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COLUMBIA, Mo. – High nitrogen prices and concerns about fertilizer supplies have disrupted nitrogen management for the 2022 growing season.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Fall is time for the changing of the guard in flower beds and containers. As some summer flowers shout their last hurrah, others gradually fade into the background.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Strawberries are a delectable treat any time of year, but in February they are known as the fruit of love, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Michele Warmund.
COLUMBIA, Mo. — August and early September offer a reprieve from the scorching heat of summer and an opportunity to put vegetables on the dinner table well into fall.
The uncertainty of spring weather and the increasing challenges of controlling marestail at planting are two reasons that fall herbicide applications can be beneficial. This presentation provides a summary of those considerations and more.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. - Fall is a good time to clean up your garden and plant trees and shrubs, said a University of Missouri horticulturist."The key factor in plant establishment is root growth, and the faster the roots grow into the back-fill area of a new plant, the more successfully the plant will…
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo.–Curbside leaf and brush removal dates will be here before we know it. If you dread filling sacks with fallen leaves, a University of Missouri Extension horticulturist suggests a less agonizing and more rewarding alternative.
Recent rains improved pastures and helped livestock producers get some more hay put up, but hay supplies are still short after a challenging year.
COLUMBIA, Mo.– New weeds were found in farm fields this spring. As producers rushed to plant their corn and soybean crops, cover crops planted last fall to provide erosion control were in the way.
Part of the Department of Labor that provides regulations, forms, guidance, posters and forms for employers about the FMLA.
When a family-run small business loses its leader and, shortly afterward, loses its largest client, it can send the company into a tailspin.
The family council is a time for family concerns to be discussed. Visit our website to view our Family Councils: The Key is Communication.
Having a plan can help your family make it through any disaster with minimal stress. Creating a plan begins with a family meeting to discuss and decide how the family will respond to a disaster. Use this template to guide the process.
Learn why family meals are important and how they help children develop healthy habits
Get tips for putting a healthy meal on the table in a short time, ideas for stocking the kitchen with quick-meal menu items, and involving children in meal preparation.
FNEP provides research-based nutrition education to Missouri’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients and those who are eligible. MU Extension nutrition educators work in a variety of settings throughout the state with the goal of helping participants make behavior changes to…
FNEP Family Nutrition Program Annual Report - Fiscal Year 2018
FNEP Family Nutrition Program Annual Report - Fiscal Year 2019
FNEP Family Nutrition Program Annual Report - Fiscal Year 2020
FNEP Family Nutrition Program Annual Report - Fiscal Year 2021
Gail R. Carlson and M. Kathy Dothage
Department of Human Development and Family Studies
A series of 13 television spots and this publication are a joint project between the Missouri Cooperative Extension Service and KRCG-TV, Channel 13.
Barn orientation, air exchange and cooling systems are used to reduce bovine heat stress in freestall barns, from Kansas State University.
Importance of fan selection in reducing heat stress in dairy herds, from Kansas State University.
A four-page guide on signs of farm and ranch stress, signs of chronic prolonged stress, signs of depression or suicidal intent, and a checklist on how to refer a person for help. Also provides information on where to find help, helplines/hotlines in Missouri and Iowa or national lifeline/hotline,…
COLUMBIA, Mo. – There’s an open window for passing a farm bill in early 2018, says Scott Brown, University of Missouri policy analyst. But potential passage gets tough by late spring.Getting action depends on Congress quickly agreeing to pass a farm bill much like what exists.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Farm bill programs received fresh looks and reality checks during daylong discussions at a Missouri Farm Bill Summit, Oct. 18 at University of Missouri Bradford Farm.
Use an assessment tool to generate a report describing the characteristics of your land or one of several other worksheets and tools at this site.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – As summer arrives in the Show-Me State, farm business operators often experience periods of fluctuating labor needs. Seasonal workers, including young people, can offer extra capacity during critical times.
EDINA, Mo.– Like any other business, a farm is more likely to succeed with a written business plan.
“A business plan can serve as a road map for your business,” says Karisha Devlin, a University of Missouri Extension agriculture business specialist in Knox County.
Describes how each resource or supply may be affected during various states of emergency and specific factors to consider to help develop a crisis operations plan.
Learn how to manage risk and protect your farm with liability insurance. Understand who is covered, what damages are covered and general liability insurance exclusions.
