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  • Important update related to COVID-19

    • As Missouri COVID-19 restrictions ease, MU Extension is resuming some face-to-face operations. Faculty and staff are delivering programs and services in our community while striving to follow CDC guidelines to keep you and ourselves safe. Please follow any guidance posted on this page or at our office. In the meantime, many events will continue to be delivered online and our list of public COVID-19 resources continues to grow to address your needs.

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  • Grow safe and healthy food
  • Build and grow profitable businesses
  • Improve your health and relationships
  • Increase agricultural production
  • Update professional training in business, health and safety
  • Engage youth as valued, contributing citizens

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Ag Update newsletter

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Fall/Winter 2020 (PDF)

  • 2020: The Year of the Cull Cow
  • SDS Appearing in Missouri Soybean Fields
  • SMS 2020 Fall Regional Sale Dates
  • USDA to Provide Additional Direct Assistance to Farmers and Ranchers Impacted by COVID
  • Dicamba Reregistration Important for 2021
  • Corn Residue: Cheap Grazing for Cattle
  • COVID Felt in Beef Markets Around the World

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Publications

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The Random Shuffle of Genes: Putting the E in EPD

Publication date: July 11, 2019

Summary: Why are EPDs imprecise for young animals? How can genomics be used to track the random shuffle of genes?Even though expected progeny differences (EPDs) have been used by the beef industry for more than 40 years, many misconceptions still ...

Guide to Estrus Synchronization Products

Publication date: June 16, 2019

Estrus synchronization of beef cows and heifers is simple and easy, due to extensive research efforts at the University of Missouri and other institutions. Several protocols and other resources have been developed to allow beef producers to ...

Antibiotics and Other Additives for Swine: Food Safety Considerations

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2018

The term antibiotic means "against life" or "destructive to life." An antibiotic is a natural compound synthesized by a living organism that inhibits the growth of another living organism.Nearly all antibiotics are produced by bacteria or molds. Many ...

Evaluating Vitamin Premixes for Swine

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2018

Feed is a major portion of the total costs involved in Missouri swine production. Interest in on-farm ration formulation and mixing is growing, particularly in years of short feed supplies and high prices.If producers are willing to learn the ...

Swine Diet Manipulation to Minimize Environmental Impacts

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2018

The trend toward intensive swine production has raised concerns about concentrated production of manure. These concerns are challenging pork producers to adopt not only improved manure management methods but also methods for reducing the amount of ...

Feeding Organic and Inorganic Sources of Trace Minerals for Swine Production

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2018

A balanced diet of required nutrients is vital in the operation of a profitable swine production. A nutritionally complete diet provides all the necessary nutrients required by the growing pig or reproducing female. Because feed is the most costly ...

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Online courses

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Becoming an Engaged Neighbor

online $50.00

Becoming an engaged neighbor means learning and using the names of people who live next to you, developing relationships with them, and being involved in your neighborhood. It does take time and effort. But there are personal and community benefits. ...

CEU 24th Annual Midwest Regional Nursing Educators Conference

Nov. 13, 2020

online $159.00

24th Annual Midwest Regional Nursing Educators Conference The purpose of this one-day, virtual conference is to provide a forum for educators from both academic and practice-based settings to reflect on and discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic ...

CEU 5th Annual Perinatal Conference: Improving Outcomes for Mother and Baby

Oct. 22, 2020

online $119.00

This one-day virtual conference for maternal-infant healthcare providers  will update your knowledge and enhance your skills related to the clinical management and care of pregnant women and their newborn babies. The day features the latest ...

Missouri EMSC Child Abuse and Neglect Certification

Aug. 10, 2020 - Nov. 1, 2020

online $0.00

This self-directed course was developed for EMS professionals and emergency room staff to showcase the importance of their role in reporting suspected child abuse and neglect, and provide training on how to identify possible signs of abuse during ...

Hazardous Materials/WMD Incident Response Awareness-2021

Sept. 30, 2020 - Nov. 16, 2020

online $25.00

This Awareness course is the first level of first responder certification. A first responder must be properly trained and mentally prepared when called upon to respond to a hazardous material or weapons of mass destruction (WMD) incident. This course ...

CEU 27th Annual Psychiatric-Mental Health Update

Nov. 6, 2020

online $119.00

The 27th Annual Psychiatric Mental Health Up-Date: Hot Off the Press Topics for the New Normal provides a virtual forum for mental health professionals to increase their evidence-based knowledge and competence in caring for people from across ...

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MU Extension in Lewis County
104 E. Jefferson St.
PO Box 68
Monticello, MO 63457

Phone:
573-767-5273

Fax:
573-767-5317

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Office hours:

9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

Description:

The Lewis County Extension Office is located behind the Courthouse and Sheriff's Office.