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During this unprecedented time, MU Extension creates resources to keep you safe, while strengthening Missouri's agricultural economy. Refer to the resources on this page to navigate on-farm safety, food safety and disaster recovery.

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2021 Audrain County Private Pesticide Application Training (PAT)- In Person- Evening Session

Jan. 21, 2021

| 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Mexico, MO

The training is required for those producing agricultural commodities and wanting to purchase and apply restricted use pesticides on land they own, rent or crop-share. Those needing recertification training to renew their license for another 5 years ...

Private Pesticide Applicator Training

Jan. 22, 2021

| 8:30 am - 11:00 am

More information: https://cvent.me/K0q7XERegister Here: https://cvent.me/wQvodoThe training is required for those producing agricultural commodities and wanting to purchase and apply restricted use pesticides on land they own, rent or crop-share. ...

Private Pesticide Applicator Training Livingston County morning session

Jan. 22, 2021

| 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Chillicothe, MO

Directions: Hwy 190 ; 1 1/2 miles west of Hwy 65. The event will be held in the Jenkins Expo Building.Farmers needing to obtain or renew certification for a private pesticide applicators license may attend this training session. An Ag Update will ...

Private Pesticide Applicator Training Livingston County afternoon session

Jan. 22, 2021

| 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Chillicothe, MO

Directions: Hwy 190 ; 1 1/2 miles west of Hwy 65. The event will be held in the Jenkins Expo Building.Farmers needing to obtain or renew certification for a private pesticide applicators license may attend this training session. An Ag Update will ...

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Missouri Farm Land Values Opinion Survey

Publication date: Jan. 1, 2021

A web-based survey was conducted in September 2020 to determine what people think has been happening to farmland values in Missouri. The survey was sent to persons we expected to have insight on land values. Ag lenders, rural appraisers and farmers ...

Agriculture and the Occupational Safety and Health Act

Publication date: Jan. 1, 2021

The William Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 established that employers employing one or more persons have a legal responsibility to ensure their employees have a safe and healthful work environment. The agricultural industry is one ...

Estrus Synchronization Recommendations for Natural Service Bull Breeding

Publication date: Dec. 1, 2020

Introduction: While artificial insemination is an excellent choice for an increasing number of producers, it is not the only option after a synchronization program. A variety of simple synchronization protocols can be used effectively with natural ...

Sexed Semen for Artificial Insemination: Recommendations and AI Approaches

Publication date: Dec. 1, 2020

Sexed Semen: Sexed semen contains an enriched proportion of either X or Y chromosome-bearing sperm cells. The bovine X chromosome is larger than the Y-chromosome, resulting in X chromosome-bearing sperm cells containing approximately 3.8% more total ...

Estrus Synchronization Recommendations for Artificial Insemination of Beef Heifers

Publication date: Dec. 1, 2020

1-Shot PG: This protocol is simple, consisting only of administration of PG. However, this protocol requires heat detection and will require performing AI over multiple days. Because it does not involve a CIDR, MGA, or GnRH, it has a lower overall ...

Estrus Synchronization Recommendations for Artificial Insemination of Beef Cows

Publication date: Dec. 1, 2020

Select Synch: This protocol requires heat detection and will require performing AI over multiple days. Note that heat detection needs to begin on the day prior to administration of PG. Because it does not involve a CIDR, this protocol has a lower ...

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U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development COVID-19 response

Find a summary here of federal rural resources and actions taken by USDA Rural Development to help those in rural areas affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Open Woodland/Oak Savanna Restoration fact sheet (PDF)

Find information on restoring open woodland or oak savanna to provide a habitat for wildlife in this fact sheet, part of a series created by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Missouri Department of Conservation and MU ...

Missouri Department of Conservation: Native warm season grasses for grazing and wildlife

Adding native warm-season grasses to pasture systems has resulted in increased gains on yearling cattle and improved performance of cow-calf herds during the summer when cool-season grasses (fescue, bluegrass) stop growing.

eXtension Invasive Species

Invasive species profiles deliver current, practical, research-based information from a variety of sources, enabling people to make informed decisions regarding the prevention and mitigation of environmental, economic and health impacts from invasive ...

Long Term Soil and Water Management in the High Tunnel (PDF)
Preparing for COVID-19 on the farm: Keeping agriculture going and growing safely (PDF)

Ways you can prepare for COVID-19 on your farm including daily operational considerations, making back-up plans, having protective equipment and taking care of your physical and mental health.

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Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory

Analyzes soil, plant, water, manure, compost and greenhouse media.

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Serves rural Missouri by helping farms, agribusinesses and communities understand their opportunities and challenges to make informed decisions

Annie's Project

Based on the life of Annette (Kohlhagen) Fleck, Annie’s Project empowers farm women to be better business partners through networks, managing and organizing critical information.

Beef Extension

Comprehensive resources for the Missouri beef industry

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Information about the Missouri MESONET weather station network; state, national and international weather resources; agricultural weather; weather and climate data.

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Resources for Missouri's corn and sorghum farming industries.

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