The following publications cover topics related to Pasture Precision Program. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.
Maximizing Summer Grazing: A Guide to Warm-Season Forage Management in Missouri
New
Warm-season grasses provide high-quality forage during the hot summer months. This guide offers key tips for Missouri livestock producers on managing warm-season grasses effectively.
Missouri Dairy Industry Revitalization Study
Revised
Learn more about Missouri’s dairy industry trends concerning its dairy cow inventory, farms, production, prices, production economics and processing industry and how these affect the state’s economy.
Dairy Heifer Planning Budget
Revised
Use this budget to estimate costs and returns for raising dairy heifers purchased at birth, bred and sold at 24 months in Missouri, and see input and feed needs.
Dairy (Grazing) Planning Budget
Revised
Use this budget to estimate costs and returns for a 150-cow rotational grazing dairy (replacements raised on-farm) in Missouri, and see input, feed and investment needs.
Pasture, Rangeland, Forage (PRF) Insurance in Missouri
Revised
Protect your grazing or hay farming operation from drought risk. Get tips and examples for understanding how PRF insurance works and choosing a policy.
Pasture Fence Construction Budget
New
Detailed cost estimates for building perimeter and interior fences on Missouri farms, including materials, labor, and equipment.
Dairy Grazing: Genetics of the Grazing Cow
Reviewed
This guide explores selecting dairy cows with genetics suited for pasture-based systems, emphasizing traits like fertility, size, and adaptability.
Dairy Grazing: Growth of Pasture Plants
Reviewed
Dairy grazing publication series
This publication is one in a series about operating and managing a pasture-based dairy. Although these publications often refer to conditions in Missouri, many of the principles and concepts described may apply to operations throughout the United States.
Dairy Grazing: Heifer Development
Revised
Heifers are the foundation of any dairy enterprise and directly affect future profitability. Learn how to manage a heifer development program to maintain a herd with farm-raised heifers and save the cost of buying replacement heifers in this guide.
Starting a 600-Cow Intensive Rotational Grazing Dairy
Revised
Learn how to start a 600-cow rotational grazing dairy, covering startup costs, design planning, labor needs, and profitability specific to Missouri farms.
Starting a 300-Cow Intensive Rotational Grazing Dairy
Revised
Examine costs and returns for starting a 300-cow intensive rotational grazing Missouri dairy using capital investment assumptions and financial statements.
Dairy Grazing: Economics of Pasture-Based Dairies
Reviewed
Insights into managing the economics of pasture-based dairy farming, emphasizing strategies to control feed and labor costs for profitability.
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.
Starting a 75-Cow Intensive Rotational Grazing Dairy
Revised
Examine feasibility of converting a conventional dairy into a 75-cow intensive rotational grazing dairy using the income and cash flow statements and budget.
Converting an Existing Dairy to a 75-Cow Intensive Rotational Grazing Dairy
Revised
Examine the financial feasibility of converting a conventional dairy into a 75-cow rotational grazing operation, including costs, herd management, and returns.
Dairy Grazing: Keys to Building a Profitable Pasture-Based Dairy
Revised
Discover four characteristics of profitable pasture-based dairies: system design, focused investments, cost control and careful approach to financial leverage.
Dairy Grazing: Managing Pasture for Yield, Quality, Persistence and Intake
New
Dairy grazing publication series
This publication is one in a series about operating and managing a pasture-based dairy. Although these publications often refer to conditions in Missouri, many of the principles and concepts described may apply to operations throughout the United States.
Dairy Grazing: Fence and Water Systems
New
This publication describes various fence and water systems appropriate for dairy grazing management.
Dairy Grazing: Milk Quality
New
Learn strategies to enhance milk quality in pasture-based dairies, focusing on mastitis prevention, somatic cell count reduction, and best management practices.
Dairy Grazing: Pasture Establishment
New
Establishing permanent pastures for dairy grazing involves selecting appropriate forage species, ensuring soil fertility, and choosing optimal seeding times
Dairy Grazing: Reproduction
New
Dairy producers, learn about the cow’s reproductive structure and its more critical hormones, plus various ways to get cows and heifers pregnant in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
Dairy Grazing: Philosophy of Pasture-Based Dairying
New
Pasture-based dairying can reduce labor, feed costs, and improve farm profitability. Managing grazing systems efficiently benefits time and financial returns.
Dairy Grazing: Herd Health
New
Learn effective strategies for maintaining herd health and preventing disease in pasture-based dairy operations, applicable across the United States.