Mowing pastures to remove grass seedheads has become a July ritual for pasture managers. Now that chore can be cut.
 
     Rob Kallenbach, University of Missouri Extension forage agronomist, says that extra expense can be eliminated by nipping or clipping pastures in late April or early May. . .

Tomatoes are easy to grow, but there are some things to keep in mind to help ensure a good crop, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. . .
 
 

2010 may go down as the year of the oak gall, said a University of Missouri Extension horticulturist.
 
     MU Extension centers have been deluged with questions about two different oak gall pests. . .

At least 500 years ago the Aztecs cultivated marigolds for food, medicine and magic.  Oddly enough, the magic attributed to marigolds during the 14th century involved safe passage across bodies of water, and that's exactly how these flowers made their way into American gardens.  Originally native to the Americas, Spanish explorers

Summer is peak season for one of nature's deadliest phenomena, lightning.  In fact, 22 out of last year's 34 lightning fatalities in the US occurred in June and July.  The National Weather Service has designated June 20 - 26 as Lightning Safety Week.