https://kxeo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MEX-TEST-DRIVE-A-BUS-INT.mp3… Continue Reading
USTR says tariff measures needed to address trade deficit
The U.S. Trade Representative says drastic measures are needed to improve the country’s growing trade deficit. Jamieson Greer testified before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee this morning. “This national emergency declaration and tariff action is the most significant change in U.S. trade policy since we allowed China to join the World Trade Organization,” he says.…… Continue Reading
Rains have passed; flood continues
A southeastern Illinois farmer says his area continues feeling the effects of recent torrential rains across the Ohio River Valley. “Four or five days, maybe even a couple days longer than that, before it actually reaches its peak.” Jeff Scates, who grows corn and soybeans in Gallatin & White Counties, says his farm saw over…… Continue Reading
US-China tariff dispute puts soybean exports at risk, ag economist says
The United States and China have threatened to increase retaliatory tariffs on each other, and an ag economist says the trade dispute could put the US soybean market at risk. However, Ben Brown with the University of Missouri says it’s too early to know how soybean exports will be impacted. “They’re still taking soybeans. It’s…… Continue Reading
A2 dairy – more than just milk
A2 Dairy is a specific type of milk that comes from cows that produce only the A2 beta-casein protein. Breeds like Jersey, Guernsey, and some types of Holsteins are the cows that produce that type of milk naturally. While A2 milk is the primary product, Sanchez Philocles, with the Minnesota Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, says…… Continue Reading
Michigan Soybean’s Port Potential
A major infrastructure investment at the Port of Monroe will provide new avenues to export Michigan soybeans. In this Pods for Profit, we’ll hear from the Port Development Coordinator about how the build-out will better serve Michigan farmers and support specialized container shipping through the Great Lakes. The post Michigan Soybean’s Port Potential appeared first…… Continue Reading
The Importance of Leveraging Partnerships
Pooling resources can help state checkoffs stretch their dollars and reach larger audiences to help grow demand for beef. In this episode, Sydney Long, executive director of the Missouri Beef Industry Council, discusses the crucial role that partnerships play in increasing exposure to Missouri’s beef industry. The post The Importance of Leveraging Partnerships appeared first…… Continue Reading
KXEO Sports Report 4/8/2025
The Mexico High School baseball team lost 2-1 to the Moberly Spartans in Mexico on Monday, Apr. 7, 2025. The Bulldogs out hit the Spartans seven to four. Landon Hilderman […]… Continue Reading
Renewable Fuels Association calls for continued growth through RVO’s
The Renewable Fuels Association is calling for the continued growth of the Renewable Fuel Standard. CEO Geoff Cooper says he hopes to see that as the EPA finalizes renewable volume obligations for 2026 and beyond. “That’s what the statute calls for (and) that’s what Congress intended when they passed the law establishing the RFS in…… Continue Reading
Technology can gather many types of data to make farms more profitable
Technology is helping farmers make better decisions to make the farm more profitable. There’s a technology tool that can be used to gather many different types of information from moisture and humidity to the amounts of CO2 in the air, or even if a harvester or conveyer belt is bruising your fruits and vegetables. Kenton…… Continue Reading
