MU Extension in Worth County

USDA’s January reports are often and market moving reports and that was certainly the case for January 2021. USDA made an historic downward revision to the U.S. corn crop from November to January. Soybean production also fell with projected ending stocks tightening even further from last month. While winter wheat acreage edged up slightly from a year ago, wheat prices moved up sharply following steep gains in corn and soybean prices. Marty Foreman with University of Missouri Ag & Business Policy Extension, provides a review of the report in the video below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZRHOw5YjB8 #ExtendMU #AgBusinessMU #2xAg2030 #MUNWR

Join MU Extension for the Missouri Leadercast: Positive Disruption workshop series - a spin on the leadership book club. Each week, you’ll gain access to inspiring video presentations from international leaders of change, then meet virtually with a network of Missouri leaders to discuss and apply the video lessons to your own work and community efforts. Learn more and register here: https://extension.missouri.edu//missouri-leadercast-positi

What is the meaning of locally sourced food for you? How can we ensure the possibility of good food for all? These driving questions lead discussion in the annual Farm to Fork Summit this year with big picture perspectives, practical workshops and evening entertainment on February 2nd, 9th & 16th. Participants will have access to all recorded sessions. For a schedule of events and more information on Farm to Fork, hosted by @New Growth MO, @University of Missouri Extension (MU Extension), @Missouri SBDC, and others, visit https://www.newgrowthmo.org/food-agric/farm-to-fork-summit/ #FarmtoFork2021 #ExtendMU #MOSBDC

Do you plan on transitioning your farm to the next generation and need help creating a plan? MU Extension is offering Your Farm, Your Business, Your Future starting January 19. This three-session program will help you through the basics of retirement, estate planning and succession planning. Choose to participate on-line or at one of multiple in-person sites around the state. Register today at https://extension.missouri.edu//your-farm-your-business-yo #ExtendMU #AgBusinessMU #2xAg2030 #MUNWR

It is time to renew your Private Pesticide Applicators License. Due to covid 19 restrictions, we are offering renewals in three different formats this year. The...re are online renewals via Zoom, simply go to the University of Missouri Extension website and search Private Pesticide Applicators Training. A new option this year is to complete a 25-question study manual. For this option, contact Andy Luke at the Harrison County Extension Center. Finally, small in-person events will be held as in years past. A Private Pesticide Applicator Manual is required for all three options. See more

A recent U.S. Census survey found 27% of Missouri small businesses expect to need financial assistance in the next six months driven largely by COVID-related economic disruptions. Small business financial health varied widely in the past year. After weakening in spring 2020, it improved throughout the summer but then fell in the fourth quarter. Financial health may improve in the coming months, however, given that Congress approved an additional federal COVID-related stimulus bill. Read the latest Missouri Economy Indicators brief to explore financial health by industry and find resources for understanding how the second round of COVID-related stimulus may help your small business, https://extension.missouri.edu//missouri-economy-indicators. #ExtendMU #BusComEx #MUNWR

Additional Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding has been approved. Talk to your local lender about PPP if your business has been disrupted by COVID-19 and you are having trouble keeping employees paid. Need assistance to prepare to apply for PPP? Sign up to talk to one of our agricultural business counselors with the Missouri SBDC for Agriculture, Food and Forestry at https://bit.ly/MOAgSBDC

Estimate your winter feed costs for beef cows using this planning tool developed by Brent Carpenter and Gene Schmitz with MU Extension. Learn how the tools works by watching the video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWcpe8dCH1Y. Access the feed cost tool from MU Extension, https://tinyurl.com/feedcostscalc If you have any questions, you may contact Gene Schmitz, [email protected] #ExtendMU #AgBusinessMU #2xAg2030

TThe Worth County Extension Council's annual election is now open: January 18 - 24. All eligible voters in the county may vote on-line here: https://extension.missouri.edu//co/county-council-election or at one of our designated polling locations: Oldtowne Cafe in Allendale; MFA Agri-services in Sheridan; and Sherri's Pharmacy, Great Western Bank, or the Worth County Courthouse in Grant City.

Join us to build the strength you need to enjoy good health as you age! Sign up for our next Stay Strong, Stay Healthy course! Here you will learn safe, effecti...ve exercises designed to keep your body and mind functioning at their best. Our course begins February 2nd at 10 am at the Albany Community Center. We hope to see you there! Register Online: https://extension.missouri.edu//stay-strong-stay-healthy-l *Masks will be required