Agriculture and environment
Displaying 1 - 100 of 1381st Quarter report - The Missouri Feral Hog Elimination Partnership is comprised of over 15 federal and state agencies, and ag and conservation NGOs collaborating under the common goal of eliminating feral hogs from public and private la
Ag Connection is published monthly for Central Missouri Region producers and is supported by University of Missouri Extension, the Commercial Agriculture program, the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station and the MU College of Agricul
Multistate farm lease information designed to help landowners and land operators discuss and resolve issues, provided by the North Central Farm Management Extension Committee.
Farm leases and other agreements, forms and publications written by North Central Farm Management Extension Committee members.
Serves farmers with disabilities, providing practical education and on-the-farm assistance to promote agricultural and rural independence.
Use this web-based tool to generate a report describing the physical, demographic and environmental characteristics of a selected land parcel and its surroundings.
Get started with tools and maps exploring data related to the Covid-19 pandemic. Developed by the Center for Applied Research and Engagement Systems (CARES), University of Missouri Extension.
Advocates and provides information for U.S. soy farmers on policy and trade issues.
Livestock producers can stretch short supplies of hay this year by using a simple ammonia treatment on bales, says University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Zac Erwin.
This month’s USDA update included Crop Production along with the monthly WASDE report. Overall, the outlook for historically tight supplies is expected to continue into the 2021/22 marketing year.
Baskett is used for research and education in wildlife management and behavior, forestry and resource measurement.
Located 11 miles east of the MU campus on 591 acres, it has the largest concentration of research plots in crops, oils and related disciplines in Missouri.
Lists prices per ton charged by a number of companies for feed such as corn gluten meal and dried distillers grain.
Through research and scholarly endeavors, CAFNR strives to discover and disseminate new knowledge, scientific information and innovations through formal and nonformal educational programs.
How can seed companies help farmers and ranchers shift their acres to forages most suitable to the changing climate?
Due to the contagious nature of COVID-19, take measures to reduce exposure. Limit who uses each piece of equipment.
Proper cleaning regimens lead to safe equipment. Follow these guidelines for cleaning equipment and surfaces on machinery and electronics.
Landscape maintenance is essential business. Follow these on-site and off-site safety guidelines to protect customers, coworkers and yourself.
Nurseries and garden centers are essential businesses. Follow these guidelines to protect customers, coworkers and yourself.
Find interactive worksheets, calculators and other tools here to help manage your crops.
Statistics useful for Missouri agriculture.
Dairy Science digest is a new podcast developed to share current research published in the Journal of Dairy science. Designed never to exceed 20 minutes, it provides ONLY the "need to know" info.
A web-based monitoring system that tracks precipitation accumulation across Missouri to help manage open or uncovered storage.
Read about the limitations of using distiller byproducts in swine diets.
Read about using distillers dried grain with solubles (DDGS) in livestock diets.
A worksheet designed to help producers estimate the impact that various rations — including DDGS — have on their production system.
MU's DASS educates, empowers and engages people who lead and work in our food and agriculture system. Through research, teaching and extension, DASS advances sustainability and supports decision-makers.
A brochure that describes a graduate-level, multidisciplinary course that takes participants into diverse grazing lands ecosystems across several states.
Lists the economic effects of the construction and operation of a 600-sow farrow to finish swine enterprise.
A report examining the value that would be created if more feeder pigs were retained and finished in Missouri.
Map showing the amount of precipitation that has accumulated within the last 24 hours.
Whether you live on a farm or in town, there are certain actions you should take to protect yourself and others when you return after a flood.
Recent rains improved pastures and helped livestock producers get some more hay put up, but hay supplies are still short after a challenging year.
Use an assessment tool to generate a report describing the characteristics of your land or one of several other worksheets and tools at this site.
Considers whether reducing the oil in DDGS affects the coproduct's energy and feeding value in swine diets.
A publication designed to help operators and landowners develop equitable cash-rent arrangements and make sound decisions based on an equitable evaluation of resources, published by the North Central Farm Management Extension Committee.<
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The 2018 extended drought in southwest Missouri has left pastures and hayfields with few forages left at the end of summer according to Tim Schnakenberg, field specialist in agronomy with University of Missouri Extension.
The Greene County Commission, along with the Greene County MU Extension, members of County departments and delegates from the community learned about local agriculture on the third annual Greene County Ag Tour.
Tips and tricks to help farmers and gardeners, by Karen Funkenbusch and Brenda Schreck
Gene Schmitz, a University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist, has seen a lot of variety in hay samples this year. He says hay testing can be a good idea for producers.
A custom weather analysis system that provides site-specific advisories to participating Missouri farmers.
It is the time of year when many farmers and ranchers are renegotiating leases.
Calculate the cost and best use of various irrigation systems using tools at this site.
Broomsedge (or sagegrass) has been a steadily growing problem in southwest Missouri pastures for many years according to Tim Schnakenberg, agronomy field specialist with University of Missouri Extension.
LIP provides benefits to livestock producers for livestock deaths in excess of normal mortality caused by adverse weather or by attacks by animals reintroduced into the wild by the Federal Government.
Interview with MU professor and researcher and livestock producer Rebecca Mott about handling disappointment and focusing on caring connections in the time of COVID-19.
Discusses maintenance steps for sprinkler, pad and fogger evaporative cooling systems.
Manual for MO-Flex Breeding and Gestation Building Plan MO2, covering topics ranging from manure removal to structural considerations.
Manual for the MO-Flex Farrowing Building MO3 plans, including sizing information as well as structural and ventilation specifications.
Manual for the MO-Flex Grow-Finish Building MO1 plans, including information on size, structural and ventilation specifications and manure removal.
Manual for the MO-Flex Nursery Building MO4 plans, with information on topics ranging from the number of nursery rooms to manure removal system management.
Use this worksheet to estimate the cost of distributing manure on your land, taking into account the equipment you're using and market prices.
Instructions for using the "Manure distribution cost analyzer" worksheet to estimate the cost of distributing manure on your land.
Recommendations for maintaining commercial hauler biosecurity designed to control the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PED).
Biosecurity recommendations for landowners to control the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PED).
Biosecurity recommendations for pork producers designed to control the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PED).
Lists of select manure testing laboratories, including price and base package information.
A worksheet that helps producers estimate the value of manure from livestock enterprises.
Provides weather data required for effective planning and management of the state's agriculture, industry and natural resources.
Check here to see whether your county or township has established animal feeding operation (AFO) restrictions beyond state requirements.
The Department of Agriculture's offers forms, licensing, programs, publications, rules and regulations to serve agricultural producers, processors and consumers of Missouri's food, fuel and fiber products.
Federal and state regulations related to animal feed operations (AFOs) and concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) and Missouri's permit application process.
Find maps, publications, fact sheets and an array of other animal feeding operation information housed by Missouri's natural resources department at this site.
Provides services to farming operations.
Annual results to a survey designed to determine what people think is happening to Missouri farmland values.
Beef producers will learn how to capture added value in marketing at the 19th annual Missouri Livestock Symposium, says Garry L. Mathes, chair of the event. The symposium is scheduled for Nov. 30 and Dec.
Provides real-time weather data from stations across Missouri.
An association that aims to enhance and optimize opportunities for Missouri pork producers.
Learn about soybeans and their uses from this Missouri Soybean Association and Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council website.
Tap into on-farm and field-scale research to obtain farm-specific data and information you can use to make decisions and evaluate best management practices while protecting your bottom line.
MVMA serves members, promotes the veterinary medical profession and enhances the veterinarian's ability to advance animal and human health.
Stay up to date on the latest news and information with the Integrated Pest and Crop Management newsletter.
This is a podcast hosted by MU Extension faculty discussing research and issues surrounding row crop agriculture in Missouri, hosted by Justin Calhoun.
Find information and resources on nutrient management planning, manure management, feeding operation regulations and the environment at this site.
Learn about common pests and subscribe to pest alert emails that go out when pest captures reach significant numbers.
Search for and identify weeds by their common or Latin names, or look up descriptions of their leaves, flowers, fruit, roots, identifying characteristics and overall appearance.
The National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC), established at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1995, helps people and institutions prepare for drought.