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On July 8, experts from all four University of Missouri System universities and MU Extension unveiled a pilot plan to expand broadband access in a rural community.
Learn how UM System and its four universities are connecting resources, research and projects to improve Missourians’ lives in areas of greatest challenge, including the UM System Broadband Initiative.
WHATMissouri’s youth are our future. The opportunities they have and challenges they face will shape our communities, our state and the world for decades to come. It’s up to today’s leaders and educators to create the conditions needed for today’s youth to thrive.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The new University of Missouri System Health Care Finder aims to increase Missourians’ access to health care and boost the state’s health care outcomes.
The UMSL Labor Studies Certificate Program is a six course, academic accredited program that provides a basic background and history along with the skills needed to deal with the ever-changing U.S. workplace and economy.
LAMAR, Mo. – An unusual pest—winter grain mite—has appeared in southwestern Missouri wheat fields.
JAMESTOWN, Mo. – There’s a thick coat of snow on the ground, but Liz Graznak is harvesting lettuce, spinach and other vegetables on her central Missouri farm.
Betty Lou Barsley-MarraDepartment of Human Development and Family Studies
This book provides a detailed overview and implementation strategies for the 16 Fire Fighter Life Safety Initiatives that were developed by the NFFF at their landmark summit in 2004.
Jordan ThomasAssistant Professor, Animal SciencesGenevieve VanWyeGraduate Research Assistant, Animal Sciences
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Sire selection is one of the most important decisions cow/calf producers make. If it is effective, sire selection will account for nearly 90 percent of the genetic improvement in a herd.
See how adjusted basis and fair market value affect how to account for losing timber to fires, storms, floods, vandalism or other events in your tax return.
Learn to interpret the information shared on a food label. This handout discusses nutrients, percent daily value, serving information, and the ingredients list.
Learn to interpret the information shared on a food label. This poster discusses nutrients, percent daily value, serving information, and the ingredients list.
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Development of local food systems that spur economic development in rural areas requires different assumptions and models than the traditional market-based approaches applied in urban areas.
Video about understanding your soil tests (for homeowners) by Justin Keay, Field Specialist in Horticulture.
Fred FishelDepartment of AgronomyPaul AndreMissouri Department of Agriculture
Brad S. Freseburg
Division of Plant Sciences
The home water treatment industry has responded to recent public concern over water quality by introducing a wide variety of home water treatment products into the marketplace. When faced with so many choices, consumers wonder what, if any, water treatment system they need.
Bob BrozExtension Water Quality State SpecialistDivision of Food Systems and Bioengineering
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A three-year Gallup study of 26 U.S. cities (released in 2010) found that peoples’ love and passion for their community may be a leading indicator for local economic growth.
The U.S. Drought Monitor is a weekly map that identifies and labels by intensity general areas of drought throughout the nation, accompanied by written regional drought summaries.
This enhanced protocol prepared for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality provides instructions for implementing universal decolonization in adult intensive care units.
Research at Dairy Focus is grounded in two major areas: 1) mechanisms of metabolic adaptation from gestation to lactation in dairy cows (transition period), and 2) impact of nutrition on metabolism, reproduction and health in dairy cows.
Comfortable cows are happy and productive cows. Stay up to date on the latest research on biosecurity and cost effective ways to maintain the health and well-being of the herd.
CAFNR agricultural research centers are now Missouri Agricultural Experiment Stations.
Extending CAFNR research to almost 14,000 acres across Missouri to meet the regional needs of farmers and producers.
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Columbia, MO – On Wednesday, January 29, 2020 members of the University of Missouri Extension - Business Development Progr
A tool designed to help the producer understand the costs of drying grain on-farm and those of delivering high-moisture grain to a buyer.
Publications related to integrated pest management.
Editorial by Marshall Stewart, vice chancellor for extension and engagement and chief engagement officer for UM System.
Southwest Research Center was established in 1959 through the purchase of an 898-acre site that represented soil types in this region.
The Center for Native Grasslands Management (CNGM) was opened in 2006 by the University of Tennessee to provide the scientific background needed by producers and land managers to enable them to effectively establish and manage native grasslands.
