Small Dairy Herd Management - Webinar Series

May 28, 2024 - December 2, 2024Virtual

Have you thought about having your own dairy cow, or starting a small herd for your family, but you’re not sure where to start? This webinar series is the perfect place to learn more! Join me every month through the remainder of the year for an overview of different aspects of the dairy world.…

Preparing for Winter Feeding Workshop

November 21, 2024In-personWest PlainsMO

Dairy Specialist Chloe Collins and Livestock Specialist Elizabeth Picking will discuss how to evaluate hay quality, hay test results, nutritional needs of livestock as well as how to select supplemental feeds to balance diets. 

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Ask The SW Ag Experts

December 3, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO

Do you have a burning question about your operation or agriculture in general? Let's talk about it! Come meet our team of agriculture focused field specialists in the SW region of Missouri. We asked that you come prepared with a question or two. We will have specialists who focus in Agriculture Business, Agronomy, Dairy, Horticulture, and…

4th Annual Howell County Equine Conference

December 3, 2024In-personWest PlainsMO

Join us for dinner and to learn about Cost-share programs, soil fertility, and hay selection all specific to horses. Christin Byrd, Natural Resource CS Soil Conservationist, will discuss some of the cost-share programs available for horse owners. Haley Schwantz, MU Extension Agronomy specialist…

Feeder Cattle Grading, Marketing and Feeding Workshop

December 3, 2024In-personLamarMO

This event is a cooperative effort between MU Extension, Show Youth Ag Academy, Barton County MO Cattlemen's Association, and Missouri State University to provide education on feeder cattle grading, marketing, and feeding in the feedlot. This event is held in conjunction with the Barton County…

2024 Missouri Crop Management Conference

December 4, 2024 - December 5, 2024In-personColumbiaMO

Missouri's premier agricultural conference for farmers and agricultural industry professionals. This two-day conference provides timely topics from the state's leading agricultural experts. 

Registration deadline is November 21, 2024.…

Ask The SW Ag Experts - Online

December 12, 2024Virtual

Do you have a burning question about your operation or agriculture in general? Let's talk about it!

Join our team of agriculture focused field specialists in the SW region of Missouri on Zoom. We asked that you come prepared with a question…

Heifer Development Workshop - Potosi

January 9, 2025In-personPotosiMO

Developing replacement heifers is a critical component to the beef business. While development programs may not be identical, there are a number of research based development strategies proven to improve the success of heifer development. These strategies, along with the economics of developing…

Backyard Poultry Workshop - Howell County

January 18, 2025In-personWest PlainsMO

New Date!

Do you want to raise chickens for eggs or meat? Do you want to learn about keeping your birds safe from predators? Are you interested in feeds and forages for poultry? All of these topics will be covered at the Howell County…

Heifer Development Workshop - Union

January 21, 2025In-personUnionMO

Developing replacement heifers is a critical component to the beef business. While development programs may not be identical, there are a number of research based development strategies proven to improve the success of heifer development. These strategies, along with the…

Texas County BQA Training

January 23, 2025In-personHoustonMO

Join MU Extension specialists for a free BQA training in order to obtain, or renew, your BQA certification.

The Beef Quality Assurance Program provides systematic information to U.S. beef producers of how good husbandry techniques can be…

Central Missouri Forage & Beef Conference

February 28, 2025In-personViennaMO

Calling all livestock producers in Central Missouri! The Central Missouri Forage & Beef Conference will be held on Friday, February 28, 2025 in Vienna, Missouri. The 2025 topics will have a focus on drought recovery with: Financial Planning for Planting Natives, Grazing Annuals & Drought Preparation and the Producer Panel will center…

Winter Cattle Feeding and Pasture Management Workshop - Lockwood, MO

November 21, 2024In-personLockwoodMO

Topics covered include:

Meal will be provided.

Backyard Poultry Workshop - Douglas County

January 18, 2025In-personAvaMO

Extension Livestock Specialist Elizabeth Picking will discuss the basics of raising chickens and other poultry in small flocks. She will cover chick care, coop construction, nutrition, predators and how to prevent animal loss. This free class is great for those interested in raising poultry or…