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An old Missouri saying advises, “On the 25th of July, sow your turnips, wet or dry,” said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.
This adage sprang into the national spotlight during Harry S. Truman’s presidency.
“Evidently, the congressional session of 1948 was a...
Ok, I’ll admit it. I’m fascinated by astronomy. And I’m really excited about the upcoming total solar eclipse on August 21st.
Occasionally, I still run into someone who hasn’t heard about it. If you’re in the latter category, be forewarned… the sun is going to disappear behind the moon for about 2½...
Ozark Prairie Master Gardeners know that good things come in small packages.
That is why mini-greenhouses are growing throughout the Lake of the Ozarks region.
The mini-greenhouses are the brainchild of Dan Britton, president of the Ozark Prairie Master Gardeners chapter in Morgan County....
ELDON, Mo. – Study and know your market before you sell trees, says University of Missouri Extension forestry specialist Hank Stelzer.
MU Extension and the Missouri Department of Conservation offer three workshops to help landowners learn how to improve the quality of their woodland and how to...
More than 150 dog breeds are recognized in the United States. While some pet lovers are drawn to specific breeds for their unique characteristics, there are many reasons to consider a mutt when you’re looking to add a four-legged friend to the family.
National Mutt Day is Monday, July 31, and the...
Extraordinary Session Comes to a Close as Senate Approves House Version of Pro-Life Legislation (SB 5)
After weeks of waiting, the Senate met Tuesday afternoon to take up and pass the House version of legislation that is meant tobetter ensure the health and safety of women by putting common sense...
The Caldwell County Planning & Zoning Board is considering an update to the county ordinances regarding industrial wind turbines/farms and they want to hear from YOU!
Options can be summarized as this:
* Limit the height of wind turbines to 125 ft. (as an example) which allows wind mills for...
Achievement Day was held for the county on July 15, at the Nazarene Church in Kingston. Between the 50 4-Hers in attendance, the judges had 96 various projects to judge.
All of the members were very excited to see if any of their projects would make it to state. Gage Swindler, age 11, a member of...
Nine Missouri weather stations recently received updates to help farmers and chemical applicators know when to spray herbicides to avoid off-target movement caused by temperature inversions.
The University of Missouri Extension Commercial Agriculture Program operates 24 real-time weather stations...
In the search for a colorful annual flower that can handle the rigors of a typical Missouri summer, zinnia ranks high on the list, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.
“Zinnias are great flowers for Missouri gardens for several reasons,” said Trinklein. “They adore...
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