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JACKSON, Mo. – Beautiful flower gardens begin with the right bedding plants, says Donna Aufdenberg, University of Missouri Extension horticulturist.Before heading to the garden center, research what plants do well in your area, Aufdenberg says. Also consider whether your gardening space is sunny or…
COLUMBIA, Mo. – To some, “Don’t let the bedbugs bite” isn’t just a quaint good-night wish. Bedbugs are a nightmare for people in the hospitality and housing industries, says Sam Polly, coordinator of University of Missouri Extension’s Pesticide Safety Education Program.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Exercise caution if you pay someone to do your taxes, says University of Missouri Extension personal finance specialist Andrew Zumwalt.Most tax return preparers are professional and honest, but not all, he says.
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Terraces are one way to control soil erosion. Visit our site to learn about Choosing Terrace Systems.
Wayne Loch, Department of Animal SciencesBridles are used to control horses and achieve desired performance. Although horses can be worked without them or with substitutes, a bridle with one or two bits can add extra finesse. The bridle allows you to communicate and control your mount.
Missouri CourthousesContact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website.
Christine Tew"Home team" typically refers to a favorite sports team.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The summer they were married, Dan and Earlene Britton received a cutting from a Christmas cactus belonging to Earlene’s grandmother Naomi Ingrum. Thirty-six years later, the Brittons and the cactus continue to do well in spite of coast-to-coast moves and climate changes.
Our lives can be very stressful, and, if we become accustomed to living with these feelings, we may not even realize how much
Chronic wasting disease (CWD), a fatal degenerative brain disease of deer, moose and elk, has been found in a small number of deer in north central Missouri.
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Strong family businesses communicate to separate their family roles and expectations from business roles. Read about common family business conflicts and find steps to address tension in this publication.
Missouri CourthousesContact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Celebrating National Volunteer Week, the Missouri 4-H Foundation is proud to present LaTisha Scott-Snead with the Naomi Crouch 4-H Volunteer Leadership Award. Scott-Snead is recognized for more than eight years of service and support to 4-H in Clark County.
MEXICO, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension agriculture business specialists will offer a program on Missouri farm leases in September. Participants may attend Sept. 12 or Sept. 13 in person at sites throughout the state or through Zoom.
Missouri CourthousesContact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website.
KIRKSVILLE, Mo.
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Chimneys need cleaning to reduce the possibility of a chimney fire. Visit our site to learn about Cleaning Stovepipes and Chimneys.
John M. AmosEngineering Specialist, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Flood recovery for homes and business structures. Reclaiming a flooded well or septic system; making houses more flood-resistant.
The availability of dicamba-tolerant soybean this season increases the need for emphasis on proper maintenance and thorough cleanout of the sprayer system between applications; especially POST applications.
COLUMBIA, Mo.—Wheat flooded before harvest brings questions from affected farmers. What do they do now?University of Missouri Extension field crops specialists said, “Wait and see.” During a weekly teleconference, field staff answered questions from farmers.
Get your point across clearly in writing with these 10 principles of clear writing. Also, learn how to test the clearness of your writing and keep it simple.
COLUMBIA, Mo.
How can seed companies help farmers and ranchers shift their acres to forages most suitable to the changing climate?
Herd management - Dairy management protocols (Missouri) - Milk Quality
Herd management - Dairy management protocols (Missouri) - Milk Quality
Missouri CourthousesContact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website.
A small town in northwestern Missouri is one of seven communities in the nation testing experimental technology that could expand rural access to high-speed internet and the opportunities that can bring.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Golfers once again teed off in support of Missouri 4-H youth June 4 at the 10th annual Clover Classic Golf Tournament in Columbia. The event raised $48,000 for University of Missouri Extension’s 4-H Center for Youth Development.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The 14th annual Missouri 4-H Clover Classic Golf Tournament, June 4, raised more than $92,000, setting a new record in the Missouri 4-H Foundation’s history. The tournament, at the A.L. Gustin Golf Course in Columbia, drew participants and supporters from across the state.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Individuals and teams gathered March 11 in support of the Missouri 4-H Foundation and the Missouri 4-H shooting sports program, raising more than $20,000 at the first annual Missouri 4-H Clover Clays Charity Shoot at Prairie Grove Shotgun Sports in Columbia.
Richard M. HousemanUrban Entomology SpecialistDivision of Plant Sciences
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Have you ever considered diversifying production on the farm?Producing beef cattle and meat goats on the same farm may improve your financials, says University of Missouri Extension agricultural business specialist Jennifer Lutes.
