Agriculture
University of Missouri Extension agronomist Todd Lorenz says a simple soil test help farmers kick the habit of routine fertilization resulting in wasted money and poor crop performance.
Soil tests remove the guesswork from deciding how much fertilizer to apply by providing an accurate...
You can't grow turkey in the straw, but you can grow side dishes and floral centerpieces for a turkey dinner in the straw.
Straw bale gardens are becoming popular with growers who are plagued with poor soil or limited garden space, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David...
MU Extension is offering a day of learning for farmers who grow hay and livestock producers who buy hay. With the increased costs of producing and buying hay, the frequent damage from army worms, and the damage to forage stands from several years of drought, this is the perfect time to consider...
Frost-seeding legumes now can pay big dividends later, says University of Missouri Extension field specialist in agronomy Terry Halleran. Frost-seeding is a low-cost method of broadcasting legumes over frozen ground into an existing pasture.
Legumes offer many benefits but require proper...
Few things thaw feelings of winter's cold more than spring flowering bulbs, says University of Missouri Extension field horticulturist Katie Kammler.
Spring bulbs are Nature's way of rewarding gardeners for their work in fall, providing early color and blooms before most annuals and...
Leasing instead of purchasing cows can be an effective financial strategy for cow-calf producers. A new publication by University of Missouri Extension specialists, "Introduction to Beef Cow Leases," details how beef cow leases work. It is available for free download at https://extension.missouri...
To help prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), the Missouri Department of Agriculture has suspended all poultry and waterfowl auctions, shows and swap meets in Missouri counties containing control areas or surveillance zones as determined by the Department.
Federal...
Cold weather has moved into Missouri quickly with no plans on leaving soon, according to forecasts.
“It is officially winter in Missouri and our cattle herds in southwest Missouri and beyond are feeling it,” said Chloe Collins, University of Missouri dairy specialist. “Whether you’re a...
Mark Twain National Forest is recruiting people to serve on the Eleven Point Resource Advisory Committee (RAC). The notification for recruitment initially went out in October. The USDA Forest Service is seeking 15 individuals, representing a wide range of Forest connections, to volunteer to serve...
A Backyard Poultry Workshop will be held on Saturday, Jan. 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This is a free workshop.
Learn the basics of poultry care, predator proofing coops, nutrition, and chick raising.
The workshop will be held at the Howell County Extension, located at 1376 Bill...