Be patient with damaged trees
Patience can pay off in saving storm-damaged trees

Homeowners eager to apply aggressive first aid to storm- damaged trees could be removing trees that might have survived. As long as there is no physical risk to you or your family, be patient. Read more

Business and careers: Nanoparticle Biochem Inc.
Nanotechnology firm gets business savvy

The MU business development team is a valuable resource for Nanoparticle Biochem Inc., a company that focuses its research and product development in the fields of medicine, health and hygiene. Read more

4-H: Hannew Frew and her therapy dog, Maddy
The power of pet therapy

Hannah Frew and her dog, Maddy, joined a group called Platte Pet Power. This program prepares volunteers with animals to visit nursing homes, hospitals and family shelters to provide pet therapy. Read more

Degrees, courses and continuing education: A rural nurse with a patient
Career check-up

Health-care professionals: Solidify your value to your employer and patients by keeping up your continuing education units in medicine, nursing or other health professions topics.

Natural resources: Bobwhites
Helping hand for bobwhite quail

Northern bobwhite quail have long been a favorite of Missouri landowners and hunting enthusiasts. Many farms have the potential to provide better quail habitat and reverse steady population declines. Read more

Lawn and garden: Master Gardener
Helping others learn to grow

Master Gardeners are adults of all ages who love gardening and who have previous gardening experience. The primary responsibility of a Master Gardener is to answer questions about home horticulture. Read more

Agriculture: Grapes on the vine
Missouri grapes and wine

Researchers at ICCVE study canopy management, shoot thinning and other treatments to enhance grape and wine production. Attend one of their upcoming workshops on winemaking. Read more

Home and consumer life: Dust mites
Dust mites

Does your home have a dust mite problem? You might be surprised to learn dust mites can be found in virtually all households. High humidity increases the presence of dust mites. Read more

Nutrition and health: MyActivity Pyramid for Adults
Active adults

From yard work to yoga, learn how to be more active in your daily life. Most health benefits occur with at least two and a half hours of moderate-intensity physical activity a week. Read more

Families and relationships: Grandparents as  parents
Grandparents raising grandchildren

Grandparents who find themselves as parents for the second time are not alone. According to the 2000 Census, more than 2.4 million grandparents were the primary caregiver of a grandchild. Read more

Community and leadership: Community gardening toolkit
Many hands make light work

Gardening with others can be both rewarding and challenging. Use the Community Gardening Toolkit to plan, enhance and sustain your community gardening project. Read more

Motivation for those who hate exercise

Trying to exercise each day can leave a sedentary person sore, overwhelmed and feeling unable to stay on task. Read more

Teaching children the value of chores

Families that work together and share responsibilities raise children who understand the value of work. Read more

How much is pasture renting for?

MU Extension has the answer. Read more

May is National Arthritis Month

MU AgrAbility Project can help affected farm families. Read more

Save money by planting a vegetable garden

With the recession eating away at family budgets, vegetable gardens are growing in popularity. Watch the video. Read more

‘Swine flu’ a misnomer, pork safe to eat

People cannot become infected with any of the influenza viruses by consuming meat or other products derived from pigs. Watch the video. Read more

Landscape for energy savings

In addition to enjoying landscape plants while you're outdoors, you can also use them to control energy use indoors. Read more

Choosing a credit card: Read the fine print

A credit card lets you buy things and pay for them over time. Using a credit card is like any borrowing — you have to pay the money back. Read more

Biodegradable pots help veggies grow, are good for the environment

Forgo those plastic planting pots and go biodegradable. Read more

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