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The Community Arts Program is a three-way partnership between MU Extension, the University of Missouri, and Missouri communities to promote and foster arts-based community and economic development.
This course will provide skills to citizens in your community to perform essential lifesaving functions while waiting for the professional responders to arrive following a disaster. The course was developed by Los Angeles County Fire Department and is organized in modules for ease of delivery.
A community garden means many things to many people. Community gardens also take many shapes and forms. Regardless of why people choose to take part in a community garden or how a garden is organized, the activity of gardening with others can be both rewarding and challenging.
MU Extension’s Community Health program’s goal is to achieve optimal health and well-being for every Missourian at every stage of life.
The American Red Cross and its local chapters provide mass care services to local disaster volunteers. These services include opening and closing shelters, mobile and fixed feeding, and client’s services.
Melvin BradleyDepartment of Animal SciencesTrail riding is fast becoming a major part of the pleasure horse industry. More and more people are spending their leisure time saddling a quiet, sensible horse and enjoying its companionship in scenic surroundings.
This course is designed for emergency service individuals who work in the field of prevention. Participants learn a basic overview of the three “E’s” of prevention—education, engineering and enforcement.
Dan Downing
Water Quality Associate
Bob Broz
Water Quality Specialist/Coordinator
Dan DowningWater Quality AssociateBob BrozWater Quality Specialist/Coordinator
CARROLLTON, Mo. – Some things just go together like biscuits and gravy or peanut butter and jelly.
Likewise, plants have companions that produce best when planted side by side, says Kathi Mecham, a University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist in Carroll County.
This class addresses the role and responsibility that the company officer is expected to perform when responding to a structure involved in fire. Even if the organization you work for has a progressive administration, utilizes ICS and ISO, there are gaps that need to be addressed.
This course offers clear, systematic guidance on how to take control of the fire ground - even under the most adverse conditions. This course identifies best practices to safely and effectively manage fires in residential dwellings, commercial building, high-rises, places of assembly, vehicles, and…
The feedval program is a comparison of the value of other feedstuffs based upon the value of energy, protein, calcium and phosphorus using corn, soybean meal, limestone and dicalcium phosphate as the basis. The calculated values tell us the maximum you would pay for the feedstuff as compared to…
The feedval program is a comparison of the value of other feedstuffs based upon the value of energy, protein, calcium and phosphorus using corn, soybean meal, limestone and dicalcium phosphate as the basis. The calculated values tell us the maximum you would pay for the feedstuff as compared to…
When base forages do not meet or exceed feed demand or quality needs of livestock, supplemental feedstuffs must be provided at added costs. While maximizing forage yield is critical, balance between yield and nutritive value must be met.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Almost 90 Missouri 4-H’ers participated in a poultry judging contest, knowledge exam and photography contest at the 2020 State 4-H Poultry Day, hosted virtually in June.
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The compost bedded pack barn is a housing system for lactating dairy cows. It consists of a large, open resting area, usually bedded with sawdust for dry, fine wood shaving and manure composted into place and mechanically stirred on a regular basis.
Dairy housing systems have a substantial impact on the overall health and longevity of dairy cattle. A compost bedded pack barn (generally known as a compost dairy barn) is an alternative loose housing system for dairy cows that appears to offer very good cow comfort for lactating, dry, and special…
MACOMB, Mo. – Happy, healthy cows give more milk.Southwestern Missouri dairy farmers find that cows housed in compost bedded pack barns are healthy, happy and produce more milk, says University of Missouri Extension dairy specialist Ted Probert.
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. - Many gardening difficulties are rooted in substandard soil. The good news is that whether your garden has a nutrient, moisture or aeration problem, you can improve the soil with compost, said a University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist.
Building and Facilities - Compost Barns - A compost pack dairy barn provides a quality resting and loafing area for the lactating cows when properly designed and managed.
Compost-bedded pack barns (compost dairy barns) are an alternative loose housing system for dairy cows. They appear to offer good comfort for lactating, dry and special needs cows.
Teng Teeh LimExtension Agricultural Engineer, Food Systems and BioengineeringJoseph Zulovich
Conserve de forma segura las frutas y verduras frescas, así como la carne, las aves, los mariscos, las sopas y las salsas, mediante el método de enlatado adecuado: agua hirviendo, vapor o presión. Aprenda los conceptos básicos en esta guía.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Gardeners might notice that their tomatoes are cracking or splitting now.“This is a common problem when there are widely varying soil moisture conditions, especially during the hot, dry days of late summer,” says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.
GALENA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension specialists warn livestock producers to be on the lookout for ergot this year.A cool, cloudy and wet spring with a prolonged flowering period was followed by high temperatures and humidity, setting the stage for infection, says Tim Schnakenberg, field…
This course covers hazard analysis/risk assessment; incident response planning; rescue equipment; personal protective equipment; safety, roles of the safety officer; continued size-up; medical surveillance; training for the entrant, attendant and supervisor; planning response for entry-type…
This class covers OSHA CFR 1910.146, Permit-Required Confined Spaces and meets or exceeds annual refresher requirements for employees in general industry.
