Markets & Ag

Ten reasons you should quit making hay

LINNEUS, MO. According to the Missouri Department of Agriculture, Missouri produces 4.83 million tons of hay annually, ranking tenth in the US. In Missouri, ...

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Spotted lanternfly knocking at Missouri’s door

COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension specialists say the spotted lanternfly (SLF) might appear in Missouri this summer. MU Extension and Lincoln University ...

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Feeding tips for pregnant cows and heifers

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Allison Meyer will share the latest research in feeding and managing pregnant beef cows and heifers at the Tuesday, July 22, ...

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Make second cutting of hay to reduce ergot infestation

COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri livestock and forage specialists are reporting ergot infestations that can cause major losses in livestock, said MU Extension ...

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Champions of tradition: Supporting and advocating for Shelby County agriculture

SHELBY COUNTY, Mo. — Shawn and Kelly McEwen believe that agriculture’s success deserves support from the entire community. The McEwen family is proud to ...

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Common tomato diseases and how to manage them

JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — Tomatoes are one of the most commonly grown vegetables in home gardens. While tomatoes are relatively easy to grow, there are ...

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The wild and wonderful elderberry

Milan, Illinois. I usually put a lot of effort into creating a landscape that I like, but occasionally a plant that is beautiful, easy ...

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Use simple math to find your hay cost

MO. POTOSI. Rachel Hopkins, a field expert in agricultural business at the University of Missouri Extension, and her father gathered and wrapped wheat and ...

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Pearls of Production announces upcoming events for women in livestock industry

Missouri’s Columbia. The Pearls of Production program at the University of Missouri Extension has revealed its forthcoming activities, which are intended to empower and ...

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When your garden becomes a drive-thru for wildlife

Missouri’s Columbia. David Trinklein, a horticulture with the University of Missouri Extension, noted that most gardeners understand the frustration of having a lovely garden ...

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