of ways people put neighboring into practice: Emma Alexander, Sabra Kovar and Carla L. Hudson.
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Independence leads among Missouri Good Neighbor Week projects
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A citywide effort in Independence that generated more than 650 documented direct engagements, removed at least 920 cubic yards of material and attracted more than $20,500 in community support is a leading example of how University of Missouri Extension put neighboring into action during Missouri Good Neighbor Week.
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MU Extension offers free ‘Understanding Your Soil Needs’ workshops
Program offered in Owensville, Tuscumbia and online.
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Announcing Missouri’s most neighborly cities
Missourians reported 84,398 acts of neighboring during 2026, shattering the statewide goal of 50,000 and more than doubling the number reported during Missouri Good Neighbor Week in 2025.
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Boonslick Master Gardeners hosted monarch tagging event
The family-friendly event gave a behind-the-scenes glimpse of monarch tagging, which allows researchers to track the butterflies’ migration to Mexico.
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Boonslick Master Gardeners recognized at statewide conference
The awards highlight the dedication and impact of the Boonslick Master Gardeners and the many ways they serve youths and the local community through gardening education and outreach.
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Missouri 4-H Dairy Judging competes at National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest
Lexi Angelo is the latest Missouri 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Team member to join the All-American ranks at the National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest, held Sept. 26 in Madison, Wis. The team finished 11th overall in the 20-team field.