MU Southwest Research, Extension and Education Center

09/04/2026

The pawpaw tree is Missouri's official state fruit tree. Chet Butterworth discusses these trees at the SW-REEC🌳Our field day on Sept. 17 is a great opportunity to try a pawpaw!

09/03/2026

The Southwest Research, Extension and Education Center was proud to host “Retain with Intention: Building a Better Missouri Cow Herd” yesterday and today.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, shared their experiences, and brought their questions to the table. Here’s a look back at a great couple of days at SW-REEC! 📸

08/31/2026

Living our best lives in August at the SW-REEC☀️

08/27/2026

3 weeks until our annual Field Day on September 17!
Time: 9am-1pm, Research Tour at 11am
Location: 14548 Hwy H, Mt. Vernon MO 65712

RSVP here or with the link in our bio: https://www.jotform.com/form/261974534025055

08/26/2026

On September 1st and 2nd our center will host the "Retain with Intention" extension event for those of you that are interested on replacement heifers selection, check below the link to register.

Register today at this link: https://pears.io/events/mu/8083/

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WmwUwEYgqw0

Jamie Courter, Ph.D., Assistant Professor & State Beef Extension Sp...

08/26/2026

It's National Dog Day, which means we're paws-itive we can sneak in some adorable photos of Pete & Belle, our livestock guardian dogs 🐾

08/25/2026

A little glimpse of what’s blooming at the SW-REEC. 💛

08/21/2026

Matthew Huchteman discusses the watermelon plots at the SW-REEC on this episode of Research in 60 seconds!🍉
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08/18/2026

Join us at the SW-REEC (14548 Hwy H, Mt. Vernon, MO 65712) on Sept 2-3! 📅 Learn how to make informed decisions on heifer retention, develop a nutrition plan, and more.

Registration is $200: https://pears.io/events/mu/8083/

08/17/2026

Only one month away from the SW-REEC Field Day!
RSVP Here: https://www.jotform.com/form/261974534025055