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Answers to questions about structures, ventilation, soil, water, waste, energy, machinery and safety.

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Agriculture impacts all Missourians. Find out how we’re strengthening the industry.

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The singular goal of Agriculture and Environment Extension is to double the value of Missouri agriculture by 2030 while sustaining the state’s natural resources.

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Whether you own or manage an operation, find upcoming events to help you succeed in agriculture business and environmental stewardship.

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Interested in growing your agriculture business? We are too. Explore this content to discover the ways MU Extension can help you take part in our goal of doubling agriculture by 2030 while sustaining natural resources — #2xAg2030.

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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Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Miller County

Oct. 18, 2021

| 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Tuscumbia, MO

The private pesticide applicator license issued by the Missouri Dept of Agriculture is required for producers wanting to purchase and apply restricted use pesticides. Agricultural producers needing to obtain or renew certification of this license ...

Lets Talk Cattle: An Evening With Corbitt Wall

Oct. 21, 2021

| 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Potosi, MO

Do you follow 'Feeder Flash' or listen to Corbitt Wall? Come out for an evening with Corbitt Wall. Listen to discuss condition of the cattle market and answer your questions. Jordan Thomas, cow-calf specialist at the University of Missouri will be ...

Fall Beef Cattle Producers Workshop - Stockton, MO

Oct. 21, 2021

| 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Stockton, MO

Topics:Winter cattle nutrition and reproductive management considerationsSpring vs Fall Calving Workshop is free. Register online using the registration link or contact the Cedar County MU Extension Center at (417) 276-3313 before the ...

Whole System Management of Beef Cattle Reproduction Workshop

Oct. 26, 2021

| 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Cook Station, MO

What are the common causes of suboptimal reproductive performance in a cow-calf system? How do we manage this system proactively and holistically for continuous improvementNew in fall 2021, University of Missouri Extension is launching a workshop ...

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Beef Heifer Planning Budget

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2021

This budget presents information useful to Missouri beef farmers. The production practices used to develop these cost estimates are common for beef farms in Missouri. Farmers are encouraged to customize this budget to fit their operation. This is one ...

Southern Missouri Beef Cow-Calf Planning Budget

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2021

This budget presents information useful to southern Missouri beef farmers. The production practices used to develop these cost estimates are common for beef farms in Missouri. Farmers are encouraged to modify this budget to fit their operation. This ...

Northern Missouri Beef Cow-Calf Planning Budget

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2021

This budget presents information useful to northern Missouri beef farmers. The production practices used to develop these cost estimates are common for beef farms in Missouri. Farmers are encouraged to modify this budget to fit their operation. This ...

7 & 7 Synch: An Estrus Synchronization Protocol for Postpartum Beef Cows

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2021

Researchers at the University of Missouri recently evaluated a new protocol for synchronization of estrus among postpartum beef cows. This protocol was found to be highly effective both for cows receiving embryo transfer (ET) and cows receiving ...

Dairy Heifer Planning Budget

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2021

This budget presents information useful to Missouri farmers raising dairy heifers. The production practices used to develop the cost estimates are common in Missouri. Farmers are encouraged to customize this budget to fit their operation with the aid ...

Beef Backgrounding Planning Budget

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2021

This budget presents information useful to Missouri beef farmers. The production practices used to develop these cost estimates are common for beef farms in Missouri. Farmers are encouraged to customize this budget to fit their operation. This is one ...

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Featured programs

Pesticide Applicator Training

Helping individuals who wish to become licensed commercial pesticide applicators reduce the harmful effects of improper pesticide use.

Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory

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

Agricultural Business and Policy Extension

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.

Aquaculture Extension

Resources to help you plan and manage for recreational fishing or commercial aquaculture.

Beef Extension

Comprehensive resources for the Missouri beef industry

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