The following publications cover topics related to Growing Agribusiness Sustainably. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.
Midwest Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers
Revised
Check out this annual guide for a summary of currently suggested vegetable varieties, seeding rates, fertilizer rates, weed control, insect control, and disease control measures for commercial growers.
Starting a 600-Cow Intensive Rotational Grazing Dairy
Revised
Examine financial feasibility of starting a 600-cow intensive rotational grazing Missouri dairy using capital investment assumptions, budget and income and cash flow statements.
Characteristics of Missouri’s Food, Agriculture and Forestry Workforce
New
Learn about employment, wage and training trends in Missouri's food, agriculture and forestry workforce. Plus, see what it will take to fill jobs in these industries.
Starting a 300-Cow Intensive Rotational Grazing Dairy
Revised
Examine costs and returns for starting a 300-cow intensive rotational grazing Missouri dairy using capital investment assumptions and financial statements.
Dairy Grazing: Economics of Pasture-Based Dairies
Reviewed
Keeping records and tracking cost and production benchmarks can help you gauge a grazing dairy's financial performance. Read about pasture dairy performance indicators in this MU Extension guide.
Starting a 150-Cow Intensive Rotational Grazing Dairy
Revised
Examine costs and returns for starting a 150-cow intensive rotational grazing Missouri dairy using capital investment assumptions and financial statements.
Dairy Grazing: Keys to Building a Profitable Pasture-Based Dairy
Revised
Discover four characteristics of profitable pasture-based dairies: system design, focused investments, cost control and careful approach to financial leverage.
Could Online Sales Be a Direct Marketing Opportunity for Rural Farms?
New
Discover how a transition to online marketplaces for farms selling produce directly to consumers could help them compete with retailers. Learn why this is more cost effective for farms and time saving for consumers in our guide.
Herd Health Programs for Swine Seedstock Production
Reviewed
This guide outlines good health practices for a seedstock swine herd. Preventive practices are emphasized. Specifics vary from herd to herd and are too individualized to address in this guide. Specifics should be worked out with the herd's veterinarian.
Sunflowers: A Versatile Native Crop
New
Sunflowers are an amazingly versatile crop with a fascinating history. Visit our site to view our Sunflowers: A Versatile Native Crop article.
The System Concept of Beef Production: BIF Fact Sheet
Reviewed
The systems concept of beef production incorporates an awareness that there is more to consider in a beef cattle enterprise than simply the level of production. What is most important is the overall efficiency of the enterprise.
Vegetable Harvest and Storage
Reviewed
Timely harvest and proper storage help maintain the quality and freshness of garden vegetables. This publication describes how and when to harvest vegetables; special harvest preparations and storage requirements; and appropriate length and kinds of storage.
Fresh Market Tomatoes
Revised
The demand for locally-grown, vine-ripened tomatoes remains strong in Missouri. If you can produce high yields of good-quality tomatoes, the opportunity exists for you to make a reasonable return on your investment.
Growing Sweet Peppers in Missouri
Reviewed
From transplanting and field establishment to harvesting and marketing, learn how to grow sweet peppers in Missouri. Fertilization, irrigation, pest management and high-tunnel production are also covered in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
Growing Sweet Corn in Missouri
Revised
Sweet corn is a popular summer vegetable crop in Missouri that grows well in a wide range of soils. Learn what sweet corn varieties perform well in Missouri; how to fertilize, water and harvest it; and more in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
Eggplant Production
New
Learn how to grow eggplant. Cultivar selection, planting, fertilizing, staking, harvesting and insect pest management are all covered in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
Recommendations for Aging Beef
Reviewed
The main reason for aging beef is to improve the tenderness and the flavor of the meat. Visit our site for recommendations for aging beef.
Home Slaughtering and Processing of Beef
Reviewed
A beef animal selected for slaughter should be healthy and in thrifty condition. Visit our site to learn about home slaughtering and processing of beef.