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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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Beef Replacement Heifer Planning Budget
Revised
Use this budget to estimate costs and returns for buying beef heifer calves and selling them as bred replacement heifers in Missouri.
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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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Missouri Beef Cow-Calf Planning Budget
Revised
Use this budget to estimate costs and returns for a beef cow-calf operation (50-cow herd and purchased replacements) in Missouri for fall or spring calving season.
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Insect Pests of Industrial Hemp in Missouri
New
Hemp was once thought to be relatively pest-resistant, but studies show that a wide range of insect pests can damage hemp, reduce yield, and affect quality.
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Beef Backgrounding Planning Budget
Revised
Use this budget to estimate costs and returns for backgrounded steer calves in Missouri, and summarize detailed assumptions and feed requirements.
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Missouri Beef Finishing Planning Budget
Revised
Use this budget to estimate costs and returns for Missouri yearling beef steers bought in November and sold in May.
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On-Farm Beef Finishing Planning Budget
Revised
Estimate costs and returns for beef cattle finishing in Missouri with planning data to support informed farm management decisions.
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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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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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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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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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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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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.