In this episode, the Missouri Soybean Association Deputy Executive Secretary Casey Wasser discusses Missouri soybean policy, highlighting the Republican trifecta in Washington and its focus on property rights and taxes. They are confident that the Trump administration will protect farmers’ interests, despite concerns about Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency. The post Navigating Soybean Policy…… Continue Reading
Missouri FFA students get early start recognizing National FFA Week
Students from eastern Missouri’s Orchard Farm High School were among the hundreds recognized at the State Capitol ahead of National FFA Week. Tess Bauer is a first generation FFA member and helps her family raise poultry. “Agriculture is really my passion. It started from a young age with helping my dad on the farm. I…… Continue Reading
Soybean Water Rights Policy
In this episode, Missouri Soybean Association board member Garrett Rykov discusses Missouri soybean policy, particularly water rights, as a key concern during Governor Mike Kehoe’s administration. The Missouri Soybean Association is working to ensure that farm owners can use the water resources on their land for agricultural production. Water issues are significant in certain parts of…… Continue Reading
Opportunities in used machinery market
A used machinery expert says the market is recalibrating. Greg Peterson, founder of Machinery Pete, says most used equipment values are still coming off the record highs of the pandemic. “If you’re using the livestock stuff now, like loader tractors, obviously used values and conditions for new sales are pretty decent with the strength they’ve…… Continue Reading
Wisconsin livestock numbers above US trend
Wisconsin’s state livestock specialist says Badger state beef producers are growing their herds. Jeff Swenson with the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection says, “Wisconsin actually, by percentage, had the largest growth of any state in the U.S.” He says Wisconsin’s beef cattle herd size is small compared to the major producing states, but…… Continue Reading
HPAI detected again in Jay County, IN
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been detected in a commercial egg layer facility in Jay County, Indiana (east central, Indiana). According to the Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH), more than 900,000 birds will be depopulated, and an approximately 6.2-mile control area, and a more than 12-mile surveillance zone in Jay and Adams Counties has been established. Jay County borders the state…… Continue Reading
Colors Removed From Crayola Crayons 35 Years Ago Will Return
Throughout its 122-year history, Crayola has refused to bring back colors. That’s about to change. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Outside factors will continue to impact cattle markets
A livestock economist says there is a lot of volatility in the cattle markets ahead. Josh Maples with Mississippi State University says the talks of tariffs and the resumption of live cattle imports from Mexico put a lot of pressure on the markets last week. “But, one of the things we’re most certain about is…… Continue Reading
Here’s Why Gas Station Prices Vary in the Same Area
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Popular Cracker Barrel Food Is Actually Fake to Keep Prices Low
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