Farm & Ranch

Now is the time to use water resources available from agencies

In the wake of drought, Missouri livestock producers face dwindling water supplies for their herds. Few options remain for this year, but producers can explore resources from local, state and federal agencies for the future, says University of Missouri Extension agronomist Terry Halleran. Halleran says it is important to plan now since the application process

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MO Department of Agriculture updates hay directory website

The Missouri Department of Agriculture announces changes to the Department’s online Hay Directory, making it even easier for sellers and buyers of hay. The department manages the online hay directory, where livestock producers can search for hay made available by other producers in Missouri and other states. “Times are tough in this extensive drought,” said

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Missouri Department of Agriculture seeks public comment

The Missouri Department of Agriculture has been allocated $8 million through the USDA Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program to help strengthen the food supply chain between the farmer and consumer. The purpose of the RFSI program is to build resilience in the middle of the food supply chain; to provide more and better markets

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Disaster assistance: ELAP – Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program

Overview The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the 2018 Farm Bill) authorized the use of Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) funds for the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP). ELAP provides financial assistance to eligible producers of livestock, honeybees and farm-raised fish for losses due to disease, certain adverse weather events or

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Missouri Department of Agriculture launches 2023 Missouri Agriculture Awards

The Missouri Department of Agriculture is now accepting nominations for the Missouri Agriculture Awards. For centuries, Missouri farmers and ranchers have been providing our nation with food, fuel and fiber and have assumed the responsibility of investing their lives to provide for others while also giving back to this state’s economy. The award categories include

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Missouri Steer Feedout accepting entries through May 10

by Patrick Davis MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist Are you a cattle producer that has small numbers of cattle but want to experience feeding cattle in the feedyard, evaluate your cattle’s feedyard performance, and determine whether your cattle meet certain targets at slaughter that influence their profitability? Then consider enrolling steers in the Missouri Steer

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Missouri Century Farm application now open

Applications are now available online. A fee of $140 is required to cover processing costs, one certificate, a booklet and one two-sided, 2-foot by 2-foot metal sign (includes MU and Missouri Farm Bureau logos) for each approved farm. Application deadline is May 1. Guidelines used for the selection and recognition of Missouri Century Farms: •

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Missouri custom rates survey

The Missouri Custom Rates survey is routinely used by landowners, farmers, custom operators and government agencies. This survey is conducted every three years to update prices. University of Missouri Extension is asking all persons involved in providing or using custom farming activities to fill out this survey. Your responses will benefit the agricultural community of

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Overwidth hauling permit extended through March 1, 2023

No-cost extension to aid farmers and ranchers as statewide drought conditions continue Missouri Department of Transportation has extended the special overwidth hauling permit for hay at no cost through March 1, 2023 in an effort to aid the agricultural community as statewide drought conditions continue. Loads must be of legal height, length and weight. Permits

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MoDOT extends overwidth hauling permit to aid hay movement

Continued drought conditions through much of the state have prompted the Missouri Department of Transportation to extend the special overwidth hauling permit for hay at no cost through Dec. 1. Loads must be of legal height, length and weight. Permits can be requested online using the MoDOT Carrier Express online service. To have the fee

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