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Bull BSE Days

Event date: Oct. 5, 2023 - Oct. 20, 2023

The BSE evaluates reproductive soundness of the bull to make sure he will have optimum success in the upcoming breeding season. The internal and external reproductive tract is evaluated to determine that these structures are sound for ...

Forage and Pasture Management for Sheep and Goats

Event date: Oct. 24, 2023

Event time: | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

As fall approaches, it is extremely important for producers to start thinking on how they can properly manage their pasture. Fall pasture management is crucial in providing enough feed for sheep and goat, thereby keeping production cost to a minimum. ...

3rd Annual Howell County Equine Conference

Event date: Nov. 8, 2023

Event time: | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

West Plains, MO

Do you wonder if your saddle fits your horse properly? Do you have questions about the best types of grass to use for your pastures? Do you want to know strategies to reduce the amount of hay your horses waste? All of these topics will be covered at ...

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MU Extension receives swine biosecurity grant

Published: Monday, Sept. 25, 2023

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension agricultural engineering specialist Teng Lim has been awarded a $179,933 grant to study new wean-to-harvest biosecurity projects to improve entry to swine operations.The Swine Health Information ...

Cattle producers urged to watch for prussic acid poisoning

Published: Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension specialists urge producers to closely watch cattle grazing pastures with Johnson grass and other sorghum species.Cattle producers in several drought-stressed parts of Missouri have recently reported ...

Water, shade help prevent heat stress in cattle

Published: Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023

COLUMBIA, Mo. – This is the time of year when cattle producers need to pay extra attention to heat stress in their operations, says University of Missouri Extension beef specialist Eric Bailey.Unlike many other animals, cattle can’t rid their ...

MU Extension to offer free webinar series on small ruminants

Published: Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023

OSCEOLA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension will hold a free monthly webinar series for sheep and goat producers starting Sept. 26.The series will be hosted by David Brown, MU Extension small ruminant specialist, alongside other experts in ...

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Growing Missouri’s Aquaculture Industry: Marketing Study

Publication date: Aug. 1, 2023

Alice Roach, Senior Research Associate, MU Division of Applied Social SciencesMallory Rahe, State Specialist, Agricultural Business and Policy, MU ExtensionRyan Milhollin, State Specialist, Agricultural Business and Policy, MU ExtensionJoe Horner, ...

Growing Missouri’s Aquaculture Industry: Business Models

Publication date: July 1, 2023

Joe Horner, State Specialist, Agricultural Business and Policy, MU ExtensionDrew Kientzy, Research Program Analyst, University of MissouriRyan Milhollin, State Specialist, Agricultural Business and Policy, MU ExtensionRobert Pierce, Associate ...

Growing Missouri’s Aquaculture Industry: Needs Assessment

Publication date: June 1, 2023

Mallory Rahe, State Specialist, Agricultural Business and Policy, MU ExtensionLaura Gordon, Program Coordinator II, Agricultural Business and Policy, MU ExtensionRyan Milhollin, State Specialist, Agricultural Business and Policy, MU ExtensionAlice ...

Growing Missouri’s Aquaculture Industry: Trends and Outlook

Publication date: June 1, 2023

Ryan Milhollin, State Specialist, Agricultural Business and Policy, MU ExtensionMatt Ernst, Independent WriterJoe Horner, State Specialist, Agricultural Business and Policy, MU ExtensionPaul Brown, Eastwood Inc.Robert Pierce, Associate Extension ...

Managing Ponds and Lakes for Aquaculture and Fisheries in Missouri: Controlling Nuisance Aquatic Vegetation

Publication date: March 24, 2023

This fisheries and aquaculture guide is one in a series being developed jointly by MU Extension and Lincoln University.Charles E. HicksAquaculture SpecialistLincoln UniversityRobert A. Pierce IIFisheries and Wildlife State SpecialistSchool of Natural ...

Selecting a Site for Livestock and Poultry Operations

Publication date: Feb. 8, 2023

Reviewed by Teng Teeh LimDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringThe first factor to consider in selecting a site for an animal feeding operation is state and local permitting requirements and ordinances. Consult local health and regulatory ...

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CEU Train the Trainer for Missouri Certified Swine Sample Collector Training

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In this course, you will learn about Foreign Animal Diseases affecting swine, biosecurity basics, the Secure Pork Supply Plan, and the Certified Swine Sample Collector program. This course is self-paced and entirely online. It should take ...

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Ponds — Planning, Design, Construction (PDF)

This handbook describes the requirements for building a pond. It is useful to the landowner for general information and serves as a reference for the engineer, technician, and contractor

Missouri Pond Handbook (PDF)

This booklet is your guide to building, enjoying, and prolonging the life of your pond. Use the diagnostic tools, recommendations, and the additional sources whose addresses and telephone numbers are in Appendix A to create the best possible fishing ...

Put Options as Price Insurance (PDF)

Milk Prices and Marketing - Risk Management - Put Options as Price Insurance for Dairy Farmers, by Gregg Ibendahl and John D. Anderson, University of Kentucky

Midwest Aquaculture Economics Overview (PDF)

Overview of the economics of Midwest aquaculture. Final in-depth presentation "Aquaculture in the Midwest; Economic Opportunity for Missouri Farmers?" also included in Aquaculture resources.

Measurement of Aquaculture Water Quality (PDF)

Fundamentals of Aquaculture Water Quality (PDF)

This presentation's goal is to help Missouri farmers understand how to manage water quality in order to maximize aquaculture production.

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