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Agricultural guide series contents
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2010)
"The Agricultural Guide series is constantly changing as new titles are added and existing publications are revised or discontinued. Most of the guides listed here are also available on the MU Extension website, http://extension.missouri...
How to size a farm and home water system (2017)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2017)
Southern Missouri beef cow-calf planning budget for 2019
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2018)
This budget presents information useful to beef farmers. Table 1 provides estimates for the 2019 year on a cow-calf operation (50-cow herd size and purchased replacements) in Southern Missouri for a fall and spring calving season. Assumptions were...
Interpreting commodity futures and options price quotes (2011)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2011)
Producers who are not familiar with futures and options price quotes may find the initial process of interpretation time-consuming and frustrating. This guide explains how to interpret commodity price quotes for futures and options, using an example...
Beef heifer planning budget for 2019
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2018)
This budget presents information useful to beef farmers. Table 1 presents estimates for the 2019 year for buying heifer calves and selling as bred replacement heifers in Missouri. Assumptions were based on price forecasts as of October 2018...
2016 custom rates for farm services in Missouri (2017)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2017)
The rates reported in this guide are based on a statewide survey conducted by mail in the winter of 2017. Farmers, agribusiness firms, aerial applicators and land improvement contractors responded to questions on the rates they were charging...
2016 custom rates for farm services in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2018)
"The rates reported in this guide are based on a statewide survey conducted by mail in the winter of 2017. Farmers, agribusiness firms, aerial applicators and land improvement contractors responded to questions on the rates they were charging...
Dairy heifer planning budget for 2019
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2018)
This budget presents information useful to farmers raising dairy heifers. Table 1 presents estimates for the 2019 year for dairy calves purchased at birth, bred and sold at 24 months in Missouri. Assumptions were based on price forecasts...
Care of pigs from farrowing to weaning
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2018)
The most critical period in the life cycle of a pig is from birth to weaning. On the average, about two pigs per litter are lost during this period. Poor management is the major contributing factor, although the actual ...
2018 cash rental rates in Missouri (2018)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2018)
"This guide should be used as one piece of information among many factors that affect rental rate negotiations and should not be the sole basis for determining your rent. Factors affecting rental rates include the acres available for rent in a...
Starting a 150-cow intensive rotational grazing dairy (2011)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2011)
This guide examines the financial feasibility of starting a 150-cow intensive rotational grazing dairy in Missouri. The model dairy described is designed to be a pasture-based dairy to use labor and capital as efficiently as possible. This dairy...
Starting a 75-cow intensive rotational grazing dairy (2011)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2011)
This guide examines the financial feasibility of starting a 75-cow intensive rotational grazing dairy in Missouri. The model dairy described is designed to be a pasture-based dairy to use labor and capital as efficiently as possible. This dairy...
2012 custom rates for farm services in Missouri (2012)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2012)
Short hedge example with options (2011)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2011)
This guide describes how to place an output (short) hedge in the options market to reduce the price risk associated with selling an output produced in your business. A short hedge in the options market is referred to as the purchasing of a put...
Growing sweet peppers in Missouri (2012)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2012)
Peppers (Capsicum sp. L.) are popular warm-season vegetables for commercial production in Missouri. Pepper are in the Solanaceae plant family and are botanicallly related to other popular garden vegetables such as tomatoes, potatoes and eggplants...
Farm land values (2012)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2012)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) conducts a survey of farm real estate values each year and calculates the average value of farm real estate for each state. The tables in this article show...
Farm land values (2013)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2013)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) conducts a survey of farm real estate values each year and calculates the average value of farm real estate for each state. The tables in this article show...
Growing asparagus in Missouri (2012)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2012)
Nitrate problems in livestock feed and water (2014)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2014)
Nitrogen (N) is an essential element for plant growth and thus a necessary part of global food systems. But when nitrogen concentrations are excessive or out of place, problems occur. The principle sources of nitrogen in ...
Forage crop irrigation systems and economics (2013)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2013)
Irrigation presents an opportunity for Missouri forage producers to mitigate production risk from drought. This guide explores three areas to consider before choosing a forage irrigation system: expected forage response, equipment options...