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Perennial of the Year steeped in American patriotism
Monarda, also called bee balm, blooms with vibrant colors, attracts pollinators, and honors American history with its patriotic roots.
Missouri meat, poultry processors receive $16.7 million in grants with help from MU Extension partnership
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Nearly empty meat aisles are a burden producers, processors and consumers don’t want to face again. To prevent that, the Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) awarded $16.7 million to keep 150 meat and poultry processors throughout Missouri going strong.
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Youths, professionals connect virtually at FilmFest 4-H
Young filmmakers nationwide presented projects and attended virtual workshops led by industry experts like sound designers and animators.
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Caterpillars horn in on tomato plants
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Several types of caterpillars damage tomato plants in Missouri, but the tomato hornworm and the tobacco hornworm usually get the most attention because of the prominent horn on the last segment of their bodies.
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MU Extension horticulturist searches for rare Ozark butterfly
A horticulturist searches Ozark forests for the rare woodland swallowtail butterfly, a unique pollinator of the region.
New MU guide looks at silage breakeven price
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension recently released an updated cost analyzer to help farmers estimate the breakeven price to justify harvesting corn as silage rather than grain. “Frequently, corn harvested for silage was planted for harvest as a grain crop,” says Joe Horner, an MU Extension agricultural business and policy specialist. Reasons for this change can include feed needs as well as drought and other events…
The Export Plan: Market Entry Strategy
In the previous article, we looked at tools that were available online from US Census sources and through Missouri SBDC counselors to identify potential markets at the country level. This resulted in a prioritized list of countries to consider for export based on factors such as U.S.
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MU Master Gardener blooms with floral subscription service
Discover a gardener’s floral subscription delivering fresh, seasonal bouquets locally via weekly, biweekly or monthly service.
Q&A with Jill Scheidt
What do you do in your current role with the University of Missouri?
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New extension rice specialist at MU Delta Center
Meet the new state rice specialist leading applied agronomy research in southeastern Missouri to boost yield, sustainability, and profitability.
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Donna Martz Memorial 4-H Endowment Fund sends Missouri youths to National 4-H Conference
COLUMBIA, Mo. – “Mom led by example and was always right by our side offering support and help with whatever we needed,” says Connie Wieberg of her mother, Donna Martz, who passed away in 2018. “She was a big reason we all succeeded in 4-H.”
Scout pastures and hayfields now for fall armyworms
LAMAR, Mo. – Now is the time to scout for fall armyworms in pastures and hayfields, says University of Missouri Extension entomologist Kevin Rice.Agronomists in southeastern Missouri and northern Arkansas report sightings of fall armyworm in grass and legume crops, says Jill Scheidt, MU Extension agronomy specialist.
Taking business to heart: High-tech, small-town business ready to grow, Dynatek Labs - Galena, MO
Dynatek Labs in Galena tests and develops medical devices, using expert programs to grow and innovate in a small-town setting.
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MU hires food processing specialist
Dr. Lakshmikantha Channaiah joins as food processing specialist to lead research and safety programs for food manufacturers.
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American Outdoor Brands and Missouri 4-H partner to support youth development programs
COLUMBIA, Mo. – American Outdoor Brands Inc., an industry-leading provider of products and accessories for rugged outdoor enthusiasts, and Missouri 4-H, part of the nation’s largest youth development organization, announced on July 30 that they will partner to provide youths across Missouri with equal access to development opportunities provided by Missouri 4-H Shooting Sports and Natural Resources programs.
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Cereal rye as a cover crop can reduce waterhemp
Using cereal rye as a cover crop can help reduce early-season waterhemp in soybeans without lowering yield.
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Hitchhiking spotted lanternfly threatens state's wine industry
The spotted lanternfly is a threat to Missouri’s wine industry, hitchhiking on vehicles and posing risks to grape production and tourism.
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Youth anglers compete at 2021 State 4-H Sportfishing Event
COLUMBIA, Mo. – 4-H members practiced their angling skills July 24 at the Little Dixie Lake Conservation Area during the University of Missouri Extension 2021 State 4-H Sportfishing Event. Nearly 20 registered 4-H youths competed to catch the most and largest fish. They also tested their knowledge of species and tackle identification, aquatic ecosystems and fish anatomy in the sportfishing “skill-a-thon,” said state 4-H agriculture…
Sally Williams Selected as 2021 Missouri SBDC State Star
Williams’s colleagues have described her as having a deep dedication to her work and her clients as well as delivering quality and caring, one-on-one counseling and training facilitation that makes a difference.
Taking Missouri small businesses to the next level: CARES Act enables 12 to ‘Elevate’
Twelve Missouri small businesses advance growth with guidance and support through the CARES Act-funded Elevate program.
Grow now, graze later to reduce winter feed costs
Stockpile fescue pastures now to cut winter feed costs and improve cattle nutrition.
Q&A with Sam Polly
What do you do in your current role with the University of Missouri?
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Cattle losing adaptations to environmental stressors, MU researchers find
As a fourth-generation cattle farmer, Jared Decker knows that cattle suffer from health and productivity issues when they are taken from one environment--which the herd has spent generations adapting to--to a place with a different climate, a different elevation or even different grass.
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Weed electrocution research sparks interest as herbicide resistance impedes current methods
Weed electrocution offers a promising solution to herbicide-resistant weeds. Research shows it effectively controls waterhemp and reduces seed viability.
Q&A with ag engineering specialist Shirin Ghatrehsamani
Shirin Ghatrehsamani, left, with other MU Agriculture and Environment Extension team members at a demonstration of drone applications a