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2020 has shown businesses, employees, teachers, students, and families how important a good internet connection can be. The transition to doing work and school from home, for many, has been difficult. Businesses and schools were not prepared for the curveballs that were thrown this year. St.…
Approximately 51% of divorces in Missouri involves children. Visit our site for our Helping Children Adjust to Divorce: A Guide for Teachers resource.
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. – A change in financial status due to the loss of a job is a difficult crisis for families to experience. How parents handle the situation can influence their children, so it is important to communicate with them in an age-appropriate way, said a University of Missouri Extension…
Parents play an important role in helping their children develop good health habits. Healthy children eat well, live a physically active life and feel good about themselves and others.
Kim LeonState Specialist, Human Development and Family Studies
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Adoption of broadband has the potential to boost a community’s economic growth and quality of life. But in much of Missouri, especially rural areas, the high-bandwidth wirelines to connect households and businesses don’t exist.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Heat waves put extra stress on livestock. A University of Missouri Extension dairy specialist advises taking specific, ongoing steps for dairy cows throughout heat waves.Heat abatement
University of Missouri Extension is about to take some of the guesswork out of growing lavender in Missouri. The first of three lavender demonstration plots in the state was planted May 14 at the MU Extension center in Ste. Genevieve.
Parental divorce can negatively affect a child's development. Visit our website today to learn about helping infants and toddlers adjust to divorce.
JOPLIN, Mo. – Starting a business can be challenging even during a robust economy, yet opportunities still exist in today’s tough economic climate.
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – Picky eaters can turn every meal into a battle of wills. If it’s too green, too crunchy, too soft, too orange or just any vegetable, they will not eat it.
Jane Hunter
Regional Specialist, Human Development and Family Science
Jessica Trussell
Regional Specialist, Human Development and Family Science
Preteens and adolescents have some common reactions to their parents' divorce or separation. If you are in this situation, learn how co-parents can work together to promote children’s positive adjustment in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Nearly 150 communities in Missouri have a "community betterment association" of some type. The goal of the community betterment association can vary from town to town.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Former Henry County 4-H member Brendon Engeman was one of five youths selected to represent 4-H in March for National Ag Day Congressional Visits on Capitol Hill.
Missouri CourthousesContact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website.
This study estimated the 10-year economic benefits that would result from expanding fixed broadband adoption in Henry County, Missouri.
Chapter 9 of the Missouri Master Gardener Core Manual
Mary Kroening
Division of Plant Sciences
Find information on the use of herbicides to improve plant diversity and enhance wildlife habitat in this fact sheet, part of a series created by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Missouri Department of Conservation and MU Extension–School of Natural Resources.
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Herbicide Injury ID aids in the diagnosis of herbicide injury. Search by visible plant symptoms, herbicide trade names, active ingredients, or herbicide site-of-action numbers. By MU Extension Weed Science, this is the iPhone and iPad version.
Herbicide Injury ID aids in the diagnosis of herbicide injury. Search by visible plant symptoms, herbicide trade names, active ingredients, or herbicide site-of-action numbers. By MU Extension Weed Science, this is the Android version.
I have already received a few calls about herbicide options for killing out poor stands of Roundup Ready and/or stacked Roundup Ready/Liberty Link corn, and I expect there will be more whenever things dry out. We conducted a few trials on this several years ago, and Dr.
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BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. – Homegrown herbs may earn their keep better than any other crop in the garden, says a University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist.
Herd management - Dairy management protocols (Missouri) - Vaccinations
Herd management - Dairy management protocols (Missouri) - Vaccinations
Herd management - Dairy management protocols (Missouri) - Vaccinations
Herd management - Dairy management protocols (Missouri) - Vaccinations
An excellent herd health program is an important component of overall management for reproductive efficiency in a beef cattle operation. Learn ways to mitigate health risks through consistent monitoring and proactive management in this MU Extension guide.
Roderick C. TubbsSwine veterinarianCommercial Agriculture Program
Roderick C. TubbsSwine veterinarianCommercial Agriculture ProgramJeanette L. FlossCollege of Veterinary Medicine
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Nearly every idea discussed in the Greene County MU Extension “Becoming an Engaged Neighbor” guide can be intimidating to introverts.
