Chillicothe FFA is wrapping up National FFA Week with their “Drive your Tractor To School Day.” Thirty-two tractors and students gathered for breakfast Friday morning and then were escorted by […]
USDA Releases Pilot Cattle Marketing Tool
USDA recently released the pilot for a Cattle Market program for producers. Taylor Cox, with USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, says the Pilot program provides in-depth information on what cattle are […]
Chillicothe FFA Chapter Celebrating National FFA Week
Each year, FFA chapters around the country celebrate National FFA Week. It’s a time to share what FFA is and the impact it has on members every day. Chillicothe FFA […]
USDA – Farm Income Forecast
Many producers may see profits drop compared to 2022. The USDA Administrator of USDA’s Economic Research Service Spiro Stefanou says the projections are for a 4.3% decline in total cash […]
Two Farm Service Agency ARC & PLC Programs Have Lengthy Applications
The Livingston County FSA is taking contract information for two programs with March 15th deadlines. Executive Director Raysha Tate says the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and the Price Loss Coverage […]
Agribusiness Academy Application Deadline Near
The Missouri Department of Agriculture is offering 30 Missouri high school students representing 4-H clubs and FFA chapters, as well as farm families, the opportunity to explore careers in agriculture […]
Private Pesticide Applicator Training
Producers wanting to purchase or apply restricted-use pesticides for their property or property rented by them must have a private pesticide applicator license. The University of Missouri offers two methods […]
Regional Conservation Partnership Programs
Missouri farmers with grazing animals can be put in contact NRCS for land management expertise and financial assistance. The Missouri Department of Conservation is the lead agency for some Regional […]
Application Period Open For MO Agribusiness Academy
The Missouri Department of Agriculture is offering 30 Missouri high school students representing 4-H clubs and FFA chapters, as well as farm families, the opportunity to explore careers in agriculture […]
Annie’s Project Offered By MU Extension
Women involved in agriculture can learn to strengthen their farming operations through a program offered by the University of Missouri Extension. The program is intended to provide women with education […]