The following publications might be of particular interest to people in Randolph County. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.

How to Freeze Meat, Poultry, Fish, Eggs and Dairy Products

Revised

Freezing is an excellent method of preserving animal products. Follow these basic guidelines for simple, effective and safe freezing of meat, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy products.

Introduction to Food Dehydration

Dehydration is one of the oldest methods of food preservation, though methods for drying food have become sophisticated over time. Learn the benefits and methods of dehydrating foods and how to select an electric dehydrator.

How to Can Fresh Vegetables

Revised

Learn to safely can fresh vegetables in this research-based guide covering asparagus, beans, beets, carrots, corn, okra, peas, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins and spinach. Recommended pressure canner process times are provided.

How to Freeze Fruits

Reviewed

Developed by Barbara Willenberg

Revised by Susan Mills-Gray
State Nutrition Specialist

How to Freeze Home-Prepared Foods

Revised

Developed by Barbara Willenberg

Revised by Susan Mills-Gray
State Nutrition Specialist

How to Dehydrate Foods

Revised

Dehydrated foods are a sensible way for busy families to make healthy, portable snacks or store seasonal produce for use. You need to carefully follow directions for preparing and pretreating produce to maintain quality.

How to Use Dehydrated Foods

Reviewed

Developed by Barbara Willenberg
Revised by Susan Mills-Gray, State Nutrition Specialist

Tree Pests: Emerald Ash Borer

New

Emerald ash borer is an invasive, wood-boring insect that infests and kills native North American ash trees. Learn the signs, symptoms and management of EAB and how you can slow the spread on the University of Missouri Extension Tree Pests site.

Right Species, Right Place: Considerations Before You Order Tree Seedlings in Missouri

Revised

Visit our website today for our Right Species, Right Place: Considerations Before You Order Tree Seedlings in Missouri guide.

Fruit Production

Reviewed $10

Most temperate zone fruits grow in Missouri. Learn how to raise strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, gooseberries, currants, blueberries, grapes, apricots, cherries, plums, nectarines, peaches, apples and pears in the Show-Me State.

Vegetable Planting Calendar

Reviewed

Plant a vegetable garden to save on your family food bill and promote good dietary habits. The tables in this guide help Missourians plan what to plant, when to plant and how much of each vegetable to plant.

Turfgrass Insects

Revised

Only a small number of insects may, at some time, become a potential problem in turfgrass. Turfgrass insects can be somewhat cyclical and very dependent on a number of factors. Weather, suitable food sources, desirable habitat and predators all play a part in the population size of particular insect species.

Roses: Care After Planting

Revised

Planting roses? Learn how to mulch, water, prune, and care for your roses. Includes a pest guide.

Fruit Spray Schedules for the Homeowner

Revised

Most home fruit plants require pesticide treatments to control serious diseases and insect pests. Learn what pesticides are needed and the frequency of application of sprays for many fruits in this guide.

From Seed to Harvest and Beyond: Garden Journal and Calendar

New $20

Our Missouri garden journal is also a how-to guide and information resource. It provides a place to organize gardening info, plans and notes. Gift it to the gardeners in your life! If you are a Master Gardener, treat yourself!

Insect and Mite Pests of Apples

New

Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available only as a downloadable PDF.

Reducing Pond Seepage

Revised

Donald L. Pfost
Department of Agricultural Engineering

Don Williams and Richard Koenig
Natural Resources Conservation Service

Maintaining Small Dams

Reviewed

Donald L. Pfost
Department of Agricultural Engineering

Hugh A. Curry
USDA
Natural Resources Conservation Service

Dams are a valuable asset. They usually impound water with little input from the owner, and problems that occur usually are minor.

Randolph County Courthouse

New

Missouri Courthouses
Contact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website.

Editor’s note
The PDF version of this publication includes illustrations. Select the “Download this publication” button.