Heritability has a large influence on livestock performance. Visit our website to learn about Heritability and Its Use in Animal Breeding.
Missouri is the first state chapter of the national Heroes to Hives program. Heroes to Hives is a unique program offered through the Michigan Food & Farming Systems that seeks to address financial and personal wellness of veterans through free professional training and community development…
POTOSI, Mo. – Beginning farmer and 25-year Army veteran Eric Work’s calendar is full of educational programs offered by University of Missouri Extension.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – In 2024, University of Missouri Extension will add a fourth site for Heroes to Hives, a free program that offers military veterans professional training and community development skills centered around beekeeping.
Facts at a glanceHessian fly adults are small and mosquito-like in appearance.Annually, there are two generations (fall and spring); the fall generation is more important economically.Look for the larvae and puparia (called flaxseed) between the leaf sheath and st
Hi Lonesome chapter of Missouri Master Naturalist.
While living in West Plains, Missouri in 2012, Mike Hibler noticed a need for a restaurant where he could enjoy good food and watch a sports game. On his way to work every day, he noticed an abandoned building that looked like a log cabin.
Missouri CourthousesContact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The combination of prolonged high heat and dry weather potentially threatens fish ponds, says a University of Missouri Extension fisheries and wildlife specialist.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Producers should take care to choose an appropriate site for a high tunnel, according to University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist David Trinklein. He spoke to agriculture educators recently at MU’s Bradford Research and Extension Center.
High tunnels are low-cost, passive, solar plant forcing structures that use no fossil fuels for heating or venting and provide many benefits to horticulture crop producers
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ST. PETERS, Mo. – A high tunnel workshop will be held 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at the University of Missouri Extension Center in St. Charles County, 260 Brown Road, St. Peters.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – “We are in a food production revolution,” University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist David Trinklein told agriculture educators recently at MU’s Bradford Research and Extension Center.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Unsuspecting woodland owners selling timber often fall victim to a practice known as “high-grading”—cutting the best trees and leaving the rest.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Making quality beef for more farm profits becomes predictable by using genetic testing.Meetings across Missouri will review current breeding technology and explain new genomic tools.University of Missouri Extension specialists plan meetings in Maryville, Kingsville, Macon,…
COLUMBIA, Mo. - Consumers may feel sticker shock when paying $4 to replace that burnt out 50-cent incandescent light bulb, but that pricey new bulb can last for years.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – For Mike Kateman, selling his grand champion reserve calf, Boots, was a great life lesson, and joining 4-H was just an expectation.“You really learn to be competitive, but to be competitive with yourself in terms of ‘how can I continually do better?’” he said.
Historical data about acreage, operations, cash receipts, production, yields for Missouri specialty crops (fruits, tree nuts, vegetables, nursery, etc.)
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Some Missouri gardeners are finding a new type of flatworm in landscape soils.The hammerhead worm is a “voracious, top-level predator,” says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Kelly McGowan. “It will eat anything in its path,” she says. It primarily feeds on native…
COLUMBIA, Mo. – An exotic pest that hitchhikes on train cars, trucks and boats could suck the life out Missouri crops.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Your mother probably warned you about picking up hitchhikers.
University of Missouri Extension entomologist Kevin Rice says your mom was right, especially when it comes to spotted lanternfly, an invasive species that creates severe economic losses in grape.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – This year, hog farmers dodged lower prices when they expanded sow herds and grew the second-largest pork supply since 2008.Prices stayed above expectation, say University of Missouri Extension economists. Growing exports and consumers’ love for bacon helped demand for growing supply.
Use this swine enterprise budget to estimate costs and returns for a Missouri hog finishing farm that buys 103 head of 40-pound pigs and sells 100 head of 280-pound hogs.
The objective of this publication is to identify the differences and similarities between managing municipal wastewater and managing the manure from grow-finish pig systems.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Having grown up on a farm in the foothills of the Missouri Ozarks, Jerry Richards was prepared for droughts, snowstorms and torrential rains. He wasn’t prepared for feral hogs.
