Area farmers that are growing and handling produce have online safety training for supervisors available through the University of Missouri Extension and K-State Research & Extension The online event is […]
Missouri DNR Offering Free Ag Workshops
Two free workshops on increasing farm profitability through regenerative agriculture are set for February 20th and 22nd. Â The two one-day workshops are designed to help Missouri farmers understand and then […]
Planting Ahead Of Typical Year
The overall drier weather in the month of April has allowed area producers to get seeds in the ground. Livingston County Farm Service Agency Executive Director Raysha Tate says the […]
USDA/FSA Programs
The deadline for two programs that could benefit area producers is early June. Livingston County FSA Executive Director Raysha Tate says the first program closes June 2nd. The second program […]
Crackenberger Wins KCHI Farm 40 Free
The 2023 KCHI Farm 40 Free winner is Duane Crackenberger of Hale. Crackenberger’s name was drawn from the entries collected from the area sponsors and he is the winner of […]
CRP Signup Open February 27th
The annual USDA Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) signup opens February 27th. Livingston County Farm Service Agency Executive Director Raysha Tate says the CRP Program started in the Dustbowl Era. The […]
Farmland Contracts Approved By Chillicothe City Council
Four farmland contracts were approved by the Chillicothe City Council Monday. City Administrator Roze Frampton presented the extension of the contract with Price Farms for the property at the industrial […]
Planting Progress
While much of the fieldwork ahead of planting was completed, some of the area farmers are falling behind due to rainfall. Livingston County FSA Executive Director Raysha Tate says corn […]
Tractor Fire And Power Outage In Grundy County
A tractor striking a utility pole for high voltage lines resulted in a power outage and a tractor fire Wednesday evening. The incident happened about 8:20 pm at a location […]
Three Area Farmers Take Honors In Missouri For The National Corn Growers Association
Three area farmers earned top honors for the State of Missouri in the National Corn Growers Association 2021 contests. Aaron Landes of Jamesport placed 1st in the Conventional Non-Irrigated Class, […]