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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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Three Types of Farm Meetings to Strengthen the Business and Start a Farm Transition Plan

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2022

Families may be inclined to only conduct meetings when they need to make critical decisions. However, regular meetings create a culture of communication and inclusive decision-making. Scheduled communications also create opportunities for the family ...

Industrial Hemp for Fiber Planning Budget

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2022

This budget presents information useful to farmers considering industrial hemp production for fiber in Missouri. Because this budget contains much anecdotal, as opposed to research-based information, farmers are encouraged to customize the budget ...

Sewage Treatment Plants for Rural Homes

Publication date: Nov. 7, 2022

The best method of handling residential sewage is through a properly designed and operated community or municipal treatment system. But many areas of Missouri have population densities so low that installation costs prohibit using community systems. ...

Residential Sewage Lagoon Systems: A Homeowner's Guide to Installation and Maintenance

Publication date: Nov. 7, 2022

Residential waste stabilization lagoons are commonly used for onsite sewage treatment in Missouri in low-population areas where soils are not suited for conventional absorption field systems. An estimated 30 percent of all housing units in Missouri ...

Nitrogen in the Environment: Nitrogen Replacement Value of Legumes

Publication date: Nov. 7, 2022

Nitrogen is essential for all plant life. Regarding agricultural crops, a sound nitrogen management program is important in achieving high yields. For many crops, application of commercial nitrogen fertilizer is both a practical and sound method to ...

Nitrogen in the Environment: Leaching

Publication date: Nov. 7, 2022

When soil becomes excessively wet through rainfall, the soil will reach a point where it cannot hold any more water. This happens because the air spaces between soil particles become filled with water. As these air spaces fill, gravity will cause ...

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Featured programs

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 and Fisheries Extension

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

Beef Extension

Comprehensive resources for the Missouri beef industry

Corn and Sorghum

Resources for Missouri's corn and sorghum farming industries.

Cotton Extension

Research-based information to support Missouri cotton production.

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