University of Missouri Extension agriculture business specialists discuss issues such as when a tenant should pay part of the rent, how and when to terminate a lease and how much rent is fair at the Farm Lease Program on Tuesday, Sept. 20. The program runs from 6 to 9 p.m. at the following sites: Keytesville […]
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Pork producers encouraged to attend 2016 Missouri Swine Health Symposium, July 18 in Sedalia
The Missouri Pork Association, in cooperation with the University of Missouri Extension Commercial Agriculture Program, is hosting the third annual Missouri Swine Health Symposium on Monday, July 18, at the Pork Place in Sedalia, Mo. The free event is open to pork producers, swine veterinarians, and allied industry professionals. The symposium provides attendees an opportunity […]
Conference connects MU Extension council members with campus research
University of Missouri Extension council members from across the state learned about research and program development at MU during the 11th annual Council to Campus conference, June 17-18 in Columbia. Among the attendees were members of Northwest Region County Extension Councils from Andrew, Buchanan, Clinton, Daviess, Holt, Nodaway, and Saline Counties. Attending were: Ernie Nold […]
Producers encouraged to attend sessions, offer input to address current challenges in the farm economy
The Missouri Department of Agriculture and University of Missouri Extension will offer a series of listening sessions in July that will address current challenges in the farm economy. Sessions will take place in seven locations across the state. “Life as a farmer is never boring, that we know for certain,” Director of Agriculture Richard Fordyce […]
University of Missouri Extension says crops face low soil moisture; rain in forecast can mitigate
With low soil moisture going into the growing season, crops will depend on what water falls from the sky. Pat Guinan, University of Missouri Extension climatologist, gave a dry weather alert Wednesday, June 8, during the weekly MU agronomy teleconference. This year, Columbia recorded the driest five months — January to May — since 1992, […]
June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month
The latest Dietary Guidelines recommend that all Americans increase their vegetable and fruit intake. Fruits and vegetables provide a variety of nutrients including vitamins, minerals and fiber. They lower your risk of developing certain chronic diseases. They are also naturally low in calories, fat, and sodium, which can help to maintain a healthy weight. Since […]
Show stock clinic for 4-H and FFA Exhibitors to be held April 9th in Milan
MILAN, Mo. –University of Missouri Extension in Sullivan County hosts a Show Stock Clinic for 4-H and FFA livestock exhibitors and their parents on April 9. The clinic is open to exhibitors in any county and covers beef, bucket calves, market goats, market lambs and market hogs. “Participants will learn about selection, handling, feeding, grooming, […]
Clinic for 4-H and FFA exhibitors to be held in Green City
University of Missouri Extension in Sullivan County is hosting a Small Animal Show Clinic on April 30 for 4-H and FFA members to improve their skills. The clinic covers rabbits, poultry and dogs, says Penny Kittle, MU Extension 4-H youth program assistant. Youth and their parents are welcome to attend. Participants are encouraged to bring […]
Identifying weeds just got easier with this app for smartphones
The University of Missouri Extension recently released an update for its free ID Weeds app for iPhones, iPads, and Android devices to help people easily identify weeds in the field, lawn, or garden. Kevin Bradley, an MU Extension weed scientist, says the update includes new graphics and is more user-friendly than the initial version. The app […]
Harrison County Health Department to offer free class “Living a Healthy Life With Chronic Conditions”
BETHANY, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension is offering a free six-week class to help those living with chronic health conditions. Friends, families, caregivers and others are welcome to attend “Living a Healthy Life With Chronic Conditions,” says MU Extension nutrition and health education specialist Janet Hackert. The class begins April 4 at the Harrison […]
After passing on extending his contract, the Kansas City Chiefs part ways with All Pro Linebacker Tamba Hali
(Kansas City Star) – When outside linebacker Tamba Hali took a $3 million pay cut to remain with the Chiefs last season, the team did it by adding four voidable years to the contract to spread out his $5 million signing bonus to future salary cap years. Reworking the final year of Hali’s contract freed up […]