Agriculture
Poison hemlock, a plant that can kill livestock, is flowering and setting seed now in much of Missouri. While early control is recommended, it still can be managed with spot treatments or mowing, says Kevin Bradley, University of Missouri Extension weed scientist.
Poison hemlock is one of...
Hoping to have a controlled burn on your land but unsure how to do it safely? Anyone interested in prescribed fire is invited to an educational workshop and field tour on June 14 hosted by the South Central Missouri Prescribed Burn Association (PBA). During the morning, speakers will cover fire-...
It's the time of year when flies and ticks start becoming a problem for cattle, and they can be more than just a nuisance.
"These external parasites not only cause irritation and stress but also reduce production efficiency and serve as vectors for certain cattle diseases," said Craig Payne...
University of Missouri Extension state forage agronomy specialist Carson Roberts recently released the "Productive Pastures Podcast," featuring livestock and forage producers, researchers and others interested in management-intensive grazing, livestock production and forage production.
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Most flowering annuals in gardens around the U.S. have stood the test of time, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. For example, geraniums were planted in Europe in the 17th century and have been an American favorite for more than 200 years. Petunia, as we know it...
Few vegetables elicit less excitement from the average gardener than beets, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.
Once relegated to pickling or making borscht, beet is enjoying greater respect due to its reported health benefits, Trinklein said.
Humans...
A Master Pollinator Steward program offered by University of Missouri Extension begins soon.
The five-week program focuses on ways to protect and support pollinators, which are declining significantly due to a loss of feeding and nesting habitats, says MU Extension field specialist in...
The University of Missouri's Plant Diagnostic Clinic now offers a digital diagnosis service to quickly identify plant health problems.
Growers can easily submit photos of plants injured by insects, pathogens, weeds, environmental stress or improper care, says Peng Tian, director of the MU...
A favorite spring flower, the Easter lily, should be kept away from cats. If ingested, it could kill them.
The perennial plant's white, trumpet-like flowers might not sound the warning that all parts of it are highly toxic to felines.
Tim Evans, University of Missouri Extension...
March is the ideal month to plant two of the hardiest and most nutritious vegetables a home gardener can grow easily: cabbage and kale, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.
Both are attractive in the garden, with colors ranging from pale green through dark blue...