Extension
Feb. 1, 2024
Billions of cicadas bring buzzy magic to Missouri in 2024
Billions of cicadas will buzz this spring as two broods emerge at the same time. These broods last emerged together in 1803 and won’t appear together again for 221 years.
Jan. 23, 2024
Thiago Martins
Our laboratory conducts studies on the topics of hormonal control of the estrous cycle and early embryonic losses in beef cattle. Specifically, we investigate progesterone-based strategies to improve efficiency of estrous synchronization programs for beef cows, embryo-maternal communication, and new fertility-promoting molecules. The research studies involve use of steroid assays, ultrasound, molecular techniques, and omics approaches. Our laboratory is also committed to promoting the use of reproductive biotechnologies in cow-calf operations. Educational background Ph.D., Reproductive Physiology, University of São Paulo M.S., Animal Production, São Paulo State University D.V.M., São Paulo State University…
Jan. 2, 2024
Q&A with David Brown
Get to know livestock field specialist David Brown.
Dec. 11, 2023
Ivair Valmorbida
Research areas include: IPM Insect Resistance Management Insect Ecology Applied Entomology Educational background Ph.D., Entomology, Iowa State University M.S., Agronomy – Entomology, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brazil B.S., Agronomy, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brazil…
Oct. 31, 2023
Q&A with Zac Erwin
Zac is a field specialist in livestock.
Oct. 16, 2023
Jamie Courter
Educational background Ph.D., Animal Breeding and Genetics, University of Nebraska – Lincoln M.S., Animal Breeding and Genetics, South Dakota State University B.S., Animal Science, Minor in Genetics, North Carolina State University…
Aug. 30, 2023
Q&A with Reagan Bluel
Reagan Bluel named interim superintendent of Southwest Research Center on July 31. What do you do in your current role with the University of Missouri? As an MU Extension field specialist in dairy and education director for Missouri Dairy, I serve dairy producers statewide through on-farm assessments and learning events. My programming ranges from small group, like Women in Dairy or full farm benchmarking, to large events such as the statewide dairy expo and summer social. Hands-on learning courses are my favorite to teach, such as artificial insemination or udder dissection. Individually, I consult a number of herds on ruminant nutrition. It’s…
July 28, 2023
Q&A with Patrick Davis
Get to know Patrick Davis
July 18, 2023
Top 5 livestock forage actions to take during drought
Most of Missouri is experiencing drought conditions, which have extended almost a full year, putting enormous pressure on cattle producers. University of Missouri Extension specialists have five top action items for producers to do now
June 28, 2023
Q&A with Jennifer Schutter
Get to know Jennifer Schutter