A Taste of Missouri — September — Potatoes
New $3.25
Easy-to-prepare recipes and tips for using potatoes are displayed in this eight-page flier. Additional seasonal recipes, ingredients, tips, and safety measures are also included.
A Taste of Missouri — August — Peach
New $3.25
Easy-to-prepare recipes and tips for using peaches are displayed in this eight-page flier. Additional seasonal recipes, ingredients, tips, and safety measures are also included.
Buying a Horse
Revised
Purchasing a horse should be well planned and carefully thought out. For most people, this will be a significant investment and therefore it should not be handled in a rushed manner.
Microgreens Planning Budget
Revised
Use this enterprise budget to estimate costs and returns from producing microgreens in Missouri.
Controlled Environment Agriculture: Hydroponic Farming
Revised
Learn about ways to grow vegetables, fruits and related crops in indoor hydroponic systems and environmental control considerations for managing production.
Tomato (High Tunnel) Planning Budget
Revised
Use this enterprise budget to estimate costs and returns for producing high tunnel tomatoes in Missouri.
Beekeeping Planning Budget
Revised
Use this enterprise budget to estimate costs and returns when beekeeping and producing honey in Missouri.
Hair Shedding Scores: More Than Heat Stress
New
This MU Extension guide is meant to provide background information on the economic importance of hair shedding scores, introduce the hair shedding scoring system, discuss how to implement hair shedding into a selection program, and promote hair shedding as a management tool.
Management of Sheep and Goats Through Drought
Revised
During drought, sheep and goats may have difficulty meeting their nutritional needs, which can lead to weight loss as body reserves are depleted; and most of the animals are predisposed to diseases and some die. It is therefore important to prepare animals for strategies that will help them cope and maintain body condition.
How to Reduce Heat Stress in Dairy Cattle
Reviewed
Heat stress in dairy cattle is one of the top causes of decreased production & fertility. Visit our site to learn How to Reduce Heat Stress in Dairy Cattle.
Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2024, No. 4 (July/August)
New
A newsletter for those who preserve food at home.
How to Use the Hair Shedding Scale
New
Hair shedding scores represent a visual appraisal of the extent an animal has shed their winter coat. This MU Extension guide is meant to provide further detail and guidance on hair shed scoring animals.
Hair Shedding Scores: A Tool to Select Heat Tolerant Cattle
Revised
Selecting cattle that can cope with heat stress is important for sustainable beef production. Learn about tools for breeding cattle adapted to heat stress and see a photographic guide to a hair-shedding scoring system in this MU Extension guide.
The Missouri Phosphorus Index
Reviewed
The phosphorus index promotes conservation practices that reduce phosphorus loss from agricultural fields.
Feeding Poultry Litter to Beef Cattle
Reviewed
Poultry litter can be used as a feedstuff, but it presents special consumer issues. Visit our site to learn about Feeding Poultry Litter to Beef Cattle.
Adding Value to Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifers Using Show-Me-Plus
New
This MU Extension guide serves as a resource for producers interested in participating in Show-Me-Plus, including information on the importance of genomic testing and its ability to identify genetic variability and ultimately potential for profitability.
Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Property
Revised
Hummingbirds usually arrive in Missouri to nest from early to mid-April, but that can vary considerably from year to year. If you want to attract them to your property, it helps to understand their biology and behavior, and to implement habitat management practices.
Kids in the Kitchen — Level B
Revised $50
Kids in the Kitchen — Level B encourages 10-12-year-olds to eat healthier meals and snacks as a result of hands-on cooking experiences. Youth participants learn to prepare simple, healthy foods they can make for themselves and their family members.
Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2024, No. 3 (May/June)
New
A newsletter for those who preserve food at home.
Home Lawn Watering Guide
Reviewed
To avoid severe loss of turfgrass and to conserve water, homeowners should manage their lawns each year in anticipation of water restrictions. This guide describes that will reduce the need for irrigation while improving the competitiveness and appearance of your lawn.
A Taste of Missouri — May — Greens
New $3.25
Easy-to-prepare recipes and tips for using greens are displayed in this eight-page flier. Additional seasonal recipes, ingredients, tips, and safety measures are also included.
A Taste of Missouri — June — Strawberries
$3.25
Easy-to-prepare recipes and tips for using strawberries are displayed in this eight-page flier. Additional seasonal recipes, ingredients, tips, and safety measures are also included.
On-Farm Beef Finishing Planning Budget
Revised
Use this budget to estimate the costs and returns for producing, raising, home-finishing and commercially selling beef calves in Missouri. This budget includes both spring and fall calving herds.
A Taste of Missouri — April — Asparagus
New $3.25
Easy-to-prepare recipes and tips for using asparagus are displayed in this eight-page flier. Additional seasonal recipes, ingredients, tips, and safety measures are also included.