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COLUMBIA, Mo. - Kill seeds before they become hard-to-kill weeds. That plan will be studied by Kevin Bradley with help from Missouri farmers.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri 4-H Foundation has announced the election of four new trustees to its board of directors: David Baker, Wendy Hall, Wendy Loges and Christine Tew.
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GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. – Aviation, agriculture and public safety got a boost recently when a new weather station went online at East Kansas City Airport in Jackson County.
STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. – A new weather station in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, provides the agricultural community with real-time weather information.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – For more than 100 years, the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) has played a vital role in carrying out the University of Missouri’s land-grant and extension missions through research, education and engagement.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – It’s a worker’s market, with 10 openings for every six unemployed workers in Missouri. But there are important caveats to keep in mind for a successful search in 2024, said Rob Russell, University of Missouri Extension senior program director for business and community development.
Herd management - Dairy management protocols (Missouri) - Calves
Missouri CourthousesContact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website.
This certification exam is a partnership between MU Extension and the National Frame Building Association (NFBA).
This certification exam is a partnership between MU Extension and the National Frame Building Association (NFBA).
This equivalency table is an adaptation of one created by the NFA and USFA. It indicates the corresponding ICS level of courses offered exclusively through the MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute that meet the intent of the NIC.
Designed to aid emergency response teams in the use of ICS and related documentation during incident operations, these forms (for use in ICS but not area command or multiagency coordination systems) complement existing incident management programs.
This package includes the printed versions of the NIMS Model Procedures Guides, Books 1 and 2.
MEP provides manufacturing companies with services and access to public and private resources to enhance growth, improve productivity, reduce costs and expand capacity.
Guide for nitrate levels in forages for mature cattle.
Marshall Christy and George S. SmithDepartment of AgronomyJ.R. BrownSchool of Natural Resources
Reviewed and adapted for Missouri from Nitrate in Drinking Water by Karen Mancl, Water Quality SpecialistThe Ohio State UniversityWanda Eubank, Jerry D. Carpenter and Beverly A. MaltsbergerMU ExtensionNix AndersonMissouri Department of Health,
Robert KallenbachProfessor and State Forage SpecialistDivision of Plant SciencesTim EvansAssociate Professor of ToxicologyCollege of Veterinary Medicine
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Nitrates and prussic acid build up in forages to levels dangerous to livestock during drought.Livestock face severe illness and even death after eating affected forages, says University of Missouri Extension agronomist Jamie Gundel.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Producers who don’t plan, watch and act for nitrogen deficiencies in their corn will lose green in their crop and at the bank, says a University of Missouri Extension plant scientist.
Ammonia gas can be lost from the soil and return to the atmosphere. Visit our site to learn about Nitrogen in the Environment: Ammonia Volatilization.
Reviewed by David BruneDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringScott C. Killpack and Daryl BuchholzDepartment of Agronomy
Reviewed by David BruneDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringScott C. Killpack and Daryl BuchholzDepartment of Agronomy
Reviewed by David BruneDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringScott C. Killpack and Daryl BuchholzDepartment of Agronomy
Nitrate leaching can have a direct impact on water quality. Visit our site to view our Nitrogen in the Environment: Leaching resource.
Reviewed by David BruneDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringScott C. Killpack and Daryl BuchholzDepartment of Agronomy
Reviewed by David BruneDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringScott C. Killpack and Daryl BuchholzDepartment of Agronomy
Reviewed by David BruneDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringScott C. Killpack and Daryl BuchholzDepartment of Agronomy
Nitrogen in the soil can go through many complex chemical & biological changes. Visit our site to learn about Nitrogen in the Environment: Nitrogen Cycle.
Reviewed by David BruneDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringScott C. Killpack and Daryl BuchholzDepartment of Agronomy
Reviewed by David BruneDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringScott C. Killpack and Daryl BuchholzDepartment of Agronomy
Nitrogen is important for all plants and it comes in many forms. Visit our site to learn about Nitrogen in the Environment: Nitrogen's Most Common Forms.
Reviewed by David BruneDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringScott C. Killpack and Daryl BuchholzDepartment of Agronomy
Nitrogen plays an important part in many essential functions. Visit our website to learn about Nitrogen in the Plant.
John A. SteckerDepartment of Agronomy
COLUMBIA, Mo.–Congress adjourned until after the November elections without action on a new farm bill. That presents farmers with a great deal of uncertainty moving forward.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – While not yet detected in Missouri, spotted lanternfly remains a concern for vineyards, certain trees and specialty crops as it continues to spread west.
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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 Nodaway County, Missouri.
NOEL, Mo. - Noel Primary School’s Tiger Paws in-school 4-H club had a very successful first year with teacher Dene’e Jones as club leader.
Farm workers experience one of the highest rates of hearing loss among all occupations. This is due in part to the many potential sources of loud noise on the farm: tractors, combines, grinders, choppers, shotguns, conveyors, grain dryers, chain saws, etc. Prolonged exposure to excessive noise can…
JOPLIN, Mo. – Sherry Noller has been appointed interim education director for University of Missouri Extension’s Business Development Program and interim state director for the Missouri Small Business Development Centers.
Designed to provide continuing education for members of the labor movement in Missouri, the University of Missouri Labor Education Program has developed a non-credit labor education certificate program to better serve trade union members in the state.
BCI is a nonprofit organization that was founded in St. Charles, Missouri, in 1959 to provide employment opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities. Elevate program cohorts do not usually include nonprofits, but BCI fit because they do manufacturing, create jobs, and contribute to the…
NEVADA, Mo. – If you don’t have time or space for a large Christmas tree, consider a Norfolk Island pine.
