Stone County

Take your farm into the 21st century with tools from University of Missouri Extension to enhance profitability, strengthen communities and protect the environment.

Ag Resources for Southwest Missouri

• Century Farm program. If your farm has remained in the family for over 100 years, includes at least 40 acres, and still generates income, it is eligible to be recognized as a Century Farm. Download the application at: http://extension.missouri.edu/centuryfarm.

• Simple 2-page brochure about Musk Thistle. Includes control methods and information.

• Southwest Region News Service provides a free weekly e-mail that brings you educational (and agricultural) news and useful information from University of Missouri Extension in Southwest Missouri.

• Ag Engineering Edge - Useful Tips and Timely Advice Useful tips and timely advice about structures, ventilation, energy management, water and waste systems, forage and soil conservation, machinery and safety from Bob Schultheis, natural resource engineering specialist based in southwest Missouri.

• Regional IMPACTS! and Annual Reports at http://extension.missouri.edu/swregion/IMPACT/impact.shtml

An Overview of Stone County Ag Programs

Ag Resources for Stone County

      Forages

• SW Missouri Pasture Weed and Brush Control
• Establishment and Use of Warm Season Grasses
• Steps Toward Successful Alfalfa Establishment in the Ozarks
• Beef Grazier's Arithmetic
• Dairy Grazier’s Arithmetic
• Grazing School Impact Survey Results
• Sprayer Calibration for Boom Sprayers
• Sprayer Calibration for Boomless Sprayers

      Ag Business

• Value-Added Ag Opportunities for Stone County

      Ponds

• Pond Weed & Algae Control Tips

  Ag Resources for Missouri

  • University of Missouri Extension agriculture page
  • MU Extension Publications Search University of Missouri Extension's publication series for helpful information for business, farm, family and home online.
  • AgEBB Agricultural Electronic Bulletin Board
  • Missouri Alternatives Center
  • Missouri Pesticide Applicator Training Get information on licensing and training requirements.
  • Continuing education (courses, degrees and conferences; online, distance and face-to-face)
  • MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
  • Missouri Department of Agriculture
  • Missouri Department of Natural Resources
  • AgriMissouri - a guide to Missouri's food and farm products, agritourism destinations and partners.

      Commodity Groups:

  • Missouri Corn Growers Association
  • American Soybean Association
  • Missouri Pork Producers Association
  • Missouri Beef Industry Council
  • Missouri Cattlemen's Association
  • Missouri Ag Industries Council
  • Missouri Farm Bureau

Other Agriculture Links -- Check them out!

Note: Links to commercial websites do not imply endorsement.

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		University of Missouri Stone County Extension Center stoneco@missouri.edu Site maintainer JoEtta Bowling,  bowlingj@missouri.edu Updated 06/23/05