MU Extension's emergency management resources on floods and tornadoes provide sound advice to
guide you through the recovery and rebuilding process in Joplin. Bob Foos photo 
The Missouri River crest could rival the 1993 and 1952 floods. Is your family ready? Have a family disaster plan, a disaster supply kit and
a grab-and-go box for important documents.
Brandon and Chris Kerksieck, concerned that Chilhowee would lose its only grocery, stepped in to save it. A year later, the family business is thriving thanks to our business
counselors.
More and more research shows that a good night's sleep is essential to good health. Learn how much sleep your child needs and how you can instill that
habit in children of any age.
MU Extension 4-H is taking an active role in promoting healthy lifestyles. More than 1,200 members and
volunteers have stepped up to the Move Across Missouri challenge since 2008.
Garden 'n Grow makes learning fun for children in Adair County. The summer program includes hands-on science, promotes healthy eating habits, encourages compassion
and develops self-confidence.
Sometimes it can be hard to tell if that unfamiliar plant is a weed or not.
Other times you know it's a weed but not the name. WeedID Guide can help identify them at various stages of growth.
If you like to hit the road come summer but high fuel prices and a sluggish economy have you worried, MU Extension has suggestions
that won't break the bank.
Male cicadas are sounding their mating call as Brood 19, the world's largest, emerges after 13 years underground. You can expect to hear their call for four to six weeks.
Protect and serve
University of Missouri Extension provides basic and advanced training to members of law enforcement. More than 800 students from
Missouri and 32 other states are served by the Law Enforcement Training
Institute.
High tunnels allow growers to extend their season with earlier planting and later harvesting. These energy-efficient greenhouses allow producers to grow
anything from lettuce to melons.
Mold, mildew and dry rot can create long-term problems for your home and your health.
Families should watch for signs of stress and depression, and get help if needed.
If you are interested in trying a new type of fitness activity, take the plunge into water fitness.
People have been using containers and barrels for hundreds of years to catch rainwater, only now days they are a little fancier than they were back then.
Weeds, nematodes, rusts and other plant diseases will be shown at the annual event.
MU Extension has created a community page on Facebook for organizations and individuals to share information related to flooding along the Missouri River.
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