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Homer B. SewellDepartment of Animal SciencesImplants increase the weaning weight of suckling calves and increase the rate and efficiency of gain of cattle fed growing and finishing rations.
COLUMBIA, Mo. –During August, homeowners may notice signs of grubs, an unwelcome annual visitor to healthy, green lawns.“The earliest symptoms of white grubs feeding on turf grass roots are wilted patches,” said Brad Fresenburg, University of Missouri Extension turf researcher.
Missouri CourthousesContact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – As temperatures rise, humans and animals become meal tickets for ticks.Heartland disease, an emerging infectious disease first found in northwestern Missouri in 2009, is another reason to take precautions against ticks, says University of Missouri horticulture specialist and…
Craig A. Payne, DVM, MSAssociate Extension ProfessorVeterinary Medical Extension and Continuing EducationPamela Adkins, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIMAssistant ProfessorFood Animal Medicine and Surgery
A simple guide to handling cash management, pricing and cost containment, supply chain management, and marketing during major business disruptions.
This e-book from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau discusses details of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Several protocols and other resources allow beef producers to effectively synchronize estrus and ovulation in the herd. Read this guide for an overview of the function, handling considerations, and proper administration of estrus synchronization products.
Labor, Taxes, and Records - References for Ag Employees - Ag Help Wanted: Guidelines for Managing Agricultural Labor
Gene StevensExtension Professor, AgronomyJohanna NelsonResearch/Lab Technician, Plant SciencesJim HeiserSenior Research Associate, Plant Sciences
CONWAY, Mo. – Like many dairy farmers, Lloyd and Jane Gunter are retirement-age. Jane is a retired home economics teacher and her husband has run Gunter Farms since 1963.Yet they are modernizing and expanding their dairy farm for the future.
Rhonda Hill, owner of H&H Bridge, had never had an interest in construction. However, when her son, Harley, bought a drilling company right out of high school, her support brought them both right in the middle of opportunities for a new career.
If you are a landowner considering lease hunting as a potential income-generating opportunity, learn what you need to consider beforehand. Sample leases are included in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
The Department of Health and Human Services’s National Action Plan to Prevent Health Care-Associated Infections: Roadmap to Elimination addresses HAI prevention in acute care hospitals, outpatient settings and long-term care facilities.
Selecting cattle that can cope with heat stress is important for sustainable beef production. Learn about tools for breeding cattle adapted to heat stress and see a photographic guide to a hair-shedding scoring system in this MU Extension guide.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Americans are projected to spend more than $800 million on Halloween pumpkins this year, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. The U.S. pumpkin industry can thank Irish immigrants and a mythical character named “Stingy Jack” for Americans’ rush to buy…
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Michele Warmund invites you to explore the weird world of plants with terrifying names and demonic smells.“Enter, if you dare, into the ghoulish side of the plant world,” she says.Some of Warmund’s wicked good greenies:
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LP gas is a potential hazard present in most communities and a complete understanding of its hazards is necessary to safely and efficiently handle such an incident. This class will present an overview of LP gas properties and characteristics, as well as provide the opportunity participate in an…
Harold Haycraft, founder of Hannibal Machine Inc., remembers the date clearly: Aug. 6, 1968.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Forest and Woodland Association of Missouri (FWAM) and the Missouri Tree Farm System will honor Art and Jana Suchland, of Hannibal, at the virtual Annual Tree Farm Conference on Oct. 20.
HANNIBAL, Mo. – A northeastern Missouri farm is making sunflower oil amid a global shortage linked to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Why do healthy relationships matter?
As summer comes to an end and plans for the school year unfold the children in your life might feel a wide range of emotions. It is our role as adults to help children identify those emotions.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Fermented apple juice, known as hard cider, is growing more popular in Missouri. “Several breweries and wineries in the state have ramped up production to satisfy the demand,” said Michele Warmund, a University of Missouri Extension horticulturist.
Hardware disease of cattle is produced by a sharp object that pierces the stomach wall and gains access to the heart. Visit our site to learn more.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Use of legal and illegal substances sometimes increases during the holidays. It might be extra celebratory cocktails with friends or self-medication to deal with depression or stress.
