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Tree Pests: Asian Longhorned Beetle - Page 4
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ALB quarantine information
Currently, there are no interior or exterior ALB quarantines for the state of Missouri.
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Tree Pests: Thousand Cankers Disease - Page 4
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TCD quarantine information
TCD is not federally regulated, but be aware that individual states have enacted state-level or county-level quarantines restricting the movement of untreated walnut materials of all kinds.
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Tree Pests: Thousand Cankers Disease - Page 7
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Before you report a possible TCD find
To determine if you should report TCD, ask yourself these questions:
Is my tree a walnut tree?
Determine if your tree is a walnut. If the answer to this question is yes, move to the next question.
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Tree Pests: Asian Longhorned Beetle - Page 2
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ALB signs and symptoms Signs
Adult Asian longhorned beetles (Anopl
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Tree Pests: Asian Longhorned Beetle - Page 5
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Slow the spread of ALB
We must remain vigilant so we can eradicate any infestations should they occur. Transporting firewood or other wood materials from an infested area can spread ALB. So, the same common sense practices for slowing the spread of emerald ash borer and thousand cankers disease apply to ALB, namely:
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Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy: Large Shelf Talkers (Spanish)
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Small food-retailers participating in the Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy program, help your Spanish-speaking customers make healthier choices by posting these shelf talkers on how to select and store various healthy products. Download, print and hang!
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Wheat Silage for Beef Cattle
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Learn how to effectively use wheat silage for beef cattle, including optimal harvest timing and moisture levels for improved feed quality.
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Care of Newly Purchased Feeder Cattle
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Essential strategies for handling newly purchased feeder cattle, emphasizing stress reduction, health monitoring, and performance optimization.
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Elderberry Rust
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Elderberry rust is a fungal disease affecting elderberry and sedge plants in the eastern U.S., reducing fruit yield and plant growth.
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Water Source Development for Irrigation Systems
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This guide helps producers assess irrigation feasibility by evaluating water sources, legal considerations, and estimating storage needs.
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Autumn Colors
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Discover the science behind vibrant autumn colors in Missouri, including factors influencing leaf pigmentation and the best scenic drives for fall foliage.
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The System Concept of Beef Production: BIF Fact Sheet
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The systems concept of beef production incorporates an awareness that there is more to consider in a beef cattle enterprise than simply the level of production. What is most important is the overall efficiency of the enterprise.
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Vitamins for Beef Cattle
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Ensure beef cattle health by understanding the roles and requirements of vitamins A, D, and E, including deficiency signs and dietary sources.
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Mineral Supplements for Beef Cattle
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Beef cattle require a number of dietary mineral elements to remain healthy. Visit our site to learn about Mineral Supplements for Beef Cattle.
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Determining Timber Cost Basis
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Insects
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Explore insects' roles in nature as pollinators, environmental indicators, predators, and pests in this Master Pollinator Steward guide.
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Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy: Poster — We Stock Healthy (14 x 20 inches)
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Retailers participating in the Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy program can use this poster to let customers know the store is stocking healthy foods. Visit this page for a free download and more information.
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Control of Anaplasmosis in Missouri
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Learn how anaplasmosis affects cattle, how it's spread, and ways to manage and prevent this disease to reduce herd loss and economic damage.
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Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy: Shelf Talkers
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Small food-retailers participating in the Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy program, help your customers make the healthier choice by posting these shelf talkers to educate them on how to select and store various healthy products. Download, print and hang!
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Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy: Retailer Resource — Creating a Healthy End Cap in Your Store
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End caps are a prime piece of real estate in a store. They serve two purposes: to highlight products and to boost sales. Be sure to use them to do both for your healthy food items to support your store’s Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy efforts.
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Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy: Community Partner Resource — Taste Test Tips
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Taste tests give customers a chance to try a new product or produce item before buying it. Learn how to use this marketing strategy to increase sales and introduce new healthy products with the help of this Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy resource.
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Starting a Fire in a Wood Stove
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Starting a fire in a wood stove can be difficult compared to starting a fire in a furnace. Visit our site to learn about starting a fire in a wood stove.
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Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy: Retailer Resource — Employee Guide
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This Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy resource introduces employees of participating stores to the program, which aims to create healthier communities by encouraging stores to offer more healthy foods, working to build demand and providing nutrition education.
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Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy: Retailer Resource — 4 P’s Marketing Strategies
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Marketing strategies are used to increase demand for products available in a store, increase sales, and gain new customers. Learn how the four P’s of marketing (pricing, promotion, products, placement) can help retailers better market healthy foods items.
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Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy: Retailer Resource — Stocking Healthy Foods
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Stock your store with healthy foods and help your community eat right. Use this resource as a guide when ordering or selecting products to ensure your store is filled with healthy inventory — in the cooler, in the freezer, on the shelves.