Views: 0Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey and Missouri Department of Agriculture Director Chris Chinn warn Missouri farmers and ranchers about hay scammers. Attorney General Bailey and Director Chinn want to help Missouri farmers and ranchers avoid falling victim to predatory schemes, and reinforce that the Missouri Attorney General’s Office is ready to assist Missourians who […]
Views: 0(Missouri Independent) – City leaders in Storm Lake, a rural community of 11,000 in Northwest Iowa, are asking residents not to wash their cars or water their yards and gardens during the hottest part of the day. The city also has cut back on watering public recreational spaces, such as ballfields and golf courses. […]
Views: 0Extreme and severe drought has expanded in North Missouri in the last week, according to this week’s U. S. Drought Monitor map. The map was released Thursday morning, June 22nd, and is based on conditions as of the morning of June 20th. Extreme drought covers most of Putnam County and northern Sullivan County. There […]
Views: 0Agricultural producers who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after planting should make an appointment with their local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) office before the applicable deadline, which for many places and crops is July 17. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) also reminds producers with login access to farmers.gov of several features that […]
Views: 0The U.S. Department of Agriculture is now accepting nominations for county committee members for elections that will occur later this year. Additionally, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is unveiling a new GIS tool to make it easier for producers to participate in the nomination and election processes for county committee members, who make important […]
Views: 0(Missouri Independent) – This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, independent news organization that covers climate, energy, and the environment. It is republished with permission. Sign up for their newsletter here. The makers of Roundup, the world’s top weedkiller, will pay $6.9 million for violating an agreement with the state of New York to […]
Views: 1Drought conditions in Missouri in the last week, have continued to worsen. That is according to this week’s U. S. Drought Monitor map. This week’s map was released Thursday morning, June 15th, and is based on conditions as of the morning of June 13th. Severe drought has expanded in the Green Hills and now […]
Views: 0 With dry weather and short pastures, Missouri cow herd owners face tough culling decisions. One way to match cows’ needs to available grass is to sell cows. Give careful thought to which grass eaters go first, says Eric Bailey, University of Missouri Extension beef nutritionist. Under drought stress, identifying those cows becomes urgent. […]
Views: 3Livestock producers who recently sold animals at Schubert Livestock Sales, LLC, and have not received payment from the sale should file a claim with the United States Department of Agriculture. There is concern that Schubert Livestock Sales, LLC, in Sarcoxie, Mo., has not fulfilled the obligation to pay producers selling livestock at their auction […]
Views: 0Four state parks in northern Missouri – Trenton, Laclede, Macon, and Cameron – are anticipated to offer hay for livestock farmers later this month, as reported by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). Individuals interested in cutting hay in conservation areas are advised to contact their local MDC regional office. In this region, the […]
Views: 0The Missouri Department of Agriculture reminds livestock producers to be wary of potential scams involving hay sales. The Department has received reports from producers who paid for hay upfront through a wire transfer, only to have no hay delivered. Dry conditions across much of Missouri have left pastures short and hay scarce, causing many […]
Views: 1In response to Gov. Mike Parson’s declaration of a drought alert in more than half of Missouri’s counties, the Missouri Department of Transportation is offering a special overwidth hauling permit at no charge to help farmers and ranchers move hay as needed. Loads must be of legal height, length, and weight. Permits can be […]
Views: 0In response to worsening drought conditions throughout the state and upon the advice of the Missouri Drought Assessment Committee, Governor Mike Parson announced the availability and process for Missouri family farms to obtain emergency hay and water: Boat ramps at 25 Missouri state parks will be open for farmers to collect water with almost […]
Views: 0Local livestock producers who demonstrate outstanding achievements in the livestock industry are asked to apply for an award recognizing their accomplishments. The Missouri Livestock Symposium is currently accepting applications for the Missouri Livestock Achievement Award. Eligible applicants can be producers of livestock, agribusiness personnel, agency personnel, or agriculture educators in the state of Missouri. […]
Views: 0Whether you’re just getting started raising beef cattle or you have been doing it for generations, there’s always something to learn. The Clinton County University of Missouri Extension Council is sponsoring a farm tour at a small beef operation near Plattsburg at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 13. Leading to the tour will be Extension […]
Views: 0(Missourinet) – Missouri could soon criminalize people if they interfere with the shipping of livestock. The state legislature passed a bill this year that would boost the penalty. The current punishment is a misdemeanor and a $1,000 fine. Representative Brenda Shields, R-St. Joseph is the sponsor of the bill that would create the offense […]
Views: 0Drought conditions continue to worsen in Missouri, according to the U. S. Drought Monitor map. This week’s map was released Thursday morning, June 8th, and is based on conditions as of Tuesday morning, June 6th. Drought conditions in the Green Hills are similar to unchanged compared to last week. There is, however, an increase […]
Views: 0(Brownfield Network) – A livestock specialist with the University of Missouri Extension says producers in west-central Missouri started baling hay in the last week. But Gene Schmitz tells Brownfield the continued dry conditions haven’t helped the yield for the first cutting. “I’ve talked to some producers who are estimating their hay crop is 25% […]
Views: 0Drought conditions continued to worsen in the state in the last week, according to this week’s U. S. Drought Monitor map. The map was released the morning of June 1st and is based on conditions as of the morning of May 30th. That was before the rain the night of May 31st. Moderate drought […]
Views: 0(Missourinet) – Missouri’s agriculture industry is celebrating Thursday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling that limits the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate waterways. In a 5 to 4 decision, the High Court created a new definition for which wetlands can be regulated by the EPA. They must have “a continuous surface connection” to […]
