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Poor corn stands and crop insurance provisions
Farmers with poor corn stands can explore replanting or switching crops. Understanding crop insurance provisions helps in making informed decisions.
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What about nitrogen for a corn crop? Still there?
download this article It’s been wet over the whole state of Missouri. Since October, really, but especially in May.
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Possible alternative crops for late planting situations in Missouri
Explore fast-maturing crops like sunflowers, buckwheat, and cowpeas for late planting in Missouri
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Prevented planting provisions on corn acres
Learn how prevented planting provisions affect corn insurance payments and planting options during late and extended planting periods.
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Considerations for using cover crops on prevent plant acres and/or following flood situations
Learn how cover crops can protect soil, control weeds, and provide forage on prevent-plant or post-flood acres.
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Scams and fraud add insult to injury after a disaster
CARTHAGE, Mo. – People can become victims twice in the aftermath of a natural disaster. Dishonest businesses, questionable charities and others looking to make a quick buck try to take advantage of both disaster survivors and those wishing to help.
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Saving your food when the power goes off
Learn which refrigerated or frozen foods to save or discard after a blackout and how to limit spoilage.
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Property loss from disasters may be tax deductible
Unreimbursed property damage in federally declared disaster zones may qualify for a tax deduction, with limits applied.
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Protect yourself from contractor fraud
COLUMBIA, Mo. – When storms, floods and other disasters leave damaged homes in their path, local contractors often get more business than they can handle. In many cases, out-of-town contractors will arrive in force to pick up the slack. Think twice and exercise caution before accepting the services of an out-of-town contractor, advises a University of Missouri Extension family financial education specialist.
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Reducing flood damage to home and property
TRENTON, Mo.– University of Missouri Extension has prepared a checklist of measures people can take to reduce the impact of floodwater on their homes. __KNOW YOUR FLOOD RISK: Call your local emergency management office for information about flooding. Pay attention media reports monitoring the situation and the estimated date/time of arrival.
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Cleansing rain helps wheat after flood
COLUMBIA, Mo.—Wheat flooded before harvest brings questions from affected farmers. What do they do now?University of Missouri Extension field crops specialists said, “Wait and see.” During a weekly teleconference, field staff answered questions from farmers.Dirty or even mud-caked wheat could benefit from more rain. The forecast for many parts the state includes rain.