Find tips to make your own social media plan — everything from setting goals and choosing the right platforms to building an audience and planning content.
Pearls of Production informative video - 2020 | In this video, Ashley McCarty tells us about Missouri Farmers Care and their mission for supporting Missouri farmers. She brings together Missouri women in agriculture to tell us about their stories.
Missouri CourthousesContact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – “Farm safety yields real results” is the theme of the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety’s National Farm Safety and Health Week, Sept. 19-25.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – It is almost harvest time on the Gottman farms in rural northeastern Missouri. Trees blushed with shades of scarlet, saffron and sage edge mouse-brown soybean fields. The air is crisp; the sky a palette of blues.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Rain-delayed haymaking leads to poor-quality feed for livestock next winter. Supplemental feed will be needed to make balanced rations, says University of Missouri Extension forage specialist Rob Kallenbach.
COLUMBIA, Mo.– Selling timber can be very profitable. While it depends on the quality of the timber, prices are higher than they’ve ever been.“A standing tract of timber can bring anywhere from $300 to $700 per acre when it is harvested,” says University of Missouri Extension forestry specialist…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Laura Browning never expected to find herself an adoptive parent to three incubators’ worth of chicks — or tending to 19 newly hatched birds in brooders in her garage. But chicks hatch according to their own calendar, oblivious to social distancing and school closures.
How many laughs have you had today?
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The cranberry keeps a low profile most of the time, but this time of year it shines as the crown jewel of holiday dinners.
The relationships Wurst has made with the SBDC gave her the confidence to make decisions for her company during unpredictable times. Wurst has continued to expand and elevate her business and the services that Language Solutions provide.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Temperatures drop, sunshine dims and pastures stop growing. That’s when cow nutrition becomes critical, says Justin Sexten, University of Missouri Extension beef nutritionist.More hay was baled in 2013 than in the drought of 2012. But quantity doesn’t equal quality. Much of the hay…
A commercial site to post free ads to sell hay, find hay bales for sale near you, register for hay alerts, and search by state. Includes a hay spoilage calculator.
Gene Schmitz, a University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist, has seen a lot of variety in hay samples this year. He says hay testing can be a good idea for producers.
MOUNT VERNON, Mo. – Weigh, test and sample hay before buying or selling, says University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Eldon Cole.
This curriculum covers all 15 chapters of the Hazardous Materials for First Responders, Fifth Edition. The components are designed for use in traditional face-to-face and hybrid classroom environments.
This Exam Prep includes 746 questions divided among all 15 chapters of Hazardous Materials for First Responders, Fifth Edition. Each question includes the page reference where the correct answer is located in the Hazardous Materials for First Responders manual so the user can find the topic in the…
This manual provides first responders with information to take appropriate initial actions at weapons of mass destruction (WMD) incidents and hazardous materials spills or releases. The focus is detailed information about hazardous materials initial operations.
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These videos demonstrate all 40 NFPA 1072 JPRs for awareness and operations. Each video follows the IFSTA skill sheet with step-by-step instructions. The videos address the requirements of NFPA 1072, Standard for Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Emergency Response Personnel…
The course workbook is intended as a study aid for students using Hazardous Materials for First Responders, Fifth edition as part of a class. Different types of questions and activities are used to reinforce different learning styles. References to page numbers are included in the workbook so…
This curriculum covers all 16 chapters of the Hazardous Materials for First Responders, Sixth Edition Manual. The components are designed for use in traditional face-to-face and hybrid classroom environments.
This exam prep is a self-study tool for students preparing for end-of-course tests and the written portion of a certification exam. It includes 729 questions divided among all 16 chapters of Hazardous Materials for First Responders, Sixth Edition Manual. Each question is page referenced so the user…
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This manual prepares first responders to take appropriate initial actions at hazardous materials spills or releases and weapons of mass destruction incidents. It provides fire and emergency services personnel with the information necessary to meet the job performance requirements (JPRs) of NFPA 470…
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Save when you purchase the Hazardous Materials for First Responders, Sixth Edition Manual and Workbook package.
