Living with Alpha Gal Syndrome

Alpha Gal syndrome is triggered primarily by bites from the lone star tick. The tick carries the sugar molecule “alpha gal” which is linked to serious allergic reactions in some people who consume or come into contact with red meat and other mammalian products. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, an associate extension professor in the Department of Dietetics and…… Continue Reading

EPA issues nationwide E15 emergency waiver

The EPA is issuing an emergency waiver to allow the sale of E15 nationwide during the summer driving season. Administrator Lee Zeldin says the announcement shows President Trump’s commitment to farmers and the Renewable Fuels Standard. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor thanks the administration for moving quickly to remove what she calls a “needless barrier”…… Continue Reading

Durbin not seeking re-election; says trade war hurting farmers

The second ranking Democratic member of the U.S. Senate says the Trump administration’s trade policies are hurting family farms. Illinois Senator Dick Durbin, who recently announced he’ll not seek another term after serving more than 40 years in Congress, says groups are telling him the impacts of new tariffs could be devastating. “Go to the…… Continue Reading

A focus on future of MO ag: FFA star awards

Four FFA members were honored at the Missouri FFA Convention last week for mastering production, finance, management and research skills through their Supervised Agricultural Experience or SAE project. Star Farmer Gage Swindler from Braymer operates a diversified livestock operation that features beef, swine and poultry. “As you know, with egg prices these days with avian…… Continue Reading

A pattern shift to warmer (early-season heat?) days ahead; drier for some

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures across the nation’s mid-section and the Southeast, while cooler-than-normal conditions will dominate the Northeast and areas west of the Rockies.  Mea Menwhile, near- or below-normal rainfall in most areas from the Mississippi Valley eastward should contrast with wetter-than-normal weather…… Continue Reading

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