Frequent spells of showers, storms across the Heartland as cooler air returns

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures across much of the northern half of the U.S., while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail in California, western Nevada, and from the southern Plains to the southern Atlantic Coast.  Meanwhile, near- or above-normal precipitation across most of the country should contrast with…Continue Reading

Have a good risk management plan

An extension ag economist says don’t underestimate the role good risk management has for farm profitability. Ben Brown at the University of Missouri says it won’t be an easy year financially for many farmers. That’s why developing and implementing a good risk management plan is important. The post Have a good risk management plan appeared…Continue Reading

Funding for a new SCN lab included in MO ag budget

The interim CEO of the Missouri Soybean Association says the recently approved state ag budget includes funding to build a new, modernized Soybean Cyst Nematode lab at the University of Missouri. Casey Wasser says MU is known for its expertise in SCN research and the lab is needed. “The amount of volume going through that…Continue Reading

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