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Inexpensive soil tests can save farmers thousands
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Soil tests can save farmers thousands of dollars, says Manjula Nathan, director of the University of Missouri Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory.Too often, farmers follow routine fertilization schedules and end up applying too much fertilizer to fields, Nathan said. A simple soil test gives the farmer accurate information to guide nutrient management decisions.
Show-Me-Select heifers bring $1,872 on average at Kirksville Livestock
COLUMBIA, Mo. – There were 147 bred heifers sold in the Nov. 17 Show-Me-Select replacement heifer sale at Kirksville Livestock LLC. Average price was $1,872.A sale-topping lot of two went for $2,100 per head, consigned by David Clark, Edina. He also had second-high price of $2,025 per head on a lot of seven. Overall, Clark sold 19 head, averaging $1,931. That was top consignor.
Show-Me-Select sales hit $2,200 per head for top heifers at Joplin Stockyards
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Beef herd owners from four other states took home replacement heifers from the Show-Me-Select sale at Joplin Regional Stockyards, Nov. 17.The 315 heifers—future mama cows—averaged $1,867, with top prices at $2,200 per head.Top sale price often goes to only one lot. This time, three lots totaling 19 head from three consignors took sale top bids.Top-price lots were from John Wheeler, Marionville; DJV Ranch, Edwards; and…
Two heifer sales on same day, Nov. 17, lead six-sale Show-Me-Select season
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Two sales of bred heifers in one day start the fall season for Show-Me-Select Replacements. Sales on Nov. 17 are first of six. Those are Joplin Regional Stockyards in Carthage and Kirksville Livestock, LLC.Kirksville starts at 6:30 p.m., while Carthage starts at 7 p.m.
MU Extension advises poultry and livestock producers of Nov. 15 emission filing deadline
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension specialist Teng Lim advises poultry and livestock producers to be aware of a Nov. 15 deadline that could affect their operations.
Heed the labels on food gifts
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The gift of food can be a delightful part of the holidays. But before taking the first bite, make sure the food had a safe trip to your doorstep and didn’t take a detour into the temperature danger zone.
Helpful hints on cooking turkey
BUTLER, Mo. – Cooking a large Thanksgiving turkey can seem daunting, especially to a novice cook, but it’s not that difficult, says a University of Missouri Extension nutrition specialist.The first question: to stuff or not to stuff.
Local youth join with 4-H leaders, Bayer employees to learn why 'Science Matters'
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – To cultivate the next generation of leaders in science, Bayer is partnering with 4-H to bring Bayer employees and 4-H volunteers together to work with young people and show why science matters to everyone through the “Science Matters” program.
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Missouri 4-H dairy judging team third at national contest
MOUNT VERNON, Mo. – Missouri 4-H had its best finish since 1998 in the 2017 National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest on Oct. 2 at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis.The team finished third in a field of 22 teams, and placed in the top five in four of five breeds and oral reasons, qualifying for international competition, said Karla Deaver, University of Missouri Extension 4-H youth development specialist.
Questions about the ACA? MU Extension can help you get answers
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Recent news may have some consumers confused about the status of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.The Affordable Care Act remains the law of the land, requiring most Americans to have health insurance, said Brenda Procter, co-director of University of Missouri Extension’s Health Insurance Education Initiative.
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Managing household mold
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Outdoor allergens aren’t the only cause of the sneezing, congestion, watery eyes and related symptoms that afflict many people this time of year. Moisture and rising temperatures can turn parts of your home into ideal sites for mold growth, said a University of Missouri Extension housing and environmental design specialist.
Landowner spotlight
Ed Keyser was surprised to be named Missouri’s 2012 Tree Farmer of the Year. Although he has worked tirelessly managing his tree farm just a few miles west of Kirksville, Mo., he did not consider his small farm worthy of such attention.
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MU collaborates with community on audio tour of historic Lexington
LEXINGTON, Mo. – Visitors to historic Lexington, Missouri, can learn about the town’s rich Civil War history through an audio walking and driving tour created through the University of Missouri Extension Community Arts Program. The audio tour gives businesses another way to drive economic development in the town of 4,500, said Lee Ann Woolery, MU Extension community arts specialist.
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MU FRTI awards Fire Service Instructor of the Year
LAKE OZARK, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension’s Fire and Rescue Training Institute (MU FRTI) presented the Fire Service Instructor of the Year award for 2015-2016 to Robert Shramek Jr., assistant chief and training officer with Lincoln County Fire Protection District 1 in Troy, Mo.The award was presented Nov. 5 at MU FRTI’s annual instructors conference at Camden on the Lake Resort in Lake Ozark, Mo.
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MU Extension weather stations help farmers know when to spray
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Nine Missouri weather stations recently received updates to help farmers and chemical applicators know when to spray herbicides to avoid off-target movement caused by temperature inversions.
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MU Extension and partners grow knowledge among Hmong farmers
ROCKY COMFORT, Mo. – More than vegetables grow in Fue Yang’s high tunnels. It is where opportunity grows for area Hmong farmers.Yang runs a teaching farm for University of Missouri Extension, Lincoln University and the Webb City Farmers Market. The collaborative effort is part of a grant from the Missouri Department of Agriculture.
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Zinnia: From eye sickness to eye candy
COLUMBIA, Mo.
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Government contracting improves prospects for Brookfield construction firm
BROOKFIELD, Mo. – Her portion of the work is a little piece of a big project, but construction business owner Lois Rodriguez is making the most of it. As president and CEO of Better By Design LLC, Rodriguez is doing her part to make the long-awaited East Locust Creek Reservoir a reality.
National 4-H film festival comes to Kansas City July 23-26
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Youth from across the nation will travel to Kansas City this July to attend FilmFest 4-H, the national 4-H film festival.Now in its seventh year, FilmFest 4-H brings youth together with working members of the film industry. “It’s a chance to learn and ask questions,” said festival organizer Bradd Anderson, University of Missouri Extension state 4-H youth specialist. “FilmFest is not a convention where you stand in…
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Golfers tee off in support of Missouri 4-H
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Golfers hit the greens in support of Missouri 4-H youth at the eighth annual 4-H Clover Classic Golf Tournament on June 6 in Columbia, Mo. Co-presenting sponsors were The Climate Corp., a division of Monsanto, and Great American Insurance Group’s Crop Division.
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Yoga: An ancient form of exercise is more popular than ever
COLUMBIA, Mo. – For some, the idea of yoga might conjure images of young and unusually flexible people folding themselves into human origami. But yoga has more to do with breathing—something everyone can do—than extreme postures, says Lynn Rossy, health psychologist for Healthy for Life, the University of Missouri System’s employee wellness program.
MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute director to retire in October 2017
COLUMBIA, Mo. – David E. Hedrick, director of the University of Missouri Fire and Rescue Training Institute (MU FRTI), has announced that he will be retiring in October 2017. Hedrick joined MU FRTI as director in 2007.