The following publications cover topics related to Dairy Extension. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.

Starting a 150-Cow Intensive Rotational Grazing Dairy

Revised

Examine costs and returns for starting a 150-cow intensive rotational grazing Missouri dairy using capital investment assumptions and financial statements.

Converting an Existing Dairy to a 75-Cow Intensive Rotational Grazing Dairy

Revised

Examine financial feasibility of converting a conventional Missouri dairy into a 75-cow intensive rotational grazing dairy using the income and cash flow statements and budget.

Starting a 75-Cow Intensive Rotational Grazing Dairy

Revised

Examine financial feasibility of converting a conventional Missouri dairy into a 75-cow intensive rotational grazing dairy using the income and cash flow statements and budget.

Calculating the Value of Manure as a Fertilizer Source

Revised

Use this worksheet to estimate the value of manure nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) and gauge how much manure to apply to corn, wheat, soybeans.

Phosphorus Best Management Practices for Biosolids and Other Organic Residuals

Reviewed

John A. Lory
Division of Plant Sciences
Commercial Agriculture Program

Break-even Hauling Distance: Tractor-Pulled Manure Spreaders

Reviewed

John Lory
Department of Agronomy and Commercial Agriculture Program

Ray Massey
Department of Agricultural Economics and Commercial Agriculture Program

Matt Herring
Department of Agronomy and Commercial Agriculture Program

Reduce Environmental Problems With Proper Land Application of Animal Manure

Reviewed

Charles D. Fulhage
Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering

Livestock or poultry production enterprises should have a comprehensive manure nutrient management plan to take advantage of the animal manure benefits. A plan is also important in reducing the risk of environmental problems when manure is used as a nutrient source for farm crops.

Strategies to Minimize Phosphorus Loss From Your Farm

Reviewed

This guide discusses steps you can take to reduce phosphorus loss from your farm.

Land Application Considerations for Animal Manure

Reviewed

Charles D. Fulhage
Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering

Missouri Frost/Freeze Probabilities Guide

Reviewed

Where in Missouri you live can make a big difference on when to expect your first or last frost. See this guide for probabilities based on past years.

Best Management Practices for Nitrogen Fertilizer in Missouri

Reviewed

Successful nitrogen management delivers enough nitrogen to crops to optimize yield and profitability while minimizing losses to water and air. Learn the best management practices from sound economic, production and environmental viewpoints in this guide.

Top Money-Saving Practices on Missouri Dairy Farms

New

Dairy operations use a substantial amount of energy to move and cool milk. However, substantial energy and monetary savings can be realized by implementing energy-efficient measures recommended in an energy audit.

Using the California Mastitis Test

Reviewed

One of the best ways to detect mastitis is by using the California Mastitis Test. Visit our website today to learn more.

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