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Have you ever wondered what weed seeds are lurking in your soil? The University of Missouri Weed Science program is continuing a statewide project to better understand the abundance and diversity of weed seeds present in Missouri agricultural fields, and we need your help...learn more
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MU Extension seeks input to track Missouri farmland values (11/09/26)
TaylorAnn Washburn | Read Time 2 MINThis annual survey provides insight into farmland values across Missouri, helping farmers, lenders, policymakers, and researchers better understand market conditions and trends...learn more
Share Your Views: Grower Survey on Precision and New Weed Control Technologies (9/23/26)
Kevin Bradley | Read Time 2 MINWeeds remain one of the costliest challenges in crop production, and the tools growers use to manage them are changing fast. We invite growers, crop consultants, and other agricultural professionals to complete a short, anonymous survey about your weed management practices, your views on emerging weed control technologies, and the research priorities you would like to see addressed...learn more
Missouri Soybean Production and Parasitic Nematodes (9/17/26)
Mandy Bish | Read Time 4 MINTo better understand plant-parasitic nematodes in soybean, we recently conducted a multi-year survey across 200 Missouri fields. Here’s what we found...learn more
MU Plant Diagnostic Clinic 2026 Semi-Annual Report for Field Crops (8/05/26)
Peng Tian | Read Time 2 MINWe tested 29 soybean samples. A few of the most common issues was Phytophthora root and crown rot. Starting in June, the MU-PDC launched a free diagnostic testing program for red crown rot and its lookalikes–including sudden death syndrome (SDS), brown stem rot, and Dectes stem borer...learn more
Tar Spot & Southern Rust: What are the Threat Levels in 2026? (7/01/26)
Mandy Bish | Read Time 3 MINWhat fungal disease threats are in the field right now?...learn more
Corn leafhopper detected in Missouri: Scouting, identification, and management considerations (6/25/26)
Ivair Valmorbida | Read Time 3 MINThe first corn leafhoppers of the year were detected in Missouri corn fields during routine field scouting in Boone County...learn more
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