Agriculture
Learn about new and old pests at July 10 field day
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension specialists will share the latest pest management research July 10 at the Crop and Pest Management Field Day, says MU Extension state weed scientist Kevin Bradley.
Missouri regulators set to expand marijuana testing protocols
State cannabis regulators will begin their first attempt next month to double check the work of licensed testing labs tasked with ensuring the safety of Missouri marijuana products.
MU Extension shares research on spray drones at field day
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Attendees at the July 10 University of Missouri Crop and Pest Management Field Day in Columbia will hear updates on how spray drones are modernizing agriculture and what to expect when using these devices for weed control.
Robotics team develops apparatus to detect water pollution
A group of young, home-schooled students worked on a project to help an ocean research organization monitor pollutants in creeks and tributaries.
Clarksville community learns how to set up their new flood wall
By Stan Schwartz They started early on Monday, pulling out the pieces of the new flood wall in Clarksville. It would take the workers from… Login to continue reading Login…
Young Entrepreneurs join Louisiana Farmers Marketing
It was a perfect day for the Louisiana Farmers Market on Wednesday last week as six young entrepreneurs set up in the American Legion parking lot to sell their products.
Updates on crop diseases at MU Crop & Pest Management Field Day
Learn to identify tar spot, red crown rot at July 10 event COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension state specialists will cover a variety… Login to continue reading Login…
Jefferson Farm & Garden provides bedding plants to nonprofits statewide
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension’s Jefferson Farm and Garden in Columbia has raised about 5,000 spring bedding plants so far this year and… Login to continue reading Login…
USDA cattle, county reports reinstated
Last year USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service discontinued the July Cattle Report as well as livestock and crop county estimates.
MU Extension hosts farm management lunchtime webinar series
University of Missouri Extension is offering a five-part webinar series for women farm operators and landowners. Starting April 17, “Farm Management – On My Own” covers the basics of ag leasing, Missouri farmland values, rental rates and custom work rates.