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. — Farm owners should periodically review the coverage limits on their liability insurance, says a University of Missouri Extension agriculture business specialist.
This course starts with a quick review of Vehicle Rescue: Technician, specifically the types of extrication equipment.
In this MU Extension Farm Management Minute segment, MU Extension specialist Joni Harper introduces the Skills for Psychological Recovery for Farm Stress program.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Farm work in Missouri has hit its stride. The following news and notes from University of Missouri Extension can help you keep yourself, your farm and your family and business relationships healthy during this demanding time of year.Gauge a fair rate to pay for custom farm services
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Winter is when work moves from the fields and pastures to the home office and kitchen table. University of Missouri Extension offers resources as farmers work on tax preparation, production decisions, setting financial goals and updating farm business plans.Taxation of crop insurance
COLUMBIA, Mo. - Many Missourians may have an untapped resource to combat rising food costs right in their own back yard: Families with ponds at least one-quarter acre in size can take a bite out of grocery bills by raising bass and bluegill to eat, said a University of Missouri fisheries expert.
FORTUNA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension offers a free Farm Safety Day from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 24, at Central Missouri Produce Auction in Fortuna.Fun, family-oriented events will be offered throughout the event, said University of Missouri Extension agronomy specialist…
COLUMBIA, Mo. – This is one of the most dangerous times of the year for farmers, says University of Missouri Extension safety specialist Karen Funkenbusch. Grain Bin Safety Week is Feb. 19-25.
University of Illinois comprehensive system to aid in decision-making for farms under risk.
Excerpted from the Environmental Impact of Missouri Crop Production report
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Farmers and ranchers face unique safety risks as COVID-19 continues to spread.The predicted peak of the COVID-19 outbreak likely will hit as spring planting season shifts into high gear, says Rusty Lee, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in agronomy.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Tight crop profits cause farmers to plant more soybean acres. On April 4, growers can learn latest research at a soybean symposium in Columbia.
Missouri employers can use the H-2A visa program to get foreign workers for agricultural jobs. Learn about the H-2A visa process, who can help, costs and employer requirements.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension food safety specialist Londa Nwadike says that, right now, science is on the side of produce growers.
HILLSBORO, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension offers a one-day workshop for those thinking about selling produce and other goods at farmers markets.
The Feb. 3 workshop covers food safety, sampling, funding, customer service and opportunities for discussion with other vendors, said MU…
ST. PETERS, Mo. – You can still safely shop and eat local during COVID-19, says a University of Missouri Extension horticulturist.
COLUMBIA. Mo. – Shortage of cattle forage forces some Ozark herd owners to chop trees to feed leaves. That method was used in big droughts of the 1930s and 1950s.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Newly made spring hay finally being baled in June may be toxic for cattle. Hold off on feeding new hay, says Craig Roberts, University of Missouri Extension forage specialist.The longer the hay can be stored after baling, the less toxic it becomes.
Labor, Taxes, and Records - Income Taxes, Publication 225 (2018), Farmer's Tax Guide
CARTHAGE, Mo. – Farmers and ranchers are increasingly turning to online sales to reach customers, especially with COVID-19 disrupting the operation of many farmers markets, restaurants and stores.
Animal owners can have legal liability for acts of their farm livestock or pets. Learn about animal owner responsibilities and how to protect yourself from a lawsuit.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Each year, more people die while farming than while serving as police officers, firefighters or other emergency responders.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a rate of 23 work-related deaths per 100,000 workers in the agricultural industry. That is seven times higher than…
Find farmland value price trends in Missouri and other Midwestern states since 1912.
Use this swine enterprise budget to estimate costs and returns for a Missouri farrow-to-finish operation that produces 22 pigs/sow/year and sells hogs at 280 pounds.
Denise E. TaylorExtension Program AssistantJanet A. ClarkAssociate Program Leader and Associate State SpecialistHuman Development and Family Studies
The FAR are the rules of the Federal Acquisition Regulations System regarding government procurement in the United States. FAR governs the acquisition process by which executive agencies of the United States federal government purchase or lease goods and services.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri ranks eighth in federal contracting dollars as a share of total state gross domestic product. Missouri-based firms received $15.1 billion in prime federal contracts and almost $3 billion in subcontract awards in the federal fiscal year 2019. These contracts represented 5.4…
Examine how federal contracting is important in generating economic activity. This publication displays how most contract dollars go to a small number of large business, but there are still opportunities for a wide array of companies throughout Missouri.
