Research from the University of Iowa shows a 20% increase in the number of large wildfires in the United States last year is damaging air quality in Iowa and other Midwestern states.

Alpha-gal antibodies in the blood don't necessarily mean a person will develop alpha gal syndrome.

MU Extension is partnering with The Nature Conservancy, the Missouri Department of Conservation and the Missouri Prairie Foundation to offer a summer-long native plant identification workshop series.

The Missouri Department of Conservation's St. Joseph office is purchasing native tree and shrub fruits and seeds from the public to support statewide forest regeneration efforts.

The Allied Arts Council and the City of St. Joseph are reminding residents that the deadline to nominate individuals and organizations for the 2026 Mayor’s Awards for the Arts is approaching.

Cancer patients in Iowa will be unable to seek legal action against chemical makers under a recent Supreme Court ruling in favor of glyphosate manufacturers. Glyphosate is the pesticide found in the weedkiller Roundup.

While much of Missouri has recovered from drought, the Bootheel remains dry, and excessive rain has created new challenges elsewhere.

Missouri faced a tight budget this session after years of record spending. Kehoe issued 65 vetoes, totaling over $30 million in general revenue.

Missouri farm groups are reacting to the Senate Agriculture Committee’s newly released Farm Bill draft, with some saying the proposal still falls short despite changes from the House version.

While lawmakers did not advance bills this year, more are speaking out, calling for hearings and special sessions on data centers.