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GRAVOIS MILLS, Mo. – Cattle don’t like eating sericea lespedeza, an invasive species in Missouri pastures.
COLUMBIA, Mo.–Homeowners eager to apply aggressive first aid to storm-damaged trees could be removing trees that might have survived.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Be mellow until the forsythia turns yellow.That’s the advice from University of Missouri Extension plant pathologist Lee Miller for applying crabgrass pre-emergent herbicides to lawns.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Patterson Family Foundation has awarded funds to Missouri 4-H for a three-year pilot project focusing on youth workforce development, overcoming barriers to higher education and improving financial literacy.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Many students have the desire to go to college, but not the funds to pay for it. Fortunately, there are options available to help students afford higher education.
Pearls of Production is a hands-on educational program for women involved in livestock production.
Pearls of Production photos from previous events (Flickr images)
Reviewed by Peng Tian
Assistant Professor, Plant Sciences
Reviewed by Manoj Chhetri
Department of Horticulture
George S. Smith and Maureen H. O'Day
Department of Entomology
William Reid
Kansas State University
Although researchers agree that birth weight is the most important measurable trait affecting calving difficulty, there is evidence that the size and shape of the pelvis also affect a heifer’s ability to calve.
Missouri CourthousesContact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website.
These plans are not intended to be construction drawings and do not specify the size and characteristics of load bearing components.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Peonies serve as the traditional flower of Memorial Day. Their huge, lavish blossoms stand as fragrant sentinels in country cemeteries, conjuring memories of times and people past.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – In the 1800s, peonies were one of the few flowers in bloom in late May. After the Civil War, mourners used peonies to adorn the graves of fallen soldiers on Decoration Day, which we now call Memorial Day.
Despite evidence showing the value of pursuing CTE opportunities and their prevalence across the state, perceptions of past vocational programs still impact current CTE efforts. This report presents the key results of a survey on how Missourians view CTE.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – When American colonists dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor in 1773 as a political protest, they faced a dilemma. What could they use to make tea, since the continued drinking of British tea would be deemed unpatriotic?
MOUNT VERNON, Mo. – Forty-four performance and genomically tested bulls averaged $3,678 on Oct. 25 at the Springfield Livestock Marketing Center, said University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Eldon Cole.
Performance Nutrition: The Competitive Edge is a six-module program that shows athletes, parents and coaches how to use proper nutrition before, during and after competition to help athletes perform their best and avoid injury.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension specialists are getting reports of illness and death in cows and small ruminants that may have ingested perilla mint.Perilla mint, a toxic summer annual, is also known as rattlesnake weed, purple mint and beefsteak plant.
An informational handout on the periodical cicada emergence in 2024.
Bruce A. Barrett
Department of Entomology
Find information on developing permanent forest openings to serve as a food source for wildlife 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.
Missouri CourthousesContact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website.
PERRYVILLE, Mo. – New technology and old-school knowledge mixed in the aftermath of the tornado that struck Perry County Feb. 28.
List of resources assembled by MU Extension and the Personal Financial Planning Department to provide help to Missouri families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fred FishelDepartment of Agronomy
Work and life create stress for each of us. Why do some people cope better than others? Here are some ideas from researchers who study human behavior.
David E. BakerDepartment of Agricultural Engineering
Search for a certified pesticide applicator in your area using this tool from the Missouri Department of Agriculture.
Helping individuals who wish to become licensed commercial pesticide applicators reduce the harmful effects of improper pesticide use.
Missouri commercial pesticide applicators, order your pesticide applicator training manuals here to enhance your training and study for certification exams. Stay up-to-date on environmentally sound uses of pesticides.
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Mahlon Fairchild
Integrated Pest Management
Paul Andre
Missouri Department of Agriculture
Fred FishelDepartment of Agronomy
Learn about federal and Missouri pesticide rules, and see the steps to take to become a pesticide applicator and keep good records of when you use pesticides.
