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Can Missouri livestock producers outlast the drought?

Published: Monday, Aug. 14, 2023

COLUMBIA, Mo. – It’s pretty simple math: Too little grass + too many cows = too little cash.Missouri livestock producers love their cows and never want to sell them, even when grass and water dry up, says University of Missouri Extension ...

Missouri Agricultural Lender Seminar series to offer insights

Published: Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Lenders serving farmers and rural communities are invited to attend University of Missouri Extension’s 43rd Missouri Agricultural Lender Seminar series this fall in eight locations across the state.Agricultural business and policy ...

Check with your crop insurance agent before you cut

Published: Tuesday, July 11, 2023

This is part of an MU Extension series to help row crop and livestock producers manage drought.COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension agricultural economists recommend that you check with your crop insurance agent before cutting or ...

Keep your farm running smoothly with a midyear 'tuneup'

Published: Wednesday, June 28, 2023

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Farmers are encouraged to conduct a midyear “farm tuneup” as they approach the middle of 2023. Just as farm equipment needs the occasional tuneup, farm management practices can use proactive examination and adjustment to keep an ...

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Farmland Values for Midwestern States

Publication date: Aug. 1, 2023

Ryan MilhollinAssistant Extension Professor, Agricultural Business and PolicyThe 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 ...

Missouri Farmland Values

Publication date: Aug. 1, 2023

Ryan MilhollinAssistant Extension Professor, Agricultural Business and PolicyRaymond MasseyExtension Professor, Agricultural Business and PolicyIndividuals and businesses often need an estimate of the value of a piece of land. A properly done ...

Small Acreage Business Planning in Missouri

Publication date: July 1, 2023

Katie Neuner, Field Specialist in Agricultural Business, MU ExtensionRyan Milhollin, Assistant Extension Professor, Agricultural Business and PolicyMatt Ernst, Independent WriterFigure 1. One-third of Missouri farms are less than 50 acres in ...

Funding Agricultural Business Development With Federal and State Grants

Publication date: July 1, 2023

Grant programs allow agricultural businesses and farmers to seek funding that supports business development and may complement other business financing. Grant funding is intended to serve as a short-term infusion of funds to either plan a business or ...

Custom Rates for Farm Services in Missouri

Publication date: April 1, 2023

Drew Kientzy Research Analyst, Agricultural Business and Policy Extension Raymond E. Massey Extension Professor, Agricultural Business and Policy Editor’s note Rates are available in the PDF file, available via the “Download this ...

Lenders’ Sentiments on Missouri Agricultural Land Values

Publication date: Jan. 1, 2023

Ben BrownSenior Research Associate, Agricultural Business and Policy ExtensionIn Missouri, land sales prices do not need to be reported to a governmental or public agency. This means that farmers, bankers, and appraisers are unable to see a history ...

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Graphs of byproduct prices

Details with graphs the prices of corn, soy, wheat and other byproducts.

Missouri Department of Natural Resources Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations

Find maps, publications, fact sheets and an array of other animal feeding operation information housed by Missouri's natural resources department at this site.

Missouri Department of Natural Resources animal feeding operation regulations fact sheet

Federal and state regulations related to animal feed operations (AFOs) and concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) and Missouri's permit application process.

Nutrient management regulatory issues

Information on regulatory matters ranging from concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) permits to Environmental Protection Agency requirements.

Missouri county and township restrictions on animal feeding operations

Check here to see whether your county or township has established animal feeding operation (AFO) restrictions beyond state requirements.

Missouri cash grain bids

Cash bids for Missouri grain, paid to producers.

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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.

Missouri Farm to School

Missouri Farm to School works with schools, farmers, vendors and communities to get more fresh, flavorful foods to local cafeterias.

Missouri Beginning Farmers and Ranchers

Experiential learning offerings to grow your farm.

Growing Agribusiness Sustainably

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