Dairy animals

Publication date: Sept. 16, 2022

This budget presents information useful to Missouri farmers raising dairy heifers. The production practices used to develop the cost estimates are common in Missouri. Farmers are encouraged to customize this budget to fit their operation with the aid ...

Publication date: Sept. 16, 2022

This budget presents information useful to Missouri dairy farmers. The production practices used to develop the cost estimates are common for grazing dairies in Missouri. Farmers are encouraged to customize this budget to fit their operation with the ...

Publication date: Sept. 13, 2022

This budget presents information useful to Missouri dairy farmers. The production practices used to develop the cost estimates are common for confinement dairies in Missouri. Farmers are encouraged to customize this budget to fit their operation with ...

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 ...

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 ...