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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.
Thomas J. FangmanCollege of Veterinary MedicineCommercial Agriculture ProgramJoseph M. ZulovichDepartment of Biological and Agricultural EngineeringCommercial Agriculture Program
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A custom weather analysis system that provides site-specific advisories to participating Missouri farmers.
Editor's noteThe following abstract describes a downloadable PDF. Please see the link to the PDF file. The PDF is 50 percent the size of the original blueprint.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri Horse Shows Association (MHSA) and University of Missouri Extension in Boone County hosted a Horse Bowl competition in Columbia at the Stephens College campus Jan. 27.
Wayne Loch and John W. MasseyDepartment of Animal Sciences
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Researchers from multiple disciplines, including entomology, plant pathology, horticulture, agronomy, animal science and agroforestry, combine research efforts to address an array of issues. Integrated studies of crop, livestock and forestry practices are occurring, as is the development of…
JACKSON, Mo. – Retired engineer Lois Caron’s lifelong thirst for knowledge led her to the University of Missouri Extension office where she often bent the ear of MU Extension horticulturist Donna Aufdenberg.
Some University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialists recently traveled to the Netherlands to experience the height of the tulip season. The specialists toured the vast Keukenhof botanical garden in Lisse, Netherlands, where about 7 million tulip bulbs are planted each year.
This article on the National Center for Biotechnology Information website discusses hospital-acquired infections, also known as healthcare-associated infections (HAI).
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Perhaps no plant brightens a shady area more than hosta, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. The hardy perennial that thrives in shade is low-maintenance and easy to grow.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – It’s not cool to be hot, says University of Missouri Extension health and safety specialist Karen Funkenbusch. Water, rest and shade help workers beat the heat.
During heat waves, farmers and ranchers face increased risk of heat-related illness, which in severe cases can be fatal…
Jack C. Whittier
Animal Sciences Department
During periods of high temperatures and humidity, livestock losses can occur from hot weather stress.
Richard HousemanUrban Entomology State SpecialistDivision of Plant Sciences
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Marie SteinwachsOffice of Waste ManagementA household hazardous product is one whose use or disposal poses a threat to human health or the environment. Hazardous products should not be put in the trash, down the drain, into storm drains or burned unless you are instructed to do so by local waste…
Visit our website here to view our Household Wastewater: Septic Systems and Other Treatment Methods (Fact Sheet).
Work sheet 4Fact sheet 4Assessment 1Septic system design and locationThis work sheet is used with Fact Sheet 4, which provides information and resources to address household wastewater problems that may be revealed through the use of this work sheet.
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Houseplants may improve your health …
From Prevention Strategist, Summer 2017 PDF: 20 endoscopes had visible irregularities, 60 percent had microbial growth.
A quick reference covering the safety of forage nitrate levels.
LINNEUS, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension’s upcoming Farm Lease Program helps landowners and renters make decisions about renting farm ground.
It is the time of year when many farmers and ranchers are renegotiating leases. However, knowing just how much land or pasture is fetching for rent is often difficult as many landlords or tenants are not willing to share those figures.
Learn about five types of composting and how to build a composting bin. Worm and hemp composting, wire-mesh and snow-fence holding units, and wood and wire three-bin turning units are all covered in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
One of the first questions a person buying firewood asks is “How much per cord? Visit our website to learn about How to Buy and Sell Firewood.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – One option for consumers buying meat is to purchase directly from the producer. A new University of Missouri Extension publication offers guidelines for buying all or part of animal from a livestock producer and having the meat processed and packaged.
Did you know there's more than one way to can fresh fruit? Learn the options and what they mean for your final color and taste.
Developed by Barbara WillenbergRevised by Susan Mills-GrayState Nutrition Specialist
Learn to safely can fresh vegetables in this research-based guide covering asparagus, beans, beets, carrots, corn, okra, peas, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins and spinach. Recommended pressure canner process times are provided.
Developed by Barbara WillenbergRevised by Susan Mills-GrayState Nutrition Specialist
Have cucumbers, will pickle. Select the best ingredients and containers. Get crisp pickles. Process for the correct amount of time in a boiling-water or steam canner. Can sauerkraut or pickle various vegetables. Learn how in this University of Missouri Ex
Jelly, jam, preserves, conserves, marmalades and fruit butters are similar products. All are made from fruit, preserved by sugar and thickened or gelled to some extent.
Dehydrated foods are a sensible way for busy families to make healthy, portable snacks or store seasonal produce for use. You need to carefully follow directions for preparing and pretreating produce to maintain quality.
Learn how to diagnose damage to black walnut trees in this technical report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service.
