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

Disease pressure remains low in the wheat crop for Kansas

An extension wheat and forage specialist says he hasn’t seen a lot of disease pressure in the Kansas wheat crop. Romulo Lollato with Kansas State says there’s been an increase in the wheat streak mosaic virus the last couple of growing seasons, but not this year.  “Our lab here at K State, we are receiving…… Continue Reading

MO FFA Foundation could get permanent state funding

Missouri lawmakers are considering adding permanent funding for the Missouri FFA Foundation in the state budget. Agriculture is a top economic driver in Missouri and Governor Mike Kehoe tells Brownfield it’s valuable for the state to invest in the next generation. “We need to encourage young people to get involved, because the demand for food…… Continue Reading

Application Planning

Last week, we discussed prepping equipment for herbicide applications, and this week, Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Scott Pringnitz, joins us to discuss what farmers should check to ensure a successful spray of Enlist herbicides when they are ready to head to the field. The post Application Planning appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     … Continue Reading

State FFA president says ag teachers need appreciation

The new president of the Missouri FFA Association says ag teachers need more support if they’re going to stay in the profession.  Ivy Elwell says it’s hard to retain ag teachers and a mental health crisis is part of the reason. “They don’t get much support from administrators or students and I’d like to help…… Continue Reading

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