University of Missouri Extension’s weed science team is working on ways to understand and eradicate the millions of weed seed buried in every acre of U.S. cropland, especially seeds of highly … more

A small, hard-to-spot insect is making a big entrance in Missouri. The Asian needle ant, with its painful sting and potential impacts on both people and forests, has been confirmed in the state. more

High fertilizer prices and heavy rainfall in many parts of Missouri are complicating nitrogen management in corn, said University of Missouri Extension state nutrient management specialist John Lory. … more

Compared to last week, slaughter cows and bulls were $2/cwt higher at Ozarks Regional Stockyards Slaughter Cow and Bull Sale. more

As summer progresses, less rainfall and higher temperatures are common. These conditions are often associated with the potential for prussic acid and nitrate accumulation in harvested hay and pasture forages. more

Compared to last week, slaughter cows and bulls were steady Wednesday at Ozarks Regional Stockyards. Demand was good on a light supply. Total receipts reached 352 head. Much cooler weather and lower humidity moved across the region Tuesday night, bringing needed relief to both man and beast. more

Compared to last week, slaughter cows and bulls sold $2 to $4 higher on Wednesday at the Ozarks Regional Stockyards. Demand was good on a moderate supply. Total receipts reached 493 head, an increase from the 325 reported the prior week. more

Italian ryegrass is another new weed to watch in Missouri, says University of Missouri Extension state weed scientist Kevin Bradley. Also called annual ryegrass, Australian rye grass or Australian rye, the grass is commonly used for erosion control, as a quick-growing cover crop and as forage. more

Market dynamics shifted noticeably over the two-week period as weather conditions fluctuated. During the week of July 1, extreme heat warnings severely restricted cattle movement toward the shade, keeping live ring receipts light at 415 head. more

Missouri State University-West Plains has announced the addition of Clint Hinds to its agriculture program as an instructor. A recent graduate of College of the Ozarks, Hinds earned bachelor's degrees in agronomy with an emphasis in forage and crop production and animal science with an emphasis in animal husbandry. He graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 2022. more

Addison Smith, a senior at West Plains High School, was among 30 high school students from across the state to complete the 12th annual Helping Youth Prepare for Excellence (HYPE) FFA Academy, held June 23 through 25 in Jefferson City. more

The Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) and State Veterinarian Steve Strubberg have updated animal movement requirements for animals coming into Missouri from states with New World Screwworm (NWS) infested zones. more

This weekend is July 4 weekend — Independence Day — and America’s 250th anniversary celebration is in full swing! To help commemorate this historic milestone, many of our vendors have created patriotic-themed products, holiday specials and free coloring books and crayons for the kids while supplies last. more

University of Missouri Extension specialists will hold an evening workshop on how to grow and market watermelon July 15 at the MU Southwest Research, Extension and Education Center in Mt. Vernon. more

Nothing says summer like biting into delectable, juicy sweet corn at a Fourth of July cookout. Whether boiled in a pot or charred over an open grill, savoring freshly picked sweet corn embodies the patriotic spirit of a midsummer celebration before fireworks light up the night sky. more

White flowers in Missouri pastures, fencerows and along roadsides in June may look harmless, but some can be dangerous, said Todd Lorenz, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in agronomy. more

    Now that hay season has begun, producers may begin pulling samples from their best hay for the Ozark Empire Fair Hay Contest, said University of Missouri Extension agronomy … more

          WEST PLAINS, MO., Jun 24, 2026 — Compared to last week, the slaughter cows sold mostly steady and the slaughter bulls sold $2 to $5 … more

Compared to last week, slaughter cows sold steady to $3 lower on Tuesday at the Ozarks Regional Stockyards, and slaughter bulls were mostly steady. more

Community gardens are growing across Missouri by pairing shared land with shared purpose, but long-term success requires planning and organization. more