Programs

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Plant Diagnostic Clinic

The University of Missouri Plant Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) identifies and provides management solutions for insects, diseases and weeds.

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Weed Science Extension

The Weed Science program at the University of Missouri administers extension, research and teaching programs to keep you informed of the latest findings in weed management.

Events

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January 16, 2025 - April 24, 2025

2025 St. Charles Master Gardener Program Core Training
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January 23, 2025 - April 10, 2025

2025 Extension Master Gardener Course
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February 13, 2025 - May 1, 2025

Master Gardener - Randolph County
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March 4, 2025 - April 17, 2025

2025 Master Gardener Training-Buchanan and surrounding Counties

Resources

Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management

Provides science-based information on how to manage wildlife damage and responsibly resolve human-wildlife conflicts. Ideas for preventing as well as inspecting and identifying wildlife damage are also available on this website.

Asian Longhorned Beetle (USDA APHIS)

Find out more about the Asian longhorned beetle on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service website.

Don't Move Firewood website

Find out how far is too far to move firewood to avoid transporting invasive pests and diseases to new areas.

Herbicide Injury ID app (App Store)

Herbicide Injury ID aids in the diagnosis of herbicide injury. Search by visible plant symptoms, herbicide trade names, active ingredients, or herbicide site-of-action numbers. By MU Extension Weed Science, this is the iPhone and iPad version.

Meet the experts

Ernest Lee III, FIELD SPECIALIST IN AGRONOMY
Rusty Lee

Field Specialist in Agronomy

Kathi Mecham, FIELD SPECIALIST IN HORTICULTURE
Kathi Mecham

Field Specialist in Horticulture