Agriculture
Few garden perennials deserve the title "heirloom" more so than Madonna lily: some historians believe it is the first to have been cultivated by humans for ornamental purposes.
August is an ideal month for planting this iconic beauty and a good time to explore it in greater detail, said...
Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) visited Long Farms in Howell County last week, touring the operation and meeting with Jake and Brittney Long to see the farm behind their online platform Faithful Farming and hear how they're building something to hand down to their sons.
Congressman Smith...
Stockpiled tall fescue remains one of Missouri's strongest competitive advantages in the beef industry. This low-cost fall and winter feed allows producers in Missouri to extend grazing deeper into the winter than producers in most other cattle states. Maximizing that advantage starts with smart...
Long before they became a delectable feature of fruit trays or the essence of a respectable vintage, grapes were busy proving that good things come in bite-sized, sweet packages, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.
"Whether enjoyed fresh from the vine,...
Several producers in Oregon County and surrounding areas have reported increasing concerns with sericea lespedeza in fescue pastures and hay fields this year. As this invasive perennial continues to spread, proper herbicide timing and selecting the appropriate active ingredient are essential for...
Italian ryegrass is another new weed to watch in Missouri, says University of Missouri Extension state weed scientist Kevin Bradley. Also called annual ryegrass, Australian rye grass or Australian rye, the grass is commonly used for erosion control, as a quick-growing cover crop and as forage...
Just because July has arrived, there is no need to stop planting trees and shrubs, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.
Early spring and late fall are the traditional times for planting woody ornamentals. "However, with the development of different methods...
There is nothing quite like the pure bliss of biting into a crisp slice of ice-cold watermelon on a sweltering July day, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.
"As the summer heat bears down, that first refreshing crunch delivers an instant, hydrating burst...
Those towering flower stalks covered with white, bell-shaped blossoms that appear in early June belong to yucca, a plant with a somewhat unfortunate name.
Yuccas are resilient and striking additions to water-wise landscapes, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David...
White flowers in Missouri pastures, fencerows and along roadsides in June look benign. However, they are anything but, says Todd Lorenz, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in agronomy.
Poison hemlock is a prolific, highly toxic biennial weed that poses serious threats to...