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Fall Beef Cattle Producers Workshop - Stockton, MO

Event date: Oct. 21, 2021

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

Stockton, MO

Topics:Winter cattle nutrition and reproductive management considerationsSpring vs Fall Calving Workshop is free. Register online using the registration link or contact the Cedar County MU Extension Center at (417) 276-3313 before the ...

Whole System Management of Beef Cattle Reproduction Workshop

Event date: Oct. 26, 2021

Event time: | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Cook Station, MO

What are the common causes of suboptimal reproductive performance in a cow-calf system? How do we manage this system proactively and holistically for continuous improvementNew in fall 2021, University of Missouri Extension is launching a workshop ...

Fall Beef Cattle Producers Workshop - Nevada, MO

Event date: Oct. 28, 2021

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

Nevada, MO

Topics:Winter cattle nutrition and reproductive management considerationsSpring vs Fall Calving Workshop is free.Register online using the registration link or contact the Vernon County MU Extension Center at (417) 448-2560 before the registration ...

Texas County Fall Beef Meeting

Event date: Nov. 1, 2021

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

Houston, MO

An evening informational program will be held in Texas County for beef cattle producers.A number of topics will be presented providing producers with timely information on how to prepare their cow herds for winter and success in the coming year. ...

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Gradual weaning of calves reduces stress, increases profits

Published: Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Weaning at home reduces stress and improves profit in calves, says University of Missouri Extension beef nutritionist Eric Bailey.Unfortunately, more than 55% of calves are weaned on the trailer on the way to the sale barn, ...

Missouri meat, poultry processors receive $16.7 million in grants with help from MU Extension partnership

Published: Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Nearly empty meat aisles are a burden producers, processors and consumers don’t want to face again. To prevent that, the Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) awarded $16.7 million to keep 150 meat and poultry processors ...

Benefits of the steer feedout

Published: Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021

Mt. Vernon, MO – Entries are now accepted for the next Missouri Steer Feedout. The entry deadline is October 10 with November 2 the actual weighin date.An entry consists of at least five head or more of steers born after January 1, 2021. We prefer ...

Enrollment open for Show-Me-Select Heifer program

Published: Monday, Aug. 2, 2021

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Enrollment is open for the Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program. Deadline to sign up is Sept. 1.These heifers will be bred in the fall of 2021 and sold in spring 2022 sales, says University of Missouri Extension livestock ...

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