This workbook includes more than 900 questions and activities covering all 16 chapters of Hazardous Materials for First Responders, Sixth Edition Manual. Each item is page referenced so the user can quickly find the topic to review in the manual.
The Hazardous Materials Officer course covers the competencies in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 470 – 2018, Chapter 165, Competencies for Hazardous Materials Officers and Chapter 11, Competencies for Hazardous Materials Safety Officers.
This curriculum covers all 14 chapters of the Hazardous Materials Technician, Second Edition Manual. The components are designed for use in traditional face-to-face and hybrid classroom environments. All the tools an instructor needs to deliver a course with successful outcomes for today’s students…
This manual meets the requirements of NFPA 1072, Standard for Hazardous Materials / Weapons of Mass Destruction Emergency Response Personnel Professional Qualifications, 2017, Chapter 7, Technician. This is the only training manual,with content to meet the new NFPA 1072 Professional Qualification…
The curriculum covers all 13 chapters of Hazardous Materials Technician, Third Edition. It equips instructors with valuable resources that are easy to customize and up to date on all the latest practices.
This manual prepares emergency responders conducting technical, advanced, offensive operations during hazardous material incidents to meet the Technician-level certification requirements of NFPA 470, Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Standard for Responders, 2022 Edition. This…
This awareness course is the first level of first responder certification. A first responder must be properly trained and mentally prepared when called upon to respond to a hazardous material or weapons of mass destruction (WMD) incident. This course will cover the necessary basics as well as the…
This course meets the objectives of NFPA 472, 2018 edition and OSHA 29 CFR1910.120 and looks at the tasks which are within the realm of the hazardous materials operations responder.
The National Weather Service (NWS) and FEMA developed this course, which is intended to help promote more proactive responses to weather and flood hazards through close coordination between emergency management and NWS.
Cooking Matters in the news — The free class is called Cooking Matters, taught each Wednesday evening for six weeks. By the end of the six-week session, the group will have learned about nutrition, budgeting and choosing healthy options at the supermarket.
Tai chi is a slow motion, low-impact exercise that promotes physical and mental health and relaxation.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri ranks below the national average in many key measures related to health and access to health care, especially in rural parts of the state.
Learn about common ailments and injuries in horses, so you can prevent problems and ride more.
Life expectancy for American men has been falling in recent years, widening an existing gap in the expected lifespans of men and women. The Health Information for Men (HIM) program aims to help change that by providing information on the latest findings on health-related topics.
Learn about statistical and epidemiological methods used in infection prevention and control in an interactive, self-paced module available on The Learning Center, a free online learning system from Healthcentric Advisors.
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. - You can eat healthier this holiday season if you make a few simple changes to recipes, said a University of Missouri Extension nutrition specialist.
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See the companion publication N1036, Healthy Celebrations poster.
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See the companion publication N1035, Healthy Celebrations handout.
PARIS, Mo. – Healthy communities grow in bountiful gardens.A partnership between University of Missouri Extension and groups in the Mark Twain Lake area is teaching people in Monroe County to grow and use fresh produce.
In order to promote healthier eating options while also keeping costs low and profit margins high, partners from across the state worked together to develop toolkits that offer healthy model guidelines, menu choices and easy-to-use tools for concessions in Missouri parks and schools.
This handout highlights different protein choices, reviews nutrients and fat provided, and provides tips for making lean protein choices and incorporating a variety of protein foods into a healthy diet.
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See the companion publication N1033, Healthy Eating on the Go Handout.
Preschool is a good time to help your child develop good eating habits. Because your child is with you most of the time, it is easier to influence their food choices. Keep in mind that the eating habits learned during this time can be carried into the future.
Longevity appears to be more about healthy lifestyle than genes.
BUTLER, Mo. – It won’t be long before ghosties, ghoulies, princesses and pirates will run through neighborhoods, demanding treats and idly threatening tricks.
The purpose of the course is to help you understand the connection between health and housing and how to take a holistic approach to identify and resolve problems which threaten the health and well-being of residents.
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See the companion publication N1001, Healthy Snacks Poster.