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Site selection for modern dairy production facilities is dependent on numerous criteria. One of these criteria is an adequate water supply. The facility must have the potential to develop or obtain a water supply of sufficient quantity and quality to serve the anticipated present and future…
If your drinking water comes from a well, pond, spring or cistern, you need to know about various water tests and how to obtain water samples for testing. Keep your water supply safe and reliable. Learn how in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – This is the time of year when cattle producers need to pay extra attention to heat stress in their operations, says University of Missouri Extension beef specialist Eric Bailey.
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Since this guide was printed and last reviewed, a note alerting readers to the invasive nature of amur honeysuckle has been added to this page.
Denny Schrock
Department of Horticulture
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- When a neighbor receives a kind note from us, especially if it is handwritten, they feel like the writer has a deeper desire to serve them or connect.
This research summarizes the roles that ducks and geese can play in transporting weed seed, namely waterhemp and Palmer, over long distances. The results suggest about 882 million pigweed seed can be transported by waterfowl annually.
COLUMBIA, Mo.– In the war between waterhemp and producers, waterhemp is winning, says a University of Missouri Extension state weed scientist.
Waterhemp can reduce soybean yield by 44% if left to compete over the season. Control in soybean is challenging because the species rapidly adapts to herbicides and develops resistance. Best control options will use cultural techniques with chemicals.
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Reviewed by David H. Trinklein
Division of Plant Sciences
Provides basic information to help livestock producers plan, design and install water systems that will maximize animal performance while minimizing the labor required to care for herd water needs.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Some gardeners consider waterlilies to be the ultimate challenge. Many admire them but few grow them, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.
Lewis W. Jett
Department of Horticulture
Timothy P. Baker
Regional Horticulture Specialist
Dunklin County
Barbara Corwin
Department of Plant Pathology
COLUMBIA, Mo. – July, National Watermelon Month, is the time to celebrate this thirst-quenching, vitamin-rich garden delight.Mark Twain wrote that one who has tasted watermelon “knows what the angels eat.”
Missouri CourthousesContact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website.
GREENVILLE, Mo. – “So, if the thrill of counting Easter eggs has faded and sightings of neighborhood bears in windows have become less frequent, would you be up for a new adventure?” asks Kelley Brent, county engagement specialist in nutrition and health for University of Missouri Extension in…
BUTLER, Mo. – It won’t be long before pint-sized Princess Elsas, Star Wars characters and Minions run through neighborhoods threatening tricks and demanding treats.Halloween doesn’t have to be a complete sugar-overload holiday. There are simple things that parents can do to keep it fun and healthy.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Humans are social animals. That is not new information. Even the ancients knew: it is not good for man to be alone.
Weather - Missouri Radar (Intellicast)
Find out whether federal tax law allows farms to defer income earned after selling animals because of drought, flood or related weather conditions.
BOWLING GREEN, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension is offering a nine-part webinar series on organic production of specialty crops.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Farmers have a new set of free tools to help them make crop decisions.University of Missouri Extension agricultural economist Ray Massey and Pat Guinan, climatologist for MU Extension Commercial Agriculture, are collaborating with participants across the nation to make information…
Missouri CourthousesContact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website.
Annual broadleaf and grass weeds can become a serious problem in pastures and forages. Learn about forage crop, soil and weed problems in Missouri. See color photos of weeds at different stages and select herbicides with the help of tables in this manual.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Move over, herbicides. There’s a new sheriff in town. And he’s toting some powerful guns loaded with electricity to kill weeds. This shocking new method of weed control was demonstrated at the 2021 Pest Management Field Day at the University of Missouri Bradford Research Center in…
Weeds can significantly reduce corn and soybean yields. View photos of 141 weed species at different stages of development and learn to identify them in this publication. Also see photos and descriptions of symptoms for herbicide-injured plants.
What factors should you consider when it comes to pasture weed control? This presentation summarizes common Missouri pasture weeds, factors to consider before applying herbicides, and identification tips on weeds that pose health risk to livestock.
