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

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The beef industry is viable and strong in Missouri -- ranking among the nation's leaders in beef cattle production.

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Cattle Artificial Insemination School

Event date: Oct. 31, 2023 - Nov. 2, 2023

Mount Vernon, MO

These schools combine classroom learning about cow anatomy and physiology, estrous synchronization, proper semen handling and tank care, cowherd nutrition and health for a successful breeding season. These classes will have a lot of hands on practice ...

Pearls of Production - In the Field

Event date: Nov. 4, 2023

Event time: | 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm

North Session has been cancelled.SOUTH: Nov 4, 2023; 1-9 pm MU Southwest Research Extension Center, Mt. Vernon, MOTopics include: Basic Cheese labSheep Production: The FAMACHA System and Five Point CheckElderberry need to knows Cost: ...

Paint a Holiday Cow with Chloe

Event date: Nov. 9, 2023

Event time: | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Mountain Grove, MO

I am holding a painting class to offer a fun environment for community members to come out and meet me while also engaging with others who have similar interests. This will also serve as a good opportunity to converse about issues that they may be ...

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Learn artificial insemination of cattle in SW Missouri

Published: Monday, Sept. 18, 2023

MOUNT VERNON, Mo. – Cattle producers interested in improving the genetic progress of their herds will have a hands-on opportunity to learn artificial insemination in southwestern Missouri.University of Missouri Extension will host “Artificial ...

Bull development and management for optimum breeding season performance

Published: Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023

STOCKTON, Mo. - Bull development and management is important to promote optimum breeding season performance. Optimum breeding season performance promotes optimum herd pregnancy rates which is important to cattle herd productivity and profitability. ...

Missouri Steer Feedout

Published: Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023

Are you a cattle producer that has a small number of cattle but wants to experience feeding cattle in the feedyard, evaluate your cattle’s feedyard performance, and determine whether your cattle meet certain targets at slaughter that influence ...

Water, shade help prevent heat stress in cattle

Published: Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023

COLUMBIA, Mo. – This is the time of year when cattle producers need to pay extra attention to heat stress in their operations, says University of Missouri Extension beef specialist Eric Bailey.Unlike many other animals, cattle can’t rid their ...

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Farmland Values for Midwestern States

Publication date: Aug. 1, 2023

Ryan MilhollinAssistant Extension Professor, Agricultural Business and PolicyThe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) conducts a survey of farm real estate values each year and calculates the average ...

Custom Rates for Farm Services in Missouri

Publication date: April 1, 2023

Drew Kientzy Research Analyst, Agricultural Business and Policy Extension Raymond E. Massey Extension Professor, Agricultural Business and Policy Editor’s note Rates are available in the PDF file, available via the “Download this ...

Forage Crop Irrigation Systems and Economics

Publication date: Feb. 1, 2023

Ryan MilhollinAssistant Extension Professor, Agricultural Business and PolicyDrew KientzyResearch Project Analyst, Agriculture Business and PolicyStacey HamiltonState Dairy Specialist, Division of Animal SciencesRyan LockState Forage Specialist, ...

A Guide to the Common Forages and Weeds of Pastures

Publication date: Jan. 27, 2023

$30.00

Greg J. Bishop-HurleyPostdoctoral research associate, AgronomyRobert L. KallenbachState Forage SpecialistForages are the foundation of a successful grazing operation. Forage selection should take into account annual forage yield, plant persistence, ...

Missouri Fencing and Boundary Laws

Publication date: Dec. 1, 2022

Mallory RaheAssociate Professor, Agricultural Business and Policy ExtensionJoe KoenenCounty Engagement Specialist, Agricultural Business and PolicyFigure 1. It is important for landowners to understand fence and boundary law to avoid conflict with ...

Crop Insurance in Missouri

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2022

Ben BrownSenior Research Associate, Agricultural Business and PolicyRay MasseyExtension Professor, Agricultural Business and PolicyCrop insurance offers farmers a way to manage risk associated with agricultural commodity production and prices. Crop ...

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Forage Cost Per Ton Calculator

Calculating forages on a cost per ton of dry matter allows price comparisons between differing bale sizes and moisture levels of forage. Use this calculator to prevent confusion about bale weights and moisture and to learn the true cost of buying ...

Cash Rental Rates

Maps for USDA-NASS cash rental rates across Missouri counties for non-irrigated cropland, irrigated cropland and pasture land.

Grazing Wedge: Online Tool for Pasture Management

The grazing wedge online tool enables beef and dairy producers to make forage management decisions that align to their production goals. Users can set up an account, input farm and paddock data, and track other information they can use to improve ...

AgEBB: Missouri agricultural weather

Sites for Missouri weather resources.

United States Drought Monitor

The U.S. Drought Monitor is a weekly map that identifies and labels by intensity general areas of drought throughout the nation, accompanied by written regional drought summaries.

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