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Using Annuals to Supplement Perennial Forages

From April Wilson, Resource Conservationist, USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service The drought that started last fall and consumed hay supplies has livestock producers worried about fall and winter forages. Thin pastures have folks considering using winter annuals to supplement predominately cool-season grass fields. Thankfully the rains have started falling again and fall forage is looking more…

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Hundreds of Local Cattle Producers Attend Drought Survival Meetings Aug. 17

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A summer rain did not keep cattle producers away from drought survival workshops conducted by University of Missouri Extension on Aug. 17 at the Southwest Research Center in Mt. Vernon and at the Springfield Livestock Marketing Center near Republic. The meeting at the livestock marketing center had over 150 in attendance. The…

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Douglas County Livestock Report

(Jefferson City, MO) – Fri Aug 24, 2018, MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News, Ava- Douglas County Livestock Auction Feeder Cattle Auction for 8/23/18 Receipts:  1402    Last Week:  1077    Year Ago:  1033    Compared to last week, steer and heifer calves steady, not enough yearlings to fully test the market.  Slaughter cows and bulls…

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Agency Partnerships Help Cattle Farmer with Hydrocephalus

ST. ELIZABETH, Mo. – Despite 26 surgeries, 47-year-old Blaine Kemna farms every day. He remains an independent farmer and works with the Missouri AgrAbility Project and its partners. Kemna was born with hydrocephalus, a condition that causes water to put pressure on the brain. University of Missouri Extension safety and health specialist Karen Funkenbusch says…

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Steer Feedout Sign-Up Underway, Deadline is Oct. 10

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Missouri Steer Feedout signup is underway for steers born after Jan. 1, 2018. Entry deadline is Oct. 10 and delivery is set for Nov. 6. A farm may consign a minimum of five head. Larger herds are encouraged to enter 10 to 25 head to get a more representative sample of…

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Douglas County Livestock Report

Jefferson City, MO – Fri. Aug 31, 2018, MO Dept. of Ag, USDA Market News Ava- Douglas County Livestock Auction Feeder Cattle Auction for 08/30/2018 Receipts:  759    Last Week:    1402    Year Ago: 1313    Compared to last week, steer and heifer calves traded steady to 3.00 higher with yearlings not well tested. …

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Taking Your Forage Program to the Next Level

GALENA, Mo. — The drought of 2018 in Missouri really began in the fall of 2017 according to Tim Schnakenberg, field specialist in agronomy with University of Missouri Extension. “It was an exceptionally dry fall and winter for some, then we had a cold April, the hottest May on Missouri record followed by an exceptionally…

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Warm Season Grass Tour Aug. 30 Near Pottersville

WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Warm season grasses are a good way to mitigate drought, provide good quality forage, and offer wildlife habitat. A warm season grass tour will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 30 at the McKee Farm near Pottersville for producers who want to discuss this issue. To…

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Show-Me-Select Rules Require Genetically Tested Bull EPDs

COLUMBIA, Mo.  –– New sire selection rules for Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifers improve reliable calving-ease genetics. “Bulls used in the heifer program will carry DNA-tested EPDs (expected progeny differences),” said Jared Decker, University of Missouri Extension geneticist. The rules going into effect Feb. 1, 2019, were set by the SMS governing board of farmers. “DNA tests…

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