Division News

Nature photographers share tips for taking outdoor photos
Have you ever snapped a picture of a striking outdoor vista only to find that the image recorded by your camera is less than impressive? Taking good outdoor photographs doesn't necessarily require lots of expensive equipment or advanced technical skills, according to two of Missouri's premier wildlife photographers. However, it does take persistence and a practiced eye for details. - May 09, 2008

Manure entrepreneurs to speak May 22 at MU
The high price of commercial fertilizer makes poultry manure worth more money, said Dennis Feezor, High Point, Mo. He found that waste from his and his neighbors' poultry houses has become a product in high demand. - May 09, 2008

Alfalfa weevil infestation likely in Missouri
Alfalfa weevils have increased to threatening levels in central and northern Missouri, said a University of Missouri Extension entomologist. Farmers should scout fields for signs of damage so weevil populations can be managed. - May 08, 2008

Black cutworm infestation likely in Missouri
Farmers with late-planted corn should prepare for black cutworm damage. Wet soils and heavier weed cover in fields will make the insect a potential problem this year, said a University of Missouri Extension entomologist. - May 06, 2008

Unsettled weather patterns result in high number of hail events
Missouri's wet and unsettled weather this year has resulted in an unusual number of hail events in some locations, said a University of Missouri Extension climatologist. - May 05, 2008

Good career market awaits 2008 graduates of the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
This year's graduates of the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources are entering a promising job market. Approximately 365 students will graduate from CAFNR on Saturday, May 17. - May 05, 2008

Sow stalls, group housing both work if managed well, MU specialist tells pork producers
Pig welfare depends not on the use of gestation stalls or group housing but on the quality of individual pig care, said a University of Missouri Extension swine specialist. - May 02, 2008

Makeover of shopping habits can offset rising food costs
A makeover of your shopping habits could offset rising food costs, said a University of Missouri Extension nutrition and health education specialist. - May 02, 2008

Smooth the transition to summer visitation
With the end of the school year approaching, divorced and separated parents need to plan ahead for summer visitation arrangements for their children, said a University of Missouri Extension human environmental sciences specialist. - May 01, 2008

Planting time calls for extra safety precautions
Planting time is one of the riskiest periods for farm injuries and fatalities-and a time for farmers to develop a professional attitude towards safety, said a University of Missouri farm safety specialist. - May 01, 2008

First wave of small nonprofits must file by May 15
A recent change in federal tax law requires all organizations with 501(c)(3) status to file annual tax returns, regardless of income. In the past, only nonprofits with annual revenues over $25,000 were required to file federal tax returns, said a University of Missouri Extension community development specialist. - Apr 29, 2008

With planting delayed, efficiency and extra labor crucial for farmers, says MU Extension agricultural engineer
Producers need to develop strategies to make up for lost planting days due to soil conditions from a wet spring, said a University of Missouri Extension agricultural engineer. - Apr 29, 2008

Rain-delayed corn planting no reason to switch crop, says MU agronomist
Rain-delayed planting is no reason to switch from corn to soybeans or to switch to an early-maturing corn variety, said a University of Missouri Extension agronomist. - Apr 28, 2008

Abundant Missouri tree may have antibiotic, cancer-fighting properties
Eastern red cedar is considered an invasive weed tree in many regions of the country. But researchers at the University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry are isolating chemicals in red cedar that could change its bad reputation. - Apr 23, 2008

Boar experts to address industry issues at stud conference in St. Louis, Aug. 7-8
Boar handlers, stud managers and industry experts will meet at the third Midwest Boar Stud Managers Conference in St. Louis, Aug. 7-8. National and international swine experts will present research and talk on industry issues. - Apr 23, 2008