Tall Fescue Toxicosis in Sheep and Goats

February 26, 2025Virtual

Tall fescue is a widely grown cool-season grass that serves as a primary forage for livestock, but it often harbors a fungal endophyte that produces ergot alkaloids, which can negatively impact animal health and productivity. This webinar will provide research-based insights and practical…

Soil and Grazing Management - Oregon County

February 28, 2025In-personAltonMO

Join Agronomy Field Specialist Haley Schwantz and Livestock Field Specialist Elizabeth Picking to discuss: How to soil sample & interpret soil test reports Manure as a fertilizer source Grazing methods  

Cost: $10 

Understanding Your Soil Needs

March 3, 2025In-personJefferson CityMO

Join us for a comprehensive 2-hour in-person training session on Understanding Your Soil Needs, where we will talk about the essential aspects of soil management to help you maximize your land's productivity. Whether you are a farmer, gardener, or landowner, this event will provide you with…

Soil and Grazing Management - Reynolds County

March 4, 2025In-personEllingtonMO

Join Agronomy Field Specialist Haley Schwantz and Livestock Field Specialist Eric Meusch to discuss:   

Ozark County Livestock & Forage Conference

March 4, 2025In-personGainesvilleMO

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Soil and Grazing Management - Carter County

March 6, 2025In-personVan BurenMO

Join Agronomy Field Specialist Haley Schwantz and Livestock Field Specialist Eric Meusch to discuss: How to soil sample & interpret soil test reports Manure as a fertilizer source Grazing methods  

A special thank you to our…

Small Dairy Herd Management Workshop

March 7, 2025In-personAvaMO

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 in person workshop is the perfect place to learn more! From housing to vaccinating, breeding to milking, we will cover all the highlights of dairy cattle…

Greene County Ag Production Workshop

March 11, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO

This is the 100th event in Greene County this year.    

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Annie’s Project - Maries County

March 17, 2025 - April 21, 2025In-personViennaMO

Annie’s Project is targeted towards farm women, but of course as an extension program is open to all. Farm women come from a variety of backgrounds and yet still have a commonality in living on the farm and desiring a profitable business. Some women marry into the farm operations with little or…

Understanding Your Soil Needs

March 19, 2025In-personWaynesvilleMO

Join us for a comprehensive 2-hour in-person training session on Understanding Your Soil Needs, where we will talk about the essential aspects of soil management to help you maximize your land's productivity. Whether you are a farmer, gardener, or landowner, this event will provide you with…

Grassfed Gathering – Advanced Grassfed Beef Production Workshop

March 20, 2025In-personMount VernonMO

Join MU Extension, MU Center for Regenerative Agriculture, and Missouri Forage and Grassland Council staff for an exciting day of learning, networking, and discussion.  The day will include plenty of time to network and connect with other Missouri grassfed beef producers.  

Small Dairy Herd Management Workshop

March 21, 2025In-personOzarkMO

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 in person workshop is the perfect place to learn more! From housing to vaccinating, breeding to milking, we will cover all the highlights of dairy cattle…

Heifer Development Workshop - Maries County

March 25, 2025In-personViennaMO

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…

Pixels of Production – Virtual Pearls of Production Women in Agriculture Conference – Session One

March 25, 2025Hybrid

Join us for a free virtual session learning about Sheep and Goat opportunities for your farm.  

Dr. David Brown, PhD will be speaking on “Developing Biosecurity Plans for Your Small Ruminant Operation” and Dr. Charlotte Clifford-…

Soil and Grazing Management - Texas County

March 28, 2025In-personHoustonMO

Join Agronomy Field Specialist Haley Schwantz and Dairy Field Specialist Chloe Collins to discuss: 

Cost: $10…

Native Grass Pasture Walk - Davisville

May 30, 2025In-personDavisvilleMO

Native Grass is ideally suited to the Ozark terrain and provides wonderful forage during the summer months. See how this a working cattle operation utilizes native grass to produce more forage during the summer months to lengthen the grazing season and reduce costs. Attendees will see…

Howell County Hay School

August 15, 2025In-personWest PlainsMO

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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. Speakers will…

2025 Christian Co Livestock & Forage Conference

March 17, 2025In-personCleverMO

Rescheduled from Feb. 20th due to weather.

The topics and speakers for this event will be: