An extension ag economist says a positive of trade disruptions with China has been growth in other markets for U.S. soybeans. Chad Hart with Iowa State University tells Brownfield sales to Mexico are up 15 to 20 percent. “We’ve seen the European Union dabble into the U.S. soybean market over the past year (as well).…… Continue Reading
Slow pace of soybean shipments to China raises concerns
A market analyst says there are several questions about the pace of U.S. soybean purchases and deliveries to China. “It’s probably going to be a slow walk instead of a run at this point.” Jim McCormick with AgMarket-dot-net says he’s optimistic the country can reach its purchase commitment by the February deadline, but details…… Continue Reading
Jason Aldean and Wife Brittany Might Be Moving Again
Brittany Aldean’s latest Instagram post is raising eyebrows — could a new mansion be in the works, complete with four fireplaces and a growing menagerie? Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Fleeing motorcycle apprehended in Vandalia
A Sunday traffic stop in Vandalia, escalated into a short pursuit before ending safely. At about 4:45 p.m. on December 21, a deputy with the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office noticed […]… Continue Reading
A mild pattern continues for much of the Heartland; an active pattern returns for some
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for colder-than-normal conditions in the Northeast. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation across the eastern half of the U.S., except along the Canadian border, should contrast with wetter-than-normal in much of the West, as well as the central…… Continue Reading
A wide-range of temps across the Heartland; unseasonably mild for some
Across the Corn Belt, patchy precipitation in the Great Lakes region is gradually ending. A tight, north-to-south temperature gradient exists across the Midwest, with Tuesday’s high temperatures expected to remain below 20°F in the Red River Valley of the North—but reach 70°F or higher in much of southern Missouri. Cold-season drought continues to affect various…… Continue Reading
Missouri Farm Bureau President Discusses MOFB Health Plans
Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins joins us to talk about Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) Health Plans and what they mean for Farm Bureau members across the state. Hawkins emphasizes that a Missouri Farm Bureau Health Plan is not traditional insurance, but a member-focused health benefit designed to help Missourians better manage their health care…… Continue Reading
Ag law expert: smart tax planning can reduce risk
A tax policy specialist says tax planning should be part of any farmer’s risk management strategy. Roger McEowen is an ag law professor at the Washburn University School of Law in Kansas. “Many farmers are good at commodity trading, managing risk with commodity trades and crop insurance, but sometimes, they forget you want to minimize…… Continue Reading
What Adam Sanders Felt After Winning ‘The Road’ Might Stun You
Adam Sanders poured everything into winning ‘The Road’ — but it’s what happened afterward that took him by surprise. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Jefferson City municipal election opens
A new round of local elections is underway in Jefferson City as the filing period for the municipal election opened Tuesday. Each of the city’s five wards will elect one […]… Continue Reading
