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COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension state plant pathologist Mandy Bish says tar spot of corn has spread into many new counties in 2023.Bish recently confirmed tar spot in five more counties. This brings to 31 the number of Missouri counties in which tar spot has been confirmed between…
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Tar spot of corn has been confirmed in two northern Missouri counties: Holt County in northwestern Missouri and Marion County in northeastern Missouri, as well as in six counties in central Iowa and one in northeastern Kansas.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri’s Plant Diagnostic Clinic confirmed tar spot in three corn samples collected in the northeastern Missouri counties of Lewis and Holt on Aug. 30, according to Peng Tian, the clinic’s lab director.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Livestock owners increasing their herds must grow demand for meat. Current herd size expands meat supplies and domestic meat consumption to record levels.With more supply, expect lower prices, University of Missouri economist Scott Brown told the Womack Agricultural Outlook…
Learn tax advantages for planting trees for timber, using personal property for business use, investing in conservation and reporting timber sales as capital gains.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The bell for the April 17 tax return deadline tolls for thee.
Labor, Taxes, and Records - Income Taxes - Whole Farm Legal and Tax resources
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Income tax refunds are ready to roll out. You might want to hold on to some of that cash.Refunds are wages you earn throughout the year and should be thought of as hard-earned money rather than found money, says Andrew Zumwalt, personal finance specialist with University of Missouri…
Tips and guides on various topics for agriculture
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Agriculture-related incidents injure 33 children every day, and every three days a child dies from one, says University of Missouri Extension safety and health specialist Karen Funkenbusch.“Protecting our future generation needs to be a top priority!” she says.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Lawn mowing is often one of the first jobs young people have.It is also one of the most dangerous spring activities, says University of Missouri Extension health and safety specialist Karen Funkenbusch.
Columbia, Mo. – Sara Johnson, a biology teacher at Montgomery County High School, has some new lessons about energy for her students this fall.
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. – Families that work together and share responsibilities raise children who understand the value of work, said a University of Missouri human development specialist.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Neighboring and community leadership are topics that can positively change our communities in a way that is meaningful and lasting according to David Burton, county engagement and community development specialist, University of Missouri Extension.
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. - In a recent national survey of high school seniors' knowledge of basic personal finance and economic topics, students could answer only 48 percent of the questions correctly. "Adolescents clearly need a crash course in personal finance to prepare them for the future.
Because fire department personnel are usually the first responders to structural collapses, firefighters should be trained to locate and free victims from collapsed structures in the safest and most efficient way possible. This manual is designed to go beyond the basic rescue skills detailed in the…
Testing and evaluation for certification to NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications through the Missouri Division of Fire Safety. Trained and qualified evaluators will provide the required student to instructor ratio, and follow approved skills as determined by the…
Testing and evaluation for certification to NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications through the Missouri Division of Fire Safety. Trained and qualified evaluators will provide the required student to instructor ratio, and follow approved skills as determined by the…
This course is designed for individuals who are new to technical rescue or are preparing to sit for the State of Missouri Technical Rescuer certification exam. Students will discuss, develop and apply basic proficiency in technical search and rescue.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Armchair farming may not be here yet, but it’s getting closer.“Autonomy in agriculture isn’t as far away as you think,” says Kent Shannon, University of Missouri Extension agricultural engineering specialist.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Telehealth is a treatment option that is becoming more common for rural Missourians seeking mental health help, says Karen Funkenbusch, University of Missouri Extension health and safety specialist.
Fred Fishel
Department of Agronomy
Find information on developing temporary forest openings — often called group openings — to provide early
successional forest habitat 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…
Characteristics needed to build a temporary grain storage pileA grain storage pile can be constructed as either a short-term or long-term storage facility, depending upon whether a grain aeration system is included.
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo.–Does the farmland you rent need tiling, limestone, conservation structures or other long-term improvements? When landlords are reluctant to pay for an improvement, some tenants will pay for it themselves.
