Agriculture
Spring 2021 Show-Me-Select sale dates are set, says Erin Larimore, coordinator of the University of Missouri Extension program.
The sales give beef herd owners from across the nation the opportunity to bid on top replacement heifers. Bidders get a guaranteed pregnant heifer and data on her...
Record calf birthdates this calving season to track calving distribution.
"Evaluating a calving distribution takes very little time but can provide valuable insight into reproductive performance and productivity of the herd," says University of Missouri Extension veterinarian Craig Payne....
University of Missouri Extension will offer homeowners an online program on the basics of growing vegetables.
The five-part course, "The Beginning Gardener: Getting Started With Vegetables," begins March 1. Participants not familiar with MU Extension's online learning format will receive a...
The Harlin Museum of West Plains, MO is proud to announce the winners of their Annual
Fiber & Textile Arts Competition Show, which will be on display in the main gallery February 5 – 28, 2021. The Best of Show award goes to Sarah Holson of Houston, MO for her Adult Division, Needlework...
The Missouri Department of Agriculture is now accepting proposals for anticipated funding through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Interested individuals, community organizations and research institutions working to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Missouri should submit...
While roses steal the show on Valentine's Day, many plants produce heart-shaped leaves that can be a part of a bouquet or gift.
One of the best known and easiest to grow or buy is the heartleaf philodendron, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.
"This vining...
Forage yield and quality improve when legumes are frost-seeded at the right time, says University of Missouri Extension state forage specialist Craig Roberts.
Frost seeding, a method of broadcasting seeds over snow- or frost-covered pastures, improves poor pastures at a low cost. Seeds work...
Oaks Family
Justin and Stephanie Oaks, along with their three boys, are proud to call their Harris, Missouri farm diversified to say the least. On their 200 acres in Sullivan County, the Oaks family raises cattle, hogs, row crops and hay. Justin, a fifth generation farmer, is also a local seed...
Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will offer three new agriculture workshops beginning Feb. 20 at the Lybyer Enhanced Technology Center, 605 West Main St., in West Plains.
Each of the three-hour non-credit workshops showcases a different way to challenge traditional farming and...
Ron's Microgreens & More is a local Howell County business located in historic Hutton Valley. It is owned and operated by Ron and Samia Cummings who grow microgreens year around and other produce seasonally. Their business grew out of a desire to eat a more nutritious diet, especially after...