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The $2,400 decision: Should you keep more heifers this fall?
For many cattle producers, a single decision this fall could shape the future of their operation: whether to sell valuable heifers for immediate income or retain them to help rebuild the herd. To help producers make informed decisions, MU Extension will host Retain With Intention: Building a Better Missouri Cow Herd Sept. 2-3 at the MU Southwest Research, Extension and Education Center near Mount Vernon.
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Enrollment opens for Master Naturalist Course in Kirksville
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – Registration is open for the Missouri Master Naturalist course offered by University of Missouri Extension and Missouri Department of Conservation. The course runs 5:30-9 p.m. Thursdays from Sept. 3 to Nov. 19 at the Missouri Department of Conservation Northeast Regional Office in Kirksville.
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Record-breaking numbers at Ozark Empire Fair Hay Contest
The 2026 Ozark Empire Fair Hay Contest had record-breaking numbers this year. There were 68 entries from 32 participants in 11 counties. The contest, which began in 1985, is open to any Missouri producer.
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Tours of award-winning SW Mo. hay operations set for Aug. 28
MONETT, Mo. – Hay growers can learn from some of Missouri’s Ozark Empire Fair Hay Contest top award winners during a free tour of southwestern Missouri farms. University of Missouri Extension agronomist Tim Schnakenberg said three forage producers will give tours of their operations 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28.
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Free ‘Local to Larger’ workshops help food businesses plan growth
This fall, MU Extension’s Local to Larger: Scaling Workshop for Food and Farm Businesses series will help food and farm businesses evaluate opportunities to expand and build a growth strategy that fits their unique business.
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Pedal for Missouri’s forests along the Katy Trail
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Families, nature lovers, and cycling enthusiasts are invited to join University of Missouri Extension for the Tree-Mendous Ride on Sept. 12. The 8.2-mile educational bike event celebrates Missouri’s forests along the Katy Trail and highlights iconic trees, bottomland forests, wetlands and the vital role they play in wildlife habitat and water quality.
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4-H opened his horizons
Pettis County native Richard Maltsbarger says hands-on learning through Missouri 4-H helped sparked a career that led from software development to the executive suite of international companies.
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Tomato Festival returns Aug. 27 to MU Jefferson Farm and Garden
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mizzou’s annual Tomato Festival returns to the Jefferson Farm and Garden Extension and Education Center on Thursday, Aug. 27. The free event offers visitors the opportunity to sample and rate more than 200 varieties of tomatoes, tomatillos and peppers while learning from University of Missouri Extension specialists and researchers.
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Flood-related resources from MU Extension
Access practical tips and guides to stay safe, protect property, and recover after floods.
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MU Graves-Chapple Field Day to highlight farm improvements, research innovations
The University of Missouri Graves-Chapple Extension and Education Center will showcase research and technological improvements at its field day Tuesday, Aug. 25. The event is free and open to the public.
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Restored Missouri 4-H Building opens at State Fair
SEDALIA, Mo. – A landmark on the Missouri State Fairgrounds will begin a new chapter as the Missouri 4-H Foundation and Missouri State Fair celebrate the restoration of the historic Missouri 4-H Building with a public ribbon-cutting ceremony 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13.
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Corn sweat and Missouri's sticky summer heat
COLUMBIA, Mo. – High temperatures and high humidity coinciding with one of corn’s most critical growth stages results in a condition many refer to as “corn sweat.”
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Grapes: Good things come in small packages
COLUMBIA, Mo.—Long before they became a delectable feature of fruit trays or the essence of a respectable vintage, grapes were busy proving that good things come in bite-sized, sweet packages, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.
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Corn leafhopper confirmed in five Missouri counties
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension state field crops and forage entomologist Ivair Valmorbida says corn leafhoppers have been confirmed in five Missouri counties.
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‘Deep Roots, Branch Out’: Missouri 4-H’ers explore futures at conference
The 24th annual Missouri 4-H College and Career Pathways Conference welcomed 31 middle and high school students to the University of Missouri campus in Columbia. Participants were members of the 4-H Youth Futures: College and Careers Within Reach club.
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Rooted in community
JAMESTOWN, Mo. – Almost 20 years ago, Liz Graznak started with little more than a vision. Today, Happy Hollow Farm near Jamestown is a thriving, 20-acre organic vegetable and cut flower farm.
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Free Beef Quality Assurance training set for Aug. 12 in Doniphan
DONIPHAN, Mo. – The Missouri Beef Industry Council and University of Missouri Extension are partnering to offer a free Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training Aug. 12 at the Doniphan Community Center, 105 Washington St., Doniphan. The evening event begins at 5:30 p.m. Anyone involved in raising or handling cattle is encouraged to attend.
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MU weed science team seeks ways to reduce soil weed seed bank
University of Missouri Extension’s weed science team is working on ways to understand and eradicate the millions of weed seed buried in every acre of U.S. cropland, especially seeds of highly invasive, herbicide-resistant weeds like waterhemp and Palmer amaranth.
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Field to Consumer Farm Tours to help Missouri producers turn ideas into income
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension invites farmers, ranchers, agricultural entrepreneurs, and rural residents to participate in Field to Consumer Farm Tours, a new hands-on workshop series designed to help producers transform ideas into profitable farm enterprises.
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Beat the heat
Stay safe during summer heat with tips on hydration, shade, and cooling strategies for people, livestock, and gardens.
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Choose these cool flowers for hot days
Instead of signaling an end to the garden’s visual appeal, hot summer weather simply sets the stage for heat-loving flowers to take over and truly shine. The right plant in the right place makes gardens burst with summer color.
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Consider feeding in Missouri Steer Feedout to add value to your calves
The Missouri Steer Feedout gives cow-calf producers a chance to evaluate feedlot and carcass performance, retain ownership and use real-world data to make management decisions that can add value to their herd.
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Wet or dry, plant turnips in July
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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Investments strengthen MU Extension outreach in Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. – From a new plot combine in northwestern Missouri to an expanded education center in Columbia and virtual fencing technology in the Ozarks, recent investments at University of Missouri Extension and Education Centers are helping deliver more research, education and practical solutions to Missourians.
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Hot weather and cattle in ponds and streams increase foot rot risk
With hot weather in full swing and cattle standing in ponds and streams, producers should watch for foot rot, which can limit cattle mobility, reduce performance, increase treatment costs and hurt profitability.