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This handout provides information regarding watermelon in your diet.
This handout provides information regarding watermelon in your diet.
This handout provides information regarding cucumbers in your diet.
This handout provides information regarding spinach in your diet.
This handout provides information regarding sweet potatoes in your diet.
Learn three pecan and black walnut tree grafting techinques — three-flap graft, bark graft, arrowhead graft — and how to germinate seeds in this illustrated University of Missouri Extension guide.
“Proper identification is key to management of cattle for optimum production and profitability,” says Patrick Davis MU Extension Regional Livestock Field Specialist. Identification is important in tracking cattle performance.
COLUMBIA, Mo.– When adjusting the settings on a combine, there needs to be a balance between acceptable grain loss and acceptable grain quality.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – There are two ways to more hay: Grow more or store it better.Many factors influence how bales make the trip from the field to the cow, says Jim Humphrey, a University of Missouri agronomist and member of the NRCS+MU Grasslands Project.
CLEVER, Mo. –Due to poor storage and feeding methods, only about half of Missouri hay reaches the cow’s mouth, says University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Andy McCorkill.
“This is the time of year to begin proper management to reduce grass tetany incidence in your cattle operation,” says MU Extension Regional Livestock Field Specialist Patrick Davis. Grass tetany is related to mineral imbalances in cattle and if not prevented can lead to sickness and death. …
Related story and video: It’s tree pruning time
COLUMBIA, Mo.– Pruning trees when they’re young can prevent structural problems and the need to remove large limbs later, says a University of Missouri Extension state forestry specialist.
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BETHANY, Mo. – Cold and flu season is in full swing. One defense against them is to get plenty of vitamin E.
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. – Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss for people over 60. A study from the National Institutes of Health found that people over the age of 75 had a 30 percent risk of AMD.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – When storms, floods and other disasters leave damaged homes in their path, local contractors often get more business than they can handle. In many cases, out-of-town contractors will arrive in force to pick up the slack.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Gardeners love to garden, but don’t overdo it on hot summer days.
During extreme heat, the best time to do garden tasks is early in the morning, said Donna Aufdenberg, University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist. The second-best time is in the late evening.
Robert D. Hall and Darryl P. SandersDepartment of Entomology
Kelly A. ColeMU Extension AssociateSara GableMU Extension State Specialist, Human Development and Family Studies
OSCEOLA, Mo. – Sheep and goats are susceptible to heat stress in the summer, and a revised University of Missouri Extension publication updates management practices for producers to protect their animals.
Reviewed by Peng Tian
Assistant Professor, Plant Sciences
Reviewed by Manoj Chhetri
Department of Horticulture
Brad S. Fresenburg, Barbara S. Corwin and Robert R. Broz
Departments of Horticulture, Plant Pathology and Agricultural Systems Management
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Without protective gear, working around grain dust can cause severe respiratory problems, says University of Missouri Extension safety and health specialist Karen Funkenbusch.
Conditions such as farmer’s lung are serious but preventable, she says.
This handout provides information regarding protein in your diet.
This poster 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.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The leaves are down, winter is upon us, and that means it’s prime time for pruning oak trees, which can be infected by the oak wilt fungus if they’re pruned during the high-risk period mid-March through mid-July.
Most established shade trees do not need to be pruned regularly. But yearly pruning during the first few years after planting can help a tree become established and develop a strong, attractive structure. Learn when and how to prune and problems you might
Carol B. Trokey and E.A. McGinnes Jr.School of Natural ResourcesPruning trees in the yard and in the forest can yield many benefits — if it is done correctly.
Revised by David Trinklein
Horticulture State Extension Specialist
Division of Plant Sciences & Technology
Pruning is an important practice for maintaining the health, size & vigor of trees. Visit our site to learn about Pruning Ornamental Trees and Shrubs.
Michele Warmund
Fruit State Specialist
Division of Plant Sciences
COLUMBIA, Mo.– The long, harsh winter coupled with last fal
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – The public is invited to submit information to help local, state and national decision-makers assess drought conditions and impacts in Missouri.
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available for purchase.
Flernoy Jones and Robert D. Hall
Department of Entomology
Fred Unnewehr and F.T. Satalowich
Missouri State Department of Health
This one-day awareness-level training is suitable for new PIOs, taken alone or before Basic Public Information Officer (PIO) (G290) training. A secondary audience is elected or other officials who want an overview of emergency public information.
This manuals provides basic skills and awareness training for fire department public information officers (PIOs). It has been constructed to meet current recognized guidelines and practices in the field and features an overview of the skills and knowledge a PIO needs to perform the diverse and…
This curriculum covers all five chapters of Public Information Officer, Second Edition Manual. The components are designed for use in traditional face-to-face and hybrid classroom environments.
Missouri CourthousesContact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website.
The new editions of IFSTA’s fire apparatus driver/operator training materials mark a new approach to training driver/operators. The Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, Thfive5 chapters relevant to aerial apparatus. Personnel on departments that operate both types of apparatus now…
This curriculum covers the material in the Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, Third Edition. The curriculum design is based on current research that provides for the most effective instructional design for adult training classrooms. All the tools an instructor needs to deliver a…
This Exam Prep is intended to prepare the student for end of course tests based on Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, Third Edition and for written portions of certification exams. It includes 953 questions from all 20 chapters of the handbook and references page numbers with…
Save when you purchase the Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator, Third Edition Handbook and Exam Prep Package.
This Instructor Resource Kit provides easy storage and all the instructional materials needed throughout a course based on Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, Third Edition. The IRK allows instructors to store and transport all instructional materials to any teaching location.
BUTLER, Mo. – One of the best rewards during pumpkin season are the seeds. They taste great, can be flavored in multiple ways and are great for snacks and salad toppers.When you first remove the seeds from the pumpkin, however, it’s kind of a slimy mess. But it’s easy to clean them up.
STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. – It is pumpkin time, when people celebrate the versatile vegetable that marks seasons, holidays and traditions.This member of the squash family has been grown in North America for thousands of years, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Katie Kammler.
Watering a herd year round can be difficult and costly. Visit our site to learn about Pumps and Watering Systems for Managed Beef Grazing.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Findings by University of Missouri scientists indicate that zinc oxide nanoparticles could be a weapon against harmful molds and bacteria in food.
Ronald O. BatesDepartment of Animal Sciences
Deciding between buying or leasing farm equipment? Learn about purchase plans, rental agreements, lease agreements, tax and financial considerations and more.
PURDY, Mo. – The sea of native warm-season grass on Gene Cowherd’s Barry County farm is a reminder of a time when buffalo grazed tall prairie grasses.
Milk Prices and Marketing - Risk Management - Put Options as Price Insurance for Dairy Farmers, by Gregg Ibendahl and John D. Anderson, University of Kentucky
COLUMBIA, Mo. - Homeowners should put a lot of thought in selecting the right lawn-care service, said a University of Missouri turf grass scientist."You should always follow some basic guidelines in choosing a lawn-care company," said Brad Fresenburg.
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. - High commodity prices provide an opportunity for landowners to increase their income by converting pasture to crop production. This has created urgency among cattlemen to secure grazing land for their cattle and other livestock, said a University of Missouri Extension…
Missouri CourthousesContact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website.
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PWI, Inc., a Kansas manufacturer, pioneered aviation interior lighting in 1972 with custom-made fluorescent lights and more recently has become the resident expert in LED lighting.
Shirin Ghatrehsamani, left, with other MU Agriculture and Environment
What do you do in your current role with the U
What do you do in your current role with the University of Missouri?
Find information on establishing clumps of dense shrubs or woody cover with a canopy to create headquarters for quail 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…
The Missouri site of an organization dedicated to the conservation of quail, pheasants and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public awareness, education and land management policies and programs.
COLUMBIA, Mo. - The past year hasn't been kind to the northern bobwhite quail in Missouri. Ice storms left many to freeze or starve and heavy rains washed away nests and drowned hatchlings.
George B. Garner
There is a lot of talk about the importance of affordable and high-quality broadband Internet access in rural America. While on the Greene County Commission Ag tour Sept. 25, 2019, one farm family shared about how the lack of broadband negatively impacts their farm.
Site of an association that works to promote sustainable, high-quality deer populations, wildlife habitats and ethical hunting experiences through research, education, advocacy and hunter recruitment
Reviewed by Leslie Bertsch
Department of Nutrition and Health
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifers averaged $2,427 with a top price of $3,500 at the spring sale at Fruitland (Mo.) Livestock Auction, Saturday, May 7.“This sale was quality over quantity,” said Erin Larimore, University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist, Jackson.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Recent news may have some consumers confused about the status of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.
Overview of the concerns and management of nitrate accumulation in plants.
Editor’s noteThe following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Editor’s noteThe following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Editor’s noteThe following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Editor’s noteThe following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Editor’s note
On 1/22/15, a web address was updated on this page and in the PDF.
Curt Emanuel
Extension Educator, Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service
Extension Disaster Education Network Radiological Education Team Member
Indoor air can be polluted in a number of ways. Indoor pollutants include formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, respirable dust, nitrogen dioxide, radon and other gases. This guide focuses on just one of these pollutants — radon.
This workshop is designed as an informational program to expose all emergency service agencies that have the potential to respond to emergencies involving railroad equipment and property. These emergencies involve collisions between trains and cars or pedestrians, as well as rail carrier disasters…
Dude and Janelle Melton, Webster County Master Gardeners, offer some information about rain barrels and their advantages when it comes to gardening.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Predicted temperatures in the low 90s the week of May 8 combined with intense or recurrent rainfall could result in damage to corn and soybean crops from ponding, saturated soils and flooding, says University of Missouri Extension agronomist Bill Wiebold.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Most of Missouri has transitioned out of drought conditions for now, said University of Missouri Extension state climatologist Zack Leasor.
Raised-bed gardens have several advantages, including higher yields and a longer growing season. Vegetables, fruits, flowers, trees and shrubs can all be grown in raised beds. Learn about types of raised beds and how to build and maintain them in this gui
Fred Meinershagen, emeritusDepartment of Animal SciencesReviewed by Rex Ricketts and Barry SteevensDepartment of Animal Sciences
Raising Dairy Replacements (MWPS), Iowa State University
Janet A. ClarkAssociate Program Leader
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.
Over 90% of Public Safety Diving (PSD) fatalities occur because teams are using sport diving or recreational procedures and equipment. Unlike other emergency response teams, dive teams routinely use recreational stores for training and gear.
This curriculum covers the material presented in the Rapid Intervention Teams, Second Edition Manual. It comprises comprehensive and easy-to-customize IFSTA lesson outlines and PowerPoint presentations.
This manual presents the purpose of a rapid intervention team (RIT) program and how to implement one in an emergency response organization. It serves as a guide to the regulations and standards that apply to RIT including information from NFPA 1407 related to training and operational concepts.
PERRYVILLE, Mo. – A rare cave-dwelling fish is shedding new light on how farmers are improving water quality through cover crops and nutrient management.University of Missouri Extension and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) say new nests of grotto sculpin are growing in caves in…
LAMAR, Mo. – Which is better for you: raw or cooked vegetables? The answer may surprise you, says a University of Missouri Extension nutrition and health education specialist.“We’ve always heard that raw vegetables are healthier than cooked because cooking destroys nutrients. In some cases that’s…
Missouri CourthousesContact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website.