A Look at Legumes
“Adding legumes to grass pasture is their primary use in the Ozarks area,” said Robert Kallenbach, professor and state extension specialist for the Division of Plant Sciences at the University of Missouri. “You can usually get calves to gain one quarter of a pound more a day when legumes are added to pastures.”
Soil Testing is Vital for Fields, Patures
As a farmer or rancher, you know that the health of your soil is vital to the success of your operation. Soil is the lifeblood of any agricultural endeavor, and the importance of monitoring your soil needs is unparalleled. Fall is an opportune time of the year to conduct soil tests so you can make the necessary amendments before winter sets in.
Beefing Up Rate of Gain
Culling the Herd
Maximizing Flock and Herd Profits
Keeping You in the Green
Pecking and Cannibalism in Poultry
MDA Programs Benefit Producers
The Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) – the department’s independent financing board – offer a variety of grants, loans and tax credits that help farmers and ranchers expand and more efficiently run their operations.
Fighting Flies and Ticks
