Southwest Research Center
Southwest Research Center near Mount Vernon was established in 1959; the site represents various soil types in this region. Serving 22 counties, this research center addresses the main agricultural concerns of area industries including beef, forage and horticultural crop production. Currently, there are research and education projects related to beef genetics, nutrition and management systems; horticultural and alternative crop demonstration and research; elderberry and grape cultivation; and newly certified Monarch Waystation and pollinator education plots.
Making Research Accessible
The University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources has a system of Agricultural Research Centers across Missouri, extending CAFNR’s research to more than 14,000 acres to…Read More ▸
Covering a Wide Variety of Topics
With a focus on its diverse variety of research, the Southwest Research Center field day featured 20 speakers who presented on everything from pawpaws to seafood production. The field day, held…Read More ▸
Diverse Aspects of Agriculture
Horticulture, beef, forages and general agricultural topics will all be featured during the annual Southwest Research Center field day, set for Saturday, Sept. 9. The field day will also feature…Read More ▸
Playing a Vital Role
This story also appears in our University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources’ Agricultural Research Center Magazine. Stop by your local Research Center to pick up a…Read More ▸