Across the Corn Belt, significant lowland and river flooding continues from southeastern Missouri into southwestern Ohio. The Ohio River at Cincinnati crested overnight 8.79 feet above flood stage—the highest level in that location since March 1997. Moderate to major flooding is occurring along many Ohio River tributaries, including portions of the White and Wabash Rivers…… Continue Reading
A near-seasonal pattern of temps, rainfall ahead for most of the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions across peninsular Florida and the Pacific Northwest. Meanwhile, below-normal precipitation across much of the southern and western U.S. should contrast with wetter-than-normal weather across large sections of the Plains and upper Midwest. The post…… Continue Reading
Next WASDE could bring corn opportunity
An agricultural economist with Advance Trading says the USDA’s next supply and demand report could provide farmers with some opportunities. Brian Basting says corn feed usage numbers will be important. “This report will be the first report after the Grain Stocks Report and that report revealed some disappointing feed usage.” He says, “We would need…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Unofficial Results
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Monroe County April 8, 2025 Unofficial Election Results
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Mexico High School Boys Tennis Hosts Marshall Owls
The Mexico High School boys tennis team lost 5-4 to Marshall in a home North Central Missouri Conference meet on Tuesday, Apr. 8, 2025. Individual Results: Boston Davolt 8-5 Brixton […]… Continue Reading
Mexico Middle School Boys And Girls Track Teams Compete At Westran Middle School Relays
The Mexico Middle School track and field team competed at the Westran Middle School Relays on Monday, Apr. 7, 2025. Both boys and girls teams completed. The Mexico Middle School […]… Continue Reading
Still a lot to learn about Influenza A
One year after the first Influenza A case was confirmed in a Texas dairy herd, state veterinarians are still trying to understand the virus. Texas State Veterinarian Dr. Bud Dinges says the industry has learned a lot about Influenza A in over the last year, but “I think there’s still a lot we don’t know.…… Continue Reading
Opening the trade door for U.S. ag
An ag lobbyist says he’s optimistic the new trade tariffs open the door for U.S. agriculture to have greater market access. “The president and his trade team are trying to shake up the global trading system. It’s not going to happen overnight and it will be unsettling.” Last week, President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on…… Continue Reading
Grassley calls for Prop 12 fix in next farm bill
A U.S. Senator says he expects Congress to address California’s Proposition 12 law in 2025. Iowa Republican Chuck Grassley says a resolution could be included in the next farm bill. “Remember that the House Agriculture Committee included something in its (farm) bill last year. I think it might be more difficult in the Senate, but…… Continue Reading
