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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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Pasture and Hay Field Weed Concerns and Control Methods - Webster County

May 24, 2022

| 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Marshfield, MO

Pastures and hayfields are going to grow something. The question is “Does it grow what your livestock will eat and if not, how do I get rid of it?”  Unwanted plants take up space, nutrients, water, and sunshine that are needed to go to the ...

Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Online - Hosted by Valerie Tate

May 25, 2022

| 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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 ...

2501 Introduction to Grant Writing

May 25, 2022

| 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Saint Louis, MO

This workshop will introduce participants on how grants are funded, what grants will and will not pay for and what grants are available for farmers and ranchers.A light dinner will be served.Cost: FreeContact: Debi Kelly, [email protected] , ...

Watermelon Production Field Day

May 26, 2022

| 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

New Franklin, MO

Watermelon Production Field Day.Rain or Shine!Focus is on watermelons grown under protected systems (low and high tunnels) to help small and mid-size specilaty crop growers reach early markets such as the 4th of July. WHERE: Horticulture & ...

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Farmland Values for Midwestern States

Publication date: May 1, 2022

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) conducts a survey of farm real estate values each year and calculates the average value per acre for each state. The following tables show these values for ...

Lagoon Solids Removal and Solid Separation System Improvement at a Dairy Farm

Publication date: May 1, 2022

Lagoons can be an effective means of treating and storing flushed manure and providing a holding basin for recycling water. A lagoon is a key component to a successful flush dairy. If the lagoon is properly designed and built, many years can go by ...

Growing Chinese Chestnuts in Missouri

Publication date: May 3, 2022

Chinese chestnut (Castanea mollissima) is an emerging tree nut crop for Missouri and throughout the eastern half of the United States. Chestnut cultivation for nut production in the Midwest and eastern U.S. is accelerating, with the number of farms ...

Missouri Farmland Values

Publication date: May 1, 2022

Individuals and businesses often need an estimate of the value of a piece of land. A properly done appraisal provides the most accurate estimate of a piece of land’s value. Appraisals attempt to estimate value from comparable sales. Comparable ...

Enlist Label Compliance: How to Determine Hydrologic Soil Groups

Publication date: April 1, 2022

For compliance with the Enlist labels registered in February 2022, producers must know the Hydrologic Soil Group (HSG) for the soil series on which they are applying the herbicide. HSGs are used to estimate runoff potential of a soil, and now they ...

Liver Flukes in Missouri: Distribution, Impact on Cattle, Control and Treatment

Publication date: April 1, 2022

There are two types of liver flukes found in the United States that affect cattle. One is Fasciola hepatica, otherwise known as the common liver fluke. It is predominately located in Gulf Coast states and the Pacific Northwest and can have ...

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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

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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