Pesticide poisoning is a commonly under-diagnosed illness. Visit our website to learn about pesticide poisoning symptoms and first aid.
Learn guidelines to ensure the safe and environmentally friendly storage of pesticides.
Fred Fishel
Department of Agronomy
Once a pesticide is introduced into the environment, whether through an application, a disposal or a spill, it is influenced by many processes. These processes determine a pesticide's persistence and movement, if any, and its ultimate fate.
James H. JarmanIntegrated Pest ManagementDarryl P. SandersDepartment of EntomologyC. Dean MartinMissouri Department of Natural Resources
Missouri CourthousesContact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website.
Missouri CourthousesContact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website.
John A. LoryDivision of Plant SciencesCommercial Agriculture Program
Harry C. Minor and John SteckerDepartment of AgronomyJ.R. BrownSchool of Natural ResourcesIn Missouri, soils generally contain from 800 to 2,000 pounds of total phosphorus (P) per acre. Most of the phosphorus is fixed, that is, not available for use by plants.
David DunnSoil Testing LaboratoryMU Delta Research CenterGene StevensPlant SciencesDelta Research Center
Department of Nutritional Sciences
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Try this fun scavenger hunt with different challenges! Play as an individual, small group against others or as a family team. Created and reviewed by MU Extension nutrition and exercise education faculty and exercise physiologists.
Peppers come in a variety of colors, shapes, sizes and flavors ranging from sweet to spicy hot. They are a colorful addition to any meal, or they can be enjoyed as a snack on their own.
Recordkeeping is important to make management decisions for optimum cattle operation productivity and profitability. Therefore, cattle producers should consider purchasing the 2024 shirt pocket size record book called the “Redbook” to aid in their record keeping practices. These books are…
Charles D. Fulhage and Donald L. PfostAgricultural Engineering ExtensionJohn W. FeistnerNatural Resources Conservation Service
COLUMBIA, Mo. – No flower says Christmas like the poinsettia. Now is the time of year when these colorful plants adorn mantels, tables and hallways across the country.
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. - Low-calorie apples are a dieter's dream-a medium apple has only about 80 calories. While they aren't bursting with vitamins and minerals like some fruits, apples are loaded with pectin, a cholesterol-lowering soluble fiber.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Pork producers need to know what to do if a vesicular disease strikes their operation.The Seneca Valley virus (SVV) disease is on the upswing in the United States, says Corinne Bromfield, University of Missouri Extension veterinarian.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Pigs can’t cool themselves through sweating and need special attention during heat waves, says University of Missouri Extension swine nutrition specialist Marcia Shannon.Pigs take priority over any other animals on the farm when temperatures rise, Shannon says. Pigs have few…
Missouri CourthousesContact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Celebrating National Volunteer Week, the Missouri 4-H Foundation is proud to recognize Missouri 4-H volunteer Deedee Martin with the 2021 Naomi Crouch 4-H Volunteer Leadership Award. Martin, who lives in Pike County, is being recognized for more than 30 of service and support to…
Young athletes, eager to be a starting player or earn a scholarship, may be tempted to follow the lead of pros and use performance enhancers to gain a competitive edge.
Pine wilt has killed so many Scots pine trees in the Midwest that extension specialists no longer recommend planting it in the area. Learn what causes pine wilt, how it spreads and what you can do to manage it in this full-color guide from University of M
This workshop and facilitated tabletop exercise lasts approximately two hours.
This workshop and facilitated tabletop exercise lasts approximately two hours.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The availability of good jobs is critical for attracting new residents to a community, encouraging former residents to return and convincing current residents to stay. But jobs alone are not enough anymore.
CAMDENTON, Mo. – Save money, time and stress by planning meals this school year, says University of Missouri Extension health and nutrition specialist Melissa Bess.Fall brings football games, 4-H meetings, dance classes, cheerleading, harvest and much more. Families sometimes struggle with how to…
COLUMBIA, Mo. – While 2023 might seem a long way off, it’s not too early for livestock producers think about how recent Food and Drug Administration guidance might affect their operations, says University of Missouri Extension veterinarian Craig Payne.
