The following publications cover topics related to Missouri Grain Crops. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.
Increasing Drought Resilience Through Conservation Practices: Opportunities With Federal Conservation Programs
New
Help your farming operation become more drought resilient by learning about conservation programs and practices and the answers to frequently asked questions.
Soybean (Double-Crop) Planning Budget
Revised
Use this crop enterprise budget as a guide to estimate your production costs and returns when growing double-crop soybeans after wheat in Missouri.
Winter Wheat Planning Budget
Revised
Use this crop enterprise budget as a guide to estimate your production costs and returns when growing winter wheat on Missouri farms.
Soybean (Dryland) Planning Budget
Revised
Use this crop enterprise budget as a guide to estimate your production costs and returns when growing soybeans in Missouri under dryland conditions.
Southeast Missouri Wheat Planning Budget
New
Use this crop enterprise budget as a guide to estimate your production costs and returns when growing wheat on southeast Missouri farms.
Conservation Provisions in Leases
New
Conservation practice can affect leases and the relationship between landowners and tenants. This guide presents topics to address when incorporating conservation and ecosystem services into a lease agreement.
Corn and Soybean Replant Decisions
Revised
Find out what options you have when wet spring weather causes poor crop germination. Whether you replant depends on seed variety, weather and insurance.
Getting Started With Soil Health Testing in Missouri
New
Learn how to assess soil health in Missouri with proper sampling methods and testing protocols.
Grazing Cover Crops
New
Explore strategies for integrating livestock grazing with cover crops to enhance soil health and profitability for Missouri farmers.
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.
Pesticide Storage
Reviewed
Learn guidelines to ensure the safe and environmentally friendly storage of pesticides.
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.
Introduction to Crop Scouting
Reviewed
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available only as a downloadable PDF.
Crop Nutrient Deficiencies and Toxicities
Reviewed
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Missouri Weed Seeds
Reviewed
Positive identification of pests, including weeds, is the first step in a sound integrated pest management program. This publication can aid in identifying weeds by their seed characteristics.
Weed Identification and Herbicide Injury Guide for Corn and Soybean
Reviewed $37
Weeds can significantly reduce corn and soybean yields. View photos of 141 weed species at different stages of development and learn to identify them in this publication. Also see photos and descriptions of symptoms for herbicide-injured plants.
Best Management Practices for Nitrogen Fertilizer in Missouri
Reviewed
Learn how to manage nitrogen fertilizer in crops to boost yields, reduce losses, and enhance environmental outcomes through best practices.