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Engaging small businesses in rural economic development : seven guidelines for success
(University of Missouri Extension, 2019)
to resources as they seek opportunities. This publication focuses on one aspect of this work: meaningful engagement of rural small businesses in economic development decision making. There are many ways to approach development, this guide is based on three...
Missouri industrial hemp production : producer's guide to regulation, agronomics, economics and risks in producing industrial hemp in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2019)
growers in Missouri. Understanding the regulatory climate, agronomic needs, economics and risk profile involved in producing industrial hemp is important to help growers make well-informed decisions as they seek this opportunity."--Executive Summary...
Population change and fiscal stress in Missouri's third class counties
(University of Missouri Extension, 2019)
"During the recent recession, local governments struggled to manage budgets as revenues dropped. Because the recession was deeper and longer than any in the past half-century, with a slower recovery, reserve funds were not ...
Comparative analysis of the industrial hemp industry : guide to the evolution of the U.S. industrial hemp industry in the global economy
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2019)
A guide to the evolution of the U.S. industrial hemp industry in the global economy.
Value chains for the Missouri industrial hemp industry : guide for entrepreneurs to understand the value chains and business opportunities in offering fiber, grain and cannbinoids
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2019)
"Industrial hemp acreage has expanded rapidly in the U.S and is expected to expand further. Exhibit A1 shares the number of licensed industrial hemp acres in leading states from 2017 to 2019. Note, not all licensed acreage ...
Missouri's veterans : a demographic and workforce overview
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2019)
"The US Military is an important driver of Missouri's state economy. In FY2015, military spending accounted for approximately 5 percent ($14 billion) of Missouri's $261 billion economy. Beyond the direct and indirect ...
Cotton tillage and planting guidelines
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2019)
"Tillage operations performed prior to planting cotton should make a firm, well-drained seedbed that will provide a warm environment for seed germination and vigorous seedling growth. Since cotton is a semi-tropical, ...
Cotton fertility management
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2019)
"The proper fertilization of cotton is difficult to determine because many variables can affect development and production. Anything that causes plant stress will affect nutrient uptake. Some factors involved are: soil ...
Selected ground covers for Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2019)
"Ground covers are low-growing plants that spread quickly to form a dense cover. They add beauty to the landscape and at the same time help prevent soil erosion. Grass is the best known ground cover, but grass is not suited ...
The boll weevil in Missouri : history, biology and management
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2019)
"The cotton boll weevil, Anthonomus grandis grandis, was the most important pest of cotton in much of America's Cotton Belt. Fortunately, it was eradicated in the United States by a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) ...
Osher @ Mizzou : spring 2019 course catalog
(University of Missouri. Extension Division, 2019)
"Courses and sessions this year will focus on related topic, including historical trailblazers, literary journeys and strategic planning to find our way forward. We hope the theme inspires you to forge your own path in ...
Missouri farm labor guide, November 2019
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2019)
"In a farm or other agribusiness, employees are important resources. The decision to hire additional labor begins by recognizing a work need. From that point, employers must make many decisions and create a fair, effective ...
WorkWell Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2019)
"This work directly relates to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services' and University of Missouri Extension's missions to be leaders in working together for public health and in improving lives, communities and economies. This version...
Controlling deer damage in Missouri (2019)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2019)
"The white-tailed deer is of great economic importance to Missouri citizens. Deer hunters annually spend in excess of $100 million on equipment, food, lodging, transportation and other related expenses. The dollars generated from the sale of deer...
Farmland values for Missouri counties
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2019)
"The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) collects information on the market value of agricultural land and buildings through two different procedures: the Census of Agriculture ...