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Invasive plants workshop set for May 30 in West Plains
WEST PLAINS, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension and the Scenic Rivers Invasive Species Partnership will hold a free “Invasive Plants 101” workshop 10 a.m. Friday, May 30, at the Howell County MU Extension center in West Plains on how to identify and treat common invasive plants.
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May 16 SW Mo. Show-Me-Select sale offers 119 fall-calving heifers
STOCKTON, Mo. – The Missouri Show-Me-Select (SMS) Replacement Heifer Program educates cattle producers on heifer development strategies in management, reproduction, and genetics to create a reliable source of quality replacement heifers,” says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist.
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Volunteer Master Gardeners help others learn to grow
April is National Garden Month, and April 20-26 is National Volunteer Week. In Missouri, almost 3,000 volunteer Extension Master Gardeners donate their time and expertise to advance the program’s mission of “helping others learn to grow.”
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Multispecies grazing workshop set for May 22 in Stockton
STOCKTON, Mo. – “Grazing multiple species of livestock on your grazing operation can improve efficiency and profitability,” says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist.
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Missouri's best-kept secret is hiding in plain sight
Column by Chad Higgins, Vice Chancellor for Extension and Engagement, University of Missouri In a small-town firehouse, a paramedic completes training that helps save a life. On a family farm in mid-Missouri, a grower taps into expert advice to improve yields and connect to new markets. In a city park, young kids kick off a soccer season—learning teamwork and healthy eating habits along the way.
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Severe weather resources from MU Extension
Prepare for Missouri's tornadoes, floods, and late-season winter storms with expert guidance, emergency kits, evacuation routes, and communication plans.
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Michelle Taylor honored with Missouri 4-H Volunteer Leadership Award
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Celebrating National Volunteer Week, the Missouri 4-H Foundation presents Michelle Taylor with the 2025 Naomi Crouch 4-H Volunteer Leadership Award. Taylor is recognized for more than 19 years of service and support to 4-H in Henry County. “We are honored to recognize Michelle Taylor for her outstanding efforts on behalf of Henry County 4-H,” said Rachel Augustine, director of the Missouri 4-H Foundation.
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The Closet in Edina honored with Missouri 4-H Volunteer Leadership Award
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Celebrating National Volunteer Week, the Missouri 4-H Foundation presents The Closet in Edina with the 2025 Naomi Crouch 4-H Volunteer Leadership Award. The Closet is recognized for more than eight years of service and support to 4-H in Knox County. “We are honored to recognize The Closet in Edina for their outstanding efforts on behalf of Knox County 4-H,” said Rachel Augustine, director of the Missouri 4-H Foundation.
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Bull breeding soundness exams set for May 15 in SE Mo.
DONIPHAN, Mo. – With breeding season approaching, University of Missouri Extension specialists emphasize the importance of proper bull preparation. “Strategic bull management directly impacts reproductive success and herd profitability,” said Jason C. Morris, MU Extension agricultural business specialist. MU Extension will host breeding soundness exams Thursday, May 15, at Hillcrest Animal Hospital in Poplar Bluff.
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MU Extension Cow College Workshops to strengthen beef industry
DONIPHAN, Mo. – In May, southeastern Missouri cattle producers are invited to Cow College Workshops, an initiative led by specialists from University of Missouri Extension’s livestock, agronomy and agriculture business and policy teams.
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Red, white and blue for the green thumb
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Plan now to use basic design principals to create a patriotic garden this summer, says University of Missouri Extension field horticulturist Gwen Funk. “Designing your outdoor living space comes with many opportunities for creativity,” says Funk. “One might be thinking about themed garden beds, pots and hanging baskets,” she adds. “Using a red, white and blue color scheme around your patio or deck could add a festive…
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Beets: Well-rooted in nutrition
COLUMBIA, Mo. – 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 have eaten beets for more than 5,000 years, he said. Beets originally had long, thin roots, and people harvested only the leaves, which…
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Damon Reynolds appointed director of LETI
I am pleased to announce that Damon Reynolds has been appointed as the new director of the Law Enforcement Training Institute (LETI).
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Expert tips on smart shopping and reducing food waste
With prices on the rise, families are looking to cut their food bills. Meal planning and smart shopping can help, but you can also make sure to use the more of the food you do pay for, says Tammy Roberts, a registered dietitian and a health and human sciences specialist at University of Missouri Extension. The USDA reports that as much as 40% of edible food in the U.S. currently goes to waste, and the average family of four loses an…
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Free invasive plants workshop set for June 13 in Alton
ALTON, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension and the Scenic Rivers Invasive Species Partnership will hold a free “Invasive Plants 101” workshop 10 a.m. Friday, June 13, at the Alton Freewill Baptist Church in Oregon County.
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Ag drone training set for May 10 in Montgomery City
MONTGOMERY CITY, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension specialists will provide a day of discussion and hands-on training for using drones in Missouri agriculture Saturday, May 10, in Montgomery City.
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Backyard Laying Hen Workshop set for May 10
STOCKTON, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist Patrick Davis says backyard poultry production is increasingly integrated into family lifestyles.
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Learn to identify trees during spring hike
HILLSBORO, Mo. – Missouri Women Owning Woodlands will host a spring hike 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 10, at Kress Farm Garden Preserve, 5137 Glade Chapel Road, Hillsboro.
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Controlling sheep and goat parasites through forage management
OSCEOLA, Mo. – A new guide developed by University of Missouri Extension and Lincoln University Extension offers insights into controlling gastrointestinal parasites in sheep and goats through forage-based management.
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MU IPM issues pest alerts for black cutworm, true armyworm
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Integrated Pest Management has issued its first pest alerts of the growing season. MU Extension state field crops and forage entomologist Ivair Valmorbida says corn and wheat growers should be on the lookout for early season pests, including black cutworm and true armyworm.
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Survey seeks insights from Missouri sheep, goat producers
Missouri sheep and goat producers are encouraged to participate in a survey to help shape the future of the state’s small ruminant industry. The initiative is a collaboration between University of Missouri Extension and Lincoln University Extension.
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Dana Brown Haynes Memorial 4-H Scholarship
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri 4-H Foundation has announced the establishment of the Dana Brown Haynes Memorial 4-H Scholarship, created by the family and friends of Dana Brown Haynes, a former trustee of the Missouri 4-H Foundation who passed away Oct. 27, 2024.
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Free workshop on forest farming set for May 3 in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Midwest Forest Farming Coalition will hold a free workshop on how to start forest farming 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at the Alan T. Busby Research Farm in Jefferson City. The coalition is a partnership of farmers, landowners, researchers and other organizations, including University of Missouri Extension and Lincoln University.
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Master Pollinator Steward program begins May 5
The Master Pollinator Steward program starts May 5, teaching ways to protect pollinators vital to our environment and food supply.
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MU releases payment plan decision tool for corn, soybean, wheat
COLUMBIA, Mo. – As the deadline approaches for growers to select between USDA safety net programs, University of Missouri’s Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center has developed a tool to help growers decide which plans to choose for their major crops.