The Farm Service Agency (FSA) Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage sign-up is open through mid-March. Livingston County FSA Director Rasha Tate says the two programs are available for […]
USDA Re-Opens Continuous CRP Sign-Up
Sign-up has re-opened for the USDA Continuous Conservation Reserve Program. The sign-up period began today (January 12th) and the Farm Service Agency (FSA) encourages agricultural producers and landowners interested in […]
Pets And Holiday Party Time
It’s Holiday Party Time, and while they are fun for you, your pet may not take them as well. Kansas State University Veterinarian, Dr Susan Nelson says there are options […]
Thanksgiving Turkey – The Quick Thaw Method
If your plans changed for Thanksgiving or if you forgot to take the turkey out of the freezer, it is not too late. Janell Goodwin with the USDA Meat and […]
Thanksgiving Planning – How Big Of A Turkey
Thanksgiving is just over two weeks away, and if you are planning the big meal, you need to consider the size of the bird. Meredith Carothers with the USDA’s Meat […]
November Drought Monitor Shows Improvement
Missouri Drought conditions are improving, especially for the west-central part of the state. The Missouri Drought Monitor shows the local counties are at moderate drought or abnormally dry, at the […]
Funding Available For Landowner Conservation Programs
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has funding opportunities available to landowners interested in supporting conservation efforts. Seven projects are currently available through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program of the […]
Global Bat Week
Around the globe, the agriculture community is celebrating Bat Week. The celebration is intentionally set around the celebration of Halloween. Rod Bain from the USDA says this celebrates the benefits […]
Low Turkey Prices Heading Into The Holidays
The cost of the Thanksgiving turkey could cost less this year. USDA Livestock Analyst Shayle Shagam says the wholesale turkey market has lower prices than 2022. Shagam says supply is […]
Livingston County Corn Harvest
Corn harvest in Livingston County is 70 to 80% complete. Livingston County FSA Executive Director Raysha Tate says the weather is helping with the harvest and the yields are not […]