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“You can’t make a silk purse from a sow’s ear.” That is what University of Missouri Extension state specialist in forestry Hank Stelzer often hears when talking with landowners, and even some professional foresters, about an Ozarks woodland.
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7/12/25
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Bearing fruit ranging in color from red, orange and yellow to purple, white and chocolate-black, sweet peppers are the Easter eggs of the vegetable garden, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.
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By Linda Geist, Writer,
University of Missouri Extension
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7/11/25
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A free University of Missouri webinar series dealing with topics that affect horse owners is underway.
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7/11/25
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Nativars, superhero plants that possess the virtues of native plants but in a more attractive package, make good choices for landscaped areas.
Use nativars as part of your gardening “green …
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By Linda Geist, Writer,
University of Missouri Extension
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6/29/25
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Poison hemlock, a plant that can kill livestock, is flowering and setting seed now in much of Missouri. While early control is recommended, it still can be managed with spot treatments or mowing, …
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6/29/25
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University of Missouri Extension agronomist Tim Schnakenberg urges forage growers to participate in the 41st annual Ozark Empire Fair Hay Contest, July 24 to Aug. 2 in Springfield.
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6/29/25
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The University of Missouri Center for Regenerative Agriculture in Columbia has opened a third round of funding for fall cover crop planting in Missouri.
About $3 million is available for …
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6/29/25
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University of Missouri Extension’s Show-Me-Select (SMS) Replacement Heifer Program offers increased marketing prospects and premium value, according to an analysis by Thiago Martins, state …
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6/29/25
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It’s the time of year when flies and ticks start becoming a problem for cattle, and they can be more than just a nuisance.
“These external parasites not only cause irritation and …
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6/20/25
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It’s the time of year when flies and ticks start becoming a problem for cattle, and they can be more than just a nuisance.
“These external parasites not only cause irritation and …
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5/31/25
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May’s precipitation has made haymaking challenging when rain is frequent and sometimes unpredictable, but University of Missouri Extension state forage specialist Carson Roberts has a tip to …
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By Linda Geist, Writer,
University of Missouri Extension
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5/31/25
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University of Missouri Extension’s Pearls of Production program is hosting a webinar series for women livestock producers across the state. Although the content is created for women producers, …
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5/31/25
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Many Missouri cattle producers are gearing up for the hay season. Spring can be hectic on the farm, but it’s also an important time to check on where you’re heading financially.
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5/24/25
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The Spring 2025 Missouri Farm Income Outlook forecasts a recovery in net farm income, following two consecutive years of decline, according to the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF) …
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By Danyelle Chinn,
University of Missouri
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5/24/25
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For yield and quality, May is the best time to harvest cool-season grasses, says University of Missouri Extension state forage specialist Harley Naumann.
May is when cool-season grasses …
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5/10/25
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The Community Foundation of the Ozarks has partnered with a Texas-based company known for its eggs and butter sourced ethically from small farms to launch a grant program in those small farms’ …
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5/10/25
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University of Missouri Extension and the Scenic Rivers Invasive Species Partnership will hold a free Invasive Plants 101 workshop at 10 a.m. June 13 at the Alton Freewill Baptist Church on U.S. 160 …
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4/26/25
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University of Missouri Extension and the Scenic Rivers Invasive Species Partnership will hold a free Invasive Plants 101 workshop at 10 a.m. May 30, at the Howell County MU Extension center, 1376 …
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4/26/25
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Our very own rising musician, Molly Clair from West Plains, will be performing at the market this Saturday! Molly will graduate next month from West Plains High and is a rising star in bluegrass, …
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By Patrice Jennings
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4/23/25
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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 …
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By Linda Geist, Writer,
University of Missouri Extension
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4/19/25
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