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A few shoppers glared at Jasmine Cobb, thinking she was one of those people hoarding supplies in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. But instead of toilet paper, her cart brimmed with precisely 95 of each item on her list: sweet potatoes, red onions, cans of black beans…
Developed by Barbara Willenberg
Revised by Susan Mills-Gray
State Nutrition Specialist
Developed by Barbara WillenbergRevised by Susan Mills-GrayState Nutrition Specialist
Freezing is an excellent method of preserving animal products. Follow these basic guidelines for simple, effective and safe freezing of meat, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy products.
From blanching, cooling and freezing to thawing and using, learn how to safely freeze vegetables — asparagus, beans, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, corn, herbs, onions, peas, peppers, potatoes, tomatoes and more — in this MU Extension guide.
Floodwater can be toxic, so precautions need to be taken to prevent illness.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Various agencies and organizations are promoting practices for soil conservation and ecosystem improvement. These efforts, intended to maintain or improve productivity of the land, often come with financial incentives.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Dry soil conditions can significantly reduce the life span of valuable landscape trees.“Because they are difficult and expensive to replace, your trees need attention during and after periods of drought,” says University of Missouri Extension state forestry specialist Hank Stelzer.
BOONVILLE, Mo. – Halloween is full of scary images. But nothing is scarier than a child’s safety being compromised, says Sarah Traub, University of Missouri Extension human development and family studies specialist.
Storm water runoff poises many risks to health and the environment. Visit our site to read our How to Manage and Control Storm Water Runoff (Fact Sheet).
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This is part of an MU Extension series to help with drought management.COLUMBIA, Mo. – Drought combined with high temperatures can have devastating effects on fish ponds, but pond owners can take steps to alleviate these effects.
Selling timber without measuring the products is like selling livestock without weighing the animals. Visit our site to learn how to measure trees and logs.
Christopher J. Starbuck
Department of Horticulture
Hank StelzerForestry State SpecialistSchool of Natural Resources
Mildew can negatively affect your health and home. Visit our website today to learn how to how to prevent and remove mildew.
Electricity, one of the most versatile and widely used power sources, is used extensively on almost every farm. Farmers are so familiar with electricity that they may take electrical safety for granted. When this happens, accidents often follow. Get tips for electrical safety in this guide.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Many beef and dairy calves will be born in the next three months. As spring calving season approaches, University of Missouri Extension experts stress the importance of properly caring for newborn calves.
David E. Baker, Brooke Ballenger and Rusty Lee
Department of Agricultural Engineering
Examples of information that can be found on a disinfectant label.
Four ways to reduce heat stress and maintain product and fertility in dairy cattle are outlined in this University of Nebraska Extension NebGuide.
Heat stress in dairy cattle is one of the top causes of decreased production & fertility. Visit our site to learn How to Reduce Heat Stress in Dairy Cattle.
CARTHAGE, Mo. –Replacing important family documents after a tornado or flood can be a time consuming and costly exercise in frustration, according to Janet LaFon, family financial education specialist for University of Missouri Extension.
Bill HiresDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringEngine lubricating oil must perform several functions. It should:
Your woods represent one of your most valuable resources.
As I spend time with friends, I often hear them say, "There is no unique place to go shop these days. They all have the same stuff." To which I reply: "Why do you shop where you do?" This at times leads to an interesting dinner conversation.
Bob BrozExtension Water Quality State SpecialistDivision of Food Systems and Bioengineering
Developed by Barbara Willenberg
Revised by Susan Mills-Gray, State Nutrition Specialist
Hair shedding scores represent a visual appraisal of the extent an animal has shed their winter coat. This MU Extension guide is meant to provide further detail and guidance on hair shed scoring animals.
This podcast dives into common issues or situations that Health and Human Sciences faculty members face and teaches how to deal with them. This podcast is managed by Kaylee Wyckwood.
GALENA, Mo. – With a shortage of standing forage for cattle and the low availability of hay, it is more important than ever this winter to reduce waste when feeding hay.Hay waste is normal, but it can be controlled and minimized, said University of Missouri Extension agronomy specialist Tim…
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Darryl P. SandersDepartment of Entomology
Use this poster to illustrate the importance of water in the body.
OZARK, Mo. – Superheroes may not be powered by humility, but great leaders are, according to Dr. Pam Duitsman, a county engagement specialist with University of Missouri Extension.
Demonstrations and research at the 375-acre Hundley-Whaley Research Center are made possible through the generosity of Elma Hundley and Lulu Whaley. Projects focus on the best management practices and economics for corn and soybeans. The research center is noted for excellence in pesticide…
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Developing positive and loving relationships with your neighbors does not happen in one day or even one week. Instead, the relationship takes time and depends on hundreds of different choices, said David Burton, county engagement specialist with University of Missouri Extension.
Use this poster as an aid to help students understand body cues of hunger and fullness.
COLUMBIA, Mo.–During this year’s deer season, landowners and hunters can work together to improve the quality of the deer herd in their area by collecting important information once deer are harvested.