

Methods for Counting Quail on Your Property
Reviewed
This guide describes methods for estimating quail populations on a property and techniques for monitoring population fluctuations over time.

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: Food Plots
Reviewed
Landowners who are managing their land for white-tailed deer may consider planting food plots to provide a supplemental food source.

Managing Oaks for Acorn Production to Benefit Wildlife in Missouri
Reviewed
Learn techniques to manage oak woodlands for increased acorn production, enhancing food sources and habitats for Missouri wildlife such as deer and turkeys.

Using Native Warm-Season Grass, Forb and Legume Mixtures for Biomass, Livestock Forage and Wildlife Benefits: A Case Study
Reviewed
Explore a case study on using native warm-season grass, forb, and legume mixtures for biomass, livestock forage, and wildlife benefits in Missouri.

Hunting Doves on Agricultural Lands in Missouri
Reviewed
Learn about baiting regulations and the differences between baiting and what constitutes a normal agricultural operation in Missouri.

Establishing and Managing Early Successional Habitats for Wildlife on Agricultural Lands
Reviewed
Learn to enhance wildlife habitats on farms with practical strategies for quail, grassland birds, and rabbits, integrating conservation with crop management.

Preventing and Controlling Damage Caused by Cottontail Rabbits
Reviewed
Learn how to manage cottontail rabbits, one of the most common game animals in Missouri.

Controlling Deer Damage in Missouri
Reviewed
Learn effective strategies for managing deer damage in Missouri, including population control, repellents, and fencing. Protect crops, landscapes, and safety.

Biology and Management of the American Woodcock in Missouri
Reviewed
This guide provides information on woodcock biology, their life cycle and habitat needs so landowners can improve habitats for woodcock on their property.

Controlling Nuisance Weasels in Missouri
Reviewed
Weasels, though rarely seen, can threaten poultry. This guide offers identification tips and control methods to mitigate potential damage.

Field Borders for Agronomic, Economic and Wildlife Benefits
Reviewed
Learn how to make and maintain field borders to reduce soil erosion, protect soil and water quality and provide wildlife and pollinator habitat.

Attracting Purple Martins to Your Property
Reviewed
Purple martins are beneficial birds to have around because they eat insects. Learn how to manage nest boxes to attract purple martins to your property.

Biology and Management of Wood Ducks in Missouri
Reviewed
Wood ducks are one of Missouri's most beautiful water birds. Thanks to conservation efforts, the wood duck population has rebounded.

Nest Boxes for Wildlife
Reviewed
Suitable cover is often limited on a farm or in a residential area. Providing nest boxes can make these environments more habitable for wildlife.

Attracting Bluebirds to Your Property
Reviewed
Discover how to attract bluebirds by building and placing nest boxes in suitable habitats.

Controlling Nuisance Chipmunks
Reviewed
Learn how to identify, prevent, and manage chipmunk damage in gardens and structures using exclusion and trapping techniques.

Attracting Barn Owls to Your Property
Reviewed
Learn how to create, place and maintain nesting boxes to attract barn owls to your property. They are desirable for controlling nuisance rodent populations.

Establishing Fruit and Nut-Bearing Trees and Shrubs for Wildlife Habitat in Missouri
Reviewed
Learn how to successfully establish and manage trees and shrubs for wildlife benefits. This guide includes a table of fruit-bearing trees and shrubs recommended for planting in Missouri to attract specific types of wildlife.

Improving Habitats for Wildlife in Your Backyard and Neighborhood
Reviewed
Increasing plant diversity, especially with native plants, enhances the potential for attracting more wildlife species to your property. Create habitat that provides their basic needs: food, cover, water and space. Learn how in this MU Extension guide.

Federal Aviation Administration and Missouri State Drone Laws and Regulations
New
Learn about federal laws for drone registration, operation and certification.

Weather-Related Sales of Livestock
Revised
Find out whether federal tax law allows farms to defer income earned after selling animals because of drought, flood or related weather conditions.

Managing Ponds and Lakes for Aquaculture and Fisheries in Missouri: Pond Management Calendar
Reviewed
Managing a pond or lake for sport fishing takes time, resources and a year-round commitment. Timing is crucial to many pond and lake management practices.

Can-Do Recipes: Missouri Mix
New from $1 to $20
Easy-to-prepare recipes using Missouri Mix with additional cooking and preparation tips, measurement conversions, safety measures and cooking terms.

Managing Thatch in Home Lawns
Reviewed
Thatch is a layer of living and dead roots, crowns and lower shoots that often develops in lawns. It can weaken and destroy a lawn if not prevented or removed.