Grundy County Farm Bureau members, on September 21, elected the same slate of officers as last year. Secretary Marcie Meservey reports that David Meservey is president, Carl Woodard is vice president, and she herself holds the role of secretary/treasurer. Board members include Eric Hoffman, Trent Steinhoff, and Derek Lowrey. Farm Bureau members approved all eight […]
October 2nd is recognized as National Nematode Day, a pivotal time for testing fields for soybean cyst nematode (SCN), the leading pathogen of soybeans in the United States. Mandy Bish, a plant pathologist and director of the SCN Diagnostics clinic at the University of Missouri Extension, emphasized the importance of identifying problematic areas during this […]
(Missouri Independent) – As food prices rose around the country, so did farmers’ take-home pay. Net farm profits rose by 30% from 2021 to 2022, according to recent data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. At the same time, food prices inflated by more than 10%. The USDA predicts farm incomes will drop by about 20% in […]
Drought conditions continue to worsen in the state, according to this week’s U.S. Drought Monitor map. The map was released Thursday morning, September 14, and is based on conditions as of Tuesday morning, September 12. In Green Hills, severe drought has expanded into southwest Livingston County and east and north Caldwell County. Severe drought persists […]
The Green Hills Regional Planning Commission (GHRPC) and Missouri SourceLink are collaborating to host a Value-Added Agriculture 101 presentation. This event aims to provide valuable information about what value-added agriculture is, the resources available to assist farmers in expanding their offerings, and firsthand experiences from those who have ventured into these opportunities. The presentation will […]
Drought conditions have worsened in North Missouri and the rest of the state over the last week. This is according to this week’s U.S. Drought Monitor map, released Thursday morning and based on conditions as of the morning of September 5. In Green Hills, severe drought has expanded in Putnam County and now covers about […]
As Missouri enters its harvest season, concerns are rising over road safety involving farm equipment. According to data from 2022, there were 177 traffic crashes in Missouri involving farm machinery and implements. Tragically, these incidents resulted in seven deaths and 63 injuries. Given the start of another busy agricultural period, both motorists and farmers are […]
(Missourinet) – Congress reconvenes next week and faces a tight deadline with the still-unfinished Farm Bill. U.S. Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo., 4th District, said finding time to debate the farm bill on the House floor will not be easy. “A lot of things expire in September, and when we get back, we will […]
Iowa farmers have sent hundreds of comments to their U.S. senators, urging them to support legislation to change the way beef is labeled in the country. The American Beef Labeling Act would be a return to country-of-origin labeling rules. Four meatpacking corporations control 80% of the U.S. cattle market, which allows just a handful of companies to import billions of pounds […]
(Missouri Independent) – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is barred from moving forward with a permit for an animal waste lagoon north of Columbia, following a judge’s ruling on Thursday. Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel Green issued a writ of prohibition in a case that Randolph County residents filed against the state. The department […]
Drought conditions have improved somewhat in North Missouri over the last week, according to this week’s U.S. Drought Monitor map. The map was released on the morning of August 31 and is based on conditions as of the morning of August 29. In the Green Hills region, northeast Sullivan County is experiencing a slightly less […]
Issues such as when my tenant pay me part of the rent, how and when can my current lease be terminated, who pays for fertilizer or lime, and considerations for fair rent for my farm are some of the questions that will be discussed at the Missouri Farm Leases Program to be held on Wednesday, […]
Despite the goal to unite Missourians around a common cause, rural advocacy groups have been pushing the EPA for more stringent regulations under the Clean Water Act, specifically targeting corporate farming. Tim Gibbons, Communications Director for the Missouri Rural Crisis Center, said the Clean Water Act has not been adequately updated since the industrialization of […]
The University of Missouri Hundley-Whaley Extension and Education Center will host a Farm, Field, and Family Day from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7, in Albany. The event is free and open to the public. A Farmers and Makers Market will be open during registration, which starts at 4 p.m. The program […]
Livestock producers are sweating, and it’s more than just the heat of summer, says Katie Neuner, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in agricultural business. Hay shortages caused by drought have forced producers to buy and transport hay from long distances, adding to feed input costs. Additionally, many producers have had to haul water to […]
(Missourinet) – The extreme heat and humidity are taking a toll on Missouri’s farmers and ranchers, leading to increased livestock sell-offs and slaughter. Daniel Mallory, a livestock specialist for MU Extension, said that if humans are struggling with the heat, cattle are too. “The temperature at which animals become stressed is actually a […]
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Acting Under Secretary Roger Glendenning announced that USDA is making more funding available for meat and poultry processors to expand operations, transform the food supply chain, and create new and better markets for producers. This funding advances President Biden’s commitment to grow the economy from the bottom up and […]
The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced that funding is available to assist Missouri farmers and food processors in obtaining organic certification for their businesses. Through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Certification Cost Share Program, producers may be reimbursed for up to $750 of their certification costs during the program year. This year, Missouri […]
Responding to the severe drought conditions affecting farmers and ranchers across Missouri, State Treasurer Vivek Malek is introducing the Farm Relief Loan (FRL) program. The Farm Relief Loan program will provide vital assistance to producers impacted by this year’s drought. “It has been one thing after another for Missouri’s farmers and ranchers. The flooding in […]
Drought conditions throughout Missouri have shown significant improvement over the past week, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor map. Released on the morning of August 17th, the map reflects conditions observed as of August 15th. In the Green Hills region, northwest Harrison County stands out as it currently faces neither abnormally dry nor drought […]
