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Missouri 4-H'ers compete at state public speaking contest
Missouri 4-H youths from 20 counties presented speeches in multiple categories and earned awards in the state public speaking contest.
Make a plan when marketing this year's grain crop
COLUMBIA, Mo. – “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” Crop farmers should take this adage to heart when marketing their grain, advises University of Missouri Extension agricultural economist Martyn Foreman.
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Choose the right pest control provider before the bedbugs bite
COLUMBIA, Mo. – To some, “Don’t let the bedbugs bite” isn’t just a quaint good-night wish. Bedbugs are a nightmare for people in the hospitality and housing industries, says Sam Polly, coordinator of University of Missouri Extension’s Pesticide Safety Education Program.
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Free farm safety podcasts available
Listen to free farm safety podcasts covering essential topics like ATV safety, designed to help agricultural workers protect themselves and others on the farm.
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Cut safety risks when using a chainsaw
Minimize chainsaw risks with proper safety gear, techniques, and precautions. Learn key steps to avoid injury during operation.
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Safe storage of farm chemicals protects people and animals
Ensure farm chemicals are stored safely: keep accurate inventory, follow label instructions, control temperature, secure storage, rotate products.
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Adventure Backpacks: How leadership and learning benefit community
Adventure Backpacks equip families with tools for nature exploration, fostering leadership, learning, and community engagement through outdoor activities
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New broadband technology tested in rural Clinton County
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The village of Turney in Clinton County celebrated the launch of experimental wireless broadband service Sept. 17. The pilot project is designed to test the potential of a technology called RF Over Fiber to reduce costs, expand broadband access to underserved communities and attract public and private investment.
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'Hunger can happen to anyone': Missouri 4-H event spotlights food insecurity
Missouri 4-H youth pack food and raise awareness about food insecurity, showing that hunger can affect anyone.
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Gradual weaning of calves reduces stress, increases profits
Gradual weaning reduces calf stress, lowers disease risk, and boosts profits. Methods like nose clips and fence-line weaning improve post-weaning success.
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Youths compete at Missouri 4-H Livestock Judging Contest
Young competitors showcased livestock evaluation skills at the 2025 Missouri 4-H contest. Top teams will advance nationally.
Education directors for Animal Health and Production
Tim Safranski and Corinne Bromfield have been appointed extension education directors for Animal Health and Production, said Rob Kallenbach, CAFNR associate dean for extension.
The Export Plan: Pricing Strategy
Learn how to set competitive export prices by accounting for additional costs like tariffs, shipping, and packaging. Tips for direct exporting.
Self-performing woman-owned construction business pushing it forward, Hartline Construction - Kansas City, MO
Coming out of the recession and opening her own company, Jennifer Hart wanted to ensure it would last, so she took every business class she could think of. The Elevate program is the latest of those classes. Programs like Elevate “help small companies push it forward,” Hart said.
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Heirloom apples are ripe for the picking
Discover heirloom apples at peak season, from Jonathan to Golden Delicious, perfect for picking and enjoying fresh this September.
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Laclede County youth tops State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest
Whitney Yerina of Laclede County earned top honors at the State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest, showcasing strong skills in multiple dairy breeds.
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Conditions are right now for cracking, splitting tomatoes
Tomatoes may crack or split after dry periods followed by rain; consistent watering, mulching, and timely harvest can help prevent damage.
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Missouri 4-H'ers donate more than a half-ton of protein to fight food insecurity
Youth raise 1,100+ lb of protein to provide 5,000+ meals and support food-insecure Missourians.
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Budding flower business benefits from drip irrigation
Drip irrigation helped a growing cut-flower farm boost production while cutting water use, improving plant health, and easing labor demands.
Export Planning Streamlined
The Missouri Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) recently brought a new international export business planning platform to small businesses across the state.
Coexist with wildlife while preventing damage
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Few things are more enjoyable than watching deer in your backyard or listening to squirrels chatter at dusk or dawn from your patio. That is, until you find that they have inflicted costly damage to your home, patio furniture, flower bed or garden. In some cases, such as bird droppings, wildlife can even be hazardous to your health.
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Drainage water recycling systems improve corn yields
Drainage water recycling boosts corn yields, reduces variability, and protects water quality by reusing nutrients efficiently.
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Show-Me-Select lowers enrollment fees
COLUMBIA, Mo. – U.S. Marine Corps recruiters used to say they were “looking for a few good men.” University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Eldon Cole says he is “looking for a few good heifers” to help beef producers through the Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program.
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Soils, cropping systems specialist joins MU Delta Research Center
Justin Calhoun joins the Delta Research Center to advance soils and cropping systems research in southeastern Missouri.
Suicide prevention in the workplace
In the United States alone, suicide accounts for nearly 40,000 lost lives per year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. That's an average of one suicide every 13 minutes. The truth is that anyone can be at risk. Sometimes you NEED help. Sometimes you ARE the help.