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Annual Woodland Owners Conference to highlight Missouri forestry
MOUNTAIN GROVE, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension, in partnership with the Missouri Tree Farm Committee and the Forest and Woodlands Association of Missouri, invite the public to attend their annual Woodland Owners Conference, Oct. 3-4 in Mountain Grove.
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MU expands continuing ed for veterinarians who work with food animals
The MU College of Veterinary Medicine recently launched five on-demand continuing education courses for veterinarians providing practical education in food animal medicine and production. Learners can complete modules at their own pace while earning up 0.5 hours of CE credit per course.
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MU Extension, partners host free ‘Healthy Trees’ field day
There is still time to register for the Sept. 13 “Healthy Trees – Healthy Wildlife” field day for landowners who want to enhance their woodlands to attract wildlife and maintain healthy trees. The free event is 8:30 a.m. to noon at Haag Farm, 8801 Little Tavern Creek Road, Portland, Mo.
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MU Extension names new Missouri 4-H director
Tim Tanner is the new director of the University of Missouri Extension 4-H Center for Youth Development.
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Community Resource Fair & Disability Expo coming to Mount Vernon Sept. 25
Families, caregivers, educators and community members are invited to the Community Resource Fair & Disability Expo on Sept. 25 in Mount Vernon. The free event brings together organizations offering services for individuals with disabilities, their families and anyone seeking support in southwestern Missouri.
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Free pesticide disposal event Oct. 4 in Chillicothe
Missourians can safely dispose of pesticides 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Litton Agri-Science Learning Center in Chillicothe. Missouri Department of Natural Resources representatives will accept up to 8,000 pounds of all pesticides from noncommercial sources at no charge.
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Increase flower power by dividing overgrown perennials
As clump-forming perennials mature, they often become overcrowded, competing among themselves for light, water and nutrients. This typically results in fewer blooms. Dividing them restores vigor and lets gardeners expand their beds or share plants with others.
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MU Extension 'What the Hay?' webinar series focuses on forages
MU Extension’s “What the Hay?” webinar series focus on forage, fertilizer, fixes and funds, says agricultural business specialist Amie Breshears. It runs 12:15-12:45 p.m. Thursdays from Oct. 2 to Nov. 6.
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Missouri corn adds a-maize-ing complexity to whiskey
MU Extension researchers are working to help Missouri corn growers who provide corn to distilleries for brewed corn whiskey. As of 2024, the state was home to 71 active craft distilleries. The corn whiskey business, as part Missouri’s broader distilling industry, has a substantial economic footprint.
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Lycoris: An intriguing flower that brings color at summer's end
When most garden flowers show the attrition of having endured the heat and humidity of a typical Missouri summer, lycoris adds beauty and intrigue to beleaguered landscapes. The pink, lily-like flowers seem to come out of nowhere to adorn gardens.
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Ozark Prairie Master Gardeners host free field day
The Ozark Prairie Master Gardeners and University of Missouri Extension will hold a free field day Sept. 20. The event is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Britton Farm, 22125 Old Five Road, Versailles.
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Crape myrtle: Colorful southern shrub that's moving north
In southern states, crape myrtle can add brilliant color to the landscape when few other trees or shrubs are in bloom. New cultivars of this flowering shrub that are better-suited to Midwestern winters are now available.
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MU Extension wants your input on alpha-gal syndrome
A growing number of Missourians are facing an unexpected consequence of tick bites: a dangerous food allergy known as alpha-gal syndrome. MU Extension seeks the public’s help to better understand the challenges this condition creates for individuals, families and communities.
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Explore ideas, arts and local history in Osher@Mizzou’s fall courses
This fall, Osher@Mizzou will offer more than two dozen noncredit courses for adults age 50 and up. Topics include Victorian thrillers, Missouri ghost stories and Broadway composers as well as explorations of current issues such as censorship, authoritarianism and the intersection of science and religion.
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Sept. 23 Pearls of Production webinar covers SRP vaccines for diarrhea in livestock
The fourth virtual session of Pearls of Production deals with something most livestock producers dread talking about: diarrhea. The online session is 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23.
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Carroll County MU Extension council honored as NW Missouri Council of the Year
The Carroll County MU Extension Council’s Back to School initiative provided backpacks and supplies to local youths. In recognition of its work, the council was named the 2025 Northwest Region County Council of the Year.
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MU Extension brings learning, application to Norborne Soybean Festival
MU Extension again joined the celebration at the Norborne Soybean Festival in August by bringing hands-on learning and application to the “Soybean Capital of the World.”
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When it rains, it pours mopheads and lacecaps
Fall is an ideal time to establish hydrangeas in the landscape. Several species grow well in Missouri.
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Free SCN tests available to Missouri farmers
University of Missouri Extension, SCN Diagnostics and Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council are again offering free testing for soybean cyst nematode (SCN), the No. 1 pathogen of soybean in the United States.
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Neighboring lessons from voices across America
Voices from across America reflect on everyday neighborly acts—from greetings and gatherings to caring and uniting communities.
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Free webinar looks at virtual fencing for perennial pastures
A free webinar on Aug 29 explores GPS-collar virtual fencing in perennial pastures to cut overgrazing and boost resilience through precision grazing.
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MU Extension launches second round of Cow College Workshops
Interactive Cow College Workshops offer Southeast Missouri producers practical training in forage, cattle health, heifer development and risk-management.
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Enroll steers in Missouri Steer Feedout by Oct. 15
Through cooperative efforts of MU Extension, Show Me Youth Ag Academy and Missouri State University, the Missouri Steer Feedout is enrolling spring-born steers to begin feeding in November.
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Free pesticide disposal event Sept. 13 in Perryville
Safely dispose of old pesticides—herbicides, insecticides, rodenticides, fertilizers containing pesticides, de-wormers and fly tags—at no charge, 8 a.m.–noon Saturday, Sept 13 in Perryville.
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Business, community leaders to meet Sept. 23 in Springfield on workforce challenges
Regional conference in Springfield on Sept 23 explores inclusive and second-chance hiring to reduce turnover, lower hiring costs and boost retention.