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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Farmers considering “prevent plant” crop insurance payments face decisions on what to do with unplanted fields, says Rob Myers, a University of Missouri Extension agronomist. Many farmers will file for “prevent plant” crop... Read more ...
MONETT, Mo. – Many dairy producers are starting the silage season with empty silos this summer, says Reagan Bluel, dairy specialist for University of Missouri Extension. That presents a good opportunity to inspect those silos for problems.... Read more ...
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Motorists should exercise patience and caution as they travel rural roadways this summer, urges Jim Humphrey, a University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist based in Andrew County. In areas hit by historic flooding this... Read more ...
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension soybean specialist Bill Wiebold often touts soybean as an amazing, resilient crop. This could be a year when Mother Nature tests its resilience. Wiebold says Missouri farmers got a triple whammy of... Read more ...
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Farmers fighting pests in crop fields face new problems this year. The wet and late growing season, with some crops still not planted, changes proven times and ways of pest control. New methods will be told July 9 at Pest... Read more ...
Before you enter a flooded basement, take the following steps: Turn off electricity and gas. Check outside basement walls for possible cave-ins, evidence of structural damage or other hazards. Open doors and windows. If you need to pump water out of... Read more ...
If floodwaters have covered your garden, consider the produce unsafe for humans or animals to eat. If floodwaters have contacted the edible portion of a crop, it is illegal to sell. If they have been touched by floodwaters, discard leafy vegetables,... Read more ...
Once an area has been cleared for you to return, stay out of any buildings where floodwaters remain. Avoid using candles or open flames. Instead, use battery-powered lanterns or flashlights to reduce fire hazards. Before entering, examine walls,... Read more ...
As floodwaters recede and you’re allowed back into your home or business to assess the damage, take lots of pictures of the building and its contents to document damages for insurance claims. Watch for electrical dangers and report downed power... Read more ...
Those of us in the Midwest know that spring storms can bring power outages. When freezers and refrigerators are off for several hours, whether it’s due to a storm or an accident, the food safety rules about what to keep or toss are the same. Susan... Read more ...
Floodwater can be toxic, so precautions need to be taken to prevent illness. There are special ways of handling cooking utensils like pots and pans as well as food that have been exposed to flood waters. According to the Food Safety and Inspection... Read more ...
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension extends a warm welcome to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Economic Research Service (ERS) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) following today’s announcement that... Read more ...
