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2024 Three-State Beef Conference

Event date: Jan. 16, 2024

Event time: | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Maryville, MO

"Re-evaluating today's management practices for future success" is the theme of the 2024 Three-State Beef Conference. The program is a cooperative effort of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, University of Missouri Extension, and Nebraska ...

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MU tools help cattle producers with on-farm finishing budgets

Published: Tuesday, May 9, 2023

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Many consumers want to buy locally produced beef, and University of Missouri Extension economists can help producers deliver.Beef producers who want to finish their cattle on their farms now have access to new resources from MU ...

MU videos share cattle management practices in drought

Published: Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Drought continues to plague growers and livestock producers in parts of Missouri, especially in the southwest corner of the state, raising concerns about feed availability.“It’s a perfect storm of high fertilizer prices, reduced ...

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 ...

Stocker cattle could add value to your operation without breaking the bank

Published: Monday, June 14, 2021

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Stocker cattle make up just 12 percent of the 4.25 million head currently part of the beef industry in Missouri. But these cattle could add as much as $78 million to Missouri’s economy, according to the Missouri Beef Value-Added ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Native Warm-Season Grass Planning Budget

Publication date: Sept. 1, 2023

Ryan MilhollinAssistant Extension Professor, Agricultural Business and PolicyDrew KientzyResearch Analyst, Agricultural Business and PolicyUsing this budget, farmers can estimate the costs and returns of establishing native warm-season grass (NWSG) ...

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Missouri Beef Value-Added Study (PDF)

A report that showcases opportunities to add value to the Missouri beef industry around covered feeding, meat processing and technology adaption in feed and forages.

Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program

An educational program for Missouri farmers targeted at improving heifer development through technology and management practices.

Missouri Beef Industry - Historical Perspective and Economics (PDF)

A report that provides a historical perspective and details about the Missouri beef industry and its competitiveness.

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

National Center for Applied Reproduction and Genomics in Beef Cattle

NCARG's mission is to accelerate the rate of adoption of profitable reproductive and genomic technologies in the beef industry. It is a multi-disciplinary partnership among faculty in MU's CAFNR and College of Veterinary Medicine.

Replacement cow scoring

An overview of frame, muscle and body condition scores on replacement cows

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Featured programs

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.

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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