Agriculture
Not all body parts are equally vulnerable to pesticide exposure.
University of Missouri Extension specialist Rusty Lee stresses the importance of wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) when applying pesticides.
Required PPE varies by product toxicity, formulation and application...
For centuries, people around the world have used flowers for cooking, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.
"The popularity of this culinary practice peaked during the Victorian era in England, and then waned until recently," Trinklein said. "Today using...
University of Missouri Extension agricultural systems technology specialist Rusty Lee calls it "tabletop silage," putting milo residue on the menu for livestock.
Lee and his son, William, are strong supporters of standing milo grazing. They've used milo in their diversified farm operation...
Hay and pasture management in general requires less pesticide use compared to row and specialty crops. We mainly rely on cultural management strategies such as liming and fertilizing to reduce weed pressure in our forages. Insect pests can also be problematic depending on the year and environment...
Managing wet spring soils isn't just about avoiding ruts—it's about protecting the biological and physical foundation of crop production and yields.
Each spring, farmers look at calendars that say it's time to plant, but soil conditions say otherwise, says University of Missouri Extension...
June through September is considered peak season, but any warm and humid day is tick time.
There is no off-season for ticks, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Tamra Reall. "They can emerge from the shadows at any time they sense warmth."
In Missouri, activity...
Of all the things growing in a garden, children are the most important. April is National Gardening Month and an ideal time to discuss the need to teach youngsters about what unfortunately is becoming a lost art, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.
"The...
This spring, fill your garden with annuals that look great, work hard and roll out the welcome mat for pollinators, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Kathi Mecham.
"Attracting pollinators is both essential and enjoyable," says Mecham. "Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and...
As springtime progresses, cattle begin grazing cool season forages. Young, rapidly growing grasses are high in potassium leading to poor magnesium absorption in cattle. If not monitored closely, cattle can develop a fatal metabolic disorder called grass tetany also known as grass staggers....
Hay quality has a direct impact on livestock performance and feeding costs, yet many producers lose value long before hay reaches the feeder, says University of Missouri Extension field agronomist Rudra Baral.
The good news: Most quality losses are tied to management decisions that...