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Beef production

According to the USDA, there are 1.82 million beef cows in Missouri making it one of the highest beef cattle production states in the U.S.

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Theileria orientalis: An Emerging Cattle Disease in Missouri?

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2023

Craig A. PayneAssociate Extension ProfessorVeterinary Medical Extension and Continuing EducationRosalie IerardiClinical InstructorVeterinary Medical Diagnostic LaboratoryTheileria orientalis (Ikeda genotype) is a protozoal organism that is relatively ...

Alfalfa Small Bales Planning Budget

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2023

This budget presents information useful to farmers planning the production, financing and marketing of alfalfa small bales in Missouri. It includes a link to the Missouri Forage Budget Generator spreadsheet. Farmers can modify the budget based on ...

Fescue Seed and Forage Planning Budget

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2023

This budget presents information useful to farmers planning the production, financing, grazing and marketing of fescue in Missouri. It includes a link to the Missouri Forage Budget Generator spreadsheet. Farmers can modify the budget based on their ...

Cool Season Pasture Establishment Planning Budget

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2023

This budget presents information useful to farmers planning the financing, establishment and grazing of cool season pasture in Missouri. It includes a link to the Missouri Forage Budget Generator spreadsheet. Farmers can modify the budget based on ...

Alfalfa Baleage Planning Budget

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2023

This budget presents information useful to farmers planning the production, financing and marketing of alfalfa baleage in Missouri. It includes a link to the Missouri Forage Budget Generator spreadsheet. Farmers can modify the budget based on their ...

Corn Silage Planning Budget

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2023

This budget presents information useful to farmers planning the production, financing and marketing of corn silage in Missouri. It includes a link to the Missouri Forage Budget Generator spreadsheet. Farmers can modify the budget based on their ...

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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.

Beef Extension

Comprehensive resources for the Missouri beef industry

Mizzou Repro — Reproductive Management of Beef Cattle

Improving the profitability and sustainability of beef cattle farms and ranches in the state of Missouri and across the U.S.

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