This State of Missouri Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) Guidance Manual, Second Edition represents an evolution in conceptual doctrine regarding the provision of emergency human services relating to disasters at the community level.
Cockroaches are flat, quick-moving insects that are active at night. Visit our website today to learn more about cockroaches.
Codefi, Center on Rural Innovation are Gold Sponsors for 2024 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Codefi and the Center on Rural Innovation are joint 2024 Gold Sponsors for University of Missouri Extension’s Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC), a conference dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in rural areas.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Few things are more enjoyable than watching deer in your backyard or listening to squirrels chatter at dusk or dawn from your patio.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – It may be too early to think about replanting corn yet, but it’s a good time to look at guides from University of Missouri Extension or seed dealers, said MU Extension agronomy specialist Bill Wiebold.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – A winter cold snap arrives. Cow’s blood flow slows. Cows start limping. It’s time to check herds for fescue foot.The first report of the disabling disease has come to Craig Roberts, University of Missouri Extension fescue specialist.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – April’s cold start in Missouri has limited fieldwork and delayed planting for farmers and gardeners.
The persistent cold “was nothing short of amazing,” said University of Missouri Extension climatologist Pat Guinan.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension agronomists voiced concern during a teleconference that cool, dry conditions are causing delayed planting and slow forage growth statewide.
Missouri CourthousesContact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website.
COLUMBIA, Mo.
Waste handling systems are used to protect the environment. Visit our site for our Collecting and Preserving Waste and Wastewater Samples for Analysis guide.
Matthew McClure, Robert Weaber and KC Olson
Department of Animal Science
Fish kills occur in natural and cultured populations. They can be due to disease, poor water quality or a toxic substance. Fish kills represent emergencies, and producers must be prepared for them in advance. Learn more in this guide.
Bob BrozExtension Water Quality State SpecialistDivision of Food Systems and Bioengineering
Revised by Dr. Douglas Swanson, June 2022
Original author: Paul Rainsberger, JD
Introduction
Revised by Douglas Swanson, June 2022
Introduction
Revised by Douglas Swanson, June 2022
Revised by Douglas Swanson, June 2022
Original author: Paul Rainsberger, JD
In this section, some of the major techniques and tactics relevant to the actual bargaining sessions with management are discussed. Visit our site today.
MU is the only Missouri institution to award the doctor of veterinary medicine degree (DVM). It boasts a health center and medical diagnostic lab, connecting research and instruction.
Herd management - Dairy management protocols (Missouri) - Calves
Herd management - Dairy management protocols (Missouri) - Calves
Mary Lou Manning, PhD, CRNP, CIC, FAAN. This video was filmed at the Infection Preventionists Leading the Way to Reduce Healthcare-Associated Infections Conference (March, 2017)
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. - Cucurbitaceae is one of the most cultivated plant families in the world. From this family come watermelon, cantaloupe, casaba, honeydew, muskmelon, cucumber, summer and winter squash, and pumpkins, to name a few.
This course presents training to a designated team of fire, EMS, Department of Public Works, Public Health and/or law enforcement personnel from a larger and generally more populated area, typically with a single jurisdiction (city, county or region).
This two-day course will enable the student to develop strategic approaches to solve the management challenge of getting a building or occupancy commissioned so the code official is confident all the life safety and fire protection systems and features are working together properly and the…
COLUMBIA, Mo.– Nutrient loads can cause problems with water quality. That’s why the Missouri Nutrient Reduction Strategy Committee is working to decrease the amount of nutrients that end up in the Mississippi River.
Check out this glossary of commodity futures and options keywords and their definitions to broaden your understanding of agricultural commodities markets.
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Patricia Wallace
Extension Associate, Division of Plant Sciences
Director, MU Plant Diagnostic Clinic
Hospital infection control programs are not always following the manufacturer’s instructions for the use and cleaning of devices and they are often not in compliance with their own written policies.
Robert M. CorwinDepartment of Veterinary MicrobiologyCollege of Veterinary MedicineRichard F. RandleCommercial Agriculture Program
Parasites can greatly reduce swine performance. Visit our website to learn about the Common Internal Parasites of Swine.
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The best parent-child relationships are characterized by positive communication. Visit our site to learn about communicating effectively with children.
Get tips on how a farm tenant or renter can best communicate with farm landowners, and learn the information farm operators should share with landowners.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Who will run the farm?
It’s the elephant in the room that no one wants to talk about until the owner dies or can no longer run the farm, says Wesley Tucker.