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Forage and Livestock Management Strategies following a Drought

Event date: Aug. 22, 2022

Event time: | 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Nevada, MO

Agenda 12:30 p. m. Hay Quality Assessment and Cattle Feeding Strategies - Eric Bailey, MU Extension State Beef Cattle Nutrition Specialist, Columbia, Mo. 1:30 p.m. Assessing the Price of Stored Forages and Market Outlook - ...

Drought and Your Farm, Reynolds County

Event date: Aug. 23, 2022

Event time: | 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Ellington,

This program will provide information about the drought experienced in south central Missouri this year, how to recover and how to prepare for future years. IThe program will include : - Drought Facts- -Protecting Forage During ...

Artificial Insemination Programs for Beef Production

Event date: Sept. 6, 2022

Event time: | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Warsaw, MO

This program will provide information to beef producers on successfully implementing an artificial insemination breeding program in their beef operations.This program is free and open to all.For more information contact: Gene Schmitz at ...

2nd Annual Howell County Equine Conference

Event date: Sept. 20, 2022

Event time: | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

West Plains, MO

This conference aims to bring horse owners together to learn science-backed information to improve horse health and farm management while getting to meet and socialize with other horse owners.This year, Dr. Katlin Hornig of Gainesville Veterinary ...

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Drought recovery forage options

Published: Monday, Aug. 15, 2022

GALENA, Mo. – “If there was ever a year to focus on stockpiled tall fescue, this is it,” says Tim Schnakenberg, University of Missouri Extension agronomy specialist in Galena.The 2022 drought in southern Missouri has been significant, with ...

Plan to meet weaning challenges

Published: Monday, Aug. 15, 2022

SEDALIA, Mo. – Weaning spring calves may be more of a challenge this year because of short pasture supplies and the questionable nutritional value of this year’s hay crop.“Pay very close attention to body condition score in September and be ...

Apply fall nitrogen now to boost forage stockpiles

Published: Monday, Aug. 8, 2022

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension nutrient management specialist John Lory recommends applying fall nitrogen in mid-August to cool-season pastures.Despite drought conditions in much of the state, Lory says, “we need to get nitrogen ...

August farm management news and notes from MU Extension

Published: Friday, Aug. 5, 2022

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Farms constantly adapt to become more productive and successful. As you reflect on farm activities through this summer, consider these news and notes from University of Missouri Extension. They can help you keep your farm safe and ...

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Dairy Grazing: Selecting the Right Forage

Publication date: Aug. 15, 2022

Dairy grazing publication seriesThis publication is one in a series about operating and managing a pasture-based dairy. Although these publications often refer to conditions in Missouri, many of the principles and concepts described may apply to ...

Publication date: July 1, 2022

Drought often changes the composition of forages. Issues such as nitrate accumulation and reduced nutritive value often cause problems for farmers using drought-damaged forages. Many producers are now searching for alternative feeding options for ...

Blister Beetle Management in Alfalfa

Publication date: July 18, 2022

In Missouri, blister beetles are an infrequent pest of alfalfa. When present in sufficient numbers, however, the consequences can be serious. These insects cause only limited plant damage to alfalfa and soybeans.But when ingested by livestock, ...

5 Steps to Buying Meat Direct From the Farm

Publication date: May 1, 2022

To access and purchase local meat, consumers have choices. One option is to buy a live animal from a livestock producer and have that animal processed at a custom-exempt, state-inspected or federally inspected facility. Rather than purchase a whole ...

Lagoon Solids Removal and Solid Separation System Improvement at a Dairy Farm

Publication date: May 1, 2022

Lagoons can be an effective means of treating and storing flushed manure and providing a holding basin for recycling water. A lagoon is a key component to a successful flush dairy. If the lagoon is properly designed and built, many years can go by ...

Days Suitable for Fieldwork in Missouri

Publication date: May 1, 2022

The number of days available to complete land-based agricultural activities influences decisions about inputs, such as variety/hybrid planted and pesticide used, and machinery. The limited fieldwork days available for completing crucial tasks — ...

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Better beef prices through improved animal husbandry

A handful of states have added or are planning heifer improvement programs such as one began 17 years ago in Missouri. MU's David Patterson, with other cattle experts, explain programs for improving beef heifers.

PaddockTrac: Mobile grazing app for forage management

PaddockTrac - Mobile grazing app for forage management, article on farmprogress.com

Compost Dairy Barn Design Handout

Building and Facilities - Compost Barns - A compost pack dairy barn provides a quality resting and loafing area for the lactating cows when properly designed and managed. However, the rest of the lactating facility infrastructure must exist and ...

Drought Management Options (XLSX)

This spreadsheet evaluates three management options for drought, including: buying pasture, hay and supplements to feed until drought and winter are finished; ship herd to graze outside the drought region; and destock/restock.

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

Economics of Recirculating Aquaculture (PDF)

This presentation covers basic economic elements of land-based RAS, such as capital expenses, operating expenses and working capital, and a comparison of land-based RAS and net-pen salmon production models.

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