Agriculture
After experiencing drought in 2022 and 2023, Missourians were eager for a wet growing season. Missouri saw above-average statewide monthly precipitation from April to July, says University of Missouri Extension state climatologist Zachary Leasor.
On July 23, the U.S. Drought Monitor...
University of Missouri Extension in Wright and Howell Counties are offering workshops for livestock producers to prepare for winter feeding.
Chloe Collins, MU Extension Dairy Specialist and Elizabeth Picking, MU Extension Livestock specialist will discuss how to evaluate your hay’s quality...
Flying monkeys, creepy crawlies and monsters under the bed need to make way for the Joro spider.
But Missouri arachnophobes can rest easy for a bit, says University of Missouri Extension urban entomologist Emily Althoff. Introduced to the United States a decade ago, the Joro spider is a...
Look no further than your local woods for fresh, flavorful fruits and nuts, says University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist Kelly McGowan.
In the woods, you'll find a colorful and tasty assortment of edible delights, including wild strawberry, gooseberry, raspberry, blackberry...
University of Missouri Extension's Plant Diagnostic Clinic, in partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), will offer free testing for all common oak tree diseases in 2024.
"With this service, we hope to collect information on the location and host species of oak...
The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced on Monday, August 5 that funding is available to assist Missouri farmers and food processors in obtaining organic certification for their businesses. Through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Organic Certification Cost Share Program,...
Have you always wanted a horse but don't know where to start? An updated University of Missouri Extension publication offers guidance.
"Buying a Horse" is available for free download at https://extension.missouri.edu/g2835.
"Purchasing a horse should be well planned and carefully...
Selecting for cattle with heat tolerance can improve a producer's profitability. An updated University of Missouri Extension publication, "Hair Shedding Scores: A Tool To Select Heat Tolerant Cattle," explains how to score for hair shedding and seek lower scores for better heat tolerance.
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In celebration of National Farmers Market Week, August 4-10, University of Missouri Extension has resources to help improve your local food systems awareness and polish your farmers market presence.
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Consumers are increasingly searching out healthy and safe...
An abundance of flies in cow herds is being reported to University of Missouri Extension specialists this summer, increasing the likelihood of cattle health issues, including pinkeye.
MU Extension livestock field specialist Elizabeth Picking estimates face flies are the biggest contributor...