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EOE/ADA University of Missouri Extension in the Northeast Region consists of 19 counties in Northeast Missouri. Our offices include:

Adair 7:30-4:30 M-F
503 East Northtown Rd Kirksville, MO 63501
Phone: (660)665-9866
Fax: (660) 665-9876
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://extension.missouri.edu/adair

Audrain 8-12 1-5 M-F
101 N. Jeff

erson, Room 304
Mexico, MO 65265
Phone: (573)581-3231
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://extension.missouri.edu/audrain

Boone 8-12 12:30-4:30 M-F
1012 N. Highway UU
Columbia, MO 65203
Phone: 573)445-9792
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://extension.missouri.edu/boone

Clark 8-11:30 12:30-4 M-F
111 East Court, Suite 10
Kahoka, MO 63445
Phone: (660)727-3339
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://extension.missouri.edu/clark

Howard 8:30-11:30 12:00-4 M-F
600 W Morrison, Suite 17
Fayette, MO 65248
Phone: (660) 248-2272
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://extension.missouri.edu/howard

Knox 8-12 1-4:30 M-F
110 North 4th, Edina, MO 63537
Phone: (660) 397-2179
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://extension.missouri.edu/knox

Lewis 9-12 12:30-3:30 M-F
PO Box 68, Monticello, MO 63457
Phone: (573) 767-5273
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://extension.missouri.edu/lewis

Linn 9-12 1-4:30 M-F
PO Box 81, Linneus MO 64653
Phone: (660) 895-5123
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://extension.missouri.edu/linn

Macon M-F 8-11:30 12:30-4:00
404 N. Missouri St., Suite B
Macon, MO 63552
Phone: (660) 385-2173
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://extension.missouri.edu/macon

Marion 8-12 1-5 M-F
100 South Main, Suite 201
Palmyra, MO 63461
Phone: (573) 769-2177
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://extension.missouri.edu/marion

Monroe 1-6PM Monday’s 9AM-2PM T-F
208 North Main, Paris, MO 65275
Phone: (660) 327-4158
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://extension.missouri.edu/monroe

Pike 8-12 1-4:30 M-F
210 West Main, Bowling Green MO 63334
Phone: (573) 324-5464
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://extension.missouri.edu/pike

Putnam 8:30-12 1-4:30 M-F
1601 Main Street
Courthouse Room 104, Unionville MO 63565
Phone: (660) 947-2705
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://extension.missouri.edu/putnam

Ralls 8-12 1-4:30 M-F
PO Box 540 New London MO 63459
Phone: (573) 985-3911
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://extension.missouri.edu/ralls

Randolph 10-3 M-F
509 W. Reed Moberly MO 65270
Phone: (660) 269-9656
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://extension.missouri.edu/randolph

Schuyler 8-12 12:30-5 M-F
PO Box 310 Lancaster MO 63548
110 W. Washington
Phone: (660) 457-3469
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://extension.missouri.edu/schuyler

Scotland 8:30-12 1-4 M-F
117 South Market Room 105
Memphis, MO 63555
Phone: (660) 465-7255
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://extension.missouri.edu/scotland

Shelby 8-12 1-4 M-F
PO Box 230 106 E. 3rd St
Shelbyville, MO 63469
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://extension.missouri.edu/shelby

Sullivan 9-12 1-4:30 M-F
Courthouse, 109 N Main Suite 30
Milan MO 63556
Phone: (660) 265-4541
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://extension.missouri.edu/sullivan

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06/24/2026

After a life-changing crash, Missouri cattle producer Carey Portell faced years of recovery, physical limitations and uncertainty about what came next.

Through MU Extension programs like Missouri AgrAbility and Pearls of Production, Carey found ways to adapt her work, stay safe and continue doing what she loves. What began as a search for help became a turning point, providing the tools and support she needed to move forward.

Today, Carey’s story has come full circle. She now shares her experience not only as a farmer with disabilities but as a woman farmer, speaking to the physical and mental demands of the role. Her message resonates with others balancing family, farm operations and their own well-being.

Her journey shows how support, adaptation and self-care can make it possible to keep doing the work that matters.

Read Carey’s full story and watch her in action on the farm: https://brnw.ch/21x3C3q

06/23/2026

People move every day for school, work, retirement and family, bringing new perspectives that shape communities. From 2020 to 2025, net migration grew the average U.S. county population by 2.5 percent.

In Missouri, counties gained an average of 2.1 percent of their population from net migration during that same period. Nonmetro counties saw larger gains, 2.8 percent compared to 1.8 percent in metro areas. Some counties, including Lincoln, Hickory, Benton and Ozark, saw especially large increases.

