Assisting the Beef Cow at Calving Time
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Six to 10 percent of all calves born in beef cow herds in the U.S. die at or soon after birth. About half of those deaths are due to calving difficulty (dystocia). The purpose of this guide is to acquaint cattle producers with calving management principles that will help minimize calf loss in their herds.
MyActivity Log for Kids (Bundle of 25)
New $15.50
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available for purchase or as a downloadable PDF.
Five Phases of Management Transition During Family Farm Succession
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Use a gradual process to transition farm management responsibilities from one generation to the next to improve the odds of keeping your farm in the family. This 5- phase process asks multiple generations to set goals, timelines and evaluation milestones.
Adding Value in Agriculture, Food and Forestry
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See 7 ways to add value to farm commodities or products, and learn how to turn a value-added agriculture idea into a business that can increase farm income.
Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) Insurance
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See how LRP insurance helps farmers manage market price volatility risk. Missouri producers may apply for feeder cattle, fed cattle, lamb and swine policies.
Livestock Gross Margin (LGM) Insurance
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LGM insurance helps producers manage risk by guaranteeing a minimum gross margin. Learn how it works, and see cattle, swine and dairy examples in this guide.
Whole Grains poster
Revised $33
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available for purchase or as a downloadable PDF.
See the companion publication N1006, Whole Grains Handout.
Whole Grains handout (Bundle of 25)
Revised $12
This handout provides information regarding whole grains in your diet.
Fill in the Gaps with Healthy Snacks Poster
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Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available for purchase or as a downloadable PDF.
See the companion publication N1101, Healthy Snacks Handout.
Healthy Snacks handout (Bundle of 25)
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Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available for purchase or as a downloadable PDF.
See the companion publication N1001, Healthy Snacks Poster.
Protein poster
Revised $33
This poster highlights different protein choices, reviews nutrients and fat provided, and provides tips for making lean protein choices and incorporating a variety of protein foods into a healthy diet.
Protein Foods handout (Bundle of 25)
Revised $12
This handout provides information regarding protein in your diet.
Fruits and Vegetables Poster
Revised $33.00
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available for purchase or as a downloadable PDF.
See the companion publication N1053, Fruits and Vegetables Eat a Rainbow handout.
Establishing and Managing Cover Crops in Missouri for Wildlife and Pollinator Benefits
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Learn how cover crops can provide seasonal habitats for wildlife and pollinators while also improving soil health and providing agronomic benefits in crop systems.
Soybean (Double Crop) Planning Budget
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Use this crop enterprise budget as a guide to estimate your production costs and returns when growing double-crop soybeans after wheat in Missouri.
Introduction to Local Food Systems
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Learn how to create rural and urban local food systems that are profitable and sustainable, connect farms to consumers and support the community and economy.
Fruits and Vegetables Handout (Bundle of 25)
New $12
This handout provides tips on eating healthy. It discusses ways to implement the strategy of eating the rainbow and how to include a wide variety of fruits and vegetable in your diet.
Cool Season Pasture Establishment Planning Budget
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Use this enterprise budget to plan how to finance, establish and graze cool-season pastures on Missouri farms. It links to the Missouri Forage Budget Generator spreadsheet.
Fescue - Clover Hay Planning Budget
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Use this enterprise budget to plan how to produce, finance, graze and market fescue-clover hay on Missouri farms.
Dairy Grazing: Selecting the Right Forage, Page 06
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Prairiegrass (Bromus wildenowii Kunth)
Dairy Grazing: Selecting the Right Forage, Page 09
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Smooth bromegrass (Bromus inermis Leyss.)
Dairy Grazing: Selecting the Right Forage, Page 12
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Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.)
Dairy Grazing: Selecting the Right Forage, Page 15
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Crabgrass (Digitaria spp.)
Dairy Grazing: Selecting the Right Forage, Page 18
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Old World bluestems, e.g., Caucasian bluestem (Bothriochloa bladhii (Retz.) S.T. Blake)