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June is dairy month
In celebration of June Dairy month, Hemme Brothers of Sweet Springs hosted the Missouri Dairy summer social event, where dairymen and industry supporters gathered to learn more about benefits of on-farm technology, including robotic milking and feeding systems.
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Keep the sparkle, skip the ER: Fireworks safety for July 4
They light up the sky, but fireworks can also send people to the emergency room. Before you celebrate, take a few simple steps to keep your family safe.
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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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What you needle to know about the Asian needle ant
COLUMBIA, Mo. – A small, hard-to-spot insect is making a big entrance in Missouri. The Asian needle ant, with its painful sting and potential impacts on both people and forests, has now been confirmed in the state. For many Missourians, including University of Missouri Extension urban entomologist Emily Althoff, it was a relatively unfamiliar name until recently.
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Livestock tour highlights farms, research facilities in Oklahoma, Texas
STOCKTON, Mo. – “The MU Extension Livestock Bus Tour will visit livestock operations in Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas beginning Sept. 22,” says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist.
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Opportunity of a lifetime for NW Missouri 4-H’ers
This November, 20 Missouri 4-H delegates will travel to Atlanta for a once-in-a-lifetime experience at National 4-H Congress. During the event, youths will connect with peers from across the country while participating in workshops, service-learning projects and tours of Atlanta’s most notable landmarks.
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Keep July 4 cookouts sweet with fresh-picked corn
COLUMBIA, Mo.—Nothing says summer like biting into delectable, juicy sweet corn at a Fourth of July cookout. Whether boiled in a pot or charred over an open grill, savoring freshly picked sweet corn embodies the patriotic spirit of a midsummer celebration before fireworks light up the night sky.
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Prepare for high heat on the Fourth of July
The Fourth of July in Missouri might be hotter than a firecracker this year. A heat wave is forecast to blanket the state with highs in the upper 90s or even the low triple digits, according to the National Weather Service. Thunderstorms and humidity may add more discomfort.
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Corn leafhopper detected in Boone County
MU Extension offers scouting, identification and management options.
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When the heat is on, these shrubs deliver
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Midwesterners are all too familiar with scorching summers. While midsummer doesn’t offer the vivid floral displays of spring shrubs, great options are available, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Gardeners willing to embrace a more subtle look can choose from several tough, drought-tolerant shrubs that continue to bloom beautifully despite the heat.
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Three-day school provides tools to make your grazing operation successful
MU Extension, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Missouri State University will host a Management Intensive Grazing School, Sept. 8-10. The school will cover livestock and forage management for all grazing species, with special focus on cattle and sheep.
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Rainfall, fertilizer costs complicate corn nitrogen decisions
COLUMBIA, Mo. – High fertilizer prices and heavy rainfall in many parts of Missouri are complicating nitrogen management in corn. Growers should evaluate the return on investment before applying rescue nitrogen, says University of Missouri Extension state nutrient management specialist John Lory.
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Registration open for MU Extension Master Gardener class in Carthage
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Registration is open for the University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener fall 2026 course in southwestern Missouri. The class runs Aug. 6 to Oct. 15. An informational session on July 2 will give an overview of the course. Registration deadline is Aug. 6.
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MU Extension, MDC continue to offer free testing for oak diseases
MU Extension’s Plant Diagnostic Clinic, in partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation, offers free testing for common oak tree diseases.
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Clover Classic tees up success for Missouri 4-H
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The16th Annual Missouri 4-H Clover Classic Golf Tournament, June 2 at the Gustin Golf Course in Columbia, raised more than $80,000 to support Missouri 4-H youth programs across the state.
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Stay cool at the fair
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Long walks, crowded midway lines and hours spent outdoors can turn a summer fair into a risky place during high heat. University of Missouri Extension health and safety specialist Karen Funkenbusch says a little planning can help fairgoers stay safe and enjoy the day. “It’s not cool to be hot,” Funkenbusch says. “Water, rest and shade are key.”
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Missouri 4-H youths explore careers during Kentucky equine tour
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Thirty-six Missouri 4-H youths got a firsthand look at careers in the equine industry during a tour across Kentucky, May 18–24. The tour featured hands-on learning, visits to leading farms and race tracks and conversations with industry professionals.
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Lines cast, skills sharpened at Missouri 4-H State Sportfishing Day
MILLERSBURG, Mo. — Missouri 4-H members from across the state gathered June 13 at Little Dixie Lake in Millersburg for the Missouri 4-H State Sportfishing Day. More than 20 participants from 14 counties took part in a day filled with fishing, learning, competition and conservation.
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Kevin Everett appointed to lead MU Extension Health and Human Sciences unit
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Kevin Everett has been appointed as the new senior director of University of Missouri Extension’s Health and Human Sciences unit, effective July 1.
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Daylily: Big color without the fuss
Daylilies combine stunning, long-lasting floral displays with rugged resilience, so it’s little wonder daylily is America’s most popular flowering perennial.
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Maximize your margin by minimizing fixed machinery costs
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Major equipment purchases involve more ongoing costs than many realize. Whether you’re making a cash purchase or opting for financing, the ownership costs of machinery continue after the check is cashed or the final payment is made.
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Registration open for fall Extension Master Gardener online course
Registration is open for the University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener fall 2026 online course. The 15-week class runs Aug. 23 to Dec. 24. The online core training is designed to provide in-depth horticultural knowledge. The course includes presentations and weekly discussion forums.
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Bear sightings in Columbia highlight growing population
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Recent black bear sightings in Columbia, including a late-night appearance in a gym parking lot, are a reminder that Missouri’s black bear population is growing. Missouri’s black bear population has climbed to around 1,000 animals and continues to expand beyond its core range in the Ozarks.
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Strong yields in early SE Missouri wheat trials
Early results from University of Missouri seed variety testing trials are showing higher-than-average wheat yields in southeastern Missouri. Two of the three southeastern Missouri trial locations averaged more than 100 bushels per acre.
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An on-ramp for Missouri’s construction workforce
By connecting Missourians to opportunity and employers to talent, the no-cost initiative is helping build not just roads and bridges, but the future of the state’s workforce.