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Enroll early for the MU Leadership Development Academy
This limited-enrollment certificate program prepares nurse-leaders in long-term care.
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Congratulations Kemper Fellows
The Center for Distance and Independent Study is proud to offer courses developed by two of this year's distinguished Kemper Fellows.
Japanese beetle numbers high
Late-planted corn is at greatest risk.
Cleaning up after a flood takes special care
Families returning to their flooded homes should exercise caution before and during the cleanup process, according to a University of Missouri Extension emergency management expert. To help you get your life and home back to normal, download the PDF, Resources for Your Flooded Home.
Versatile shiitake
Markets for shiitake and other specialty gourmet mushrooms continue to show promising profit potential for Missouri forest landowners.
Combating common pests of cucumbers, melons and squash
Several common insects are fond of these plants.
Wild thing
Missouri landowners have a tremendous opportunity to improve their habitats.
AgrAbility Project
The project links extension service with a private nonprofit disability service organization to provide practical education and assistance that promotes independence in agricultural production and rural living.
Farm injury Windows Media video
Greenhouses store sun's heat in water barrels
Inexpensive passive solar greenhouses heated only by sunlight falling on 55-gallon barrels of water are effective for growing plants year-round.
Extended application deadline
Missouri Ruralist magazine and MU Extension have extended the application deadline for the new Missouri Master Farmer Award to Aug. 1.
Mature trees and plants can cast shade over once-sunny garden
Plants growing in shade must cope with low light levels and poor air circulation and compete with shading trees for water and nutrients.
Wind farms generate power, revenue
The landscape in northwest Missouri is changing. Scattered across three counties, 75 turbines spin to harvest the wind.
Use shock chlorination to disinfect contaminated wells
Water from a flooded well should not be used for drinking or food preparation until the well and plumbing system have been disinfected and the water has been tested for safety.
Disaster plans critical for flood plain residents
Families should plan for a week away from home.
Quail friendly
Grasses, forbs and woody plants important to bobwhites in the Midwest.
Grain of truth
Deceiving package claims and photos on labels, can make it hard for most of us to find a healthy product.
I want to use 1/2 gallon jars to can chicken, but can find references only to using pint and quart jars. Is using 1/2 gallon jars a bad idea?
Read the answer from Jessica Kovarik,
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MyActivity Pyramid
The handout and poster are based on the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPyramid.