Extension

The new building at the SW-REEC under gorgeous sunlight

Sep. 3, 2025

Ribbon cutting held Sept. 3 for Eldon Cole MU Livestock Facility at Mizzou’s Southwest REEC

A ribbon cutting was held Wednesday, Sept. 3, for a Mizzou facility to elevate livestock research and education capabilities in southwestern Missouri, named in honor of a long-time MU Extension livestock specialist.

Chad Higgins smiling.

Aug. 25, 2025

Q&A with Chad Higgins

Chad Higgins is the Vice Chancellor for Extension and Engagement at the University of Missouri.

Three women stand next to Greenfield City Garden sign.

Aug. 19, 2025

MU Extension gardens cultivate connections

Community gardens program helps grow connections and tackle food insecurity.

Vice Chancellor and Dean Daubert smiling

July 28, 2025

Q&A with Chris Daubert

Chris Daubert is proud to be referred to as “the land-grant dean” in Missouri.

Gray Drum Drive 22-40 tractor.

June 26, 2025

American Tractor Club invites owners to show off their machines

Share the story of your historic tractor by joining a new club launched by the American Tractor Museum in partnership with University of Missouri Extension and Missouri Farm Bureau.

Cecilia Constantino Rocha smiling.

June 26, 2025

Q&A with Cecilia Constantino Rocha

Cecilia Constantino Rocha is an assistant research professor and state extension specialist in livestock systems.

Feral hog damage.

June 15, 2025

Private, public cooperators reduce Missouri feral hog numbers

MU Extension continues to support landowners and communities in protecting farms, forests and watersheds from feral hogs.

Heather smiling with chicken and pig.

May 26, 2025

Q&A with Heather Conrow

Heather Conrow is an MU Extension livestock field specialist.

Larry Roberts pointing at plants.

May 14, 2025

Jefferson Farm & Garden provides bedding plants to nonprofits statewide

MU Extension’s Jefferson Farm and Garden has raised about 5,000 spring bedding plants so far for over 750 educational and community gardens.

Rob Meyers smiling.

May 6, 2025

Rob Myers receives the C. Brice Ratchford Memorial Fellowship Award

Rob Myers, director of the Center for Regenerative Agriculture and an Extension Professor in the Division of Plant Science and Technology, has received the C. Brice Ratchford Memorial Fellowship Award.