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Beef Extension

The beef industry is viable and strong in Missouri — ranking among the nation's leaders in beef cattle production. Beef Extension offers resources for Missouri’s beef industry on nutrition, reproduction, health, forages, environmental management, business management and more.

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Dairy Extension

Missouri’s dairy production and processing industry continues to evolve within a growing but rapidly consolidating US dairy industry. This site links Missouri dairy producers to key dairy production and business information at MU and other institutions.

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Missouri Grain Crops

Nine of the world’s top 10 crops based on harvested acreage are grain crops. Missouri is an important contributor to the world’s production of five of these important grain crops: namely soybean, corn, wheat, rice and grain sorghum.

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Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory

Analyze soil, plant, water, and manure for optimal nutrient management with expert testing and recommendations for agriculture and horticulture.

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Stay Strong, Stay Healthy

Join our Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) program to build the strength you need to stay active and healthy as you age.

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Swine Extension

The Swine Extension program has gathered a wide array of data on Missouri’s swine industry, ranging from the number of hog and pig farms in the state — and how it compares to other high producers — to the state’s hog cash receipts and pork exports.