The moment a heifer is born, her DNA can be tested to show her future performance and profitability. (Journal photo by Lacey Vilhauer.)

Genetic prediction tests: An accurate means of telling a heifer’s fortune

2023 inductees in the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame. (Photo by Amanda Stapp.)

Elevating excellence

(Journal stock photo by Jennifer Theurer.)

Managing heat stress in sheep and goats 

Farmstead (Journal photo by Jennifer Carrico.)

46th annual Hundley-Whaley Farm, Field and Family Day is Sept. 7

Because perennials are less formal than annuals, they often are used in border plantings such as those pictured. (Photo courtesy of University of Missouri Extension.)

Less is more: Time to divide and conquer perennials

University of Missouri Extension specialists urge producers to closely watch cattle that graze pastures containing Johnson grass and other sorghum species. (Photo courtesy of Tim Evans.)

Cattle producers urged to watch for prussic acid poisoning

Farmstead (Journal photo by Jennifer Carrico.)

Missouri Agricultural Lender series to offer insights

University of Missouri Extension and partners will hold a free forest and wildlife management workshop Sept. 9 at the property of Bill and Margie Haag in Portland, Missouri. (Photo courtesy of Brian Schweiss.)

MU Extension, partners host free forest and wildlife management workshop