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Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2025, No. 6 (November/December)
New
A newsletter for those who preserve food at home. This edition covers topics such as apple acidification and fermented foods.
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Industrial Hemp
New
Industrial hemp is grown for a wide range of agricultural and industrial uses—such as fiber, grain, and cannabinoids like CBD.
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Dairy (Confinement) Planning Budget
Revised
Use this budget to estimate costs and returns for a 150-cow confinement dairy (replacements raised on-farm) in Missouri and see input, feed and investment needs.
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Harvesting Industrial Hemp: General Considerations
New
Critical harvest timing and methods are the least standardized aspects of hemp production in Missouri. This guide compiles recommendations and best practices.
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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.
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Industrial Hemp: History, Regulations & Licensing
New
Industrial hemp has seen a resurgence in agricultural, industrial, and economic significance across the United States.
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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.
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Industrial Hemp: Varieties and Uses
New
Industrial hemp varieties are grouped based on their primary end use. Selecting the right hemp variety is essential for maximizing yield and profitability.
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Head Lettuce (High Tunnel) Planning Budget
New
Use this enterprise budget to estimate the on-farm costs and returns from growing head lettuce in a high tunnel in Missouri.
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Spinach (High Tunnel) Planning Budget
New
Use this enterprise budget to estimate the on-farm costs and returns from growing spinach in a high tunnel in Missouri.
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Bell Pepper Planning Budget
New
Use this enterprise budget to estimate the on-farm costs and returns from growing bell peppers in Missouri.
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Sweet Corn Planning Budget
New
Use this enterprise budget to estimate the on-farm costs and returns from growing sweet corn in Missouri.
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Tomato (High Tunnel) Planning Budget
Revised
Use this enterprise budget as a guide to estimate costs and returns for producing high tunnel tomatoes in Missouri.
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Leafy Greens (High Tunnel) Planning Budget
New
Use this enterprise budget to estimate the on-farm costs and returns from growing leafy greens in a high tunnel in Missouri.
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Strawberry (High Tunnel) Planning Budget
New
Use this enterprise budget to estimate the on-farm costs and returns from growing strawberries in a high tunnel in Missouri.
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Broccoli Planning Budget
New
Use this enterprise budget to estimate the on-farm costs and returns from growing broccoli in Missouri.
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Cucumber (High Tunnel) Planning Budget
New
Use this enterprise budget to estimate the on-farm costs and returns from growing cucumbers in a high tunnel in Missouri.
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Root Crops (High Tunnel) Planning Budget
New
Use this enterprise budget to estimate the on-farm costs and returns from growing root crops in a high tunnel in Missouri.
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Bell Pepper (High Tunnel) Planning Budget
New
Use this enterprise budget to estimate the on-farm costs and returns from growing bell peppers in a high tunnel in Missouri.
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Pumpkin Planning Budget
New
Use this enterprise budget to estimate the on-farm costs and returns from growing pumpkins in Missouri.
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Alfalfa Establishment Planning Budget
Revised
Use this enterprise budget as a guide to estimate your production costs and returns when planting and establishing alfalfa as a forage crop in Missouri.
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Cool-Season Pasture Establishment Planning Budget
Revised
Use this enterprise budget to plan how to finance, establish and graze cool-season pastures on Missouri farms. It links to the Missouri Forage Budgets workbook.
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Corn Silage Planning Budget
Revised
Use this crop enterprise budget as a guide to estimate your production costs and revenues when growing corn silage on Missouri farms.
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Mixed Grass Hay Planning Budget
Revised
Use this enterprise budget to plan how to produce, finance, graze and market fescue-clover hay on Missouri farms.
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Fescue Seed and Forage Planning Budget
Revised
Use this budget to plan how to produce, finance, graze and market fescue on Missouri farms. It links to the Missouri Forage Budget Generator spreadsheet.