COLUMBIA, Mo. - While poinsettias are the most popular blooming holiday plant, if you are looking for a plant that can bloom for many years to come, try a holiday cactus, said a University of Missouri horticulturist.
KIRKWOOD, Mo. – As the holiday season approaches, many will face the daunting task of keeping up family traditions without breaking their budget.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – If you’re hosting a holiday meal, make food safety a priority or you might end up with ungrateful guests.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Candy, jellies, cookies and more—some of the best holiday gifts come from our own kitchens, or from the kitchens of local specialty food companies.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – 'Tis the season to receive delicious food gifts such as sausage, cheese, ham and other tasty items.
MACON, Mo. – Upcoming gatherings can be a sad reminder of who’s not home for the holidays this year.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – As the holidays approach, family caregivers face stressful challenges.
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Reviewed by Marcia Carlson ShannonDepartment of Animal SciencesMost people eat bacon because they like it, not for its nutritional value. Country-cured bacon is usually more salty and less desirable than commercially prepared bacon. This guide will outline procedures for curing bacon to get a mild…
Grow beautiful, flavorful, blemish-free apples in your backyard in the Midwest by following these tips for selecting a cultivar or rootstock; locating and preparing the planting site; pruning, fertilizing, watering and spraying through the growing season.
Grapes are sturdy plants that withstand drought and can succeed even in rocky, infertile soils. Grape vines can remain productive for 20 to 30 years. Learn how to landscape with grapes, from choosing cultivars to harvesting the fruit, in the University of
Pruning is one of the most neglected practices in home plantings of grapes. Visit our site for our Home Fruit Production: Grape Training Systems guide.
Peach and nectarine trees require considerable care, so cultivars must be carefully selected. Get tips for growing these fruits — including how many trees to plant, how to train and prune them, and how much to water them — in this guide.
Which strawberry cultivar should you plant? Learn the qualities of popular varieties; how to select, plant and care for them; and what pests and diseases to look out for in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
Marie SteinwachsOffice of Waste ManagementTeacher guideHome, safe home?If any of the products in your home have these warning words on the front label, your house contains potentially hazardous materials:
Good short videos about timely topics
To avoid severe loss of turfgrass and to conserve water, homeowners should manage their lawns each year in anticipation of water restrictions. This guide describes that will reduce the need for irrigation while improving the competitiveness and appearance of your lawn.
Provides information for first time homebuyers and other homeowners about basic home repairs, maintenance and financial management necessary to successfully maintain a home.
Michele R. Warmund
Fruit State Specialist
Division of Plant Sciences
Reviewed by Dave Trinklein
Horticulture State Extension Specialist
Division of Plant Sciences & Technology
Plant pieces cut from a parent plant and rooted to form new plants are called “cuttings.” Use of cuttings is a simple, inexpensive way to multiply houseplants and garden plants.
Atiya MahmoodExtension State SpecialistRebecca BlockerExtension Regional SpecialistRandall GriffithRural Housing Specialist, USDA, Rural Development
Annette Kusgen McDanielGraduate Research AssistantSara GableHuman Development Extension State specialistThis checklist is designed to make your home environment safer by preventing accidents and injuries.
A beef animal selected for slaughter should be healthy and in thrifty condition. Visit our site to learn about home slaughtering and processing of beef.
Sharon Leigh
Extension Associate
Atiya Mahmood
Environmental Design State Specialist
Do you dream about living in your own home someday?
This course incorporates exercise guidance and best practices from the most recent revised Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Program Guidance.
This video from Purdue University Extension describes how homeowners can use certain pesticide products for protecting ash trees against emerald ash borer.
Learn about the honey bee, from its life cycle, to its various races, to its pest problems, the benefits it provides, and how we can aid its success in this University of Missouri Extension guide. Become a Master Pollinator Steward!
COLUMBIA, Mo. – June is National Dairy Month, when we honor the hard work and dedication of dairy farmers. This cornerstone of American agriculture contributes to the economy and to the health and well-being of communities.