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Herbicide contamination of garden amendments is not a new problem, but it’s one that impacts growers across Missouri every year and has the potential to cause major losses for those not aware of the issue...learn more

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Chemical Injection Calculations (6/25/25)

Juan Cabrera-Garcia  |  Read Time 7 MIN

Often growers need to dose products to the irrigation system using injectors. How do you know how much sanitizer or product to add to the water to reach the desired concentration...learn more

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Rodentia Get Off My Property: Rodent Control for Farms and Home Landscapes (6/24/25)

Eliza Pessereau  |  Read Time 9 MIN

Have you ever sunk your tractor tire into a groundhog hole, or tripped over a vole tunnel? Or maybe you came across a tree in your orchard or yard that was girdled just above the soil line? Chances are this is due to one of a few gnawing rodents we have in Missouri: groundhogs, gophers, and voles...learn more

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Keeping Your Garden Healthy: Simple Tips for Preventing Plant Diseases (6/22/25)

Peng Tian  |  Read Time 5 MIN

Gardening brings much satisfaction, providing good food for our families. It can be discouraging when plants get sick, especially when the weather makes it worse. Here are some ways we can help our plants stay healthy and produce well...learn more

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Tales from the Field: It's Going Viral...Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus (10/28/24)

Justin Keay  |  Read Time 4 MIN

Tomato spotted wilt virus is a challege to manage. In high tunnels, TSWV is vectored by a problematic insect called thrips. Their populations can explode quickly in as little as 2-3 weeks. There is no cure for TSWV, so the best thing to do is prevent infection...learn more

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