This course is designed to give participants working knowledge of the OSHA standard to facilitate operations with industry and other agencies involved with confined space rescues. This class meets Awareness Level requirements outlined in NFPA 1670, Standard for Operations and Training for Technical…
This course is designed to give participants working knowledge of the OSHA standard to facilitate operations with industry and other agencies involved with confined space rescues. Participants can expect to learn concepts and practical applications that will affect safe rescues in this unique and…
St. Charles chapter of Missouri Master Naturalists.
EDINA, Mo. – Jennifer Eldridge Houser never imagined that her Ph.D. in public health education would be put to such urgent use for Knox County’s 5,000 residents. After years of teaching epidemiology at Truman State University, Eldridge knew just how to respond when a global pandemic put communities…
Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities aims to create, connect, and promote community economic revitalization through entrepreneurship as a driver for economic growth across communities in Missouri.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Scott Hoad was at a low point this spring, trying to piece together a decent living after being laid off from a job painting commercial aircraft. Then Hoad crossed paths with Amy Patillo, a University of Missouri Extension labor and workforce development specialist based in…
COLUMBIA, Mo. – More than 600 young scientists and their families joined University of Missouri researchers Feb. 7 at the second annual Columbia Young Scientists Expo, sponsored by The Connector, a program that builds relationships between researchers and communities.
Conservation practice can affect leases and the relationship between landowners and tenants. This guide presents topics to address when incorporating conservation and ecosystem services into a lease agreement.
John R. McCarthyNatural Resources Conservation ServiceDonald L. Pfost and H. David CurrenceDepartment of Agricultural Engineering
Pollinators are critically important for natural ecosystems and crop production. Learn why pollinators are crucial, the major threats confronting them, conservation steps being taken, and how you can help in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
TROY, Mo. – Soils are much, much drier now than they were at the start of last year’s planting season, says University of Missouri Extension climatologist Zachary Leasor.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – If you have a gardener on your holiday gift list, consider user-friendly tools that suit their ability and age.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – When feed prices go up, swine producers usually see profits go down. That’s not the case in 2021.This gives producers an opportunity to look at feeding to heavier weights despite higher feed costs, says University of Missouri Extension swine nutritionist Marcia Shannon.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Donating to food pantries and food banks is a way for neighbors to help neighbors, reduce food waste and aid families in need, says Londa Nwadike, extension food safety specialist for the University of Missouri and Kansas State University.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – For home lawns, Missouri weather is like Goldilocks’ porridge. For some types of grass it’s too hot and for others it’s too cold. In Missouri, the hard part is finding a grass for which the weather is “just right.”
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Salt does more than melt the ice on your sidewalks and driveways.It can harm your lawn and shrubs, says University of Missouri Extension turf management specialist Brad Fresenburg.Too much salt can leave dead strips along sidewalks and driveways. It can kill shrubs and flowers.
Reviews potential issues for farmers using nontraditional storage methods to keep grain dry and cool.
As we move into that part of the season where post-emergence herbicide applications are commonly made in soybean, it's important to remember the effects that off-target movement of herbicides can have on others around you.
Before deciding to use bags for storage, consider these key aspects of successfully using bagged storage:
At least 16 species of blackberries occur in Missouri. Once established, these plants can be difficult to control given the creeping underground rootstock. This presentation summarizes control options for upright and creeping-type blackberry species.
Metsulfuron can be effective on many broadleaf and brush species. This research summarizes the effects of metsulfuron-containing herbicides on fescue seedhead reduction and fescue density when applied at either the vegetative or boot stage.
Our publication provides points to remember when considering hardwood lumber drying. Visit our site to learn the Considerations in Drying Hardwood Lumber.
The pull-plug sedimentation basin is a passive solids removal system that can reduce the operational time and cost of overall dairy manure management. Learn the advantages, disadvantages, requirements and design considerations in this MU Extension guide.
COLUMBIA, Mo.–When starting a poultry enterprise, whether a small backyard flock or a large commercial operation, there are several factors to consider, says a University of Missouri Extension poultry specialist.
Reviews the waiting periods that must be followed between the application of various herbicides and the grazing or harvesting of treated crops for use as forage.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Just a few years after graduating from the MU College of Engineering, Joe Modica is already climbing the leadership ladder, now serving as an assistant project manager at Nabholz Corp.
So when he saw an opportunity to expand upon his engineering and leadership skills at Mizzou, he…
Course Overview:
This course provides an introduction to the types of cost estimation from the conceptual design phase through the more detailed design phase of a construction project.
Learning Outcomes:
Through this course, students will be able to:
WINIGAN, Mo. – There is high demand for Missouri-raised heritage turkeys from Winigan Farms.
COLUMBIA, Mo. - Consumers should look closely at their needs before investing in a water filtration system, said a University of Missouri Extension water quality specialist."Many consumers spend money for unneeded and costly filtration systems that offer little real health benefits," said Bob Broz.
