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University of Missouri Extension is expanding its “Freeze It!” food waste reduction program across rural Missouri. The initiative empowers rural families to better manage their meals and reduce waste through strategies like meal planning, freezing meals and sharing excess food.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Even if you regularly check the batteries and test your home smoke detectors, you may not be alerted if a fire breaks out.
Missouri cattle producers: Attend the Feedlot School in Kirksville, March 22-23, to learn about cattle nutrition, health management, and economics.
Community gardens help grow connections and tackle food insecurity. That’s why MU Extension is committed to supporting communities across Missouri as they plant seeds of connection — one garden at a time.
Practical drought-management tips for sheep and goats: feeding, grouping, weed control, sale timing, and herd strategies.
Guide to help livestock producers deter damage and predation by black vultures using nonlethal methods and management tips.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Challenging weather has forced Missouri farmers to make difficult decisions on whether to replant crops because of sparse stands or delayed planting.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Spring and fall can be anxious times for gardeners. At the beginning of the growing season, you want to start the garden as early as possible, and at the end you hope for a few extra harvest days.
Corn leafhopper, an invasive pest in Missouri since 2024, spreads corn stunt disease, causing yield loss. Scouting and early management are crucial.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension recently released its 2017 Farm Labor Guide.
Learn how cover crops can boost pollinator populations, support wildlife, and improve soil and farm productivity.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Buyers and sellers who need an estimate of the value of a piece of farmland may not always find it feasible to get an appraisal, particularly one that reflects the land’s historical value needed to calculate taxes and settle estates.
Learn key biosecurity steps to protect sheep, farmworkers, and flocks from disease with practical on-farm guidelines.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – KSN-TV recently featured workforce development specialist Amy Patillo discussing a University of Missouri program that helps businesses retain employees.
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Specialists traveled to the Bahamas to teach farmers about soil, composting, crops, and hydroponics to boost local food production.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension, in cooperation with the Missouri Department of Agriculture, offers Missouri feed mill operators training to help them comply with federal Food Safety Modernization Act guidelines.
A determined 13-year-old leads cleanup, invasive plant removal, park repairs, trash removal and safety improvements at an urban Kansas City lake.
Learn to create short-term operating plans for farms to ensure continuity during unexpected events. Workshops cover essential components and planning strategies.
A horticulturist searches Ozark forests for the rare woodland swallowtail butterfly, a unique pollinator of the region.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Twenty-seven leaders from 13 states graduated from the North Central Cooperative National Extension Leadership Development (NELD) program, hosted by MU Extension’s Missouri Training Institute (MTI).
Researchers study pig manure as a corn fertilizer to compare yields, soil nutrients, and environmental effects in a multistate project.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – For more than 100 years, University of Missouri Extension has helped businesses and communities throughout the state. “Show-Me MO Success,” a new biweekly podcast hosted by MU Extension specialist Luke Dietterle, shares success stories from across Missouri.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri farmers have a new tool to alert them to insects, crop diseases and other important information from University of Missouri Extension specialists.
Tim Tanner is the new director of the University of Missouri Extension 4-H Center for Youth Development.
Farmers can get free text alerts for six key insect pests to monitor crops and prevent damage.
Free Excel tool lets cattle producers track input costs, calculate break-even price and ROI, and manage feeding profitability.
MOUNT VERNON, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension will host a Calf Backgrounding Program in Mount Vernon on May 19, with a follow-up session on June 30.
UNIONVILLE, Mo. – You’ve just been elected to a public board of directors. Now what?
University of Missouri Extension offers a two-night course to help newly elected board members. The course is offered at Unionville, Kahoka, Trenton, Brookfield, Edina and Palmyra, 6-9 p.m. on Nov. 9 and 16.…
Help for Missouri firms to create and maintain FSMA-compliant feed safety plans and proper documentation.
HERMITAGE, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension offers cattlemen a bus tour of cattle operations in Kansas and Oklahoma Aug. 6-9.MU Extension livestock specialist Patrick Davis said the tour offers an opportunity to learn to manage herds better to make them healthier and more profitable.…
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The free online Missouri Frost/Freeze Probabilities Guide helps farmers and gardeners make planting decisions.
