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Local and Regional Food System Resilience During COVID-19
New
Explore how local food systems adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic with online sales growth and innovative policy changes to ensure resilience.
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Midwest Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers
Revised
Check out this annual guide for a summary of currently suggested vegetable varieties, seeding rates, fertilizer rates, weed control, insect control, and disease control measures for commercial growers.
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Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2020, No. 6 (November/December)
New
Learn how to can water at home to prepare for an emergency and learn the benefits and drawbacks of raw packing and hot packing foods when home-canning in this University of Missouri Extension newsletter.
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Delta Soils of Southeast Missouri
New
Explore the fertile soils of Southeast Missouri's Delta region, highlighting soil types, formation processes, and agricultural potential.
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Healthy Plants Healthy Bodies
Reviewed $75
A nutrition and gardening program for preschool and kindergarten that introduces healthy foods and how to grow them.
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Considerations of Pull-Plug Sedimentation Basin for Dairy Manure Management
New
A pull-plug sedimentation basin (PPSB) can enhance manure management by reducing lagoon size, lowering costs, and improving solids removal efficiency.
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Plant Growth Regulators for Cotton
Reviewed
Plant growth regulators help manage cotton growth to improve yield, quality, and boll retention. Learn how to apply them effectively for optimal results.
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Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2020, No. 5 (September/October)
New
Home gardening interest has surged and canning tools are scarce. This issue addresses unsafe canning methods.
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Cotton Harvest Aids
Revised
Learn effective cotton defoliation techniques, the best harvest aids, and timing for optimal fiber quality and yield in Missouri’s growing conditions.
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Break-even Pricing, Revenue and Units
Revised
This guide explains how to calculate break-even price, revenue, and unit sales for value-added agricultural products.
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Brown Marmorated Stink Bug in Midwest Field Crops
New
Learn how to identify, manage, and reduce damage from an invasive stink bug species affecting corn, soybeans, and other Midwest field crops.
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Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2020, No. 4 (July/August)
New
Learn safe methods for canning meat and fish, including thawing, packing, and pressure canning techniques.
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Agricultural and Entrepreneurial Factors Driving U.S. Food Manufacturing Startup Locations
New
Is food manufacturing a viable rural economic development strategy? Are food manufacturing startups a natural extension of the dynamic driving interest in local foods at the farmgate? Find out in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
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Missouri Grazing Manual
Reviewed $20
Learn how soil, forages and animals interact in grazing systems, and get ideas for improving pasture quality and extending the grazing season for beef or dairy.
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Biology and Management of Japanese Beetle
New
Learn to identify and manage Japanese beetles, a common pest affecting over 300 plant species, including fruits, vegetables, and turfgrass.
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Third Class County Population Change and Budget Fiscal Ratios
New
Population change can majorly impact a county budget because it can affect whether per capita costs of providing public services are increasing or decreasing. Learn about the long-term trends in population that can affect the fiscal condition of counties.
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Working Together to Reduce Food Waste — Extension Leader’s Guide
Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
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Ballard Local Government Series
Revised
John Ballard was a lifelong resident of Missouri who earned a master’s degree in community development from MU in 1971 and then worked for MU Extension as a local government specialist for 21 years. These publications are based on his work
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Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2020, No. 3 (May/June)
New
Get tips on freezing, dehydrating and blanching brocolli and cauliflower; a recipe for pickling cauliflower; and a warning about why so-called dry canning is not safe in this University of Missouri Extension newsletter.
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Nozzle Flow Rate Calculator
New
Use this calculator to determine the nozzle flow rate when preparing to spray pesticides on a field.
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Human Water Cycle Poster
New $10
Use this poster to illustrate the importance of water in the body.
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Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2020, No. 2 (March/April)
New
Learn safe, tested methods to preserve food at home, avoid common canning errors—like wrong jar size or improper processing—to ensure success.
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Blood Vessel Poster
New $10
Use this poster to illustrate the difference between a healthy and an unhealthy blood vessel.
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Could Online Sales Be a Direct Marketing Opportunity for Rural Farms?
New
Selling food online can help rural farms reach more customers and reduce costs, especially for new farms offering value-added products.
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