Economist: quiet December WASDE not a surprise despite data gaps

An ag economist suggests the absence of significant changes in the USDA’s latest supply and demand estimates is to be expected. Dr. Megan Roberts is with Compeer Financial. “There isn’t a lot that jumps out because it was a pretty subdued report in terms of changes. That’s not atypical for the December report.” But Roberts…Continue Reading

Affordable Missouri Health Coverage: Missouri Farm Bureau Health Plans for Individuals, Families & the Self-Employed

Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) has introduced a major new health initiative offering a wide range of affordable, high-quality coverage options tailored to individuals, families, rural communities, and the self-employed. These plans feature flexible coverage levels, deductibles, co-pays, and preventive benefits, with choices across individual medical and supplemental options and both In-Network and Out-of-Network providers. Prospective…Continue Reading

Farm Bureau leader says labor problem creates food security risk

An American Farm Bureau Federation leader says a solution needs to be found soon to allow more foreign labor visas.  Joby Young is American Farm Bureau’s Executive Vice President.  He tells Brownfield a large number of U.S. farm workers are undocumented. “A lot of reports and studies, those are estimates that it can be as…Continue Reading

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