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. — If you’re looking for low-maintenance perennials that can take the heat in the summer and the cold in the winter, native plants should be at the top of the list. Yet gardeners often don’t consider natives for the vegetable garden, says a University of Missouri Extension…
North Central Region SARE is one of four regional offices that run the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, a nationwide grants and education program to advance sustainable innovation to American agriculture.
The North Missouri Produce Auction, near Jamesport, Missouri, is an excellent sales outlet for produce growers in Daviess, Grundy, Livingston, and nearby counties. Buyers come from many areas, including St. Joseph and Kansas City.
Gurpreet KaurAssistant Research Professor, School of Natural ResourcesKelly A. NelsonProfessor, Plant SciencesGurbir SinghAssistant Professor, Plant Sciences
Harpreet KaurGraduate Research Assistant, Division of Plant Sciences and TechnologyGurpreet KaurAssistant Research Professor, School of Natural ResourcesKelly A. NelsonProfessor, Division of Plant Sciences and Technology
North Missouri Produce Auction sale information by date or by produce.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – It’s wickedly dark and goopy as the melting Wicked Witch in Wizard of Oz.Nostoc, sometimes known as witch’s butter, looks like it sound, says University of Missouri Extension turf pathologist Lee Miller.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – With harvest wrapping up, it is the time for producers to review their farm’s current net income and look to next year’s projections. This is also a time to explore new ways to increase on-farm revenue and evaluate new or existing lease agreements.
JACKSON, Mo. – January and February are good months to make wheat management decisions, according to a University of Missouri Extension agronomist in southeastern Missouri.Wheat maturity does not follow a calendar. Instead, wheat development depends on weather and planting date, says Anthony Ohmes.
GALLATIN, Mo. – Missouri’s unpredictable spring weather makes it tough to decide when to apply preemergent herbicides on lawns, says Manoj Chhetri, University of Missouri Extension horticulturist.
This is part of an MU Extension series to help row crop and livestock producers manage drought. BOONVILLE, Mo. – Forage producers searching for options amid sustained drought should consider emergency forages, says Todd Lorenz, University of Missouri Extension agronomy specialist.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Spring is just around the corner and, with the final doldrums of winter, many Missouri wildlife species are showing an abundance of activity, says University of Missouri Extension state wildlife and fisheries specialist Bob Pierce.
WEST PLAINS, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension agronomists in south-central, southwestern and northwestern Missouri have reported sightings of true armyworms.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The sunny, warm days and cool nights associated with a typical Missouri fall provide ideal growing conditions for cool-season vegetables such as Chinese cabbage, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.
HERMITAGE, Mo. – In the midst of drought, Missouri livestock producers face dwindling water supplies for their herds.Few options remain for this year, but producers can explore resources from local, state and federal agencies for the future, says University of Missouri Extension agronomist Terry…
Quality Improvement Organizations offers six training sessions to combat c. difficile infections and implement antibiotic stewardship programs. Free CEU’s are offered for these online training sessions.
Sara GableHuman Development Extension State Specialist
This publication comprises 8½×11-inch cards for more than 40 different foods. Each card includes a large colorful bar graph that displays the percent daily value for many of the nutrients found in a food.
Information and resources on nutrient management planning, manure management and regulations that affect animal feeding operations.
Promoting ways crop nutrients can be managed to optimize economic and environmental outcomes.
John Lory and Steve CromleyDivision of Plant Sciences
Information on regulatory matters ranging from concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) permits to Environmental Protection Agency requirements.
Find a tool on this page that will help you manage your farm's nutrients.
A manure management plan consists of balancing the use and/or reuse of organic material but, more importantly, nutrients — primarily nitrogen and phosphorous — and water. Water and nutrients are intertwined because water is the primary means by which nutrients are conveyed across and away from…
Jeffre D. FirmanDepartment of Animal Sciences
John Lory and Steve CromleyDivision of Plant Sciences
This poster reviews the role of nutrition in learning and how hunger can impact learning. Tips for starting the day with breakfast, refueling midday and after school snacks are discussed.
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. – A new food-labeling system helps consumers make better-informed decisions as they shop, says a University of Missouri Extension nutrition and health education specialist.
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – There is evidence that nutrients can play an important role in treating and preventing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of vision loss in people over the age of 60 in the United States.
A consumer gateway to reliable information on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity and food safety, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Eric BaileyAssistant Professor, Animal SciencesJordan ThomasAssistant Professor, Animal Sciences
White-tailed deer rely on a variety of foods for nutrients. Learn how to enhance habitat on your property to maintain a healthy white-tailed deer population.
The use of dietary supplements has grown dramatically over the last decade.
This 103-page reference lists nutrient content of over 1,274 foods. Nutrients listed include water; calories; protein; total fat; saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fatty acids; cholesterol; total dietary fiber; calcium; iron; potassium; sodium; vitamin A in IU and RE units; thiamin;…
MARYVILLE, Mo. – Efforts to expand broadband access and digital literacy in northwestern Missouri can be a model for the rest of the state, said B.J. Tanksley, director of broadband development for the Missouri Department of Economic Development.
Learn about oak decline in this leaflet from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service.
An exchange for fire science information. The consortium aims to increase the availability and consideration of credible fire science information to those making land management decisions.
Richard M. HousemanDepartment of Entomology
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Editor’s note
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To order publications for a tax-exempt organization, contact extpubs@missouri.edu for instructions.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – As the harvest season is underway, make time to work on your farm business to set it up for success next year.