The University of Missouri Extension will hold multiple Ag Updates in the area through the end of February. Ag Updates will be held at the Bethany Housing Authority January 24th, at the Carrollton Public Library January 31st, at the Braymer Sandwich Shop February 1st, at Hundley-Whaley Learning Discovery Center in Albany February 7th, at the […]
Online and in-person training on synthetic auxin herbicides, such as dicamba, is now available, says University of Missouri Extension weed scientist Kevin Bradley. Bradley and MU researcher Mandy Bish teach the online, self-paced class. For more information, go to extension2.missouri.edu/synthetic-auxin-herbicide-applicator-training-program. The Missouri Department of Agriculture requires certified applicators to complete online or in-person training before […]
Dr. Temple Grandin, a professor of animal science at Colorado State University who has established herself as a pioneer and globally recognized authority for improving the welfare and handling of farm animals, will deliver Northwest Missouri State University’s 2017-18 James H. Lemon Lecture. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, is scheduled […]
University of Missouri Extension agricultural engineering specialist Teng Lim advises poultry and livestock producers to be aware of an approaching deadline that could affect their operations. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) extended its deadline to Jan. 22 for producers to notify public agencies if their poultry and livestock facilities emit (air release) more than 100 […]
The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced today the first wave of civil penalties issued to applicators, all from Dunklin County, as a result of investigations of complaints during the 2016 growing season. Civil penalties, ranging from $1,500 to $62,250, were issued for pesticide misuse (off-label use and drift). “It is important for appropriate enforcement action […]
A couple from Dawn won the Missouri Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture Award at the organization’s 103rd annual meeting. Missouri Farm Bureau President Blake Hurst recognized Dylan and Meredith Lange for their involvement in the Farm Bureau, agriculture, and their community. The award recognizes young farmers and ranchers who have not […]
Cow-calf herd owners can send more pounds of beef to market by feeding calves after weaning. It’s called backgrounding to prepare calves for the feedlot. Speaking at the Missouri Livestock Symposium in Kirksville, December 2, Eric Bailey asked producers to think bigger. Adding more pounds to calves makes sense in Missouri with plentiful feed and […]
An attorney for Hickory Neighbors United of rural Grundy County has issued a statement claiming Governor Greitens’ administration is preventing the Missouri Air Conservation Commission from considering requests for air pollution regulations impacting CAFO’s or concentrated animal feeding operations. The requests, through the filing of several petitions that site health concerns, were submitted in September. […]
First-time buyers took charge of the Show-Me-Select replacement heifer sale at Kingsville, Nov 25. Average price for 241 bred heifers hit $1,968, a season high in the third of six fall sales. The heifers were from 13 consignors enrolled in the University of Missouri Extension heifer development program. “First-time buyers took home two-thirds of the […]
Missouri Farm Bureau President Blake Hurst says withdrawal or failure to reach a NAFTA trade agreement with Canada and Mexico would be an economic disaster for U.S. agriculture. He says current tariffs on the state’s exports to Mexico are zero, but they would increase an average of 15%. After five rounds of discussions, […]
Soil tests can save farmers thousands of dollars, says Manjula Nathan, director of the University of Missouri Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory. Too often, farmers follow routine fertilization schedules and end up applying too much fertilizer to fields, Nathan said. A simple soil test gives the farmer accurate information to guide nutrient management decisions. Two […]
The weekly Missouri Crop Progress and Condition Report for the week ending November 20th is now available, and the US Department of Agriculture files this report. The complete report in PDF format is available by clicking HERE.
Sheep owners and meat goat owners have their own sections in the Missouri Livestock Symposium, December 1 and 2 in Kirksville. But, they also gain from topics in forages and stock dog tracks. Concurrent sessions, from beekeeping to horses, run all day Saturday, Dec. 2, says Garry Mathes, chair of the planning committee. Lead speaker, Ray […]
There were 147 bred heifers sold in the Nov. 17 Show-Me-Select replacement heifer sale at Kirksville Livestock LLC. the average price was $1,872. A sale-topping lot of two went for $2,100 per head, consigned by David Clark, Edina. He also had the second-high price of $2,025 per head on a lot of seven. Overall, Clark […]
Problems growing crops provide topics for talks at the Crop Management Conference, Dec. 14-15 in Columbia, says Kevin Bradley, University of Missouri Extension weed scientist. Answers go beyond problems faced this year with off-site herbicide drift. Bradley says the wise use of dicamba will be covered. With registration open, organizers urge early sign-up. “These topics […]
Missouri agriculture director Chris Chinn expects more special use labels to be finalized soon on dicamba herbicide products – following the special label for BASF’s Engenia for 2018. Missouri will have special cut-off dates for application of Engenia, based on the timing of dicamba drift damage in 2017. The Ag Department has received about […]
The University of Missouri Extension and Pro Harvest Resor Seeds sponsor a program on cover crops, forages, and animal health next month. The program will be held at Resor Seeds at 12513 LIV 255 east of Chillicothe the night of December 5th from 5 to 8 o’clock. Chad Fisher and Mike Resor of Resor Seeds […]
With the crop harvest winding down, GFG Ag Services Branch Manager Mike Batson gives an assessment of the harvest in the area. Batson assesses the harvest, discusses the challenges this year during the harvest as well as storage issues.
Six Missouri farms have joined a research project aimed at bringing more benefits to farmers and the environment. Darrick Steen represents both the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council and the state’s Corn Merchandising Council. He says the Show-Me state famers in the project will concentrate on the use of cover crops, which are planted during the […]
Beef producers will learn to capture added value in marketing at the 18th annual Kirksville Livestock Symposium, says Garry L. Mathes, chairman. Farmers and ranchers, who may be price takers, can learn to increase the value of their cattle, Mathes says. Panelists and speakers will tell how at the Symposium, Dec. 1-2. Nationally recognized experts […]