Support and resources help farmers protect crops, livestock, and mental health during drought conditions.
Explore mobile tools to support farm decisions—from weather and crop models to weed identification and water use planning.
Stress relief tips for farmers and ranchers during harvest—tune in, take a break, get rest, and care for yourself amid challenging conditions.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – A new classroom on wheels is designed to help Missourians better understand home energy efficiency.
University of Missouri Extension now offers nonprofit technical assistance (NPTA) to help Missourians build stronger organizations to serve their communities. This statewide initiative provides a range of educational services and resources to support the full life cycle of Missouri’s nonprofits.
Learn spring lambing strategies to boost lamb growth, control parasites, manage predators, and maximize market opportunities.
HILLSBORO, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension offers a one-night session in Hillsboro on June 13 to help landowners learn how to market timber.Too many landowners sell their timber for only a fraction of its worth, says MU Extension horticulture specialist Debi Kelly.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Renters and property owners are negotiating new farmland leases in response to lower farm commodity prices, says University of Missouri Extension agriculture business specialist Joe Koenen.
Learn practical steps to prepare your family, home, and emergency supplies for disasters and unexpected events.
Learn safe livestock handling—use caution, read animal behavior, maintain equipment, and reduce risks during feeding and transport.
Implementing proper hay storage and feeding practices can reduce waste and preserve quality.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension is offering online town hall meetings led by agronomy, livestock and horticulture specialists.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension will hold a series of free educational workshops on alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), an allergic condition associated with tick bites.
A new initiative in northwest Missouri assists beef producers in enhancing whole-herd record-keeping practices.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – As farms continue to see increased input costs and fluctuating returns in 2023, proper planning and decision-making will be critical for the year ahead.
An $86M investment generated nearly $950M in economic impact, reaching millions through programs and resources across Missouri.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – A new University of Missouri Extension publication and related online tool can guide farmers through the difficult task of keeping the farm running when the owner or key decision-maker cannot.
Explore essential vaccination strategies for cow-calf operations, covering key diseases, vaccine types, and sample schedules to enhance herd health.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension has received $768,000 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the first year of a five-year project to tackle high rates of obesity in 10 Missouri counties.
A $179,933 grant funds research on improving biosecurity measures in swine operations, focusing on entry systems to reduce disease transmission risks.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension has received a $444,000 grant to create a mobile application to help farmers manage forage better.
Recruiting farmers to adopt grassland management practices for improved forage productivity and environmental benefits with specialist support.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension is repositioning its Family Nutrition Education Programs (FNEP) to strengthen nutrition education and family health resources for the most under-resourced communities across Missouri.
Learn how to hire and retain farm workers with step-by-step videos covering recruitment, onboarding, and management.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – As cases of alpha-gal syndrome continue to surface across the Show-Me-State, University of Missouri Extension has released five new publications to help individuals and families understand, prevent and manage the condition.
A new tool predicts soybean growth and yields using weather and crop models, helping farmers plan management decisions.
Explore lavender cultivation in Missouri with insights on suitable cultivars and growing conditions.
Resources help Missouri farmers manage crops, livestock, and hay during worsening drought conditions.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri’s urban and specialty agriculture producers—and those considering starting an agricultural enterprise—have new business planning resources at their fingertips.
With HBO’s new six-part documentary series “Neighbors” debuting Feb. 13, a nationally recognized University of Missouri Extension specialist and neighboring enthusiast is available to provide interviews and commentary for reporters and broadcasters as part of a larger discussion about what it means…
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – “I was a great neighbor until I discovered that I was not,” says David Burton, community development specialist with University of Missouri Extension in Greene County. “I don't throw loud parties. I mow my yard regularly. I clean up my leaves. I even pick up after my dog when I…
Get expert advice on managing the financial impact of COVID-19, including budgeting, debt relief, and financial planning strategies.
Dry conditions are causing thin pastures and low hay yields across Missouri, stressing farmers and livestock producers this spring.
A study explores the link between isolation and mental health in rural communities, aiming to inform future interventions.
