MU rice cultivar trial shows stark differences in first year
First-year rice cultivar trials reveal big differences in yield and growth under flood and furrow irrigation in Missouri.
MU Extension seeding rate trial looks at furrow-irrigated rice
Evaluating seeding rates in furrow-irrigated rice to improve yields and adapt to varying soil moisture conditions.
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.
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.”
Side inlet irrigation demonstration
Side inlet irrigation in rice fields conserves water, lowers energy costs, and improves management compared to traditional cascade systems.
Precision ag tools
Discover how precision ag tools like sensors, drones, and GPS improve efficiency, cut costs, and boost yields for smarter farming.
Fertilizer usage and efficiency
Farmers are improving fertilizer efficiency, producing more crops per unit. Adoption of better nutrient management practices is increasing.
Chemical and pesticide use
Excerpted from the Environmental Impact of Missouri Crop Production report