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FarmProgress article, by Mindy Ward | Nov 19, 2020
Cattle heat stress forecasts from the USDA.
As a fourth-generation cattle farmer, Jared Decker knows that cattle suffer from health and productivity issues when they are taken from one environment--which the herd has spent generations adapting to--to a place with a different climate, a different elevation or even different grass.
“Vitamins and minerals are a small portion of the diet, but important for normal cattle body function which results in optimum health, growth, and reproduction,” says Patrick Davis MU Extension Regional Livestock Field Specialist. Davis will discuss strategies to promote optimum cattle mineral and…
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension specialists urge producers to closely watch cattle grazing pastures with Johnson grass and other sorghum species.
Craig RobertsDepartment of Agronomy
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shares best practices guidance on the timing and spacing of immunobiologics from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
From the CDC, a summary guide of infection prevention recommendations for outpatient (ambulatory care) settings.
CDC guidelines (PDF) for isolation precautions in health care facilities. Includes personal protective equipment guidelines
Full guideline of evidence-based recommendations for the prevention of surgical site infections: an update of the CDC’s 1999 recommendations.
CDC guideline library for infection control
CDC recommendations for the prevention and control of infectious diseases that are associated with healthcare environments.
To help outpatient oncology centers prevent infections in cancer patients.
The top CDC recommendations to prevent health care-associated infections in hospitals and other health care settings.
Guidelines for providers; patient empowerment materials; latest technological advances in hand hygiene adherence measurement; FAQs and links to promotional and educational tools.
Hand Hygiene, Glove Use, and Preventing Transmission of C. difficile is a free online course.
A list of safe injection practices and recommendations from the CDC to prevent the transmission of infectious agents.
Topics: Enrolling in NHSN; Laboratory-identified (LabID) Event: C. difficile, MRSA, and other drug-resistant organisms; UTIs; Prevention process measures - hand hygiene, gloves and gown adherence
Go-to resource for infection prevention and control in long term care facilities. It includes fact sheets, guidelines, tool kits, checklists regarding clinical staff, residents, prevention tools and links to numerous websites.
CDC outline of drug-resistant threats to the United States, based on level of concern: urgent, serious, and concerning
CDC point of care devices, including: information and links to info from The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Federal Drug Administration; FAQs about cleaning and disinfecting meters; references for outbreak examples
Infection Prevention Toolkits for a variety of healthcare settings including several environmental cleaning evaluation tools.
Free downloadable tools from the CDC and APIC: quick assessment forms to help providers on the frontline to quickly identify deficiencies and take action.
Information about antibiotic and antimicrobial resistance
To help encourage the vaccination of the workforce, this influenza toolkit for long-term care also contains lots of other resources.
This training course for all healthcare professionals is accessible in four sections. The first section is available now with additional content released later in the year. Up to eight hours of continuing education are offered.
Archived and upcoming webinars offered by the CDC and clinical partners to improve patient safety. Free CE credit offered.
Scientists and experts from across the CDC have put their expertise and know-how into developing a realistic, exciting app/game that turns your mobile tablet into its own version of CSI. Download the free app for your phone or play on the CDC website.
It helps to stay positive and remind yourself of your strengths. Scroll through this resource for inspiration and resources to find what helps.
Missouri CourthousesContact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Plant lovers who can’t wait until December for Christmas poinsettias can celebrate in July. Although not as splashy as its winter relative, painted leaf poinsettia is a mid-year gift, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Michele Warmund.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – If you gobble until you wobble at Thanksgiving dinner, take your flock of family and friends for a trek across a tallgrass prairie for a memorable Thanksgiving holiday outing, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Michele Warmund.
As we mark Afterschool Professional Appreciation Week, it’s time to turn our attention to the unsung heroes who are the driving force behind afterschool programs.
COLUMBIA, Mo. - Fall harvest and texting do not mix, says University of Missouri Extension safety specialist Karen Funkenbusch. Turn your cellphone to TTYL (talk to you later).Rural roads are full of hazards in the fall.
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Establish strong rural communities, social and economic justice, environmental stewardship and genuine opportunity for all while engaging people in decisions that affect the quality and future of their lives and communities.
With roots and hearts in rural America, the center helps community leaders build a prosperous future by supporting and empowering business, social and civic entrepreneurs.
During a multistate foodborne disease outbreak, CDC serves as lead coordinator between public health partners to detect the outbreak, define its size and extent, and to identify the source. The goal is to investigate and control outbreaks, and to learn how to prevent similar outbreaks from…
U.S. men's health data.
Provides resources and strategies for reducing obesity as well as access to published research on the issue.
Central Equity Milk Cooperative's mission is to market the milk of its membership for the greatest return while providing our customers with a quality product.
Milk Prices and Marketing
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Cereal rye as a cover crop may reduce waterhemp populations without yield loss in soybean, according to a three-year study at the University of Missouri.
The CERT Program Managers Seminar has been developed to assist CERT program managers with existing programs and to provide sound principles and tools for new CERT programs to get started and sustain themselves.
The CBSPD promotes and encourages ethical and professional sterile processing and distribution through credentialing programs.
This workshop will provide the necessary training and education required for newly appointed ambulance and fire district board members under Missouri state law.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – If you are looking for a holiday gift for anyone who owns a chain saw, consider chain saw safety chaps, said University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist and woodcutter Katie Kammler.
