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MU offers 'Annie's-inspired' value-added ag classes

Published: Monday, March 20, 2023

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Helping farming operations and individuals reach consumers through direct marketing of food products is the goal of a University of Missouri Extension webinar series.The Value-Added Agriculture Series is modeled after Annie’s ...

Womack Ag Outlook Conference offers domestic, global perspectives

Published: Wednesday, March 15, 2023

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri’s Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI-MU) will host the annual Abner W. Womack Missouri Agriculture Outlook Conference April 12 at MU Bradford Research Farm near Columbia.Each spring, ...

Registration open for MU ag lenders school

Published: Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Registration is open for the University of Missouri Agricultural Lenders School, June 5-8 on the MU campus in Columbia.The school is a unique opportunity for early to mid-career agricultural lenders, says MU Extension agricultural ...

Heroes to Hives and other MU Extension programs help veterans

Published: Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022

POTOSI, Mo. – Beginning farmer and 25-year Army veteran Eric Work’s calendar is full of educational programs offered by University of Missouri Extension.“MU Extension programs are a godsend,” Work says. “I benefit from the amazing, ...

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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

Crop insurance offers farmers a way to manage risk associated with agricultural commodity production and prices. Crop insurance can decrease the production risk associated with adverse weather conditions, fire and pests, and the price risk associated ...

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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