Obviously, our season so far has been one for the books. Our state climatologist Pat Guinan tells us that last month was the wettest May on record ever! We’ve been fielding a number of questions over the past several weeks related to the wet weather and how this affects our herbicides and weed…
Answers to the most common weed management questions asked during May of 2019, the wettest May on record ever.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – As growing season begins, University of Missouri Extension’s weekly Garden Hour returns to its noon slot on Wednesdays. MU Extension specialists address lawn, garden, disease and insect questions during the free hourlong virtual sessions.
Weekly report on Missouri hay markets provided by the Missouri Department of Agriculture and the United States Department of Agriculture.
Jointly prepared by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the bulletin provides information on weather, climate and agricultural developments throughout the world.
COLUMBIA, Mo.– If you use well water for cooking and drinking, you should regularly test the water for contamination, says a University of Missouri Extension water quality specialist.
This guide includes over 350 no cost or low cost activities and resources to enhance your worksite wellness program. Written by Don R. Powell and the American Institute for Preventive Medicine, the goal of this resource is to help individuals reduce healthcare costs and improve quality of life.
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. - Wet conditions make tomato plants susceptible to devastating diseases such as early blight and Septoria leaf spot. Now is the time to combat them in the vegetable garden, said a University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Follow the food.That is the mantra of moles as they follow their favorite food, earthworms, and tunnel throughout your yard.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Some Missouri corn producers are seeing damage from cold, wet soil conditions and hail.Corn growers participating in the University of Missouri Extension Plant Sciences weekly online town hall meeting on May 8 reported seeing seedling leaves of corn twist and unfurl underground.
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It’s been wet over the whole state of Missouri. Since October, really, but especially in May.
Lelland L. Gallup
Department of Environmental Design
COLUMBIA, Mo. – This time of year Larry Godsey gets a lot of calls from woodland owners asking for advice about taxes on timber they have sold.Godsey, an economist with the Center for Agroforestry at the University of Missouri, usually starts by asking, “What is your basis?”
We are beginning our fifth year of monitoring inversions in Missouri.
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Karen Hoffmann, RN, MS, CIC, FSHEA, FAPIC Infection Preventionist. This video was filmed at the Infection Preventionists Leading the Way to Reduce Healthcare-Associated Infections Conference (March 2017)
Results of an IndustryWeek survey
This is part of an MU Extension series to help row crop and livestock producers with drought.COLUMBIA, Mo. – With Missouri forage supplies in short supply due to drought, some livestock producers are looking at wheat straw as feedstuff, despite its poor nutrient quality.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – “Simon Says” is a game where someone gets to be the leader and gives instructions about what gestures or actions others must do, but only on Simon’s command. For young children, “Simon Says” is always a group favorite.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The recent cold snap increased hay needs for beef cows and is putting the squeeze on tight hay inventory. And without a wet winter to overcome soil moisture deficits, it is possible that grass growth rate will be delayed/slowed this spring.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Many Missouri beef producers found themselves trying to pull a rabbit out of the hat as they rang in 2024 with low hay supplies, says University of Missouri Extension beef nutrition specialist Eric Bailey.
Bailey says post-drought feeding woes leave producers challenged with “what…
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo.–Success in the vegetable garden hinges on healthy plants.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Many small Missouri towns – perhaps most -- need new businesses and improvements in their downtown area, according to David Burton, county engagement specialist with University of Missouri Extension.
Resources for patients to read to learn about how they can prevent healthcare associated infections.
LAMAR, Mo. — Selecting the right sunscreen involves more than picking the product with highest SPF number, notes a University of Missouri Extension nutrition and health education specialist.“Many of us use sunscreen, but the options can be confusing,” said Tammy Roberts.
Marie SteinwachsOffice of Waste ManagementTeacher guideNot in my home...Your home and garage may seem safe, but take a look around. If you see any of these types of products, your house may contain potentially hazardous materials:
Wheat is a critical component of Missouri's agricultural economy. MU Extension offers resources and information about the world's most cultivated crop as well as other small grain crops planted throughout Missouri.
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Read about the myriad steps in the wheat milling process.
Wheat, barley and oat silages are often underrated as feed for growing and finishing beef cattle. Studies show barley silage as being equal to corn silage, but they show that oat silage has about 50 percent the value of corn silage in beef rations.
