The following publications cover topics related to Agricultural Business and Policy Extension. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.
Crop Insurance and Risk Management Programs for Missouri Specialty Crops
New
Protect your revenue or crop yields of your specialty crop business with crop insurance or similar programs to manage your price and production risks.
Harnessing Social Media to Drive Sales
Revised
Ready to make your social media presence drive results for your business? Read this guide to learn how to set goals and strategies, craft action-inspiring content, leverage a content calendar and evaluate performance for future success.
Economics of Drone Ownership for Agricultural Spray Applications
New
Estimate the cost of using drones for agricultural spraying with this guide, covering equipment investment, maintenance, and per-acre expenses.
Post, Engage, Grow: A Social Media Primer
New
Grow your business’s visibility with social media. This guide can help you choose the right platform, build an online presence and engage your audience. Learn how to connect with customers and turn social media into a springboard for marketing success.
Controlled Environment Agriculture: Understanding Grow Lights
New
Learn about key considerations for selecting grow lights for use in indoor hydroponic systems.
Increasing Drought Resilience Through Conservation Practices: Opportunities With Federal Conservation Programs
New
Help your farming operation become more drought resilient by learning about conservation programs and practices and the answers to frequently asked questions.
Planificación de Negocios para Parcelas Pequeñas en Missouri
New
Aprenda por qué la planificación empresarial en torno al mercadeo, los activos y la rentabilidad es importante para lanzar con éxito una empresa de pequeña escala.
Farmers Guide to the H-2A Visa Program
Revised
Missouri employers can use the H-2A visa program to get foreign workers for agricultural jobs. Learn about the H-2A visa process, who can help, costs and employer requirements.
Missouri Dairy Industry Revitalization Study
Revised
Learn more about Missouri’s dairy industry trends concerning its dairy cow inventory, farms, production, prices, production economics and processing industry and how these affect the state’s economy.
Introduction to Beef Cow Leases
New
Leasing beef cows can be a cost-effective strategy for new or expanding producers, offering reduced capital investment and risk compared to purchasing.
Beef Feeding Profitability Tracker
New
Learn how to use the Beef Feeding Profitability Tracker tool, a financial analysis spreadsheet tool for small to mid-size cattle feeders to use free of charge.
Missouri Slaughter and Inspection Requirements for Livestock and Poultry Producers
Revised
Missouri meat producers must register and meet inspection requirements to sell meat legally. Learn about species-specific regulations and compliance.
Elderberry Planning Budget
New
Use this enterprise budget as a guide to estimate your production costs and returns for producing elderberries in Missouri.
Grain Sorghum Planning Budget
Revised
Use this crop enterprise budget as a guide to estimate your production costs and returns when growing sorghum in Missouri.
Winter Wheat Planning Budget
Revised
Use this crop enterprise budget as a guide to estimate your production costs and returns when growing winter wheat on Missouri farms.
Corn (Dryland) Planning Budget
Revised
Use this crop enterprise budget as a guide to estimate your production costs and returns when growing corn in Missouri under dryland conditions.
Soybean (Dryland) Planning Budget
Revised
Use this crop enterprise budget as a guide to estimate your production costs and returns when growing soybeans in Missouri under dryland conditions.
Corn (Irrigated) Planning Budget
Revised
Use this crop enterprise budget as a guide to estimate your production costs and returns when growing corn in Missouri under irrigation.
Soybean (Double-Crop) Planning Budget
Revised
Use this crop enterprise budget as a guide to estimate your production costs and returns when growing double-crop soybeans after wheat in Missouri.
Beef Backgrounding Planning Budget
Revised
Use this budget to estimate costs and returns for backgrounded steer calves in Missouri, and summarize detailed assumptions and feed requirements.
Yearling Beef Steer Feeding Planning Budget
Revised
Use this budget to estimate costs and returns for Missouri yearling beef steers bought in November and sold in April.
Beef Heifer Planning Budget
Revised
Use this budget to estimate costs and returns for buying beef heifer calves and selling them as bred replacement heifers in Missouri.
Hydroponic Leafy Greens Planning Budget
New
Use this enterprise budget as a guide to estimate the costs and returns for growing leafy greens hydroponically.
Mixed Grass Hay Planning Budget
Revised
Use this enterprise budget to plan how to produce, finance, graze and market fescue-clover hay on Missouri farms.
Fescue Seed and Forage Planning Budget
Revised
Use this budget to plan how to produce, finance, graze and market fescue on Missouri farms. It links to the Missouri Forage Budget Generator spreadsheet.