Dairy modernizaƟon is defined here as the investment in faciliƟes and technology to provide animal comfort and express the geneƟc potenƟal of the herd to produce milk at a profit. Many farms are evolving from the Ɵe/stanchion barn systems to a freestall or bedded pen barn and milking center. The…
Whether you're a new drone pilot or have years of experience, rules and safety tips exist to help you fly safely in the national airspace. To get started, be sure to select which type of drone user you are and find out what rules and regulations apply to your specific situation.
Any abnormal deviation in the structure or action of a horse can render it partly or completely useless. Visit our website today to learn more.
Melvin BradleyDepartment of Animal SciencesAny defect that affects serviceability is considered an unsoundness. A defect that detracts from appearance but does not impair serviceability is considered a blemish.
MARSHFIELD, Mo. – Holiday decorating season is here, and that means hauling out ladders to place holiday cheer throughout the home and yard.
A ladder seems like such a simple tool, but ladder accidents are far too common and can happen in the blink of an eye.
NEVADA, Mo. – “I brought it up to test.” University of Missouri Extension agronomist Pat Miller often hears that when farmers talk about crop fertilizer applications.“I do not think it means what you think it means,” Miller says, quoting the movie “The Princess Bride.”
Few experiences are more devastating for an older person that the realization that, due to physical limitations, they must move from their home. Over two-thirds of aging parents believe they will be able to rely on family and friends with tasks that allow them to stay in their homes (AARP, 2001).
Learn about the changes reflected in the 2022 update to Missouri's Private Applicator Reference Manual.
Features videos, webinars and other resources available through UMASH, a multidisciplinary collaboration focused on addressing occupational health and safety issues in agriculture.
At MU, programs in Urban Entomology seek to understand more about the insects that inhabit human environments and to mitigate their negative impacts.
Identification, life cycle and habits, damage potential, and control measures for dark-winged fungus gnats.
Identification, life cycle and habits, damage potential and control measures for fruit flies.
Identification, life cycle and habits, damage potential, and control measures for green bottle flies.
Identification, life cycle and habits, damage potential, and control measures for house flies.
Identification, life cycle and habits, damage potential, and control measures for phorid or humpbacked flies.
It isn’t common to see women and minorities who own a supply distribution company, but Kayla Dennis wants to change that. As a first-generation entrepreneur, Dennis refuses to shy away from challenges.
USA.gov creates and organizes timely, needed government information and services, making them accessible to the public anytime, anywhere.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension economists urge farmers to complete the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2017 Census of Agriculture. The census should arrive in farmers’ mailboxes in December. It can be returned by mail or securely submitted online.
Agroforestry resources curated by the USDA Alternative Farming Systems Information Center.
The Center for Tropical and Subtropical Aquaculture (CTSA) is one of five regional aquaculture centers in the United States established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The regional aquaculture centers integrate individual and institutional expertise and resources in support of commercial…
This NRCS energy awareness tool is designed to inform you of the energy cost centers and help you estimate the energy costs for three animal housing operations on your farm or ranch. NRCS technical specialists have developed energy cost models for housing dairy cows, swine, and poultry.
Protecting the public’s health by ensuring the safety of meat, poultry, and processed egg products.
The National Agricultural Library (NAL) is one of five national libraries of the United States. It houses one of the world's largest collections devoted to agriculture and its related sciences.
The USDA National Agroforestry Center helps America’s farmers, ranchers and forest landowners conserve the nation’s soil, water, air and other natural resources.
The North Central Regional Aquaculture Center (NCRAC) is one of the five Regional Aquaculture Centers established by Congress that are administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
A High Tunnel System, commonly called a “hoop house,” is an increasingly popular conservation practice for farmers, and is available with financial assistance through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). With high tunnel systems, no summer is too short or winter too cold because…
Brad FresenburgCoordinator of Pesticide ProgramsMelissa May
Risk management agency fact sheet for Missouri, from the USDA.
Prevented planting provisions in insurance policies can provide valuable coverage when extreme weather conditions prevent expected plantings.
