North Central Missouri College will be opening a site in Country Club, Missouri on the North Belt Highway beginning March 1, 2018. The NCMC-North Belt Center will be an extension of North Central Missouri College and will offer the same level of professional attention, quality instruction, and affordability as Main and Barton campus and other […]
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Hog farmers defy supply and demand; price outlook stays above expectation
This year, hog farmers dodged lower prices when they expanded sow herds and grew the second-largest pork supply since 2008. Prices stayed above expectation, says University of Missouri Extension economists. Growing exports and consumers’ love for bacon helped demand for growing supply. However, the economists caution, “At this rate, supply can outstrip demand.” Good times […]
Fed steer prices stay level; consumers and exports help demand
Steep price swings were seen for fed steers in the past year, especially in recent months. Look for more of that in beef in coming months with lower prices ahead. However, the annual average fed-steer price for 2017 can end near that received last year. Declines resume in 2018, says University of Missouri Extension economists. […]