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Congratulations Kemper Fellows
The Center for Distance and Independent Study is proud to offer courses developed by two of this year's distinguished Kemper Fellows.
ATV safety often neglected
Missouri ranked ninth in the U.S. for ATV-related deaths in 2006, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Missouri Highway Patrol statistics for 2007 show 13 people killed and 231 injured in ATV accidents in the state.
Cow/calf production costs on the rise
With the rising costs of pasture, feed and fuel, production costs in the beef industry are well above previous years.
Don’t apply herbicides to control crabgrass this late in the year
Homeowners dismayed by unsightly stands of crabgrass in their lawns should forgo any chemical applications to control the pest this time of year.
Leaf-feeding insects threaten late-planted crops
Japanese beetle numbers have reached their peak in Missouri, but high numbers of other leaf- and pod-feeding pests threaten late-planted corn and soybean.
Wild thing
Grubs feed on roots of turfgrasses and cause a wilting appearance and gradual thinning.
Subsurface drainage and irrigation boost yields,
curb runoff
Managed drainage systems can help fields dry faster and increase yields while reducing nitrogen loss.
Take back control from marketing aimed at children
It is estimated that the typical child sees about 40,000 ads a year on TV and that the majority of the ads targeted to kids are for candy, cereal, soda and fast food.
Business survival tips for a tight economy
Times are challenging for many small businesses. Increased gas prices and other rising costs have caused many owners to tighten their belts to make ends meet. Here are some in-depth strategies you can use to keep your bottom line looking healthy.
Growing rice with center-pivot irrigation saves water, fuel
Traditionally, rice is grown with flood irrigation, a method that reduces weeds but is labor-intensive, requires lots of water and limits production to areas with the right climate and soil.
Grow Your Farm workshops help
those getting started in agriculture
The program focuses on four management keys: marketing, operations, human resources and finance.
Soybean rust research
Asian soybean rust has not yet arrived in Missouri, but late-planted beans are at higher risk of damage if the fungal disease enters Missouri in late August or early September.
Soybean rust Windows Media video
Toll-free number for nutrition help
Consumers are bombarded with results from new studies, advertisements for products to improve their health and ever-changing recommendations about what to eat and what to avoid. Here's where to get help.
Sweet sorghum for biofuel
During World War II, when sugar was rationed, bootleggers used the juice of sweet sorghum to make moonshine. Now researchers are studying ways to boost the plant's potential to brew not booze, but biofuel.
Integrating agroforestry practices for wildlife habitat
Active and productive farms can also be managed to support a wide spectrum of wildlife species.
Better than supplements
Many people try to fulfill their nutrition needs by taking dietary supplements. But instead of buying supplements, you might want to head to the produce aisle to meet your dietary requirements.
How deep should I plant daylilies?
Read the answer from David H. Trinklein, Division of Plant Sciences.
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MyActivity Pyramid
The handout and poster are based on the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPyramid.