[current-page:query:topics] : [current-page:query:type]
Developing a business plan is hard work and at times a daunting task for business owners. However, business planning can help move any company or small business forward. "Why write a business plan?" you may ask. There are many reasons why writing a business plan is essential to any owner.
Missouri CourthousesContact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website.
Milk Prices and Marketing - Cash-settled Butter Futures Quotes
COLUMBIA, Mo. - The buttercup’s beauty belies its blistering poison.All parts of the perennial pasture crop are poisonous, says University of Missouri Extension field specialist in agronomy Sarah Kenyon.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Spring Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer sales saw heavy interest and strong prices, says Erin Larimore, sales coordinator for University of Missouri Extension’s Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program.
Wayne LochDepartment of Animal SciencesBuying a horse should be well planned and carefully thought out. Don't settle for less than you expect or more than you can handle. There are always other horses and other days.
Richard E. PhillipsDepartment of Agricultural Engineering
Do the bulls you buy have numbers on them? These numbers show the EPD (top) and the percentile rank (bottom) for calving ease, weaning weight, yearling weight, milk, marbling and ribeye for the Angus bull.
A resource on byproduct feed pricing and value from the University of 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.
John A. LoryDivision of Plant SciencesCommercial Agriculture ProgramK.C. OlsonDivision of Animal SciencesCommercial Agriculture ProgramChris ZumbrunnenLivestock Specialist
John A. LoryDivision of Plant Sciences and the Commercial Agriculture ProgramGlenn DavisUSDA Natural Resources Conservation ServiceRon Miller and Glenn DavisUSDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Use this worksheet to estimate the value of manure nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) and gauge how much manure to apply to corn, wheat, soybeans.
SEDALIA, Mo. – Escalating costs for hay and supplements has many cattle producers concerned, especially in the face of very poor pasture conditions and limited hay supplies in some areas of the state.
Missouri CourthousesContact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website.
Planta un huerto para ahorrar en tu factura de comida familiar y promover buenos hábitos dietéticos. Las tablas de esta guía ayudan a los habitantes de Misuri a planificar qué plantar, cuándo plantar y cuánto de cada vegetal plantar.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – While new flowering species are introduced on a fairly regular basis, very few have supplanted longtime garden favorites such as geraniums and petunias, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. An exception is calibrachoa, or “callie” for short.
William W. Casady and H. Willard DownsDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringFred FishelDepartment of Agronomy
Dennis S. Schrock
Department of Horticulture
Charles D. FulhageDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringLand application is the primary means of using livestock wastes in Missouri. Properly spreading manure on cropland is an environmentally acceptable means of managing wastes and, at the same time, realizing a benefit from the manure's…
Reviewed by Manoj Chhetri
MU Extension Horticulture Field Specialist
Brad S. Fresenburg and Erik H. Ervin
Department of Horticulture
Charles D. Fulhage and Donald L. PfostDepartment of Agricultural Engineering
MARSHFIELD, Mo. – Owners of storm-damaged homes should be wary of out-of-town roofing companies offering their services because of recent tornadoes and hail.Many of these companies offer free roof inspections but leave homeowners still wondering if they have hail damage.
Missouri CourthousesContact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri businesses struggle to recruit and retain employees with the technology know-how that companies need.
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.
Cambio de Colores
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Proceedings of the 2004 annual conference
Including selected papers from 2003
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Proceedings of the 2012 annual conference
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Proceedings of the 2015 annual conference
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Proceedings of the 2010 annual conference
Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Proceedings of the 2011 annual conference
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Proceedings of the 2013 annual conference
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Missouri CourthousesContact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri alumni Alyssa Roost, BHS ’16, and Matt Praiswater, BS ’15, met in 2016 when they worked as interns for Camp Ca-Pow (College Access-Planning Our Way), a program that helps middle school students explore career and college opportunities.
This two-day course is to enable the student with the ability to begin to create a comprehensive campus fire and life safety program starting with conducting a risk assessment and developing and evaluating an emergency plan as well as building partnerships to sustain emergency programs and plans.
This is a new two-day program providing students with the ability to create and implement a comprehensive campus fire and life safety public education program. There will be a focus on looking at the on-campus and off-campus fire risks and educating students, personnel, and stakeholders about these…
This course will empower the learner to identify and mitigate common campus fire and life safety risks as well as understanding the basic components and operation of fire protection and life safety systems.
SALEM, Mo. – With cattle prices at record high levels and many forecasts projecting relatively high prices for the next couple of years, some producers feel they can do no wrong. In times like these, even less-productive cows and mismanaged calves are likely to make a profit.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – It’s pretty simple math: Too little grass + too many cows = too little cash.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The woolly bear caterpillar (Pyrrharctia isabella), often called the “weather worm,” is said to predict what Old Man Winter has in store. Folklore says the narrower the reddish-brown band on the caterpillar, the more severe the winter.
Editor's noteThe following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Editor's noteThe following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Editor's noteThe following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.Caroline SichtHES Extension
Editor's noteThe following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.Caroline SichtHES Extension
Editor’s noteThe following abstract describes a publication that is only available for purchase.
Editor's noteThe following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Editor's noteThe following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Editor's noteThe following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.Caroline SichtHES Extension
Editor's noteThe following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Editor's noteThe following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Editor's noteThe following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Editor's noteThe following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Editor's noteThe following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Learn simple recipes using ramen noodles, such as pork and beans, chicken Alfredo with broccoli and more. A glossary of cooking terms, measurement equivalents, safety tips and more info about ramen noodles, such as seasoning packet ideas, are included.
Editor's noteThe following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Looking for easy recipes using canned tomatoes? Try spinach lasagna, vegetable soup, Spanish rice, tomato and beef stew, and Mexican Sloppy Joes. These recipes and tips and safety measures are all included in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
Editor's noteThe following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
This course is designed for incident commanders who may request or manage canine search resources. Public safety canine specialists offer a wide array of fundamental services, such as patrol, arson detection, rescue and recovery detection.
J. Alan Weber, Robert L. Myers and Harry C. MinorDepartment of Agronomy
Missouri CourthousesContact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website.
Iowa State University publication “How to grow and sell carbon credits in US agriculture” summarizes the contracts clauses for several major companies offering carbon contracts to farmers.
Iowa State University publication “How do data and payments flow through ag carbon programs?” provides diagrams showing the flow of data, methodology and payments that occur in various carbon sequestration contracts in which farmers can participate.
Semen is a significant cost in a cattle artificial insemination program. Maintaining a liquid nitrogen tank’s integrity is key to protecting that investment. Learn how to properly care for and maintain a liquid nitrogen tank in this MU Extension guide.
David H. Trinklein
Horticulture State Specialist
Division of Plant Sciences
Eric BaileyBeef State SpecialistDivision of Animal Sciences
The most critical period in the life cycle of a pig is from birth to weaning. Visit our website to learn about the Care of Pigs From Farrowing to Weaning.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Right after daffodils, tulips and hyacinths have spent their last flowers, many homeowners mow the plants down. That’s a bad idea if you want them to keep flowering year after year.
KANSAS CITY, Mo.– Sometimes visitors at the Kansas City Zoo warn Kelsey Goens that there are kangaroos on the loose. She reassures them that no marsupials have escaped. Two dozen or so kangaroos roam the zoo’s Australia section at will during the day.
Wayne LochDepartment of Animal SciencesFoot care is one of the most neglected horse management practices. Most lameness that impairs the usefulness of a horse can be prevented by proper foot care and reasonable management.Foot care should be as routine as feeding and watering. It should include:
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Not all topsoil is created equal.
Reviewed by Manoj Chhetri
MU Extension Horticulture Field Specialist
Karen Kerkhoff
Area Horticulture Specialist
David D. Minner
State Turfgrass Specialist, Department of Horticulture
Revised by David H. Trinklein
Division of Plant Sciences
To many people, a home is not complete without attractive potted plants. Proper care of houseplants helps increase satisfaction and enjoyment from them and extends the blooming period of many flowering plants.
Richard M. HousemanDepartment of Entomology
Richard HousemanUrban Entomology State SpecialistDivision of Plant Sciences
Richard M. HousemanUrban Entomology State Specialist, Division of Plant SciencesCarpet beetles and clothes moths can cause serious damage to fabrics, furs and carpets, among other items. This publication describes the carpet beetle and clothes moth species most commonly found in Missouri homes.
Missouri CourthousesContact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website.
Missouri CourthousesContact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri river hills would look beautiful lined with chestnut trees and they’d turn a pretty profit.“Missouri has a lot of acres in the river hills, which are fertile, deep, well-drained soils perfect for growing chestnuts,” said Michael Gold, professor of forestry at the University…
Learn about trends in cash rental rates for Missouri cropland, pastureland, grain bins, farm buildings and fee hunting based on survey responses from 112 MIssourians.
Missouri CourthousesContact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website.
“Calf processing prior to sale that reduces work for the buyer after sale potentially makes that calf more valuable at sale time,” says Patrick Davis MU Extension Regional Livestock Field Specialist. The added value can lead to improved profitability of the cattle operation. Below, Davis provides…
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Several types of caterpillars damage tomato plants in Missouri, but the tomato hornworm and the tobacco hornworm usually get the most attention because of the prominent horn on the last segment of their bodies.
Caterpillars are some of the most easily observed insects in backyards and gardens. Learn to identify them so you will know what type of butterflies or moths they will turn into.
ST. JAMES, Mo. – Cattle producers are invited to attend a field day at the Mingo Farm in St. James to learn how to use natural shade to improve their beef operation.