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. — It wasn’t the best of springs for baling hay.“Stockpiling fall forage can stretch your hay supply by delaying how early you start feeding hay, plus reduce your harvesting costs,” says Pat Miller, University of Missouri Extension agronomy specialist.
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. – Instead of tending to a garden that will only provide fruits and vegetables during the season, consider growing enough to preserve, suggests a University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist.
MOUNT VERNON, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Eldon Cole said he received a report recently of cows in southwestern Missouri being killed by perilla mint, a toxic plant.
SEDALIA, Mo. – Weaning spring calves may be more of a challenge this year because of short pasture supplies and the questionable nutritional value of this year’s hay crop.
Building and Facilities - Parlor - The milking center is approximately one-third to one-half the total cost of dairy cattle housing. Therefore, its design, type, size, and degree of mechanization is important. This guide discusses factors important in planning present and future expansion. Kansas…
The purpose of this course is to provide guidance for Emergency Managers and implementers of children’s programs about meeting the unique needs that arise among children as a result of a disaster or emergency.
STOCKTON, Mo. – Patience pays off for cattle producers who wait for fescue to grow some before turning cattle out for spring grazing, says University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Patrick Davis.
COLUMBIA, Mo. -Families feeling financial stress can reduce holiday shopping anxiety through planning and by following a few basic tips, said a University of Missouri Extension personal finance specialist.Suzi McGarvey offers these suggestions for keeping holiday spending under control:
These blueprints are designed to support the information in the Plans Examiner for Fire and Emergency Services, Second Edition Manual. They are referenced in various locations throughout the manual and intended to provide the student with an example of what they will encounter when performing the…
This manual is for fire department staff and others who review plans for compliance with fire and building codes to ensure public safety in the built environment. Its content is appropriate for any plan examiners in fire prevention divisions, fire marshal bureaus, building departments and community…
This manual is for fire department staff and others who review plans for compliance with fire and building codes to ensure public safety in the built environment. The blueprints are referenced in various locations throughout the manual and intended to provide the student with an example of what…
SEDALIA, Mo. – While spring calving and spring bull sales may dominate the producer’s current thought process, planning for weaned fall calves might slip through the cracks. Two items to pay close attention to for weaned calves is value of gain and cost per pound of gain.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Bearing fruit ranging in color from red, orange and yellow to purple, white and chocolate-black, sweet peppers are the Easter eggs of the vegetable garden, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.
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Designed for Extension advisors, agents, and specialists who understand the urgency of plant protection and will have the opportunity to teach plant biosecurity management to those involved in the U.S. agricultural sector.
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JACKSON, Mo. – Nothing spells spring like blooms peeking out from the depths of winter.Planning and planting in fall will reward gardeners with blooms in spring, says Donna Aufdenberg, University of Missouri Extension horticulturist.
COLUMBIA, Mo.
The University of Missouri Plant Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) identifies and provides management solutions for insects, diseases and weeds.
Collecting plant disease samples
Downloadable form for people who need to take and ship samples to the MU Extension Plant Diagnostic Clinic.
Bob Schultheis with University of Missouri Extension in Webster County discusses plant diseases.
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Now is the time to prepare for some of the earliest arrivals of spring: flowers borne by Dutch bulbs.These flowers include the likes of narcissus (daffodil), tulip, hyacinth and crocus.
TRUXTON, Mo. – Strip-grazing milo (grain sorghum) is a money-saving alternative winter feed plan for cattle, according to University of Missouri Extension agronomy specialist Rusty Lee.“Winter feed expenses are the killer of profits,” said Lee. “It’s the top reason for whether a cattle producer…
Plant propagation is the process of increasing the number of plants of a particular species. Visit our site to learn more about Plant Propagation.