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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 ...

A No. 2 pencil is a beef producer's best tool

Published: Monday, Aug. 7, 2023

COLUMBIA, Mo. – One of the most important tools for livestock producers is a sharp No. 2 pencil.The pencil and some basic arithmetic can help take the emotion out of desperate measures to find feed. When you do the math, buying grain or other ...

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 ...

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Forage Crop Irrigation Systems and Economics

Publication date: Feb. 1, 2023

Ryan MilhollinAssistant Extension Professor, Agricultural Business and PolicyDrew KientzyResearch Project Analyst, Agriculture Business and PolicyStacey HamiltonState Dairy Specialist, Division of Animal SciencesRyan LockState Forage Specialist, ...

Market Channels for Locally Raised Foods

Publication date: Dec. 1, 2022

Alice RoachSenior Research Associate, Applied Social SciencesJoe ParcellProfessor, Agricultural Economics; Director, Center for Risk Management & Research; Kansas State UniversityFor local food producers, marketing decisions are as important as ...

Crop Insurance in Missouri

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2022

Ben BrownSenior Research Associate, Agricultural Business and PolicyRay MasseyExtension Professor, Agricultural Business and PolicyCrop insurance offers farmers a way to manage risk associated with agricultural commodity production and prices. Crop ...

Adding Value in Agriculture, Food and Forestry

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2022

Mallory RaheAssistant Professor, Agricultural Business and Policy ExtensionAlice RoachSenior Research Associate, Applied Social SciencesRyan MilhollinState Specialist, Agricultural Business and Policy ExtensionFarm businesses can increase income by ...

Livestock Gross Margin (LGM) Insurance

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2022

Joe HornerState Specialist, Agricultural Business and Policy ExtensionRay MasseyProfessor, Agricultural Business and Policy ExtensionRyan MilhollinAssistant Professor, Agricultural Business and Policy ExtensionIn livestock production, gross margin is ...

Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) Insurance

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2022

Ryan MilhollinAssistant Extension Professor, Agricultural Business and Policy ExtensionRay MasseyExtension Professor, Agricultural Business and Policy ExtensionBen BrownSenior Research Associate, Agricultural Business and Policy ExtensionLivestock ...

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