Supports citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from and mitigate all hazards.
Find out what government grants are available via Grants.gov
Find the U.S. laws that protect water quality and establish standards for state agencies to follow in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
The FPDS-NG is the current central repository of information on Federal contracting. The system contains detailed information on contract actions over $10,000.
The Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri offers numerous educational programs and issues a quarterly newsletter.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – To reduce fescue foot, a long-used plan to feed winter hay after grazing down fall pastures should be changed. A University of Missouri Extension forage specialist says it’s backwards. Feed hay first; then graze stockpiled winter pastures.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – As work at meat processing plants slows during COVID-19, hog producers may want to feed pigs cheaper diets and hold them longer.University of Missouri Extension swine nutritionist Marcia Shannon says producers can feed more fiber and less fat to slow growth.
Eating healthfully helps an athlete reach maximum potential. Good stamina and energy are a result of eating healthy meals on a regular basis. The timing of meals and choice of food also can have an impact on physical performance.
Use this enterprise budget to estimate costs and returns for a Missouri swine operation raising feeder pigs, producing 22 pigs/sow/year and selling pigs at 40 pounds.
Sound feeding and housing practices result in optimum goat growth and goat milk production. Visit our site to learn about Feeding and Housing Dairy Goats.
Richard J. Grant and Jeffrey F. KeownExtension Dairy Specialists, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Wayne LochDepartment of Animal SciencesIn balancing rations for horses, the goals are to furnish horses with a daily supply of nutrients in the correct amounts to prevent digestive upsets and to use feedstuffs that are palatable, easily obtained and economical.
Heather HellmanGraduate research assistantMarcia CarlsonState extension swine nutrition specialist
Poultry litter can be used as a feedstuff, but it presents special consumer issues. Visit our site to learn about Feeding Poultry Litter to Beef Cattle.
Considers whether reducing the oil in DDGS affects the coproduct's energy and feeding value in swine diets.
Richard J. GrantExtension Dairy Specialist, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Feed ingredients needed for horses are carbohydrates, fats, protein, minerals, vitamins and water. Carbs, fats and proteins can yield energy. Grains and roughages, including pasture, are major sources of energy and protein. Learn more in this guide.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Farmers and ranchers have a new tool to find or list hay and co-product feedstuffs for sale: Feedstuff Finder, developed by University of Missouri Extension for individuals looking to buy or sell products.
Missouri 4-H is part of a recent national Replication and Reconnection Study documenting the benefits of 4-H programming.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – A favorite spring flower, the Easter lily, should be kept away from cats. If ingested, it could kill them.
The perennial plant’s white, trumpet-like flowers might not sound the warning that all parts of it are highly toxic to felines.
Whether you are using a chain saw to cut firewood, trim trees or harvest large timber, you will be performing three basic operations: felling, limbing and bucking. Felling involves cutting a standing tree and dropping it in the place you want it. Limbing is the removal of the branches from either…
Federal Emergency Management Agency for the state of Missouri.
Women in Agriculture - Highlights of the 2017 Census of Agriculture in infographic form.
There are a number of signs that indicate the presence of feral hogs. Hogs root around in pursuit of various foods like roots, acorns, and earthworms, plowing the soil to depths of 2 to 8 inches. If several hogs are involved, these rooted areas can stretch over many acres.
Robert A. Pierce II, Associate Extension Professor, State Fish and Wildlife Specialist, MU Extension
Megan Crane, Cooperative Feral Hog Outreach Educator, MU Extension
Alan Leary, Wildlife Management Coordinator, Missouri Department of Conservation
COLUMBIA, Mo. - Fermented or "sour" mulch from large batches hit with too much rain can damage the leaves and stems of annuals, perennials and small woody plants, said a University of Missouri Extension horticulturist.
Harry C. Minor and John SteckerDepartment of AgronomyJ.R. BrownSchool of Natural Resources
Reviewed by David BruneDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringCharles D. Fulhage and Donald L. PfostDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringMany dairy producers fall into one of two categories:
Livestock and poultry producers: Learn how to recover a portion of the plant nutrient value of animal manure to have a salable product for use in crop production in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
Excerpted from the Environmental Impact of Missouri Crop Production report
The main reason for fertilizing shade trees is to maintain vigor so that plants will be able to resist environmental stresses & pests. Visit our site.