Agriculture
Winter's darkness is slowly lifting, and houseplants are beginning their quiet comeback, says University of Missouri Extension field horticulturist Kathi Mecham. Early February, according to Irish folklore, is when life begins to awaken underground.
"Beneath the frozen soil things are...
Haymaking is a game of threes, says University of Missouri Extension state forage specialist Carson Roberts.
To be profitable, producers must manage three key factors: equipment expenses, quality and yield.
Haymaking grew in popularity in the 1970s with the introduction of the large...
A new educational program is helping Ozark producers better understand why farming and forage production in the region can be challenging—and what can be done to improve soil productivity and long term sustainability.
The program, “A History of Ozark Soils and the Conversion to Farmland:...
It's small, inexpensive, doesn't require batteries or charging, and it could save your life.
"In an emergency, a whistle can help rescuers locate you when you can't call for help," says Conne Burnham, University of Missouri Extension state emergency management specialist. "It's a small item...
University of Missouri Extension recently released updated Missouri Beef Cattle Enterprise Budgets, which provide new estimates of income and expenses for 2026.
"The budgets look favorable for cow-calf producers in the coming year, but as we've seen, markets can change quickly," says Jacob...
A new initiative is taking root across Missouri to promote healthy woods and trees through the power of peer mentorship.
The Missouri Woodland Mentor program, launched by University of Missouri Extension in partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), invites landowners...
Multiple cases of Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM), the neurologic form of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EVH-1), have been confirmed in Texas and Oklahoma following equine events in these states. Currently, there are no confirmed cases in Missouri.
The first cases were confirmed in...
When giving thanks this Thanksgiving, give a special nod to pollinators that make much of your feast possible, says University of Missouri Extension field horticulturist Tamra Reall.
Make that three nods of gratitude, Reall says.
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service says a...
After biting into an unripe persimmon, most experience a reaction called "pucker mouth." Some liken it to having their tongue covered with fur. The offending substances behind sensation are tannins, naturally occurring compounds that are so astringent they have the power to turn an unsuspecting...
These are interesting times in the beef industry, says University of Missouri Extension state beef nutritionist Eric Bailey.
Cattle prices are higher than ever, yet there is scant evidence of herd expansion in the macroeconomic data. However, enormous asking prices exist for bred heifers...