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Building resilient, profitable farms
CEDAR HILL, Mo. – In the hills outside St. Louis, creeks swell fast after hard rains, and fields can pay the price. At Big River Grain and Cattle, Daniel Bonacker recalls, repeated flooding was carrying away topsoil. In 1983, Bonacker’s grandfather switched to no‑till farming, which minimizes disturbance of the soil. This reduces erosion by improving the soil’s ability to absorb and hold water.
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Free workshop on growing safe produce set for June 8 at Happy Hollow Farm, Jamestown
JAMESTOWN, Mo. – A free workshop on food safety and conservation on diversified vegetable farms is set for 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, June 8, at Happy Hollow Farm in Jamestown.
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Global speaker series celebrates International Year of the Woman Farmer
University of Missouri Extension’s Pearls of Production program will host a free global speaker series in 2026 in recognition of the International Year of the Woman Farmer. The series will feature women agricultural leaders from around the world.
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Bees, blooms and bloodhounds
The buzz on how MU Extension helped Marine Corps veteran Jessica Johnson grow her business.
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Urban ag risk management series offered this fall
University of Missouri Extension and Annie’s Project are offering an urban agriculture risk management class in the St. Louis area in October and November.
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Use simple math to find your hay cost
Use basic math and a forage-budget worksheet to calculate baleage production costs—seed, fuel, labor, equipment—and compare making feed versus buying.
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MU Extension offers tips on safely handling livestock
Learn safe livestock handling—use caution, read animal behavior, maintain equipment, and reduce risks during feeding and transport.
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Veteran and urban groups team up to grow produce and peace of mind
Veterans and urban farmers collaborate in St. Louis to grow fresh produce, build community, and support mental well-being through agriculture.
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Heroes to Hives and other MU Extension programs help veterans
Programs train veterans in beekeeping and farming while connecting them with peers and new career opportunities.
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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.
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First state chapter of Heroes to Hives beekeeping program begins at MU
Missouri launches its first Heroes to Hives program, teaching veterans beekeeping skills and pollinator care.
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MU Soil and Plant Testing Lab still open and serving Missouri agriculture
COLUMBIA, Mo. – For now, the University of Missouri Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory remains open. “We understand the essential role the lab plays in supporting Missouri's agricultural industry,” said Robert Kallenbach, MU Extension senior program director for agriculture and environment. “If we can continue to operate safely, the MU Soil Testing Laboratory in Columbia will continue to accept samples.”