A 6.5% drop in beef production could mean higher prices. The USDA says the trend for lower production continues. Last year the US produced just under 28 billion pounds of […]
State Boat Ramps Available For Water Collection
The state of Missouri is making access to water available to area producers. They are also making state ground available for baling of hay. Upon the advice of the Missouri […]
Local Producers Urged To Report Drought Conditions
The US Drought Monitor shows nearly all of the local counties are under a Moderate Drought, with the southern half of Chariton County in a Severe Drought. Livingston County FSA […]
Should US 36 Become Interstate 72?
An Interstate Freeway from Hanibal to St. Joseph… The State Legislature approved the funding of a $2.5 million engineering study by MoDOT on turning US 36 into I-72. The next […]
MoDOT Extends Overwidth Hay Permits
Missouri Department of Transportation has extended the special overwidth hauling permit for hay at no cost through March 1, 2023. This was done in an effort to aid the agricultural […]
Mo Department of Agriculture Announces FREE AgriStress Helpline
An AgriStress Helpline for Missouri producers is available through the Missouri Department of Agriculture. The helpline is a free and confidential service available to Missouri producers and rural families seeking […]
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, […]
Pesticide Collection Program Coming To Chillicothe
The Missouri Pesticide Collection Program will come to Chillicothe this summer. The program is designed to help protect human health and the environment by collecting and ensuring safe disposal of […]
USDA: Cold Weather Can Benefit Farmers
Who likes Cold Weather?   USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says many farmers do, as it actually serves a purpose. Rippey says short spurts of cold are not enough. He says much […]
NRCS Program Application Deadline Dates
The USDA is recommending registration for their Natural Resources Conservation Service programs. The program applications are available year-round, but many states – including Missouri – have upcoming ranking dates for […]
