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JACKSON, Mo. – Both gardeners and their plants need extra care when it’s hot outside, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Donna Aufdenberg.She reminds gardeners to take care of themselves first so they can tend to gardens and flowerbeds.
Use this enterprise budget to plan how to finance, establish and graze cool-season pastures on Missouri farms. It links to the Missouri Forage Budget Generator spreadsheet.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. - The warm, sunny days and cool nights that come with a typical Missouri fall provide ideal conditions for growing cool-loving vegetables such as Chinese cabbage, said a University of Missouri horticulturist.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The warm, sunny days and cool nights of fall in Missouri provide ideal growing conditions for cool-season vegetables such as Chinese cabbage, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.
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Assistant Professor, Plant Sciences
Reviewed by Manoj Chhetri
Department of Horticulture
Brad S. Fresenburg and John H. Dunn
Department of Horticulture
Established turfgrass brings beauty to any landscape. The success of a turfgrass lawn depends on many factors, from soil preparation to seeding and watering. Learn steps for creating a beautiful cool-season grass lawn in this University of Missouri Extens
Learn how to maintain a beautiful lawn of cool-season grass such as Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, tall fescue or fine fescue. Monthly steps plus info on fertilizing, mowing, watering, aerating, controlling thatch and weeds, top-dressing, rolling
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Cool-season grasses such as fescue that dominate pasture grass in Missouri need warm weather to grow.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The recent shift to milder temperatures is a pleasant reminder that it is time for gardeners to plant cool-season vegetables, said University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist David Trinklein.
eXtension.org article about how to cool cows in times of heat stress.
Missouri CourthousesContact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website.
Ideas suggested over the years by farmers, feed dealers, researchers, extension staff, etc. as practices they’ve seen or heard about that helped alleviate the severity of fescue toxicosis in beef cattle.
This PDF contains 6 different styles of 3X4 wallet size cards for personal use or to distribute to others. They are a handy reference for teletherapy services so the information is readily accessible when needed.
The heat of a Missouri summer not only can make for high utility bills, but also can be deadly. Here are some tips to help keep you comfortable, healthy and penny-wise.
Coping with summer weather: dairy management strategies to control heat stress from Kansas State University.
Core elements of hospital antibiotic stewardship programs. Atlanta, GA. US Department of Health and Senior Services, CDC
This site provides a framework for antibiotic stewardship for outpatient clinicians and facilities that routinely provide antibiotic treatment. This report augments existing guidance for other clinical settings.
Use this crop enterprise budget as a guide to estimate your production costs and returns when growing corn in Missouri under dryland conditions.
Use this crop enterprise budget as a guide to estimate your production costs and returns when growing corn in Missouri under irrigation.
Resources for Missouri's corn and sorghum farming industries.
Find out what options you have when wet spring weather causes poor crop germination. Whether you replant depends on seed variety, weather and insurance.
The extreme 2019 rainfall events have created record, or near record, river levels across many locations in the state. This article discusses the impact on crops planted in fields that are now flooded or saturated.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – It sounds corny, but if we use our ears, corn ears will tell us why yields are down, says University of Missouri Extension state agronomist Bill Wiebold.
Corn ears tell and show us what went wrong during pollination and fertilization, the most critical time of yield establishment.
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The outlook for corn prices is more positive because corn is likely to experience a significant downward supply shock. Not only will planted area be reduced, but the yields will also likely be significantly lower.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Grazing drought-dried corn and cornstalks offers cattle inexpensive, nutritious forage, say two University of Missouri Extension specialists.
Corn silage is a popular forage for ruminant animals because it is high in energy and digestibility. Visit our site to learn more about corn silage.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – An emergency feeding situation is shaping up for Missouri’s beef producers because of the drought.
Use this crop enterprise budget as a guide to estimate your production costs and revenues when growing corn silage on Missouri farms.
Find the answers to common questions about the use of corn stover.
Vegetable MD Online was developed to provide access to the many Vegetable Disease Fact Sheets produced over the years by Media Services at Cornell. The addition of color photographs enhances the use of these sheets for plant disease diagnosis.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Grazing cornstalks or drought-stricken corn can fill feed gaps during drought, says University of Missouri Extension beef nutritionist Eric Bailey.There are some nutritional concerns, and producers must commit to moving cattle to new pastures to successfully use cornstalks as…
Benefits and costs of ammoniating low-quality forages to supplement cattle feeding programs.
Estimate the cost of drought-stressed soybeans as baleage with this spreadsheet tool.
Allen Wrather
Division of Plant Sciences
Delta Center
Laura Sweets
Division of Plant Sciences
Cotton sales are important to the economies of many nations, including the United States. Sales can help balance trade with cotton-buying countries.
Gene StevensExtension Professor, Agronomy
With proper management of the time of defoliation, cotton can be prepared for a timely harvest, which is critical in Missouri's short season environment. Learn about proper defoliation techniques and the available harvest aids in this MU Extension guide.
Selected byproducts — cotton.
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Cotton pest management scouting report (PDF)
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Reviewed by Bradley WilsonDivision of Plant SciencesWhat are cotton seedling diseases and what causes them?
David L. ReinbottArea Farm Management Specialist, Scott CountyGene StevensExtension Professor, Agronomy
Discover how a transition to online marketplaces for farms selling produce directly to consumers could help them compete with retailers. Learn why this is more cost effective for farms and time saving for consumers in our guide.
Many people like the flavor of hams that have been cured country style. Visit our site to learn about Country Curing Hames.
ROLLA, Mo. – Eric and Pathoumma Meusch had a hard time finding good-quality, locally grown foods when they moved from Asia to Eric’s hometown of Rolla.
