Heavily pregnant cow with herdmates. (Adobe Stock │ #594195930 - jackienix)

Feeding tips for pregnant cows and heifers

Cow legs hooves close-up. Big adult heifer standing on the farm ground. (iStock │ #1413038413 - Tungalag Balzhirova)

Make sure foot rot doesn’t affect your bottom line

Tree pruning, tree care. (Adobe Stock │ #302968654 - U.J. Alexander)

Use caution when hiring tree care professionals

  • By Linda Geist │ University of Missouri Extension
MU Extension agronomist Tim Schnakenberg and dairy specialist Reagan Bluel urge forage growers to participate in the Ozark Empire Fair Hay Contest in Springfield. Photo courtesy of Tim Schnakenberg.

Ozark hay contest deadline is July 14

Fresh tomatoes. (Adobe Stock │ #136361599 - karepa)

Making pizza in the garden

  • By Linda Geist │ University of Missouri Extension
A new publication looks at forage management to control parasites in small ruminants. (Photo courtesy of David Brown.)

Controlling parasites with forage management

Rooting damage from feral hogs at a golf course in Viburnum, Mo. Photo courtesy of Kevin Crider.

Cooperation has cut Missouri’s feral hog numbers

Poppy field at sunset in the Harz Mountains. (Adobe Stock │ #113470453 - ohenze)

Poppy: Remembrance of fallen heroes

  • By Linda Geist │ University of Missouri Extension