Karen DeBordDepartment of Human Development and Family StudiesSelf-esteem is how you feel about yourself. It is an image you create. This is not just one image, but many images. How do you see yourself in your many roles?
Gail R. Carlson
State Health Education Specialist
Most women capably juggle their many responsibilities as long as everyone stays healthy. However, when a family member becomes ill, women are faced with that dreaded decision, "Do I stay home or do I go to work?" For many women this becomes a no-…
Editor's noteThis webpage contains updated contact information at the end of the So get moving section that is outdated in the PDF version.Amy C. SigmanDepartment of Food Science and Human Nutrition
COLUMBIA, Mo. – A grower’s planting operation and crop stand establishment is the most critical event in every farmer’s calendar, said Andre Reis, University of Missouri Extension state soybean specialist.
Weidert Group blog post about labor shortage, technologies, cybersecurity, global competition and attracting qualified leads.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – University of Missouri Chancellor Alexander Cartwright announced a new vision for MU Extension and Engagement to fulfill what he referred to as an “all things Missouri” mission.
MONETT, Mo. – Fourth-generation farmer Mike Meier knows change will help his family’s Century Farm survive.The rotational grazing and breeding system he uses for his dairy herd works. Now he wants to apply those principles to beef cattle. “At 56, I wanted to go in a different direction,” he says.
Originally presented at Aquaculture American 2021.
Learn about employment, wage and training trends in Missouri's food, agriculture and forestry workforce. Plus, see what it will take to fill jobs in these industries.
Missouri CourthousesContact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Squatty, squishy bales are making their way out of the ditch and into the cow pasture as post-drought supplies dwindle and winter lingers.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The invasive emerald ash borer may eliminate the ash tree from North America. In Missouri, EAB is present in 89 counties and the city of St. Louis.
COLUMBIA, Mo. - Missourians planning to heat their homes with wood to offset soaring heating oil and natural gas prices should check their chimneys now, said a University of Missouri safety specialist.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension natural resource engineer Kent Shannon offers tips for collecting farm yield data prior to harvest.
COLUMBIA, Mo.—Homeowners who see parts of their lawn turning brown may reach for a garden hose, thinking the grass needs a drink. But that might just make the problem worse, warns a University of Missouri Extension regional agronomist.
MOBERLY, Mo. – Spending few hours now on spring home maintenance can save you many hours and dollars later, says a University of Missouri Extension housing specialist.Tom Fuhrman says it’s time to take care of any problems caused by winter weather and spring storms to protect your investment.
Packets from MU Extension in Perry County keep homebound kids busy and learning.
PERRYVILLE, Mo. – When Bethany Bachmann saw Perry County parents fretting online about how to keep their homebound kids busy and learning, she knew just what to do.
This is part of an MU Extension series to help row crop and livestock producers manage drought.COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension agricultural economists recommend that you check with your crop insurance agent before cutting or grazing drought-damaged crops as relief forages.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – It is estimated that more than 700 plant species growing in North America can have harmful effects on humans, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.
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If your well has been flooded, the well and entire water system should be cleaned and disinfected. Floods can contaminate wells with silt, raw sewage, oil and disease organisms.
Labor, Taxes, and Records - References for Ag Employees - Checklist for Iowa Agricultural Employers, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Excerpted from the Environmental Impact of Missouri Crop Production report
Joplin chapter of Missouri Master Naturalists.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Chicken wings helped poultry farm prices take off this year. Wing prices ran at least 30 percent above year-ago levels since late May, say University of Missouri Extension economists.Thighs and legs also sold well above a year ago. Dark meat leads demand, say Scott Brown and Daniel…
This curriculum covers all 10 chapters of the Chief Officer, Fourth Edition Manual. All the tools an instructor needs to deliver a course with successful outcomes are provided in this comprehensive package.
This Exam Prep is designed to be used as a self-study tool for students to prepare for comprehensive end of course tests and the written portion of a certification exam. It contains more than 500 multiple choice questions based on the Chief Officer, Fourth Edition Manual.
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This manual aims to provide the knowledge and skills base for Fire Officer III and IV candidates that is required by the NFPA 1021 job performance requirements. The text provides students with information about a chief officer's responsibility to supervise, manage, and administer fire and emergency…
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This manual aims to provide the knowledge and skills base for Fire Officer III and IV candidates that is required by the NFPA 1021 job performance requirements. The text provides students with information about a chief officer’s responsibility to supervise, manage, and administer fire and emergency…
Revised by Richard M. HousemanDivision of Plant Sciences
Lynn Blinn PikeDepartment of Human Development and Family Studies
April is Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month.
FORTUNA, Mo. – The people of the Fortuna and Versailles areas know what a farm tragedy feels like. In the last few years, Mennonite families there lost two children to farm accidents. Another was critically injured.
All wood-burning stoves need a well-constructed chimney to maximize efficiency and minimize danger. Visit our site to learn about chimneys for wood stoves.
With each year’s growing season, there seems to be another round of “new and improved” kitchen gadgets to make preserving the harvest easier and better. Some can be a great help; others, like the electric multi-cooker appliances, may not result in the safe canned product one might be expecting.
While shopping at the grocery store, it is easy to spend a long time at the meat counter trying to make a decision about which package of ground beef to buy. There are percentages written on the package and there is a big price difference. For health, it is best to purchase the leanest ground beef.
Tips for shopping and eating healthfully on a limited budget.