Agriculture
Missourians should be on the lookout for the Asian needle ant during its population peak in July and August, says Emily Althoff, urban entomologist for University of Missouri and Lincoln University Extension.
Confirmed in 18 states
Eighteen states have confirmed the presence of the insect...
Some record high prices marked the spring sales of Show-Me-Select bred heifers. The combined gross amount from the five regional sales was $2,321,900 for 602 bred heifers.
University of Missouri Extension's Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program takes nearly a year to complete. Heifers...
Bearing fruit ranging in color from red, orange and yellow to purple, white and chocolate-black, sweet peppers are the Easter eggs of the vegetable garden, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.
Like potato and tomato, sweet pepper is a member of the...
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...