Harry Ward, the Director of the Fire and Rescue Training Institute at MU Extension, leads Missouri’s foremost institution for fire and emergency service training. The FRTI offers a comprehensive range of courses, from vehicle rescue and basic grain bin rescue to...
Billions of cicadas will buzz this spring as two broods emerge at the same time. These broods last emerged together in 1803 and won’t appear together again for 221 years. That means that your grandchildren’s great-great-great grandchildren likely will be the next...
Fall is here and that means it’s a perfect time to get behind the wheel and traverse Missouri’s tree-filled landscapes to stare at the changing leaves. Dave Trinklein at MU Extension said that leaves are gradually losing their green color caused by chlorophyll. “The...
The extreme heat and humidity have affected humans, but Missouri’s agriculture industry is feeling that much more. Anthony Morabith talks with Daniel Mallory, Livestock Specialist for MU Extension.
The extreme heat and humidity is taking a toll on Missouri’s farmers and ranchers – leading to increased livestock selloffs and slaughter. Daniel Mallory is a livestock specialist for MU Extension. He said that if you are struggling with the heat, so are the...