Extension

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

Cattle wearing virtual fencing collars at Mizzou’s Beef Research and Teaching Farm. For generations, farmers have spent backbreaking hours tearing down and rebuilding fences just to move livestock to fresh grazing fields. Now, thanks to a groundbreaking project at the University of Missouri’s Center for Regenerative Agriculture, that chore is becoming a thing of the past. With a $900,000 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, five Missouri producers are beta testing a high-tech virtual fencing solution that uses GPS-enabled collars and a simple mobile app to guide animals with sound and mild shock cues. No posts, no wires,…
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.
Ben Brown (left), Katy Parcell (right of Truman), and Taylon Morgan (right), pose with other coworkers at the 2025 College Roadshow event.

Nov. 14, 2025

The show must go on: Students take the lead

When the U.S. Farm Report College Roadshow rolled into Columbia this fall, the excitement in Traditions Plaza was hard to miss. Behind the scenes of the national broadcast were two CAFNR students – Katy Parcell and Taylon Morgan – whose hard work and coordination helped make the event one of the largest and most successful Roadshows yet.
Billy McCaslin at the Grand Canyon.

Oct. 29, 2025

Q&A with Billy McCaslin

Billy is the forest management educator for MU Extension.
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.
Emily Althoff smiling.

Sep. 25, 2025

Q&A with Emily Althoff

Emily Althoff is an assistant extension professor and the state extension specialist of urban entomology.