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MU Thompson Farm AI School - Dec. 2020

Event date: Dec. 1, 2020 - Dec. 3, 2020

Spickard, MO

Participants will learn the basics of the estrus cycle, estrus synchronization , and how to artificially inseminate cattle through classroom and hands-on instruction.Contact Jenna Monnig at the Mercer County Extension Office to register 660-748-3315. ...

Horse Nutrition 101

Event date: Dec. 3, 2020

Event time: | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Programming aimed at equine owners related to horse management issues such as:- Establishing, grazing and managing forages- Hay needs, testing and feeding strategies- Overview of equine nutrition and strategies for grain selectionCost: $20 (If you ...

Forage and Livestock Producer Meeting

Event date: Dec. 8, 2020

Event time: | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

This meeting will provide livestock and forage producers information to increase the productivity and efficiency of their operations. Topics covered will include a Beef Market Outlook, Tips for Decreasing our Reliance on Hay, Relationships between ...

Predator Management Workshop

Event date: March 16, 2020

Event time: | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Vienna, MO

Learn about Missouri's predator species and how to best manage their interaction with livestock as well as Livestock Guardian Dogs in sheep production. Guest speakers include Josh Wisdom from Missouri Department of Conservation and Luke Wilbers from ...

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When price is right, wheat middlings are good cattle feed

Published: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020

COLUMBIA, Mo. – At the right price, wheat middlings are a good source of protein, fiber and phosphorus for livestock, says University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Kendra Graham.Wheat middlings, or midds, are lightweight feeds used in ...

MU spreadsheet tracks, evaluates colostrum management

Published: Monday, Nov. 9, 2020

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension dairy veterinarian Scott Poock has developed a spreadsheet to track and evaluate colostrum management data in dairy calves.The spreadsheet comes in response to the latest National Animal Health ...

Online course covers nutrition for horses

Published: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension offers a one-evening Zoom class on horse nutrition on Dec. 3.Proper nutrition is vital to the 85,000 head of horses and ponies owned by Missouri residents, said MU Extension agronomist Pat Miller. As ...

Without forage test, hay by any other name is just hay

Published: Monday, Oct. 26, 2020

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mature hay is hay. It may be brome hay, prairie hay or any other type of hay. But in the end, it’s just hay until it’s been tested.Forage tests tell the tale of whether hay is of good quality and nutrient-rich, says University ...

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Yearling Beef Steer Feeding Planning Budget

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2020

This budget presents information useful to Missouri beef farmers. The production practices used to develop these cost estimates are common for beef farms in Missouri. Farmers are encouraged to customize this budget to fit their operation. This is ...

Missouri 400-Cow Dairy and 690-Cow Dairy Business Plans

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2020

This dairy farm business plan is intended to demonstrate one pathway for the next generation of Missouri’s dairy farmers. This path involves next generation confinement housing solutions that can improve cow comfort and cooling while removing ...

Missouri 3,500-Cow Dairy Business Plan

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2020

This 3,500-cow dairy farm business plan demonstrates one path forward for the next generation of Missouri’s dairy farmers. This path involves producing milk in Missouri with a 3,500-cow single site dairy, a capital and labor efficient scale. This ...

Missouri Robotic Dairy Business Plans

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2020

These business plans demonstrate one path forward for the next generation of Missouri’s dairy farmers. This path forward involves labor-saving robotic milking systems and next generation confinement housing solutions to improve cow comfort and ...

Hog Finishing Planning Budget

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2020

This budget presents information useful to Missouri swine farmers. The production practices used to develop these cost estimates are common for swine farms in Missouri. Farmers are encouraged to customize this budget to fit their operation. This is ...

Farrow to Finish Swine Planning Budget

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2020

This budget presents information useful to Missouri swine farmers. The production practices used to develop these cost estimates are common for swine farms in Missouri. Farmers are encouraged to customize this budget to fit their operation. This is ...

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Swine contract finishing financial model (downloadable XLS)

Use this cash flow tool — which incorporates data specific to your site — to help evaluate swine contract finishing options.

2019 Cattle Artificial Insemination School Enrollment Form (PDF)

Ag Lease 101 document library

Farm leases and other agreements, forms and publications written by North Central Farm Management Extension Committee members.

Multistate farm lease information designed to help landowners and land operators discuss and resolve issues, provided by the North Central Farm Management Extension Committee.

Southeast Milk Market Administrators (Southern Missouri)

Milk Prices and Marketing - Milk Market Administrators

Missouri Livestock Symposium

Annual event held in Kirksville, Mo that provides educational seminars on many livestock topics.

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Beef Extension

Comprehensive resources for the Missouri beef industry

Dairy Extension

The best source of practical dairy information targeted for Missouri's dairy producers.

Integrated STEM Internship Program

Students can receive hands-on experience and mentoring in a campus research setting via a STEM internship.

Nuisance Wildlife

In the wrong circumstances, almost any species of wildlife can become a nuisance. Learn how to prevent and solve wildlife damage problems.

Pasture-Based Dairy

New dairy systems use minimal concentrate feeding, optimal grass management and highly labor efficient parlors.

Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program

A program focused entirely on Missouri's farmers to improve production through increased use of existing technology and marketing education.

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