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...
Guidance from MU Extension as Black Bear Population Grows
Ecology and Management of Black Bears in Missouri
The black bear is the most abundant bear species in North America, says Robert Pierce, MU associate...
New Dietary Guidelines
Emphasizing healthy eating patterns for long-term health
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans has provided nutritional guidance since 1980. The latest guidelines continue to provide the...
Implementing Pollinators On Your Property
Pollinators promote pasture productivity
Incorporating pollinators into agricultural operations has been known to help farmers boost productivity and biodiversity throughout the year.
Pollinators are classified as...
Net Wrap: Friend or Foe
The hidden danger in pastures for livestock
Net wrap is an effect method for binding forages, and it significantly reduces harvest and storage losses compared...
What about 283 days?
Questions about gestation length in cattle
For most breeders raising cattle, the standard gestation length is 283 days on Bos taurus breeds. Bos indicus breeds...
