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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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.
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4/10/25
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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 …
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4/5/25
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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 …
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4/4/25
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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 …
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By Elizabeth Picking,
Livestock Field Specialist,
University of Missouri Extension
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3/29/25
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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.
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3/21/25
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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.
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3/14/25
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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.
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By Kimberly Langston,
kimberlyl@westplainsdailyquill.net
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3/8/25
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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.
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By Sam MacPherson,
Quill Feature Contributor
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3/8/25
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