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Division of Plant Sciences
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Terrariums are back in style for plant lovers, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.
NEVADA, Mo. – Now is the perfect time to test for the No. 1 soybean disease in the U.S. and Canada - soybean cyst nematode (SCN), says University of Missouri Extension field agronomist Pat Miller. It is also a good time to test your IQ on this yield-reducing disease.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The best time to test for soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is right after soybean harvest, says University of Missouri Extension plant pathologist Kaitlyn Bissonnette.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Oct. 2 is National Nematode Day and marks a good time to test fields for soybean cyst nematode (SCN), the No. 1 pathogen of soybean in the United States.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The human body is more than 70 percent water and it needs to be replenished every day. But how good is the water you’re drinking?If you have a private well, testing the water once a year is a good idea.
Bob Schultheis with University of Missouri Extension in Webster County discusses testing forage for nitrates.
ASH GROVE, Mo. – “Cows and horses think alfalfa looks like candy, smells like candy and tastes like candy,” says University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Andrew McCorkill.
Missouri CourthousesContact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website.
COLUMBIA, Mo.—Due to warm, humid days this spring, homeowners and lawn managers might notice an off-yellow or orange coloring of zoysia grass lawns, said a University of Missouri turf researcher.
This most comprehensive how-to book on food preservation features gourmet and special diet recipes, along with home canning classics and illustrated step-by-step instructions.
HIGGINSVILLE, Mo. - Sleep is as important to a child’s growth and development as nutritious food and exercise.
The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), the world's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of unmanned systems and robotics, represents corporations and professionals from more than 60 countries involved in industry, government and academia.
The ASM is dedicated to the preservation and protection of birds and other wildlife. Check out their site to improve your birding skills, learn where to look for birds, and keep up on the latest books, articles and research on birds.
Bruce A. Barrett
Department of Entomology
The weather is getting warmer and families are spending more time outdoors. This gives families more opportunities to use outdoor play as teachable moments. Playing is part of learning and advancing a child’s development. When children play outside they are able to learn by exploring the world…
Gasconade County, Missouri54 acres697 trees marked for saleEstimated volume: 93,900 bd. ft. (Doyle Scale)59,900 bd. ft. (445 trees) was white oak; of which 10,500 bd. ft. was potential stave qualityRemaining 34,000 bd. ft.
It is a straightforward bid box this time around.
This installment of the bid box is a good example of how some bidders will go the extra mile in making sure their bid is "different." While most bids I usually see are rounded to the nearest 10 or 50 dollars, some buyers will try to set themselves apart and submit a bid that is a few dollars higher…
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – It's the time of year when walnuts will start dropping off their trees."Picking these walnuts up to sell can be a great moneymaker, but don't forget that you can actually eat those nuts," says Tammy Roberts, University of Missouri Extension nutrition and health education…
Jimmy C. Henning and Howell N. WheatonDepartment of Agronomy
Clyde E. Sorenson, formerly of the MU Delta CenterGene Stevens, Extension Professor, Agronomy
Many small businesses advertise because they know they should. Only a few put any planning into the ads beyond what they want to say. This lack of planning causes the business owner to miss out on some of the best advantages of advertising.
MU Extension State Specialist Kevin Bradley addresses the question of whether treating pastures for weeds is advantageous. Cattle grazing preferences were monitored with GPS-tracking collars. The preference for herbicide-treated pastures was clear.
The center helps farmers and forest landowners by providing useful information for creating new income opportunities and markets, protecting the environment by reducing nonpoint source pollution and creating and improving natural habitats for wildlife.
Learn to transform your relationship to food and eating.
Thalia Cherry started working with the Missouri SBDC at UMKC in 2016 and continues to work with her business coach to help her business grow. Check out our latest client highlight video to learn more about Thalia's entrepreneurial journey.
The Child Mind Institute focuses on managing “reopening” anxieties and other challenging issues during COVID-19.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Sometimes, gardeners take the “if some is good, more must be better” approach, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Justin Keay.
The Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) is a method that can help clinical teams make care safer by combining improved teamwork, clinical best practices, and the science of safety.
Learn how to plant and harvest easy-to-grow flowers and how to arrange them in a vase in this colorful two-page guide.
When corn or soybean are followed by cover crop plantings, the question of herbicide carryover becomes a point of concern. The effects of 14 soybean herbicides and 13 different corn on eight different cover crops are summarized in this study.
In the previous article, we looked at tools that were available online from US Census sources and through Missouri SBDC counselors to identify potential markets at the country level. This resulted in a prioritized list of countries to consider for export base
Now that you have confirmed there are no export restrictions on your product or service, you are ready to develop your strategy to export your product. The effectiveness of the export plan you develop will hold the key to whether the international marketplace becomes a significant revenue stream…
Now that you’ve identified a country for export and have selected a path to your customers, it’s a good time to start to think about pricing. You’ll need to make the important decision on what you will charge for your product. In this issue, we’ll discuss the additional costs you can expect to…
This handout explains how much dietary fat is recommended daily and provides a list of foods with healthy fats. It also discusses saturated fat and provides tips on limiting it.
This poster explains how much dietary fat is recommended daily and provides a list of foods with healthy fats. It also discusses saturated fat and provides tips on limiting it.
John M. AmosEngineering Specialist, Missouri University of Science and Technology
COLUMBIA, Mo.
“The best thing parents can spend on their children is time, not money.” — Anonymous
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. – Contrary to popular belief, the average American only gains about a pound over the holiday season. But that extra pound usually stays with us. Year after year, those pounds add up, increasing the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Beautiful countryside and wine. What’s not to love? Add Midwestern hospitality and that’s what visitors will find on the Great Northwest Missouri Wine Trail. Eight wineries work together to bring wine-tasting tourists to their region just north of Kansas City.
Mizzou Weed Science graduate student Zach Trower discusses the most common weeds in Missouri pastures and their potential impact on pasture quality in this 2016 video he filmed for the North Central Weed Science Society of America’s annual meeting.
The Issues newsletter from Human Development & Family Science (HDFS) field faculty. In this issue: brain health & brain development across the spectrum, from child development to aging well.
The Issues newsletter from Human Development & Family Science (HDFS) field faculty. In this issue: modeling resiliency, living live in between adolescence and adulthood, the quiet crowd, and awards and accolades.
The Issues newsletter from Human Development & Family Science (HDFS) field faculty. In this issue: language of inclusion, just a dash of life, and science-backed ways to increase hope.
The Issues newsletter from Human Development & Family Science (HDFS) field faculty. In this issue: an inspirational gift, keeping safe in the heat, and staying on task.
The Issues newsletter from Human Development & Family Science (HDFS) field faculty. In this issue: Mental Health First | Aid Cultivating Hope | State of Mind | New Years Resolution
This brief, illustrated brochure (PDF) from MDC shows how topped trees can lead to danger and property damage.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – If you want locally grown produce in February, you usually don’t have many choices in Missouri other than root vegetables.
Pearls of Production informative video - 2020| Hear from Kalena Bruce about how she wears many hats in agriculture and keeps herself invested and interested.
Milk Prices and Marketing - Risk Management - 2014 Farm Bill: The Margin Protection Program Dashboard MPP-Dairy, by John Newton, University of Illinois
This book helps firefighters and fire officers learn about specific keys to successful performance, goal setting, situation-evaluation training, mental discipline, sensory-enhancement education, and more. It is full of information, skills, exercises, and tools designed to help develop and maintain…
Bruce A. BarrettDepartment of EntomologyThe mimosa webworm, Homadaula anisocentra Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae), attacks the leaves of both mimosa and honey locust trees.
MCFC acts as stewards for Missouri’s community forests and advises state officials on the best ways to preserve, protect, expand and improve urban and community forests.