Extension

Caleb O'Neal working.

Feb. 26, 2026

Q&A with Caleb O’Neal

Caleb is an MU Extension field specialist in plant sciences.
A cow in the background as a producer uses a rotational grazing app on his phone.

Feb. 3, 2026

No fences needed: GPS collars show ‘virtual fencing’ is next frontier of livestock grazing

Center for Regenerative Agriculture is helping Missouri farmers effortlessly rotate their livestock for optimal cover-crop grazing.
Drew Kientzy smiling.

Jan. 22, 2026

Q&A with Drew Kientzy

Drew is an MU Extension senior agribusiness research analyst.
Amie Breshears smiling.

Jan. 22, 2026

Extension field specialist named Conservation Educator of the Year

MU Extension ag business field specialist, Amie Breshears, has been recognized for her leadership and commitment to conservation education across Missouri.
Jim Crawford and Wayne Flanary smiling.

Jan. 13, 2026

MU Graves-Chapple Center plots a course for the future with new combine

MU Extension & Education Center, Graves-Chapple, receives new plot combine.
Ian McGregor smiling.

Dec. 1, 2025

Q&A with Ian McGregor

Ian is an MU Extension livestock field specialist.
Cows stare at the camera.

Oct. 28, 2025

Missouri net farm income projected to increase in 2025

The Fall 2025 Missouri Farm Income Outlook forecasts an increase in net farm income, largely due to a boost in livestock receipts and government payments, according to the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF) at the University of Missouri.
Showing off the Biosecurity Outreach trailer.

Oct. 22, 2025

Mizzou researchers help farmers prevent and manage livestock losses

University of Missouri researchers have been traveling the state, leading workshops on proper and safe composting methods.
Sign for Southwest Research, Extension and Education Center

Sep. 15, 2025

Mizzou’s Southwest Research, Extension and Education Center to hold Field Day Sept. 18

The University of Missouri’s Southwest Research, Extension and Education Center (REEC), located near Mt. Vernon, invites area agricultural producers to join in a public Field Day Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The new building at the SW-REEC under gorgeous sunlight

Sep. 4, 2025

Ribbon cutting held Sept. 3 for Eldon Cole MU Livestock Facility at Mizzou’s Southwest REEC

A ribbon cutting was held Wednesday, Sept. 3, for a Mizzou facility to elevate livestock research and education capabilities in southwestern Missouri, named in honor of a long-time MU Extension livestock specialist.