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To raise quality, make hay before seeds set
Thursday, May 16, 2013
COLUMBIA, Mo. – “Don’t delay making hay,” says Rob Kallenbach, University of Missouri Extension.
Slow-growing pastures need more warmth, not added fertility, says MU forage specialist
Friday, May 10, 2013
COLUMBIA, Mo. – After a long, slow start, pasture grass just needs more time and warm weather.
MU Thompson Farm lets bid on river-bottom crop ground
Monday, April 29, 2013
SPICKARD, Mo. – River-bottom cropland on the University of Missouri Thompson Farm has been leased for three years for $378.30 per acre, the highest of 11 sealed bids, says Jon Schreffler, farm manager.
MU Thompson Farm board hears updates on beef AI studies, pastures, field day plans
Thursday, April 25, 2013
SPICKARD, Mo.—New research at the MU Thompson Farm beef herd in Grundy County was discussed by the advisory board, Tuesday, April 23.
Lower break-even for cattle and hog producers
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
COLUMBIA, Mo.–Cattle prices have been at record highs the last few years. The reason is less meat on the market.
Overcoming forage shortages in a drought
Thursday, March 28, 2013
COLUMBIA, Mo.–During the drought of 2012, producers with disappearing forage were seeking options to feed livestock.
First green grass of spring is not enough to supply nutrient needs of grazing cows
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Turning cow herds out to graze pastures at the first sign of green grass harms forage growth later in the season. But there’s another big reason to wait, says a University of Missouri beef nutritionist.
Alliance holds schools to detoxify Missouri’s K-31 fescue pastures
Monday, March 25, 2013
LINNEUS, Mo. – Kentucky 31 tall fescue covers the ground well and resists insects, drought and overgrazing. But this most widely used pasture grass in Missouri has a flaw. “Common fescue is toxic to livestock,” said Craig Roberts, University of Missouri Extension forage specialist.
Raising calving-ease heifers takes more than genetics
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
TRENTON, Mo. –Breeding beef heifers for quality takes more than better genetics. It requires attention to details.
Alfalfa in forage system extends feed in drought
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Another drought year ahead or not, adding more forages to the grazing mix helps during the annual summer slump, says a University of Missouri Extension forage specialist.
Feeder calf prices can be good, but feed costs depend on rain
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
BUFFALO, Mo. – Record-high calf prices don’t necessarily mean record-high profits in the beef business.
Deep roots help grass stay green in dry spell; grazing grass too short kills off root systems
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- In the prolonged summer drought, farmers noticed that grass stayed green longer in their hayfields than in their pastures.
Detecting and controlling red imported fire ants
Thursday, September 6, 2012
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Drought-affected farmers forced to buy hay from out of state can take steps to avoid introducing red imported fire ants to their farms.
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Quality Beef by the Numbers may help producers rebuild herds devastated by 2012 drought
Thursday, August 23, 2012
COLUMBIA, Mo. – This year’s drought has taken its toll on the livestock industry, which has sold off thousands of animals because feed is too costly. A program at the University of Missouri may help these producers rebuild their herds with animals that produce more of the high-quality grades of beef that consumers are demanding.
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