University of Missouri Integrated Pest Management in Columbia has issued its first pest alerts of the growing season. MU Extension state field crops and forage entomologist Ivair Valmorbida says … more

The Missouri Department of Conservation invites people to celebrate the value of Missouri trees and forests during Arbor Days in April by planting native trees and practicing proper tree care. … more

Educators are planting seeds of knowledge in third-grade classrooms this spring through Agriculture Education on the Move (Ag Moves), hosted by Missouri Farmers Care, a nonprofit coalition of … more

University of Missouri Extension has a new publication about vaccination programs for cow-calf operations. The publication covers viruses and bacteria of concern, describes the difference … more

Cow-calf producers should aim for one healthy calf per cow annually and many productive years per cow. On average, a cow must stay in the herd for six years for the producer to break even on … more

For youth interested in learning more about showing livestock, the University of Missouri Extension is hosting a Livestock Showmanship Clinic on Saturday at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 700 Fair Road in Ava. more

The Missouri Invasive Plant Council (MoIP), in partnership with Forest ReLeaf of Missouri, Forrest Keeling Nursery and the Missouri Department of Conservation, will host a Callery pear “buyback” program in locations around the state on April 22. more

The University of Missouri Extension is much more than a resource for advice on crop and livestock management, industry trends and keeping up-to-date on social media as a tool for business growth. more

With lofty grocery prices and the world becoming more uncertain with each passing day, many are turning to the land for solace. Homesteading, a lifestyle in which one learns to live self-sufficiently by cultivating the land, resurfaced in mainstream culture in the early 2000s.  more

In an era where grocery prices fluctuate and people crave a deeper connection to their food and land, homesteading is making a major comeback. more

Agriculture is an industry of cultivation, of growth and nurturance. Producers tend to their fields and livestock, manage their crops and, in many cases, foster community. more

Mary Badiny was 31 when she and her late husband, Skip, purchased 53 acres of land in Rover, near Koshkonong, that would eventually become Maranatha Farm. Initially, it was a barren land with only a few sugar maples and cedar trees. But Mary and Skip shared a passion for horticulture, and together, they transformed the once desert-like property into an oasis.  more

The agriculture program at Missouri State University-West Plains has long been a respected institution in the region, shaping future generations of farmers, ranchers and agricultural business leaders. Now, thanks to a generous donation, the program is poised to reach new heights. more

Many Ozarkers have lived on the same land most of their life, but it is still important to call 811 before you dig. With technology moving forward at breakneck speeds and more people new to the area than ever before, it is important to call and get the underground utilities marked.  more

The University of Missouri Extension is offering a free webinar series for horse owners beginning with the first session at 6 p.m. March 19. There are four webinars planned for 2025.  more

Get a jump on the gardening season by starting vegetable and flower seeds indoors now, says University of Missouri Extension field horticulturist Donna Aufdenberg. more

One of your best gardening tools may be in your recycling bin, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Donna Aufdenberg. more

A private pesticide applicator training will be held from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. March 11 at the Howell County University of Missouri Extension Center, 1376 Bill Virdon Blvd. in West Plains. The cost to obtain a license is $75. more

Aspiring and established small farmers have an opportunity to learn how to improve their business planning and orchard management skills through a hands-on workshop in April. more