Smith: farmer relief should survive U.S. Supreme Court tariff case

The chairman of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee says he’s optimistic farmer aid from the Trump administration won’t be affected by an upcoming decision from the U.S. Supreme Court on President Trump’s recent tariff actions. “It should not, because the president is on a mission to provide that relief for for our commodity…… Continue Reading

Moberly advises parents of threat

Threats against schools continues to be an increasingly alarming issue across the country. Already this year multiple mid-Missouri schools have canceled classes due to perceived threats against the school. The […]… Continue Reading

Farmers walk a fine line between cutting costs and sustaining yields

Many farmers are analyzing their crop fertility programs while preparing for 2026. Mosaic agronomist Kip Jacobs says low commodity prices and high input costs create a challenging financial situation. “With the current farm economy forecast looking steady at best, we’re going to continue to need to optimize each acre of land to meet the desires…… Continue Reading

Missouri farmers face tight margins as loan renewal season approaches

Ag economist Ben Brown with University of Missouri Extension says row crop farmers and ag lenders will have some difficult conversations in the upcoming loan renewal season. “We’ve had three years now on the row crop side of negative to tight margins, financial margins, working down some of that working capital.” He says the outlook…… Continue Reading

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