During the inaugural meeting of the White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience, President Biden and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack declared significant investments aimed at reinforcing American food and agriculture supply chains. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is set to bolster these sectors, widen markets for agricultural producers, and ultimately reduce food costs for […]
Buyers paid more for Missouri farmland in 2023, according to the annual Missouri Farmland Values Opinion Survey from the University of Missouri Extension. More than 300 responses were collected from Missouri lenders, farmers, rural appraisers, and others familiar with Missouri land values in October 2023. Survey respondents gave estimates of land values for three classes […]
(Brownfield Network – John Perkins) – U.S. soybean export sales surged to a marketing year high during the week ending November 9th. The USDA says soybean sales were nearly 4 million tons, led by strong demand from China as Beijing tries to shore up supplies in the face of planting delays and probable replanting in […]
Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company, a leading manufacturer of industrial technology and thermal products, announced today it will expand its facility in St. Louis, investing $6 million and creating 10 new jobs. The company’s expansion will establish a new ceramic development center to increase its manufacturing capacity. “We’re thrilled to see Watlow, a Missouri-made and world-class […]
The University of Missouri’s annual Crop Management Conference, slated for Dec. 6-7 at the Columbia Holiday Inn Executive Center, promises key insights into the repercussions of the 2023 drought on future crop yields. MU Extension’s State Climatologist, Zack Leasor, will present an update on the weather and climate conditions that contributed to the onset and […]
Advocates for Missouri’s small family farms gathered at the U.S. Capitol to discuss potential improvements in the upcoming Farm Bill. Their focus is on enhancing protection for the nation’s food resources and family farmers. A coalition of nearly 200 groups has addressed a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. They urge a reevaluation of conservation […]
(Brownfield Network – John Perkins) – The United States Department of Agriculture has updated its projections for U.S. corn and soybean production, indicating significant shifts in this year’s yield and harvest. As of November 1st, corn is projected to reach a record 15.234 billion bushels, a 1% increase from October and an 11% rise from […]
As Congress drafts the next Farm Bill, the National Young Farmers Coalition is calling on lawmakers to tackle climate disruptions and racial equity by investing in the next generation of the nation’s food producers. Erin Foster West, water director for the coalition, said in addition to the high cost of land, new farmers in Colorado and […]
Buyers paid more for Missouri farmland in 2023, according to the annual Missouri Farmland Values Opinion Survey from the University of Missouri Extension. More than 300 responses were collected from Missouri lenders, farmers, rural appraisers, and others familiar with Missouri land values in October 2023. Survey respondents gave estimates of land values for three classes […]
Dr. Vincil “Mac” Wilt, a veterinarian from Paris, MO, will be presented the 2023 Livestock Achievement Award by the Missouri Livestock Symposium at their event on Friday evening, December 1, 2023. Dr. Wilt was born and raised south of Shelbina, Missouri. He graduated from South Shelby High School in 1972. During his years on the […]
(Brownfield Network – Carah Hart) – Missouri’s harvest is progressing steadily, with corn and soybean harvesting nearing completion. According to the USDA, 89% of corn and 84% of soybeans have been harvested statewide. In west-central Missouri, farmer Daniel Carpenter reports that harvest is mostly wrapped up in his area. Yields have been variable, with some […]
Livestock managers will have the opportunity to learn about a variety of forage-related topics at the 24th annual Missouri Livestock Symposium, according to Garry L. Mathes, chairman. Zac Erwin, MU Extension Livestock Specialist and Symposium vice-chair, says, “The forage speaker lineup this year will include a wide range of topics from a diverse group of […]
Corbitt Wall, livestock market analyst for DV Auction, is set to be the keynote speaker on Friday evening, December 1, at the 24th annual Missouri Livestock Symposium, according to Garry L. Mathes, committee chairman. The Missouri Livestock Symposium, held on December 1 and 2 at William Matthew Middle School in Kirksville, MO, is a premier […]
Strong agriculture leaders are vital to the sustainability and growth of our industry, and the American Soybean Association wants to provide a student interested in agriculture with a college scholarship as they begin their education. The Soy Scholarship is a $7,000, one-time award presented to a high school senior who plans to pursue agriculture as […]
The Department of Agriculture has issued more than $1.77 billion this year to agricultural producers and landowners through its Conservation Reserve Program, a critical piece of the Department’s efforts to support climate-smart agriculture and forestry on working lands. Right now, CRP’s more than 667,000 participants received payments from the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) for […]
The Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge is initiating an open bidding process to determine who will farm two units on the refuge from the spring of 2023 to the fall of 2028. Unit 1, spanning 167 acres, will be cultivated with a rotation of soybeans and wheat. Unit 2, covering 506 acres, will be farmed […]
(Missourinet) – An effort to enhance environmentally friendly agricultural practices recently received an $80 million boost in northern Missouri and southern Iowa. Roeslein Alternative Energy of Unionville, Missouri, secured the grant with the help of Iowa State University. Roeslein spokesman Brandon Butler says the company has been capturing energy from livestock waste since its inception […]
(Missouri Independent) – Federal agricultural officials plan to spend up to $2.3 billion to promote farm exports and to send U.S. grain to countries that are suffering food shortages. “This will complement existing trade promotion programs as we await Congress’s action on both the budget and the farm bill,” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack […]
The MPA Youth Show Pig Circuit, a summer-long competition for Missouri’s junior swine exhibitors, culminated in an awards ceremony on Wednesday, August 9, at the Pork Place on the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia. The circuit, which spanned from April to June, allowed participants to garner points across 11 of the 19 jackpot shows held […]
Drought conditions have worsened in the Green Hills in the past week, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor map released Thursday morning, October 19th, based on conditions as of Tuesday morning, October 17th. Severe drought now encompasses all of Caldwell County. Southern Daviess County, southwest Livingston County, the southernmost part of Linn County, northeast […]
