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Being lazier in your cow-calf operation might pay off in the long run
Weaning fall calves early the next spring might leave you doing more work and earning less money, according to a University of Missouri Extension forage specialist. - Nov 13, 2009

Show-Me Seafood MU, Lincoln University partner to promote aquaculture in Missouri
Ray Wright wasn't sure what he would find when he drained a quarter-acre pond at the University of Missouri Bradford Research and Extension Center near Columbia. - Nov 12, 2009

MU opens experimental winery
The University of Missouri has established an experimental winery to test grape varieties and growing practices in Missouri. - Nov 11, 2009

Farmers set agenda at Missouri Livestock Symposium, Dec. 4-5
The annual Missouri Livestock Symposium, Dec. 4-5 at Kirksville Middle School, will demonstrate ways area farmers working together make learning easy. - Nov 11, 2009

Farmers should test corn for high mold levels
Not testing this year's corn crop could be risky for hog farmers. This fall's wet weather has spurred mold growth, which can lead to toxin buildup in feed, said University of Missouri Extension specialists. - Nov 10, 2009

10 healthy fall fruits and vegetables
Fruits and vegetables are easier to come by in the summer than in the fall and winter. But to stay healthy and ward off diseases, it's important to include fruits and vegetables in your diet year-round, notes a University of Missouri Extension specialist. - Nov 10, 2009

12-state e-conference Dec. 1 to promote agriculture's role in energy production
Universities from 12 Midwestern states will host a virtual conference Dec. 1 aimed at promoting agriculture's role in energy production. - Nov 10, 2009

Hurried harvest calls for increased electrical safety
Farmers in a hurry to complete the most-delayed corn harvest in 30 years are fighting wet fields and added stress, making them vulnerable to injuries, said University of Missouri Extension farm safety specialist. - Nov 09, 2009

Weed control in wet fields can wait until spring, says MU Extension plant scientist
With a wet fall nearing its end, many farmers won't be able to get into fields for weed control this season. - Nov 09, 2009

Fall is time to build next year's garden soil
It's not too soon to start thinking about next year's garden, said a University of Missouri Extension horticulturist. - Nov 09, 2009

Avoid soil compaction when harvesting wet fields
Hurried harvesting of wet corn fields may have a long-term effect on soil compaction, said a University of Missouri Extension agricultural engineer. - Nov 04, 2009

October average rainfall tops 10 inches, a near record Month was 5th coldest, creating problems for farmers
With statewide rainfall averaging more than 10 inches, Missouri weather records show October was the wettest in 68 years and second wettest in history. - Nov 02, 2009

Heavy rainfall complicates soybean harvest and storage
Heavy rainfall across much of Missouri will extend the soybean harvest well into November, raising the question of just how wet soybeans can be when harvested and stored. - Oct 30, 2009

Wet fall increases grain sprouting before harvest, causing storage problems, says MU agronomist
Prolonged wet weather increases chances that grain crops will start sprouting before harvest this fall, said a University of Missouri Extension agronomist. - Oct 30, 2009

Increased Earned Income Tax Credit will benefit working families
Working families will see a boost in their Earned Income Tax Credit when they file their 2009 tax return. - Oct 29, 2009

Grow Your Farm program is growing
A three-year, $730,000 USDA grant will enable the University of Missouri, Lincoln University and the Jefferson Agricultural Institute to expand a training program for beginning farmers. - Oct 26, 2009

Topics include lowering costs, improving profit
Topics ranging from the size of cows used for grazing pastures to studying dung beetles as indicators of grassland health are on the agenda for the annual meeting of the Missouri Forage and Grassland Council, Nov. 2-3, at the Lake of the Ozarks. - Oct 23, 2009

Red-banded stink bugs could threaten 2010 soybean crop in Missouri
Soybean producers in southeast Missouri likely will face a new threat to yields during the 2010 growing season - the red-banded stink bug. - Oct 22, 2009

