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...
Stay Safe and Know the Facts about Railroad Safety
What farmers and operators need to know about railroad crossings
This harvest season, make sure you and your team know the importance of making safe...
Tractor Safety Lasts a Lifetime
Essential safety tips for operating a tractor
Agriculture consistently ranks among the top three most dangerous industries in the U.S., stated by National Census of...
Adjusting Soil PH
Soil pH adjustments improve plant growth
PH is the measurement of the concentration of hydrogen ions in the soil. A higher concentration of hydrogen ions...