The Southern Regional Aquaculture Center (SRAC) is one of five Regional Aquaculture Centers established by Congress. The designated regions are Tropical/Subtropical, Western, Northeastern, North Central, and Southern.
Developed to take advantage of the best aquaculture science, educational skills, and facilities within a twielve-state area, the Western Regional Aquaculture Center (WRAC) works to enhance viable and profitable commercial aquaculture production in the U.S. for the benefit of producers, consumers,…
WIC Learning Online (WLOL) is a series of free online courses designed to train all levels of WIC staff. The WIC Works Resource System (WIC Works) is an online education, training and resource center for State, local and clinic staff administering the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for…
Women in Agriculture - USDA Women in Ag connection poster
Every few years, Missouri gets enough rain to cause extensive flooding from the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. In the spring of 2019, precipitation caused flooding to easily pass federal flooding thresholds, and large amounts of damage to occur.
This is part of an MU Extension series to help row crop and livestock producers manage drought. COLUMBIA, Mo. – Some drought-stricken corn may have more value as cattle feed than grain this year.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – If you’re in the market for a car that will save you money at the pump, looking at miles per gallon may not be the best way to compare fuel efficiency, says a University of Missouri Extension financial planning specialist.
LAMAR, Mo. – The doorbell rings. Ghosties and ghoulies shout “Trick or treat!” as you open the door. They reach toward you with bags and containers, waiting for the bounty you are about to bestow. Though candy is the typical Halloween fare, you can hand out a healthier ransom.
STOCKTON, Mo. – If not managed properly, muddy pastures can affect grazing the rest of the year, says University of Missouri Extension regional livestock specialist Patrick Davis.
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. – Heavy rains and rising rivers may flood wells. “Wells could be contaminated with bacteria, viruses or parasites that can make you ill,” said Van Ayers, a former University of Missouri Extension agriculture and rural development specialist.
Weed problems may explode this year thanks to the drought of 2018 and residual problems associated with overgrazing in parched pastures, says University of Missouri Extension agronomist Valerie Tate.
This is part of an MU Extension series to help row crop and livestock producers manage drought. For more articles, go to https://mizzou.us/DroughtResources.
STOCKTON, Mo. – “Summer annuals are a good way to add diversity and build pasture stands for the upcoming grazing season,” says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist.
Weather - Custom Weather Analysis and Tools
Barry Steevens, Ron Belyea and Richard CrawfordDepartment of Animal Sciences
Ken Hellevang, North Dakota State University Extension Engineer, demonstrates how to use a moisture meter. 7:58 minutes
Flour is the main ingredient in many baked products and is used to thicken sauces, gravies and puddings. Learn how to measure and store flour, what nutrients it provides, and how to make some simple baked recipes in this guide.
Cornmeal is a staple in many kitchens because it has a variety of uses. Visit our website today to learn about Using and Storing Cornmeal.
Reviewed by Leslie BertschDepartment of Nutrition and HealthOne pound of honey is about 1-1/3 cups. A 3-pound container holds about 4 cups honey.
Food Safety Fact Sheet - Follow these important, safe handling and storage practices to maintain and ensure the high quality of expressed breast milk and the health of the baby.
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Waste, or lime stabilized biomass (LSB), from food processing plants can be used for liming fields. Learn what LSB is, how it can be used, and the soil benefits it provides in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
Mizzou Weed Science graduate student Brian Dintelmann correlates visual dicamba injury with yield losses in Missouri Soybean fields. Brian earned first place at the 2018 North Central Weed Science Society's annual meeting with this video he produced.
In this video news story, University of Missouri researchers use GPS technology to understand the complexities of a cow's appetite. This knowledge may help livestock producers graze cattle more efficiently.
Leah L. Shever, PhD, RN. This video was filmed at the Infection Preventionists Leading the Way to Reduce Healthcare-Associated Infections Conference (March, 2017)
James Quinn
Horticulture Extension Specialist
David Trinklein
Division of Plant Sciences
Raymond A. Cloyd
Ornamental Entomology/Integrated Pest Management
Kansas State University