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A path to protect pollinators

MU Extension has partnered with the Highway 13 Butterfly Trail Coalition, which is working to make Missouri a fueling station for pollinators as they migrate between Canada and Mexico.

Child care gaps cost Missouri $1.15 billion per year, research finds

Child care shortages cost Missouri $1.15 billion annually through lost tax revenue, absenteeism, and limited workforce participation.

Child care gaps cost Missouri $869 million annually, MU Extension research finds

Child care shortages cost Missouri $869 million annually, straining businesses, tax revenue, and families while limiting workforce growth.

Creating Entrepreneurial Communities: Promoting community revitalization through entrepreneurship

Discover how entrepreneurship can revitalize communities, foster economic growth, and create vibrant ecosystems for small towns.

Elderberry business grows with help from MU Extension’s Mid-America Trade Adjustment Assistance Center

Elderberry farms expand production and reach new markets with support from a trade assistance program helping small businesses grow.

Report outlines Missouri population growth

Missouri’s population grew 1.5% from 2020–2024, driven entirely by domestic and international migration.

Show-Me State shows strong growth

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri’s economy surged ahead in the third quarter of 2024. The state’s gross domestic product grew at an annualized rate of 3.8%, outpacing the U.S. average of 3.1% and ranking 16th nationwide for economic growth during the quarter.

With key caveats, it's a job hunter's market for years to come

COLUMBIA, Mo. – It’s still a job hunter’s market out there, but landing the right position may be harder than it looks in 2024, according to University of Missouri researchers.