WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08), Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, recently led a group of lawmakers in a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins urging the Department to expand and prioritize research on Theileria orientalis Ikeda and related tick-borne livestock diseases. “We write to express our increasing […]
By Maria Calvert, MU Extension field specialist in human development. UNION, Mo. – Going trick-or-treating for the first time can be an exciting childhood milestone, but all the costumes, candy, decorations and activity can feel a bit overwhelming for little ones. Planning ahead can help set you and your child up for a rewarding Halloween.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — As fall waterfowl migration gets underway, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters and the public to watch for signs of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), commonly called “bird flu,” in wild birds. MDC is aware of some positive cases in Missouri. Although Missouri is not currently experiencing a major
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is seeking public comments on potential regulation changes for paddlefish transportation out of the state and for identifying the “taker” for when fish are taken by snagging or grabbing. The Missouri Conservation Commission gave initial approval to the proposed regulation changes from MDC during its
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This week marks School Bus Safety Week and the Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind motorists that school bus safety is an important part of driver etiquette. The Patrol encourages everyone to review these school bus safety tips: Parents and Students Parents, please remind your students to use proper school bus etiquette when
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – If you think autumn is the time to put away your gardening tools for the year, think again. It’s bulb-planting time. “Daffodils, tulips and hyacinths won’t greet you in the spring if they’re not planted in the fall,” said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. “The bulbs of spring-blooming plants should
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Recent rains may have brought relief to drought-stricken pastures, but livestock producers should remain alert for signs of prussic poisoning in cattle and horses, says Tim Evans, University of Missouri Extension state specialist in animal health and veterinary toxicology. Rainfall after drought can trigger new growth in Johnsongrass and other sorghum species.
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO, Oct. 14, 2026 – The Missouri Office of Administration’s Information Technology Services Division (OA-ITSD), in partnership with three state agencies, announced today the launch of the Show Me Your Age application, a streamlined digital tool designed to help businesses and regulatory bodies enforce legal age limits for regulated products. The application, also
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — When markets move, costs change or land values shift, agricultural lenders need context to understand what comes next and how those changes could affect their agricultural clientele. University of Missouri Extension’s 2026 Agricultural Lenders Seminar series is designed to strengthen that knowledge and help lenders make informed decisions. The seminar series will
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (October 14, 2026) — State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick has given the Office of State Treasurer (STO) a “good” rating in a new audit report that also recommends the office work with the General Assembly to ensure all investment interest income is handled in accordance with state law. The report recommends the STO
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