An extension economist with the University of Arkansas says tropical storms have affected the quality of cotton in the mid-south. Scott Stiles says only a few thousand bales of good quality cotton had been harvested before Tropical Storm Francine moved through in September. “Based on what we’ve seen so far, we probably lost 300 to…… Continue Reading

A past president of the United States Cattlemen’s Association says its Board of Directors has set interim policy to oppose the use of mRNA (messenger Ribonucleic Acid) technologies in meat or milk-producing animals.  Brooke Miller says mRNA vaccines aren’t currently used in livestock and milk production, but the organization wants more research on the technology. …… Continue Reading

An AgriGold agronomist says heavy frost and freeze warnings could reduce yield across the state. Steven Heightchew is based in southern Indiana. “Usually at a quarter milk line, you’re looking at anywhere from a one to five or six percent yield loss,” he says. “Frost will kill the tissue that it’s on, but it won’t necessarily kill…… Continue Reading

Commentary. With only a couple of weeks left before Election Day, the battle for your vote has in some regions reached an almost uncomfortable intensity. In addition to candidates for various offices, many of us will see propositions, referendums, initiatives, and amendments on the ballot. As you vet the candidates for each leadership role, I…… Continue Reading