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Cattle producers urged to watch for prussic acid poisoning
Rainfall after drought can trigger new growth in Johnsongrass and other sorghum species. These young shoots, and especially the leaves, may contain high concentrations of precursors of prussic acid, also known as hydrocyanic acid or hydrogen cyanide.
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Stink bugs try to find warm home for the winter
Brown marmorated stink bugs seek to overwinter indoors; prevent entry with caulking, screens and vacuuming to reduce nuisance infestation.
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Beef producers can earn or renew BQA certification at free MU Extension programs
SHELBINA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension will offer two opportunities this fall and winter for beef producers to earn or renew Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification. There is no cost to attend the evening programs, which will be held Nov. 5 in Shelbina and Jan. 14, 2027, in Ewing.
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Seminar series brings farm economy into focus for ag lenders
When markets move, costs change or land values shift, agricultural lenders need context to understand what comes next and how those changes could affect their agricultural clientele. MU Extension’s 2026 Agricultural Lenders Seminar series is designed to strengthen that knowledge and help lenders make informed decisions.
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Countdown to beautiful spring flowers begins now
Plant spring-blooming bulbs now to ensure vibrant flowers and healthy roots next season.
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September 2026 was Missouri’s warmest September on record
It was hotter than in July in some parts of the state.
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Show-Me-Select field days connect heifer development to herd profitability
Free events are Oct 24 in Milan and Nov. 7 in Luray.
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Oct. 29 Lunch and Learn to help small businesses get organized
WARRENTON, Mo. — Small-business owners can learn simple ways to save time and improve daily operations during an upcoming Lunch and Learn program presented by the Missouri Small Business Development Center and MU Extension in Warren County.
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Caldwell County celebrates Missouri Good Neighbor Week
BRAYMER, Mo. – The University of Missouri Extension Council in Caldwell County marked Missouri Good Neighbor Week by bringing residents together at a local high school football game and sharing information about MU Extension programs and services.
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Choosing alpha-gal-friendly options for trick-or-treaters
Halloween candy isn’t always a treat for children with alpha-gal syndrome. Including vegan or nonfood items can help make ensure that all trick-or-treaters can join the fun.
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Lawn & Order: Plant crocus in lawn now for new season
While tulips and daffodils take center stage when planting bulbs at this time of the year, other species such as crocus should not be overlooked.
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Missouri 4-H youths compete at international livestock expo
4-H'ers from Nodaway, Greene, Marion and Cape Girardeau counties compete on Missouri's All-Star Team.
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Good Neighbor Week Ambassadors turn neighboring into action
A total of 94 Missourians registered to be Ambassadors in 2026. Three Ambassadors illustrate the range of ways people put neighboring into practice: Emma Alexander, Sabra Kovar and Carla L. Hudson.
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Independence leads among Missouri Good Neighbor Week projects
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A citywide effort in Independence that generated more than 650 documented direct engagements, removed at least 920 cubic yards of material and attracted more than $20,500 in community support is a leading example of how University of Missouri Extension put neighboring into action during Missouri Good Neighbor Week.
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MU Extension offers free ‘Understanding Your Soil Needs’ workshops
Program offered in Owensville, Tuscumbia and online.
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Announcing Missouri’s most neighborly cities
Missourians reported 84,398 acts of neighboring during 2026, shattering the statewide goal of 50,000 and more than doubling the number reported during Missouri Good Neighbor Week in 2025.
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Boonslick Master Gardeners hosted monarch tagging event
The family-friendly event gave a behind-the-scenes glimpse of monarch tagging, which allows researchers to track the butterflies’ migration to Mexico.
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Boonslick Master Gardeners recognized at statewide conference
The awards highlight the dedication and impact of the Boonslick Master Gardeners and the many ways they serve youths and the local community through gardening education and outreach.
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Missouri 4-H Dairy Judging competes at National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest
Lexi Angelo is the latest Missouri 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Team member to join the All-American ranks at the National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest, held Sept. 26 in Madison, Wis. The team finished 11th overall in the 20-team field.
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Older Missourians bring spending power to communities
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Older Americans today generally have more wealth than previous generations, giving many retirees the ability to keep spending, investing and supporting local economies long after leaving the workforce, according to a new Missouri Economy Indicators brief from University of Missouri Extension.
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Woman farmer series spotlights global swine reproduction specialist
FAYETTE, Mo. – Lídia Sbaraini Arend, global reproduction specialist for Topigs Norsvin will speak at a free webinar noon Wednesday, Oct. 28.
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Carcass size and efficiency drove profits in the 2025-26 Mo. Steer Feedout
STOCKTON, Mo. – “The Missouri Steer Feedout Finale showed that the most profitable steers led the group in efficiency and carcass size,” says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist. The Sept. 30 meeting concluded the 2025-26 Missouri Steer Feedout and presented results for 49 steers from six producers fed at the Show Me Feedlot near Newport, Mo.
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Fall tips for healthier gardens in spring
As temperatures cool, warm-season plants die and wildlife goes into hibernation. In our gardens, this means it is time to clean up crop residue and protect the soil.
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Lessons That Last
From club meetings to directing a summer camp, Allen Garner found that the greatest value of 4-H was gaining the confidence to lead, adapt and solve problems.
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SW Missouri All Breeds Performance Tested Bull Sale set for Oct. 26 in Springfield
Organized by the Southwest Missouri Beef Cattle Improvement Association, the longstanding sale will feature 39 bulls: 28 Angus, two Gelbvieh, one Simmental, seven SimAngus and one Maintainer.