Sampling Safely at Farmers Markets — Fact Sheet
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Read this to understand sampling regulations at farmers markets. Learn how to establish and estimate costs for handwash stations and washing and sanitizing stations.
Calving Season Considerations for Commercial Beef Cattle Operations
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Managing when cows calve can have significant implications for the profitability of a cow-calf operation. Learn how to manage for a short, defined calving period and thus reduce costs and optimize productivity of the cow herd in this MU Extension guide.
Preparation and Handling of Catheters for Artificial Insemination of Cattle
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Learn proper semen handling to achieve maximum conception rates with artificial insemination in beef cattle. Reduced conception rates occur if semen is handled improperly before, during or after thawing. See this illustrated MU Extension guide for more.
Determination of Pregnancy Status in Beef Herds
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Pregnancy examination provides valuable information that enables cow-calf operations to make management decisions that increase profitability and improve long-term reproductive efficiency. Learn about several methods in this MU Extension guide.
Reproductive Management of Bos indicus-Influenced Beef Cattle
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Bos indicus cattle present challenges with estrus synchronization. Learn about the timing of estrus onset for them, their susceptibility to stress, and considerations and expectations when breeding them in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
Decreasing Generation Interval to Increase Genetic Progress
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To see the greatest return on investing in genomic-enhanced EPDs, cattle breeders must decrease the average age of sires and dams. Learn how to shorten the generational invterval to speed up genetic progress in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
Economic Impact of Opioid Use Disorder in Missouri
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The opiod crisis raises many concerns for the labor force. Learn about the direct employment impacts of opioid-related losses in labor force participation in several key industry sectors in Missouri and how they affect the broader economy in this report.
Artificial Insemination of Cattle Step by Step
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Using correct techniques when performing artificial insemination on beef cattle can help ensure success and minimizing risk of injury. Learn how to deposit the semen in the proper location in the female reproductive tract while using sanitary techniques.
Herd Health Programs and Reproductive Efficiency of Beef Cattle
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An excellent herd health program is an important component of overall management for reproductive efficiency in a beef cattle operation. Learn ways to mitigate health risks through consistent monitoring and proactive management in this MU Extension guide.
Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology of the Cow
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The ability of a cow or heifer to successfully mate, conceive, give birth, and raise a healthy calf each year is essential for profitable and sustainable beef production. A good understanding of anatomy and physiology of both the male and female is helpful in successfully managing reproduction.
Managing the Effects of Stress and Temperament on Beef Cattle Reproduction
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Commercial beef producers can improve herd temperament by selecting for docility and culling flighty, aggressive animals. Learn management practices that might improve reproductive outcomes in this guide.
Guide to Estrus Synchronization Products
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Several protocols and other resources allow beef producers to effectively synchronize estrus and ovulation in the herd. Read this guide for an overview of the function, handling considerations, and proper administration of estrus synchronization products.
Agricultural Owners, Family Labor and the Worker Protection Standard
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Find out what the EPA’s Worker Protection Standard requires of family-owned agricultural establishments to keep your family safe from pesticide exposure.
Split-Time AI: Using Estrus Detection Aids to Optimize Timed Artificial Insemination
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Timed artificial insemination pregnancy rates in heifers can be optimized with a split-time AI approach. Estrotect estrus detection aids allow producer to determine the estrous status of females. Learn about the protocols in this MU Extension guide.
Selection of Replacement Heifers for Commercial Beef Cattle Operations
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To maintain herd numbers, commercial cow-calf operations must buy or develop females to replace culled cows. Learn about different stratgegies so you can make the most economical decision for your farm or ranch with long-term profitability in mind.
Successfully Direct Marketing Beef
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Get tips on direct marketing beef in this 32-page publication.
An Introduction to Basis
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Discover how agricultural commodity basis applies to crops and livestock and affects your farm's production, forward pricing, hedging and storage decisions.
Safe Tractor Operation
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The purpose of this guide is to assist employers and employees in training for safe tractor operation. Farm employers should review this guide with anyone who operates a farm tractor.
Selecting an Appropriate Pricing Strategy
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Learn how to price a product based on your cost and profit objectives, demand and competition. See five strategies used to price value-added agricultural products.
Federal Contracting Trends in Missouri
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Examine how federal contracting is important in generating economic activity. This publication displays how most contract dollars go to a small number of large business, but there are still opportunities for a wide array of companies throughout Missouri.
How to Can Fresh Vegetables
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Learn to safely can fresh vegetables in this research-based guide covering asparagus, beans, beets, carrots, corn, okra, peas, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins and spinach. Recommended pressure canner process times are provided.
How to Freeze Fruits
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How to Dehydrate Foods
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Dehydrated foods are a sensible way for busy families to make healthy, portable snacks or store seasonal produce for use. You need to carefully follow directions for preparing and pretreating produce to maintain quality.