Improving Hay Quality This Season
Making the most of every bale
With hay season upon us, putting up and storing quality hay is important to ensure your livestock will be...
Poison Hemlock
This toxic weed is one of the first to bolt in the spring
When you see a batch of white flowers growing along the road...
Selecting the Right Calving Season for Your Ranch
One of the most important management decisions in a cow/calf operation is determining when cows should calve. Yet, there is no single “best” calving...
Protecting the Herd
Tips for managing ticks and flies around cattle this spring
As Oklahoma enters the spring months, Dr. Jonathan Cammack, Oklahoma State University State Extension Specialist...
Alpha-Gal Syndrome
Alpha-gal syndrome gives new urgency to tick prevention
As temperatures rise and people begin camping, fishing and farming, it’s more important than ever to be...
Tall fescue
Tall fescue arises as long-term cover crop
Tall fescue has established itself regionally as one of the most versatile grass species, and its value as...
Mental Health Tips for Farm Families
Extension Offers Mental Health tips for farmers, farm families facing unique stressors
With the uncertainties of weather and global economics, compounded by geographic isolation, farmers...
Farmers and Cardiovascular Disease
The increased risk
Cardiovascular disease is a group of health conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control...
The Rural Healthcare Crisis
Preserving healthcare close to home
Rural hospitals are a quiet but vital part of life in Missouri. They provide emergency care, deliver babies, treat chronic...
Severe Weather Season Preparedness
Tips to keep you safe
Springtime has finally rolled around again and for many, the green grass and forecasts of a potential rain are a...
