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200 high-quality Missouri Show-Me-Select spring-calving replacement heifers for sale Nov. 20
STOCKTON, Mo. — “Producers looking to rebuild or expand their cow herds can choose from 200 high-quality spring-calving replacements, due from late January through April 30,” says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist.
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MU Family Impact Center transitions to statewide virtual model
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri families can now connect with the University of Missouri Family Impact Center from anywhere in the state through a new virtual model that expands access to health and wellness education, resources and referrals.
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Announcing Missouri’s most neighborly cities
Missourians reported 84,398 acts of neighboring during 2026, shattering the statewide goal of 50,000 and more than doubling the number reported during Missouri Good Neighbor Week in 2025.
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Carcass size and efficiency drove profits in the 2025-26 Mo. Steer Feedout
STOCKTON, Mo. – “The Missouri Steer Feedout Finale showed that the most profitable steers led the group in efficiency and carcass size,” says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist. The Sept. 30 meeting concluded the 2025-26 Missouri Steer Feedout and presented results for 49 steers from six producers fed at the Show Me Feedlot near Newport, Mo.
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Show-Me-Select sale set for Nov. 20 at Joplin Regional Stockyards
Approximately 200 SMS-certified, spring-calving bred heifers from 12 consignors will be available for purchase. These heifers are expected to calve from late January to April 30.
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Missouri’s Most Neighborly Neighborhoods announced for 2026
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Three Missouri neighborhoods where residents have turned everyday kindness, connection and cooperation into a way of life have been selected as the Missouri’s Most Neighborly Neighborhoods as part of Missouri Good Neighbor Week 2026.
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MU Extension Fall Tax Schools offer timely training for tax preparers
COLUMBIA, Mo. – As tax regulations and guidance evolve, tax preparers need up to date information. University of Missouri Extension’s Fall Tax Schools will help tax professionals sharpen their knowledge and prepare for the tax season with two days of focused, timely training.
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High temps, low rainfall hit crops, pastures
MU Extension specialists are worried about the combination of drought and prolonged high temperatures as crops approach their final growth stages.
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Service sire selection and breeding management for successful heifer development
Service sire selection and breeding management are essential to a successful heifer development program and to the productivity and profitability of a cattle operation.
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Heifer selection and health management strategies for successful development
STOCKTON, Mo. – “Heifer development is critical as cattle producers rebuild their herds,” says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist. Successful development starts with choosing the right heifers and using effective health management strategies, whether for your own herd or for buyers of your heifers.
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Corn leafhopper confirmed in five Missouri counties
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension state field crops and forage entomologist Ivair Valmorbida says corn leafhoppers have been confirmed in five Missouri counties.
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Hot weather and cattle in ponds and streams increase foot rot risk
With hot weather in full swing and cattle standing in ponds and streams, producers should watch for foot rot, which can limit cattle mobility, reduce performance, increase treatment costs and hurt profitability.
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Missouri 4-H’ers hit the mark at national shooting sports championships
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – Thirty-six Missouri 4-H members competed at the highest level at the National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships, June 21-26 in Grand Island, Nebraska. The event boasted a record-breaking number of participants: 767 athletes from 42 states competing in nine disciplines.
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Show Me Neighborhood Art Month sees record participation
University of Missouri Extension has announced the winners of the 2026 Show Me Neighborhood Art Month, celebrating a record-breaking year that brought together artists, neighborhoods, businesses and communities across Missouri.
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Keep the sparkle, skip the ER: Fireworks safety for July 4
They light up the sky, but fireworks can also send people to the emergency room. Before you celebrate, take a few simple steps to keep your family safe.
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Cattle fly and tick control more important than ever
STOCKTON, Mo. – “Fly and tick control is important to reduce the spread of diseases that negatively impact cattle operation’s productivity,” says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist. Health problems in cattle such as pinkeye, Theileria orientalis (Ikeda) and anaplasmosis are spread through flies and ticks. Davis discusses management strategies to reduce these problems in your cattle operation.
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Managing cattle and pastures for a successful summer grazing season
STOCKTON, Mo. – “Cool-season pastures are becoming overmature and need to be reset,” says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist. Keeping pastures in their optimum quality range supports cattle performance and contributes to a successful operation. In this article, Davis discusses cattle and forage management strategies for a productive summer grazing season.
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Strong bidding breaks records at Show-Me-Select SW Mo. sale
STOCKTON, Mo. – “Strong bidding at the recent Show-Me-Select sale in southwestern Missouri set new records for both high and average prices,” says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist. Twelve consignors sold 165 heifers for a record average of $4,947 per heifer. That is more than $900 higher than the spring 2025 average on 124 heifers and more than $700 above the fall 2025 average on 246 heifers.
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Happy Beef Month from your MU Extension dairy specialist
Happy Beef Month. Yes, that message is coming from your University of Missouri Extension dairy specialist. Across Missouri, where cattle operations of all kinds form the backbone of rural communities, the lines between beef and dairy are not separate conversations. They are part of the same cattle industry and, increasingly, the same supply chain.
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Preweaning calf management that leads to postweaning success
STOCKTON, Mo. – “For cattle producers who retain their calves after weaning, calf performance is crucial for a successful operation,” says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist.
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Strong, steady March bull sale in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist, described the 107th Southwest Missouri All Breeds Performance Tested Bull Sale in Springfield as “a strong, steady sale.”
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Severe-weather resources from MU Extension
Access free resources, guides, and videos to stay safe and prepared during severe weather and flooding emergencies.
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Highway 13 Butterfly Trail: Bethany to Branson
The Highway 13 Butterfly Trail is an integrated ecological restoration and community revitalization initiative designed to enhance pollinator habitat, support rural economic development and strengthen connections between communities and their surrounding natural systems.
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Bull management for breeding success
What's a bull worth? What is that future calf crop worth? Davis advises cattle producers to implement effective management practices for bulls as they transition out of the breeding pasture and prepare for future breeding seasons to safeguard their investment.
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MU Extension specialist available for commentary on documentary series ‘Neighbors’
With HBO’s new six-part documentary series “Neighbors” debuting Feb. 13, a nationally recognized University of Missouri Extension specialist and neighboring enthusiast is available to provide interviews and commentary for reporters and broadcasters as part of a larger discussion about what it means to be a good neighbor in the United States.