R.L. Belyea, R.E. Ricketts, F.A. Martz, R.R. Ruehlow and R.C. BennettDepartment of Animal Sciences
J. Allen Wrather and Laura E. SweetsDepartment of Plant PathologyWarren K. Cork and Kenneth D. KephartDepartment of Agronomy
A crop, growing on the land all year, provides control of soil erosion. Visit our site to learn about Wheat-Soybean Double Crop Management in Missouri.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – A new tool helps farmers decide the breakeven price for wheatlage compared to harvesting their wheat as grain.
Tanja RothrauffGraduate studentHuman Development and Family StudiesReviewed by Megan RoodhouseHuman Development and Family Studiesand Brian BowlesParentLink
COLUMBIA, Mo. – So far, it’s a bad hay year. Cool weather, lack of sun and dry soil slowed grass growth.Dry matter per acre is about one-third of what we expect this time of year, says Rob Kallenbach, University of Missouri Extension forage agronomist.He spoke to regional extension specialists in a…
COLUMBIA, Mo. – At the right price, wheat middlings are a good source of protein, fiber and phosphorus for livestock, says University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Kendra Graham.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – All bull semen is not created equal, but Peter Sutovsky has found a way to level the bovine-fertility playing field.Research from the University of Missouri reproductive scientist identifies faulty sperm and takes them out of the equation for artificial insemination (AI) of cattle.
Everyone has stress, and a moderate amount of stress is normal. A stressor is any demand on your body or your mind. Stressors can be unpleasant or pleasant experiences, like a family reunion, the holidays or exercise. Situations that are considered stressful for one person may have little effect on…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – When the power goes out, the clock starts ticking on the safety of your refrigerated and frozen foods.
That's a question many small business owners ask themselves way too often. In other articles, I have written about balance sheets and income statements as financial tools to help entrepreneurs manage their businesses. But what if that entrepreneur could predict how much cash would be coming into…
Cattle grazing below 2 inches in a fescue pasture can expect to ingest total ergovaline, a toxic alkaloid that costs $1 billion in U.S. livestock production losses from fescue toxicosis.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? If you live in Missouri, you might need to adjust your expectations.The official definition of a white Christmas is an inch or more of snow on the ground on Christmas Day, said Pat Guinan, climatologist for University of Missouri Extension’s…
White Oak Initiative
White oak is a dominant tree species across the Central, Northern and Appalachian hardwood regions.
Jimmy C. Henning and Howell N. WheatonDepartment of Agronomy
Biology, damage and control of the whitefly, a common crop pest.
This handout provides information regarding whole grains in your diet.
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The following abstract describes a publication that is available for purchase or as a downloadable PDF.
See the companion publication N1006, Whole Grains Handout.
Ron Belyea and Barry SteevensDepartment of Animal SciencesWhole soybeans (WSB) can be used in dairy cow rations; they are palatable and have excellent feed value. WSB have lower protein content than soybean meal, but because of higher fat, have higher net energy content (Table 1).
Why would the average resident of southwest Missouri want to read about agriculture?For starters, we need to be knowledgeable about the sources of our food and fiber products. Surveys continue to show that most Americans no little about their food or fiber sources.
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You can read this publication on this page, download the PDF, or order printed copies.
See the companion publication N1007, Why Eat Breakfast Poster.
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available for purchase or as a downloadable PDF.
See the companion publication N1008, Why Eat Breakfast handout.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Many Americans recognize that relationships with neighbors are different today than 20 or 30 years ago.
Carl and Julie Wiest are the owners of Wiestside BBQ in Webb City, Missouri. The beginnings of their restaurant and their journey to business ownership seemed perfectly normal until they experienced great adversity that nearly sent their dreams up in smoke.
Missouri's wild turkey population was in danger of disappearing. Visit our site to learn about Wild Turkey Biology and Habitat Management in Missouri.
Learn how to design, locate and care for a wildflower garden; and what wildflowers suitable for shaded or sunny locations in Missouri. Tips on collecting native plant seeds and other propagation methods are included in this MU Extension guide.