Using drone-based lidar, satellite imagery, and machine learning, specialists are mapping invasive weeds in Missouri's Prairie Fork Conservation Area.
Kids learn healthy cooking and nutrition skills through hands-on lessons, building confidence and smart eating habits.
Kansas City seniors can access fresh, local farmers market foods through vouchers and community outreach programs.
Farmers in northeastern Missouri can get free crop and forage updates from specialists at an August Palmyra event.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension has updated its Custom Rates for Farm Services in Missouri guide, which provides current estimates of charges and payments for common custom farming activities across the state.
WEST PLAINS, Mo. – One of the many perks of owning horses is riding them on trails. University of Missouri Extension has updated its guide on Community Pleasure Trail Riding and published a new Trail Riding Checklist.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri dairy farmers are urged to protect their dairy herds from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus as the USDA and other federal agencies investigate an illness among dairy cows in seven other states (Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, New Mexico, Ohio, Texas and North Carolina…
Using NASA satellite data to map land surface temperatures in the St. Louis area, researchers highlight highway zones where green infrastructure can cool extreme heat.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Nine Missouri weather stations recently received updates to help farmers and chemical applicators know when to spray herbicides to avoid off-target movement caused by temperature inversions.
Rural Missouri faces rising mental health challenges; teletherapy and awareness programs provide critical support to farm families.
MONTGOMERY CITY, Mo – The Montgomery County Planning and Zoning Commission asked University of Missouri Extension agronomist Rusty Lee to help develop a strategy to address growing interest in solar energy farms in the county in the early part of 2021. Two years ago, that strategy become a reality.
University of Missouri Extension specialists are working with the swine industry and temporary visa holders to help recruit, retain and develop agriculture professionals needed to address ongoing farm labor shortages.
Launch of a new national subgroup to support professionals serving veterans through shared resources, collaboration, and innovative programming.
MU Extension’s Plant Diagnostic Clinic, in partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation, offers free testing for all common oak tree diseases.
Farmers get guidance and cost-share help to convert cropland to pasture using rotational grazing and conservation practices.
Platte County 4-H adapted its programming during the pandemic with diverse virtual and hybrid learning options to support youth development.
A new fellowship program in St. Louis empowers leaders to co-create community-driven solutions, focusing on economic mobility and disaster recovery.
A new Missouri law that went into effect Jan. 1 will benefit the agricultural community. Senate Bill 68, known as the “Stop the Bleed Act,” mandates that all public and charter schools in the state implement protocols for traumatic blood loss and equip their facilities with bleeding control kits.
Warns people not to plant unsolicited seeds from abroad to avoid invasive pests, diseases, or viruses.
University of Missouri Extension’s Fire and Rescue Training Institute recently hosted the 22nd Annual Missouri Emergency Services Instructor Conference at the Lake of the Ozarks.
Kevin Zumwalt, longtime director of a fire and rescue training institute, will retire in August 2020 after decades of service and leadership.
David Hedrick, director of Missouri’s Fire and Rescue Training Institute since 2007, will retire in October 2017 after decades in fire service.
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A forage specialist launches a podcast sharing tips on pasture management, livestock production, and improving forage systems.
Foremost Dairy boosts calf health with top-quality colostrum, lowering scours, pneumonia, and mortality.
Adjunct instructor Robert Shramek Jr. is honored as Fire Service Instructor of the Year for his commitment to training Missouri’s fire service professionals.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri Extension Fire and Rescue Training Institute (MU FRTI) presented the 2010-11 Fire Service Instructor of the Year awards at the Institute’s annual Instructor Conference on Oct. 15
The used TICs donated were valued around $1,000.00 each and will become part of the Institute’s equipment that will be used
State Farm folks pictured in the photo are (from left) Columbia State Farm Agents Greg Hill, Stephanie Wilmsmey
State Farm partnership program with MU FRTI.
Erin Vosbrink of Fireman’s Fund Insurance (center) presents a check to University of Missouri Extension’s Fire and
A mobile fire training simulator brings hands-on education in vehicle, dumpster, spill, and gas fires to communities statewide.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Fire and Rescue Training Institute (MU FRTI) curriculum specialist Erin McGruder does more than just write about disaster response.