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The University of Missouri Extension Farm Management Minute shares a relevant tip, announcement or takeaway that listeners can use when managing their farms or agribusinesses. Aired first on radio stations throughout the state, the weekly segments educate Missourians about topics ranging from livestock production to crop production to general farm management. Take a minute to listen to the latest Farm Management Minute! keywords: mizzou, mu extension, cafnr, farm management, missouri farm, missouri agriculture, missouri agribusiness, #2xAg2030
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Monday Nov 28, 2022
2023 Farm Budgets | Farm Management Minute
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Crop production input prices are high however cost of production estimates indicate farmers can still make money on row crops. Ray Massey, agricultural economist with University of Missouri Extension, explains that while fertilizer and fuel prices have dropped from their highs several months ago, they are still higher than they were a year ago. Obtaining sufficient cash to put a crop into the ground in 2023 will be important.
For more information on the estimated costs and returns from Missouri row crops planted in 2023 go to Mizzou.us/budgets

Monday Nov 21, 2022
Census of Agriculture | Farm Management Minute
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
American agriculture continues to evolve, and every five years the Census of Agriculture provides the most detailed look at these changes. Mallory Rahe, Associate Extension Professor, explains the Census of Agriculture provides insight into our nation’s farms and ranches, including total farm size, number of farms, age of producers, and land in different types of agricultural production.
Watch your mailbox and fill out your census of Agriculture survey form arriving soon. For more information go to agcensus.usda.gov

Monday Nov 14, 2022
Taxation of Crop Insurance | Farm Management Minute
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Due to weather, livestock producers in parts of Missouri sold animals this year as forage supplies dwindled and feed prices rose. Mary Sobba, field specialist, with University of Missouri Extension explains, these sales do have tax implications.
To see the Missouri farm income estimates, go to https://mizzou.us/WeatherTax
Find more about the Farm Management Minute series at https://extension.missouri.edu/programs/agricultural-business-and-policy-extension/farm-management-minute

Monday Nov 07, 2022
Solar Energy Leases | Farm Management Minute
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Landowners who lease property for solar farms should carefully consider offers before signing the first document. In this University of Missouri Extension Farm Management Minute, field specialist Joe Horner explains that while solar energy leases can be lucrative, landowners should understand the various terms and documents before entering into a long-term agreement. These documents include the letter of intent and the lease agreement.
For more on solar energy leases, go to https://mizzou.us/solarenergy

Monday Oct 31, 2022
Verbal Farm Leases | Farm Management Minute
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Verbal leases make up roughly half of all Missouri farm leases. If you are a party to a verbal farm lease, then know your rights and responsibilities. In this University of Missouri Extension Farm Management Minute, field specialist, Denice Ferguson, discusses the various obligations of landowners and tenants.
For more on Verbal Farm Rental Agreements, go to https://mizzou.us/verballease

Monday Oct 24, 2022
Co-Grazing Goats and Beef Cattle | Farm Management Minute
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Diversifying a livestock farm to co-graze multiple species can pay off. Jennifer Lutes explains how a recent MU Extension analysis found that a farm co-grazing cattle and goats would earn more profit per acre than a farm raising only cattle or only goats.
For more on co-grazing economics, go to mizzou.us/cograzing
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Monday Oct 17, 2022
Missouri Farm Income Report | Farm Management Minute
Monday Oct 17, 2022
Monday Oct 17, 2022
The Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center projects Missouri net farm income will rise to a record $4.2 billion in 2022. In this University of Missouri Extension Farm Management Minute, agricultural economist Bob Maltsbarger explains that the result of high crop and livestock receipts in relation to high expenditures is a tighter farm income outlook. To see the Missouri farm income estimates, go to https://mizzou.us/StateFarmIncome

Monday Oct 10, 2022
Wind Energy Agreements | Farm Management Minute
Monday Oct 10, 2022
Monday Oct 10, 2022
Landowners approached by wind energy developers need to understand the legal, business and family impacts of a wind lease before they sign an agreement. In this University of Missouri Extension Farm Management Minute, field specialist Joe Horner explains that wind energy agreements often include a combination of long-lasting leases and easements that may significantly impact surrounding land.
For more on wind energy agreements, go to https://mizzou.us/windenergy

Monday Oct 03, 2022
Navigating Family and Business Roles | Farm Management Minute
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Individuals who are part of family-owned businesses face a difficult challenge — that is, how to navigate their family roles and business roles.
In this University of Missouri Extension Farm Management Minute, field specialist Wesley Tucker suggests several steps to distinguish between family and business roles.
To learn how to solve other role-related challenges, go to https://mizzou.us/farmroles

Monday Sep 26, 2022
National Farm Safety and Health Week | Farm Management Minute
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Double-check that your farm complies with the Occupational Safety and Health Act. In this University of Missouri Extension Farm Management Minute, agricultural economist Ryan Milhollin explains how the act applies to farms in order to keep agricultural workers safe.
Read more about the Occupational Safety and Health Act at mizzou.us/FarmSafety.