The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the National Deer Association (NDA) invite landowners and others interested in managing deer on their properties to join them online on Tuesday, April 29, at 6 p.m. for a free live Zoom webinar on Quality Deer Management (QDM). The webinar will begin with a presentation from an NDA […]
Turtles are a long-time and fascinating resident of Missouri’s outdoor world. People can get information about the species of turtles that reside in Missouri at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Amphibians and Reptiles: Turtles,” April 29. This free online program, which is being put on by the staff at MDC’s Springfield Conservation […]
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Missouri River Bird Observatory (MRBO), and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF) invite both new and experienced birders to join in a special series of free birding webinars in preparation for the first ever Missouri Birding Challenge (MBC) -- May 1-15! […]
Economic Security Corporation is proud to announce the one-year anniversary of our Community Action Ride System (CARS) program. Since its inception, the CARS program has grown from just 5 volunteer drivers to 30, completing over 210,000 miles and serving 578 destinations across four counties. To commemorate this milestone, we are hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony with […]
Join MU Extension specialists for a full day of discussion and hands-on training over using drones in Missouri agriculture! Through the duration of the program, we will cover the various kinds of drones currently being used in agricultural settings and what is required of remote pilots to utilize these technologies. Our team will introduce many […]
Patrick Davis, MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist, states that backyard poultry production is increasingly being integrated into family lifestyles. This small-scale poultry production serves both as a food source for families and an income stream. Consequently, MU Extension, in collaboration with Lincoln University Cooperative Extension, aims to educate the public through the forthcoming “Backyard Laying […]
Multispecies grazing workshop May 22nd in Stockton; Preregister by May 15th "Grazing multiple species of livestock on your grazing operation can improve efficiency and profitability," says Patrick Davis, MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist. Diversifying the grazing livestock portfolio helps operations enhance forage utilization, increase efficiency, and potentially boost profit potential. However, planning and management are crucial […]
