

Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2025, No. 4 (July/August)
New
A newsletter for those who preserve food at home. This edition covers topics such as growing tomatoes and creating pickle powder.

Insect/Mite Identification Form
Reviewed
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.

Missouri Direct-to-Consumer Pecan Planning Budget
New
Use this enterprise budget as a guide to estimate your production costs and returns for producing pecans to market direct to consumers in Missouri.

Plant Disease Identification Form
Reviewed
Downloadable form for people who need to take and ship samples to the MU Extension Plant Diagnostic Clinic.

Plant/Weed Identification Form
Reviewed
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
This form is for those who want to have a plant identified by the to the MU Extension Plant Diagnostic Clinic.

Smooth Bromegrass
Revised
Smooth bromegrass makes for excellent hay, pasture, silage and erosion control.

Tar Spot of Corn
New
Learn how to accurately identify tar spot in corn and implement management strategies to minimize yield losses.

Theileria orientalis: An Emerging Cattle Disease in Missouri
Revised
Learn about Theileria orientalis (Ikeda genotype), a protozoal organism that primarily effects cattle and is relatively new in the U.S. This guide covers transmission, disease stages, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention and control.

Taxation of Crop Insurance and Disaster Payments
Revised
For farm tax planning purposes, learn about when to account for crop insurance and disaster payments, according to federal and Missouri tax law.

High-Density Apple Planning Budget
New
Use this enterprise budget as a guide to estimate your production costs and returns for producing apples in a high-density commercial orchard in Missouri.

Can-Do Recipes: Fruit Cocktail
Revised $1 to $20
Easy-to-prepare recipes using fruit cocktail along with cooking and preparation tips, measurement conversions, safety measures and cooking terms.

Corn and Soybean Replant Decisions
Revised
Find out what options you have when wet spring weather causes poor crop germination. Whether you replant depends on seed variety, weather and insurance.

Missouri Farmland Values Opinion Survey
Revised
Find Missouri cropland, pasture, timberland and hunting or recreation land values reported by surveyed agricultural lenders, rural appraisers and farmers.

Can-Do Recipes: Rice
Revised from $1 to $20
Easy-to-prepare recipes using rice as the main ingredient are displayed in this four-page flier. Additional cooking and preparation tips, measurement conversions, safety measures and cooking terms are also included.

Water Analysis Form — Individual and Special Packages
New
The testing packages listed target specific nutrients to provide a complete picture of water quality. Use this form to order a detailed water analysis.

Managing Ponds and Lakes for Aquaculture and Fisheries in Missouri: Establishing Hybrid Sunfish in Ponds for Recreation
Reviewed
This guide offers practical advice on stocking and managing hybrid sunfish in Missouri ponds to enhance recreational fishing opportunities.

Managing Ponds and Lakes for Aquaculture and Fisheries in Missouri: Fish Selection and Stocking for Sport Fishing
Reviewed
Strategies for selecting and stocking fish in Missouri ponds and lakes, focusing on species combinations, stocking rates, and pond management practices.

Managing Ponds and Lakes for Aquaculture and Fisheries in Missouri: Pond Dynamics and Water Quality Considerations
Reviewed
This guide provides essential strategies for managing pond ecosystems to support aquaculture and recreational fishing.

Managing Ponds and Lakes for Aquaculture and Fisheries in Missouri: Pond Construction and Management Considerations
Reviewed
A well-designed pond offers recreation, livestock water, and fish production, requiring proper construction and management.

Snakes: Information for Missouri Homeowners
Reviewed
Few animals are more disliked or misunderstood than snakes. Visit our site for our Snakes: Information for Missouri Homeowners resource.

Implementing Quality Deer Management on Your Property
Reviewed
This publication provides guidance on implementing quality deer management (QDM) strategies to enhance white-tailed deer populations in Missouri.

Establishing Mixtures of Native Warm-Season Grasses and Forbs for Potential Biomass, Forage and Wildlife Habitat
Reviewed
Establishing native warm-season grass, forb, and legume mixtures enhances biomass production, livestock forage, and wildlife habitat in Missouri.

Assessing Wildlife Habitats and Natural Resources in Neighborhoods and Urban Environments: A Planning Guide for Wildlife Habitats in Urban Areas
Reviewed
Use this assessment tool to get information on the wildlife and vegetation in an area to develop a plan to protect, or establish, and manage native vegetation.

Enhancing White-Tailed Deer Habitats on Your Property: Evaluating Habitat
Reviewed
White-tailed deer are one of Missouri’s most valuable resources, and many landowners are interested in managing properties to improve their habitat conditions.

Enhancing White-Tailed Deer Habitats on Your Property: Woodlands and Forests
Reviewed
The ability of a landscape to support a white-tailed deer population is largely influenced by the type of vegetation present and the land-use decisions made.