Extension

April 16, 2024

Kelly Nelson honored with J.W. Burch Extension Award at Celebration of Excellence

Kelly Nelson, MU Extension agronomist, has received CAFNR's 2024 J.W. Burch State Specialist Agricultural Extension Award as part of the Celebration of Excellence awards ceremony April 16.

April 14, 2024

Q&A with Rudra Baral

What do you do in your current role with the University of Missouri?I am the regional agronomy specialist at the MU Extension. I serve Cole, Gasconade, Miller, Maries, Osage, and Pulaski counties. How long have you worked in this position?I have been in this role since September 2023 What is your favorite part about the work you do?One of the most rewarding aspects of my work is the direct impact I have on the local farming communities. I enjoy providing valuable information, innovative solutions, and support to farmers, helping them enhance their practices and…

March 13, 2024

Saving the herd with milo grazing

Missouri cattle producer John Chamberlin didn’t want to sell his cows during the drought last year, began grazing them on milo thanks to MU Extension.

Feb. 29, 2024

Q&A With Chloe Collins

Chloe Collins is an MU Extension field specialist in dairy.

Feb. 25, 2024

Mizzou dairy cattle experience connects generations

Recent animal sciences graduate Sarah Estes and her mother, Amy Jo, both found love for animal sciences at Mizzou.

Feb. 19, 2024

Teagan Schnurbusch

Feb. 7, 2024

Q&A with Gwen Funk

Gwen is a field specialist in horticulture based in Nodaway County.

Feb. 4, 2024

MU Show-Me-Select program had successful 2023

University of Missouri Extension’s Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program had a successful year in 2023 for both buyers and sellers, even with some impact on fall sales from drought.

Jan. 31, 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. 22, 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…