SARE grant writing workshop set for Nov. 3 in St. Charles
Farmers and ranchers can learn how to write and submit proposals for grants to promote sustainable agriculture practices at a Nov. 3 workshop at the August A. Busch Conservation Nature Center in St. Charles, Mo. - Oct 22, 2009

Pest alerts tip off producers to damaging insects
E-mail alerts on selected insect pests are available from University of Missouri's Integrated Pest Management program. - Oct 16, 2009

Missouri legislators participate in showcase of MU Extension programs
Three state legislators and an aide to a U.S. congressman learned about University of Missouri Extension programs Oct. 12 during the Northeast Region Program Showcase at North Shelby School, Shelby County. - Oct 14, 2009

Fall is the time to plant garlic
Garlic is not on everyone's list of garden plants, but it should be, said a University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist. - Oct 13, 2009

Soil fertility essential for alfalfa establishment
Alfalfa is the most productive legume in Missouri. It can be grazed or fed as hay, is productive all summer long except during extreme drought and has high yield potential. But alfalfa can be extremely particular about the soil it grows in, said a University of Missouri Extension agronomy specialist. - Oct 13, 2009

Bradford Research and Extension Center celebrates 50th anniversary, opens new conference facility
University of Missouri's Bradford Research and Extension Center celebrated its 50th anniversary by dedicating a new technology transfer center to provide expanded space for specialized field days, workshops, clinics and meetings of civic organizations. - Oct 09, 2009

Freeze stops crop growth, but cool weather slowed maturity earlier, say MU specialists
First freeze of the fall ends the growing season for crops, but extended cool weather before frost may have stopped crop maturity early, said a University of Missouri Extension agronomist. - Oct 08, 2009

Despite depressed market, landowners have opportunities to sell their timber
If the trees on your forest property are too small to attract bids from sawmills, you may still find markets for your timber if you're willing to do the harvesting yourself, said a research specialist for the University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry. - Oct 08, 2009

Missouri confirms red imported fire ant mounds in Bootheel
Missouri has its first confirmed report of red imported fire ants, and residents of Missouri's Bootheel should be on the lookout for fire-ant mounds on their property, said Richard Houseman, University of Missouri entomology professor and state extension entomologist. - Oct 07, 2009

2009 MU Swine Institute set for Nov. 10
The University of Missouri Extension Commercial Agriculture Program's 2009 Swine Institute will take place Nov. 10 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Columbia. - Oct 06, 2009

Wraps or guards can lessen winter damage to young trees
Tree wraps or guards can lessen the risk of southwest injury, a condition that can afflict young trees in winter, said a University of Missouri horticulturist. - Oct 06, 2009

Time to rescue tropical plants from chilly nighttime temperatures
With overnight temperatures dipping toward the first frost mark, it's time to prepare tropical plants for the trek indoors, said a University of Missouri Extension horticulturist. - Oct 01, 2009

Proper storage of tender bulbs helps plants bloom again in spring
When storing tender ornamental plant bulbs, proper temperature and moisture are critical to ensuring they survive the winter and bloom again in the spring, said a University of Missouri horticulturist. - Sep 30, 2009

Good topsoil can be key in renovating lawns
Fall is a time when homeowners get ready to renovate lawns. - Sep 29, 2009

Knowing when to harvest enhances apple
Knowing the right time to harvest apples enhances and preserves their flavor and quality, said a University of Missouri Extension horticulturist. - Sep 28, 2009

Local-foods market faces growing pains
Food industry experts estimate that U.S. consumer demand for locally grown foods could reach $7 billion by 2012. - Sep 28, 2009

During fall outdoor activities be careful not to spread exotic insects
While Missourians enjoy fall outdoor activities, they should take care to avoid spreading exotic insect pests, said a University of Missouri Extension horticulturist. - Sep 28, 2009

Local-foods market faces growing pains
Food industry experts estimate that U.S. consumer demand for locally grown foods could reach $7 billion by 2012 - Sep 25, 2009