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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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Online Southwest Missouri MU Extension Beef Cattle Conference

Event date: Feb. 16, 2021 - Feb. 18, 2021

The conference will begin at 7:00 p. m. on both nights. Meeting will be held online via Zoom. A link for each night of the meeting will be given upon registration. The following topics will be presented over the two night conference by MU Extension ...

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Proper hay storage reduces waste, increases profit

Published: Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020

COLUMBIA, Mo. – There are two ways to more hay: Grow more or store it better.Many factors influence how bales make the trip from the field to the cow, says Jim Humphrey, a University of Missouri agronomist and member of the NRCS+MU Grasslands ...

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 ...

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 ...

2020: The year of the cull cow

Published: Monday, Sept. 28, 2020

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Now is a good time for beef producers to take advantage of stronger than normal prices for culled cattle, says University of Missouri Extension agricultural business specialist Wesley Tucker.Fat trimmings become a value-added ...

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Sexed Semen for Artificial Insemination: Recommendations and AI Approaches

Publication date: Dec. 1, 2020

Sexed Semen: Sexed semen contains an enriched proportion of either X or Y chromosome-bearing sperm cells. The bovine X chromosome is larger than the Y-chromosome, resulting in X chromosome-bearing sperm cells containing approximately 3.8% more total ...

Estrus Synchronization Recommendations for Natural Service Bull Breeding

Publication date: Dec. 1, 2020

Introduction: While artificial insemination is an excellent choice for an increasing number of producers, it is not the only option after a synchronization program. A variety of simple synchronization protocols can be used effectively with natural ...

Estrus Synchronization Recommendations for Artificial Insemination of Beef Heifers

Publication date: Dec. 1, 2020

1-Shot PG: This protocol is simple, consisting only of administration of PG. However, this protocol requires heat detection and will require performing AI over multiple days. Because it does not involve a CIDR, MGA, or GnRH, it has a lower overall ...

Estrus Synchronization Recommendations for Artificial Insemination of Beef Cows

Publication date: Dec. 1, 2020

Select Synch: This protocol requires heat detection and will require performing AI over multiple days. Note that heat detection needs to begin on the day prior to administration of PG. Because it does not involve a CIDR, this protocol has a lower ...

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 ...

Beef Heifer Planning Budget

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2020

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Pregnancy Checks

Many beef producers never have preg checks performed, missing an opportunity to save money on feed/other costs of maintaining open cows in your herd. Dr. Brianne Bishop shares advice about when to schedule preg checks to get the most info possible.

A Steak in Genomics

A blog for stakeholders in beef production, genetics, and genomics -- by Jared Decker, associate professor in the University of Missouri's Division of Animal Sciences and MU Extension state beef genetics specialist

Administering GnRH

Every step in the cow estrus synchronization process is critical if you want the best results! Take a couple of minutes to make sure you are administering GnRH correctly as explained in this YouTube video with Katy Stoecklein.

Administering Prostaglandin F2a

Prostaglandin F2a (PG) is a critical part of most estrus synchronization protocols. Jaclyn Ketchum from the MU's Division of Animal Sciences goes over considerations relating to administering prostaglandin products in this YouTube video.

Ag Lease 101

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

AgSite Assessment Tool

Use this web-based tool to generate a report describing the physical, demographic and environmental characteristics of a selected land parcel and its surroundings.

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