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.…
Backyard Poultry Workshop - Howell County
October 12, 2024In-personWest PlainsMO
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 Backyard Poultry Workshop on October 12th, 2024.
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Multispecies Grazing Workshop
October 24, 2024In-personHermitageMO
Multispecies grazing is a sustainable and effective way to optimize pasture use and improve farm profitability. Diversifying your farm operation with multiple species of livestock (cattle, sheep or goats) on the same area has potential to increase your cashflow. However, this operation requires…
Cattle Artificial Insemination School - October 2024
October 29, 2024 - October 31, 2024In-person
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 handling semen, dissecting reproductive…
Private Pesticide Application Training - Ripley County
October 29, 2024In-personDoniphanMO
This event is in person at Ripley County Fairgrounds in Doniphan, MO.
The private pesticide applicator license issued by the Missouri Dept of Agriculture is required for producers wanting to purchase and apply restricted use pesticides.…
Pearls of Production
October 29, 2024 - November 2, 2024Hybrid
The 2024 Pearls of Production committee has a great two-day conference scheduled this fall. The first conference date is October 29th at 6:00 pm, and will be held via Zoom with breakout sessions and a keynote presentation. Session topics include estate planning, backyard layers,…
Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Oregon County
November 7, 2024In-personAltonMO
The private pesticide applicator license issued by the Missouri Dept of Agriculture is required for producers wanting to purchase and apply restricted use pesticides. Application by unlicensed workers under the supervision of licensed applicators will no longer be…
Texas County BQA Training
November 7, 2024In-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…
Preparing for Winter Feeding Workshop
November 8, 2024In-personMountain GroveMO
New Date!
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.…
Winter Cattle Feeding and Pasture Management Workshop - Lamar, MO
November 12, 2024In-personLamarMO
Topics covered include:
Cattle management Using a hay test when supplementing cowsEfficient hay feeding Pasture management in preparation for spring grazingMeal will be provided.
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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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Winter Cattle Feeding and Pasture Management Workshop - Lockwood, MO
November 21, 2024In-personLockwoodMO
Topics covered include:
Cattle management Using a hay test when supplementing cowsEfficient hay feeding Pasture management in preparation for spring grazingMeal will be provided.
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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…
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…
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…