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Cultivating resilience
How MU Extension restored a declining Ozark hayfield
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Missouri 4-H Dairy Judging team competes at All-American Dairy Cattle Judging Contest
Missouri 4-H had a successful outing at the 2026 All American Invitational Youth Dairy Cattle Judging Contest, held Sept. 13 in Harrisburg, Pa., according to Karla Deaver, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in 4-H youth development. The team finished fourth overall in the 13-team field.
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Fall Into Wellness
Autumn in Missouri brings cooler weather, colorful landscapes and a shift in our routines.
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Three reasons why small, weak-born fall calves may happen
COLUMBIA, Mo. – “Each fall we receive questions about small, weak-born calves in fall-calving herds,” says Craig Payne, director of veterinary extension at the University of Missouri. “There is rarely a simple explanation for why these problems occur, and several factors may be involved.”
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MU Extension offers 'Freeze It!' program in Hermann
HERMANN, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension is offering a free four-session class series to help families reduce food waste, save money and prepare healthy meals at home. This course is sponsored and is available to participants at no cost. The Freeze It! program will be held 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays from Oct. 13 to Nov. 3 at the Gasconade County Health Department, 1714 Wein St., Hermann.
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Clove at first bite
Small clove, big impact: garlic’s culinary and health benefits.
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New sit-down beehives at MU Jefferson Farm benefit veterans, others
COLUMBIA, Mo. – New wheelchair-accessible beehives at University of Missouri’s Jefferson Farm and Garden in Columbia put Missouri Heroes to Hives at the forefront of accessible agriculture education.
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Perryville to host 2027 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The 2027 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference will bring entrepreneurs, small-business owners, community leaders and economic development professionals from across Missouri to Perryville in southeastern Missouri.
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Never go it alone in grain bins
BOONVILLE, Mo. – With harvest approaching, agricultural experts urge farmers to prioritize life-saving precautions ahead of National Farm Safety and Health Week, Sept. 21-25. This year’s focus is critical hidden hazards, culminating in a Day of Awareness for Confined Spaces on Thursday, Sept. 24.
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Cut safety risks when using a chain saw
COLUMBIA, Mo. - The phrase “not out of the woods yet” takes on new meaning during fall when the number of chain saw accidents increase. Chain saw accidents are painful, expensive and preventable, says University of Missouri Extension state forester Hank Stelzer. Plan before entering the woods to avoid accidents, he says. “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.”
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Plant true lilies in fall for striking spring color
During fall, many gardeners plant popular spring-flowering bulbs like narcissus, tulips and hyacinths. Fall also is a good time to plant lilies, says MU Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.
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'Udder' collaboration: A new model for rural entrepreneurship
Southwestern Missouri creamery and produce market team up to expand local food access.
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High temps, low rainfall hit crops, pastures
MU Extension specialists are worried about the combination of drought and prolonged high temperatures as crops approach their final growth stages.
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Missouri Good Neighbor Week returns Sept. 28-Oct. 4
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Missouri again celebrates the power of everyday neighborliness when Missouri Good Neighbor Week returns Sept. 28-Oct. 4, inviting Missouri residents to recognize the simple acts that make Missouri a better place to live.
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Make youth tours and career presentations count
COLUMBIA, Mo. – A factory tour, classroom presentation or career day visit can do more than introduce young people to a profession. With a few adjustments, those experiences can spark interest, build confidence and help youths imagine themselves in future careers, says University of Missouri Extension youth specialist Kellie Seals.
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Labor Day marks transition from summer to autumn gardening
COLUMBIA, Mo. – For Labor Day, many Americans honor the achievements of American workers by not doing anything, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. But most avid gardeners do not consider gardening “work” but instead view it as a joyful hobby or a creative escape, so many of them will likely spend some time tending to their garden and landscape this Labor Day weekend.
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Want daffodil, tulips and hyacinths in the spring? Plant them in the fall
COLUMBIA, Mo. – If you think autumn is the time to pack up your gardening tools, think again. Fall is bulb-planting time. Narcissus, tulips and hyacinths won’t greet you in the spring if they’re not planted in the fall. “The bulbs of spring-blooming plants need to be in the ground now, so they can go through a cooling process in the winter,” said David Trinklein, horticulture specialist for University of Missouri Extension.
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MU Jefferson Farm and Garden opens new learning center
COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri and Boone County leaders celebrated a new chapter for Jefferson Farm and Garden Extension and Education Center with the ribbon cutting of its new learning center, a flexible gathering space designed to expand hands-on education, research demonstrations and community engagement.
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Monroe County town has gone pink, and locals wouldn’t have it any other way
Each spring and summer, Monroe County gardener Lorie Cullom transforms her property into a sea of vibrant pink blooms thanks to hundreds of Proven Winners Supertunia Vista Bubblegum petunias.
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Bt biological insecticide: Timing and target matter
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is a naturally occurring soil bacterium that gardeners use because it goes after certain pesky insects—mainly caterpillars—without bothering the good guys, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Tamra Reall.
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Mizzou’s sunflower display has become a favorite tradition
Visit the University of Missouri's South Farm to see the annual display of blooming sunflowers — this year features three waves of blooms to enjoy.
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Flood risk maps could protect St. Louis County residents, visitors
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension researchers have developed flood-risk maps that could help St. Louis-area planners, emergency responders and transportation agencies better prepare for flooding and protect residents and visitors.
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Clowning around with purpose
EMINENCE, Mo. — What can juggling, mime and balloon animals teach young people about handling life's challenges? Quite a bit, according to University of Missouri Extension’s 4-H Clown College, which uses clowning arts to help rural youths build confidence, resilience and healthy coping skills.
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The confidence to try
With encouragement from peers, parents and adult leaders, one 4-H member learned to push beyond what felt comfortable.
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How to keep snakes from seeking shelter in your home
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Late summer and fall are good times to locate potential entry areas around your home or buildings and take action to prevent snakes, rodents and other nuisance critters from accessing these areas, says Robert Pierce, University of Missouri Extension state wildlife and fisheries specialist.