Forage producers can convert tall fescue pastures to nontoxic novel-endophyte fescue without incurring the main expense usually associated with pasture renovation through mid-July.

Many areas of central and southern Missouri are seeing shortages of pasture and hay supplies.

Make sure bulls are physically and reproductively sound before the fall breeding season, says University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Patrick Davis.

A report from University of Missouri Extension notes that, on average, 82% of farm household income comes from outside the farm.

Drought in southwestern Missouri calls for long- and short-term feed plans for beef and dairy herds.

Dry weather and short pastures have reduced forage supplies, prompting livestock producers to ponder “could have, would have, should have” scenarios.

MU Extension will host a feedlot school for cattle producers Aug. 4–5 at the MU Southwest Center in Mount Vernon.