Yellow black-eyed susans, Rudbeckia hirta, flowering in a summer garden. (Adobe Stock │ #335345123 - AngieC)

Increase flower power by dividing overgrown perennials

Good neighbors communicating with each other from open windows and balconies. (Adobe Stock │ #484592481 - Siberian Art)

Neighboring lessons from voices across America

Feedlot intensive production system beef cattle. (iStock │ #2153732613 - shiota)

Missouri Steer Feedout Finale meeting is Sept. 9

Woman watering plants outside in summer. (Adobe Stock │ #164543729 - Kalim)

Too much moisture can hinder root development

University of Missouri Extension crops entomologist Ivair Valmorbida urges farmers to scout soybean fields for the presence of the soybean tentiform leafminer, a new pest found for the first time in Missouri in August. This microscopic image shows the larva, which turns into a moth that is only ¼-inch long. (Photo by Ivair Valmorbida)

New soybean pest found in Missouri

Little green plant on crack dry ground, concept drought. (Adobe Stock │ #197359617 - sawitreelyaon)

Workshops to address drought resilience

The AgSite Assessment Tool (University of Missouri)

Free MU tool can help plan for flooding, other risks

Heifer at Show-Me-Select sale in Kirksville, Mo. Photo by Sydney Winn, University of Missouri.

Early pregnancy checking and culling open heifers improves efficiency, bottom line