Programs

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Genetic Lockbox

Genetic Lockboxes officially launched on National DNA Day in April 2024. The activity consists of genetically focused puzzles participants solve to obtain the combinations to the various locks on the box.

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Pasture Precision Program

Precision pasture grazing is a practice where livestock are rotated through smaller, specific areas of a pasture to maximize the use of available forage while minimizing overgrazing. This method helps improve soil health, reduce the risk of erosion, and promote more efficient use of resources. It also allows for more control over the grazing intensity, leading to better long-term pasture health.

Dairy products
Dairy Extension

Missouri’s dairy production and processing industry continues to evolve within a growing but rapidly consolidating US dairy industry. This site links Missouri dairy producers to key dairy production and business information at MU and other institutions.

Forage-Livestock Group meeting
Forage-Livestock Group

The Forage-Livestock Group is a world-class group of scientists dedicated to the largest agricultural endeavor in Missouri: forage-livestock systems.

Resources

Ag Lease 101

Multistate farm lease information designed to help landowners and land operators discuss and resolve issues, provided by the North Central Farm Management Extension Committee.

Ag Lease 101 document library

Farm leases and other agreements, forms and publications written by North Central Farm Management Extension Committee members.

AgSite Assessment Tool

Use this web-based tool to generate a report describing the physical, demographic and environmental characteristics of a selected land parcel and its surroundings.

Barry County grazing considerations (DOCX)

Meet the experts

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Chrisee Brandl

Field Specialist in Livestock

Corinne Bromfield, ASST. EXT. PROF., SWINE PRODUCTION MED & EDUCATION DIRECTOR, EXT. ANIMAL HEALTH & PRODUCTION
Corinne Bromfield

Asst. Ext. Prof., Swine Production Med; Education Director, Ext. Animal Health & Production

Michael Graham
Michael Graham

Field Specialist in Livestock

Shelby Jenkins
Shelby Jenkins

Field Specialist in Livestock

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Ian McGregor

Field Specialist in Livestock

Carson Roberts
Carson Roberts

Assistant Research Professor & State Extension Specialist in Forage Agronomy

Cecilia Constantino Rocha D.V.M., Ph.D.
Cecilia Constantino Rocha

Research Assistant Professor & State Extension Specialist in Livestock Systems