While all residents value community ties and health care access, newer residents place more emphasis on broadband access, arts and outdoor recreation. Understanding these differences can help communities plan for growth and better meet changing needs.

06/22/2026

The Soybean Growth Monitoring biweekly report for 2026 is now available, offering timely updates on crop development across the state. Using crop growth models and weather data, the report helps farmers understand how conditions are impacting soybean growth and potential yield before harvest.

This season, heavy and uneven rainfall has already slowed planting and early growth in many areas. The report provides insight into how these conditions may affect emergence, nodulation and overall plant health, while also supporting in-season decisions like whether replanting is worth the risk.

With new updates released every two weeks, this resource is designed to give producers the information they need to adapt throughout the growing season.

Download the free biweekly report: https://brnw.ch/21x3y6m

06/19/2026

Support the mental well-being of youth in your community.

Attend the Youth Mental Health First Aid virtual training on June 30. This course is designed to help adults recognize and respond to signs of mental health challenges in young people.

You'll learn how to:
• Assess for risk of su***de or harm
• Listen without judgment
• Give reassurance and information
• Encourage professional help• Encourage self-help and other support strategies

This training is ideal for parents, educators, coaches, youth program staff and anyone who works with or cares about young people.

Register and learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x3ue6

06/18/2026

Fact or hype? We’re putting summer insect myths to the test.

Do wasps really sting for no reason, or is it just their reputation talking? And are pesticides driving the decline of fireflies?

Watch as MU Extension's bug expert breaks down common questions and separates fact from hype.

06/17/2026

Your tomatoes might just need a gentle shake to thrive. Try lightly shaking flowers. It helps with pollination and is a great chore for young gardeners.

Learn more about growing homegrown tomatoes: https://brnw.ch/21x3qmF

06/16/2026

Meet Brad Coleman, a MU Extension 4-H field specialist in southeast Missouri, who is helping youth take the next step toward their future.

Through the Youth Futures College to Career Readiness program, Brad empowers young people with essential skills like resume writing, completing job applications and practicing mock interviews, while guiding them toward the careers they aspire to achieve.

06/15/2026

Those tall plants with delicate white flowers popping up along roadsides and field edges may look harmless. They are not. Poison hemlock is a toxic plants in Missouri and every part of it is poisonous, whether green or dried. This plant spreads aggressively, with a single plant producing up to 38,000 seeds.

How to identify poison hemlock:
• Height: Can reach 6 feet or taller
• Stems: Smooth, hollow, hairless with distinctive purple blotches or streaks
• Leaves: Fern-like, finely divided, with a strong unpleasant odor when crushed
• Flowers: Small white flowers in umbrella-shaped clusters
• Growth cycle: Low rosette the first year, tall flowering plant the second year
• Poison hemlock is often confused with Queen Anne’s lace, but that plant is shorter, hairy and not toxic

How to get rid of it safely:
• Hand removal: Only for small infestations and with full protective clothing
• Mowing or tillage: Can help reduce spread
• Herbicides: Most effective in the early rosette stage before flowering

Safety tips:
• Wear gloves, long sleeves and eye protection when handling
• Avoid inhaling plant material during removal
• Never burn poison hemlock — inhalation can be dangerous
• If unsure, do not touch the plant

Get more info: https://brnw.ch/21x3mu0

Consult the W**d ID Guide for additonal photo of Poison Hemlock and Queen Anne's Lace: https://brnw.ch/21x3mu1

06/12/2026

Want to stay independent, active, and confident as you age?

Join the next online session of Stay Strong, Stay Healthy — Level 2, starting June 22 at 3 p.m. This course builds on the progress you made in Level 1, helping you continue to build muscle, strengthen bone density and feel more confident in everyday movements, all guided by MU Extension specialists from the comfort of your home.

Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays, June 22–August 12, from 3 – 4 p.m.

Keep moving forward this summer with a practical, supportive program that delivers real results.

Register and learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x3iGw

06/11/2026

Strawberry season is here in Missouri, making it the perfect time to enjoy fresh, local flavor.

Looking for a simple way to enjoy a quick, satisfying dessert? Try this one for a light, sweet treat you can make in individual servings in minutes.

Strawberries are not only sweet and versatile, they are also packed with nutrition. They are a great source of vitamin C, provide fiber and contain antioxidants that support overall health.

Find more recipes and make the most of strawberry season while it lasts: https://brnw.ch/21x3hd3

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109 Whitten Hall
Columbia, MO
65211

Telephone

+15738824554

Website

http://extension.missouri.edu/neregion

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