Coupons are the most common sales promotional tool used by businesses. Their usage continues to grow each year, as they provide a way for the consumer to save money while offering the retailer a way to grow and retain sales. The coupon has consistently proven to be an effective business tool.
Developed by the Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives Team, this class is intended to influence the participants toward changing the attitude that firefighter deaths are a normal and acceptable outcome. The program promotes the courage to do the right thing in order to protect firefighters from…
This tool allows users to estimate the financial costs and benefits of cover crops. A default economic analysis can be changed to reflect the practices and products that an individual farmer would use when planting cover crops.
TROY, Mo. – Row crop farmers have a Cover Crop Decision Tool to help them decide which cover crop will work best on their farms for potential fall/winter grazing.The free online tool simplifies decision-making and reduce risks for those wanting to plant cover crops, says University of Missouri…
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Farmers who rely on surface-applied nitrogen may have difficulty if they apply to fields with high surface residue, says University of Missouri Extension nutrient management specialist John Lory.
Mizzou Weed Science graduate student Derek Whalen presents his research on the use of cover crops for weed suppression in this 2016 video he filmed for the North Central Weed Science Society of America’s annual meeting.
COLUMBIA, Mo.– Having plant growth in fields year-round can improve the soil, according to Tim Reinbott, superintendent of the University of Missouri Bradford Research Center. He says using cover crops in the fall and spring can provide large benefits.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – A newly released study shows that planting cover crops and reduced tillage could substantially lower the number of prevent plant (PPL) acres and subsequent federal crop insurance payments.
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Cover crops protect the soil, improve its health and allow farmers to harvest sunlight when commodity crops are not in the field. Get tips on selecting, planting and making money off cover crops in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
This free, easy-to-use mobile application — created for everyone including veterans and servicemembers — supports you with information to stay balanced, connected, safe and healthy during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
MU Extension specialists offer guidelines and tips for COVID-19 safety on the farm.
Outlines precautions that ag employers can take to help protect their workforce. English and Spanish versions.
CORONAVIRUS: COVID-19 Y SU PERSONAL DE TRABAJO: SUPLEMENTO PARA EMPLEADORES EN EL SECTOR AGRÍCOLA (Inglés y Español)
With cattle markets falling, livestock specialist Zac Erwin with MU Extension in Adair County discusses some feed options to hold cattle longer in this video on the Missouri Livestock Symposium Facebook page.
In this news article and video, KOMU 8's Emily Spain talked with Andrew Zumwalt, MU Extension assistant professor for financial planning, about how the economy is doing now that states are beginning to reopen.
Webinar and handouts from National Healthy Homes Partnership on maintaining, cleaning and disinfecting strategies for multifamily developments for COVID19 mitigation.
Webinar and handouts from National Healthy Homes Partnership on maintaining, cleaning and disinfecting strategies for public housing developments for COVID19 mitigation.
Webinar and handouts, in Spanish, from National Healthy Homes Partnership on maintaining, cleaning and disinfecting strategies for public housing developments for COVID19 mitigation.
Due to the contagious nature of COVID-19, take measures to reduce exposure. Limit who uses each piece of equipment.
This PorkBridge presentation teaches the barn-level pig farm workforce what they need to know about the novel coronavirus and worker safety in this era. Contact Tim Safranski for more information. (Also available in Spanish.)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A University of Missouri Extension food safety specialist offers safety suggestions for volunteers delivering food to those in need during the COVID-19 era.
Proper cleaning regimens lead to safe equipment. Follow these guidelines for cleaning equipment and surfaces on machinery and electronics.
Landscape maintenance is essential business. Follow these on-site and off-site safety guidelines to protect customers, coworkers and yourself.
Nurseries and garden centers are essential businesses. Follow these guidelines to protect customers, coworkers and yourself.
Jordan ThomasAssistant Professor, Animal SciencesWesley TuckerField Specialist, Agricultural BusinessGenevieve VanWyeGraduate Research Assistant, Animal Sciences
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Prolonged heat stress this year may bring a smaller calf crop next year. Herd owners are seeing cows known to be pregnant coming back into heat to be rebred.
RUSSELLVILLE, Mo. – Better genetics puts high-quality beef on the consumer’s plate. Also, better genetics brings more profits back to the producer’s pocketbook.“Today we have the ability to make quality product and get paid for it,” Mike Kasten told 70 beef producers in the meeting hall of St.…
After two years of planning, in April 2006, Erica Skouby said goodbye to her corporate job and started her own quilt shop. In June 2006 Nine Patch Quilt & Fabrics opened to the public, carrying cotton fabric, books, patterns, and handmaid gifts.
Place hay or silage into the Craigslist search bar.
BUTLER, Mo. – Thanksgiving without cranberries — unthinkable!
“We associate cranberries with Thanksgiving because they are actually harvested in the fall, so they became part of the holiday meal,” said Tammy Roberts, nutrition specialist for University of Missouri Extension.
Missouri CourthousesContact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website.
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. - The damage from recent flooding reinforces the importance of having an up-to-date household inventory. Imagine trying to compile a detailed list of property for an insurance claim just after a natural disaster.
University of Missouri Extension’s Urban West Region is partnering with ArtsKC to develop a comprehensive asset map and online arts inventory for the five-county Kansas City metro region.
Joe and Judy Roetheli, recogn
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Greene County 4-H is partnering with the Greene County Office of Emergency Management to help youth and families get prepared for emergencies, and to get more youth interested in public safety careers.
HANNIBAL, Mo. – Last September, more than 70 people gathered in Hannibal for the 2021 Creating Entrepreneurial Communities conference.