Agriculture
Perry Agriculture Lab works to help farmers
It’s all in the soil. That is something farmers live by. They plant their crops year after year working for the best yield.
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.
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.
Replant or roll with it? MU guide weighs costs, payoffs
COLUMBIA, Mo. – When faced with a sparse or failed stand, crop producers have to ask themselves a difficult question: Should I replant?
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.
Missouri State Beekeepers Association addresses alarming honeybee losses with comprehensive educational conference
SPRINGFIELD, MO – The Missouri State Beekeepers Association announced recently one of its proactive efforts to combat this year’s honeybee colony losses experienced across the state, emphasizing the critical impact on Missouri's agricultural sector. In response to these challenges, the MSBA is hosting an educational conference, MO Bee Day 2025, on Saturday, June 21, at the Darr Agricultural Center in Springfield, Mo.
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…
Tornadoes and severe weather are well above average
The severe weather season has had an early and active start this year and according to USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey, it is expected to continue.
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…
Master Pollinator Steward program starts May 5
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension will offer a Master Pollinator Steward program that begins May 5.