COLUMBIA, Mo.– If you’re yearning to grow flowers or vegeta
COLUMBIA, Mo.
MU Continuing Education for Health Professions (CEHP) provides evidenced-based, relevant and responsive learning activities designed to narrow professional practice gaps with respect to knowledge, competence, and performance of the healthcare team.
This short workshop will introduce participants from faith-based organizations to the principles of business contingency and continuity of operations planning. In addition, participants will be provided with reference materials they can use to complete a contingency planning process within their…
Revised by Douglas Swanson, June 2022Original author: Paul Rainsberger, JD
Contact and services information for contract manure applicators.
View the five requirements that make a contract legally enforceable, and learn how farms and agribusinesses use contracts to conduct business effectively.
Craig PayneDirector, Veterinary Extension and Continuing Education
Wheat in southeast Missouri is near or at flowering, which suggest that wheat in many other regions of the state is roughly 1 to 2 weeks away. Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) (Figure 1) is a disease that can cause yield loss, reduced test weights, and reduced seed quality in wheat.
Poultry owners should immediately begin an investigation if a disease is suspected in a flock. Obvious disease signs and symptoms can be identified on the farm, while others may require laboratory assistance for proper diagnosis.
Learn about ways to grow vegetables, fruits and related crops in indoor hydroponic systems and environmental control considerations for managing production.
Robert A. Pierce II
School of Natural Resources
White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) are found in a variety of habitats throughout Missouri. They are beautiful and fascinating animals that provide many aesthetic and recreational benefits (Figure 1).
Bill Casady and Willard DownsDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringFred FishelDepartment of Agronomy
Robert A. PierceExtension Fish and Wildlife Specialist
Robert A. Pierce IIExtension Fisheries and Wildlife SpecialistRobert ByrdWildlife BiologistUSDA APHIS–Wildlife Services
Robert A. Pierce IIFisheries and Wildlife State SpecialistSchool of Natural Resources
Moles often are a nuisance and can harm your plants. Visit our site to learn about Controlling Nuisance Moles.
Robert A. Pierce IIExtension Fisheries and Wildlife SpecialistSchool of Natural Resources
Robert A. Pierce IIExtension Fisheries and Wildlife SpecialistKevin McGrathWildlife BiologistUSDA APHIS–Wildlife Services
Robert A. Pierce IIFisheries and Wildlife State SpecialistSchool of Natural Resources
Robert A. Pierce IIExtension Fisheries and Wildlife SpecialistSchool of Natural ResourcesRichard HinnahWildlife BiologistUSDA APHIS Wildlife Services
Norway rats are stocky burrowing rodents that were unintentionally introduced into North America by settlers who arrived on ships from Europe. Also called brown rats or sewer rats, these destructive pests are found in and around towns and farms throughout Missouri. This guide provides information…
Robert A. Pierce
Extension Fish and Wildlife Specialist
Flooding displaces many rodents from their natural habitat. As a result, these animals are seeking areas that can provide food and shelter, such as homes, sheds, barns and other buildings.
Runoff from construction sites is a major source of sediment. Visit our site to learn about Controlling Runoff and Erosion at Urban Construction Sites.
Snakes often become displaced after a storm or flooding event. As a result, many of these animals are seeking shelter and food in areas close to people. Read more to find out what to do when you encounter one.
Robert A. Pierce IIDepartment of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences
Three species of voles occur in the state: the pine or woodland vole (Microtus pinetorum), the meadow vole (Microtus pennsylvanicus) and the prairie vole (Microtus ochrogatser). Voles are small, weighing 1 to 2 ounces as adults.
Dairy Budgets - Missouri Planning Budgets for 2019 - Conventional Dairy, 150-Cow Herd
Examine financial feasibility of converting a conventional Missouri dairy into a 75-cow intensive rotational grazing dairy using the income and cash flow statements and budget.
Bill JohnsonDepartment of Agronomy and Commercial Agriculture ProgramDavid QuarlesRegional Extension Agronomy Sepecialist
GALENA, Mo. – Ernest Newton Fergus, a University of Kentucky forage specialist in the 1930s and 1940s, did the livestock industry a great favor when he propagated Kentucky 31 fescue, says University of Missouri Extension agronomist Tim Schnakenberg.
Converting Unused Agriculture Facilities for Aquaculture Use: Swine Barn Conversion for Fish Culture
This guide provides basic information on recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) technology and converting a swine barn into an aquaculture enterprise.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A new automated weather station in Greene County will help southwestern Missouri’s agriculture community make decisions to improve production.
BUTLER, Mo. – One way to reduce holiday stress is to prepare some of the food ahead of time and freeze it. From casseroles to cookies, you can have a large portion of your holiday food ready before the actual day arrives.
Eating healthy doesn’t have to break the bank. Our Cooking Matters programs teach smart shopping strategies and healthy cooking skills that can help you prepare nutritious, low-cost meals and snacks at home.